I was looking forward to the RF85 F1.4 but if the RF35 F1.4 is $1500.... the 85 will most probably be over $2000 😒😒. We need 3rd party RF mounts. These prices are heavy!
Ordered, mostly because I also do video. But I run the holy trinity for zooms and the 50/85 1.2 for primes. Will be nice to have a wide prime because the 15-35 2.8 is not as fast as I'd want in some events. Though I usually only want the very wide distortion shots, this won't quite fill that need either. So that's why the video part of the lens is really what made the decision.
Always exceptional content V. I just got this lens on release day and can say that it will be a game changer this wedding season. I have ALWAYS been jealous of my Sony friends who have such light lenses and finally it's happening from Canon. at 1.2 pounds this thing is a breeze to throw around. I have had the 28-70 since its release and just cannot get myself to use it often because of the strain it puts on my back and tendons.
I have the RF28-70 also. I have the EF35 f1.4 and love it. I also have the 50 f1.8. The 35 is great for landscapes but for Weddings and Events the 28-70 is hard to beat.
Let's appreciate the classy elegant look of the photographer for a moment and forget about the lens: classical beauty in a classy style. You can't go wrong👍
Picked this up yesterday and it’s great! Like the 28-70 as well but it’s a beast…as usual it depends what you are shooting. I’m going to get lots of video work with the 35mm!
🤦🏾♂️ I told myself that I would stop clicking on Vanessa Joy’s affiliate links… I need to stop lying to myself😂 Seriously though, I love my sigma ef35mm art but all of my RF mount L lenses have me spoiled. I can’t wait to get mine this week!!
One of the things that I like most about my RF 28-70 F2 is (interestingly) its weight! It feels credible, and with the PeakDesign cuff, I have no fear of dropping it. This 35mm is not for me (not right now), but I see the 50mm F1.2 and 85mm F1.2 in my future.
Good to see Canon rolling out this lens,looking forward to more lol. I believe this 35mm 1.4L + my 24-105 F4L will be just perfect for everything I do at the moment.
Thank you for your honest review! Loved the BTS of you working with this. These images are phenomenal, some of your best (imho). I love how you mixed in the video lights. Would love to see more content on how you shoot with the hobo lights! ❤
Thank you for your honest opinion and also thank you for showing your dilemma between 28-70 and 35mm :) as well. I have exact same situation and I use 35mm (1.8) at and after reception. So, I don't go gym and 28-70 is killing my wrists after 4 hours. I follow your updates and probably I will buy it to replace 35 1.8. Thank you again.
It’s so hard to replace my 28-70 and 85 1.2, so a 35 1.4 with video features I’ll never use is a swing and a miss for me. I was hoping for a big honking 35 1.2. Maybe one day…
@@jukeboxjohnnie Depends on what your needs are of course. But I most often shoot at 2.8 for documentary type stuff, and only use 2.0 if I have to. Zero complaints on quality that way.
Wow, really Impressive Pretty Lady,! What an honor and opportunity for You. This looks like it will be a great lens for Canon shooters and Videographers. Really good video and some great Photography!
For me the biggest surprise was the price of 1499. I figured 1999 for the initial price, and likely 200-400 dollar price drops during peak sale times. Once I realized it wouldn't be F1.2 I mostly lost interest, as I am alright to adapt the Tamron 35mm F1.4 SP to my R series bodies. It's fine that this lens is F1.4, I'm just saying I am still happy with my current 35mm. It's one of the only lenses I'm still adapting, as I just don't use it a lot but it is handy for shooting bands in poorly lit venues. But then, I don't have a 28-70mm F2...
Very useful video. My 28-70 is also my main Canon lens, but I kinda wish I hadn't sold my EF35/1.4L a couple of years ago. And this RF one is clearly even better. But I'm not sure it would get much use, at least not for paid work. Still, awesome lens.
For the end of the reception, I sometimes jump to the Rf 24 1.8. Even being a gym guy, my middle back can't take until the end with the 24-70 or 16-35. Maybe it's the age hitting up lol. The EL-1 is pretty heavy as well.
Thanks for the video Vanessa! May I ask for your advice? I’m a portrait photographer that does some weddings and I do a lot of video and the rf851.2 lives on my camera. I’ve been wanting to get into wider portraits but still keep that shallow DOF. The 135mm1.8 is enticing but maybe it’s time to experiment with the 35mm range. Any thoughts on this 😅??
Hmmmm to me if you’re doing portraits these days that 35mm is super trendy right now. The 135 gives a completely different vibe but I would say it’s closer to the 85 so if you were going to expand, I would probably get the 35 first
This lens would be amazing for videographers using a gimbal, as it covers a very useful focal length for shooting scenes and slightly wider people shots.
I've shot Canon DSLR's for years, but I'm switching to Nikon, it's just so much more affordable and they have some 3rd party support. Their 35mm 1.4 is over a $1000 cheaper.
