Canon RF35mm F/1.8 IS Macro - 3 Year Review
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- This is my non-technical review of the Canon RF35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro. Here you will find over 75 images I’ve taken over the last three years, primarily on my recently-retired EOS R. In this video, I review my work and give my overall thoughts on one of the most popular lenses in the Canon RF lineup. It is my go to for vacations!
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My Equipment:
Canon EOS R5
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Canon RF28-70mm f/2
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Canon RF35mm f/1.8 Macro
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Canon RF50mm f/1.2
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Canon RF85 f/1.2
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This Episode Was Filmed On:
Canon EOS R
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Canon RF14-35 