Great video, @vanessajoy! The images were stunning and looked absolutely gorgeous. I'm considering buying the 35mm lens for both photo and video. Does the image quality and bokeh compare well to the RF 1.2 primes? I know there's a difference in f-stop, and also is the rendering of this lens on par with competitors like the Sony G Master 35mm f/1.4? And Can the 70-200mm f/2.8 and the 35mm lenses cover weddings, events, and fashion photography? Thank you 😊
It definitely is on par with the 1.2 primes, very little difference. I couldn’t let you know about comparing it to the Sony lens since I haven’t used the Sony one, and of course it depends on your shooting style, but the range of 35 mm plus a 70-200 definitely Gives you a lot of range.
@@VanessaJoy I've come to enjoy changing it on the lens on my Fuji & Sigma glass. Latest Sigmas have a (de)click switch that allows one to have it either way.
I think it's because it's only available when in video mode. Vanessa briefly mentioned that in the video, and her husband mentioned it in a comment somewhere, I don't know anything more about it other than those two things. Since it's for video only I would imagine Canon figured it didn't need to be clicky.
I literally said I don't know that I'm going to buy this lens, and gave only one scenario where I would. There's nothing inaccurate about what I say no matter who pays for videos outside of this one on my channel. But be sus all you like - you do you boo!
@@VanessaJoy scepticism is healthy, no? And your response does address the question that I asked, which I appreciate. Your final line I appreciate less however.
That's so compact for a f 1.4 lens. Shame the Iris/ Aperture ring is only active for video footage not stills photography. Is there anyone producing ND filter or Graduated ND filter inserts for that filter inserts holder?
I’ve definitely seen this size before and it’s usually the kind that goes right on the sensor I believe. I don’t know any brands offhand as I don’t personally use them.
Love this review! This really looks like an amazing lens..... however, I am with you on my kit and thinking.... my R6 mkii ALWAYS has my 28-70 f/2.0... okay except when I use my 50mm f/1.2 for some creatives but this is about a 95% / 5% thing. I don't mind the weight, as I don't go to the gym as often as I should.... HEY ROUND is a Shape. LOL Giggle WHAT I am Curious about.... is the Creative Insert... since it's an RF... Where can I get that, I'd like to try that in my 28-70 and my 50... maybe even in my 15-35... hmmm ideas forming.
Wait, did you say the iris ring only works in video mode?! So the lens has an aperture ring but you can’t use it for photos?! Deary me if that’s true 🤦🏻♂️
The aperture ring is strictly a video feature for a reason. It will attract some videographers but at the expense of the CN-E line of lenses all of which have declicked rings. But I would say this lens itself is more photocentric. Canon is clearly trying to attract videographers to adopt the RF glass series as they add more attractive video features into their EOS mirrorless cameras. I think you can expect every new RF L lens to have a declicked ring moving forward.
I was also shooting weddings but then I realized what a bad contract the groom was lured into and how he would struggle for many years to keep the bride happy and if she found another guy she could cancel and get half of his belonings. I simply could not see myself in the mirror when I was part of the celebration of this poor contract and documenting it with photos.
I’m sad...this means the 24mm will have a dead aperture ring for stills as well. Sony will have zero need to respond to Canon’s 24, because of Canon Cripplehammer 😢 I’ve been praying for a 24mm F1.2...it’s never going to come
I used to pair an EF 35 1.4 or 135 f/2 with a 24-70mm frequently, depending. Never tried the f/2 zoom - but it certainly works for you! Nice video BTW.
@@VanessaJoy came to your video to learn about the 35mm and you spent most of the time talking about the 28-70 and thinks feedback about that is irrelevant. Lol good luck
„Real world“ review when she is an ambassador or „explorer“ of the brand… whatever you call it. Let‘s wait for more reviews… still a nice look at it though.
It was a good practical, balanced demo that shows it in the real world vs some dude bloviating about specs and “image quality” in his basement. At the end of the day you should rent the thing, or at least give it a spin at the store, and see if it’s for you. Even she will tell you that you can only get so much from watching gear videos on RU-vid.
It’s really very sad that Canon comprised on making it an f1.2L and opted for 1.4 to accommodate videographers who already have a dedicated cinema line which btw doesn’t make compromises to accommodate stills photographers. As a portrait photographer who shoots in a cinematic style I want as shallow a depth of field I can get out of a 35mm. I personally would love a 35mm f1. Been waiting for an RF 35 1.2 for years now. So disappointed. The only thing I’m pleased about is the rear filter holder since I use ND filters for mixing flash and ambient. That’s a nice touch. I wish the aperture ring had the option to have the clicks stops rather than smooth silent movement which would be great for stills. Canon stop making photographers compromise for videographers! @vanessajoy @canon #canon.
the EF version was a 1.4 as well wasn't it? Not sure you'll see much of a difference between the 1.2 v 1.4 but I can see how if you're used to the 50 1.2 you'd want the 35 to be 1.2 as well!
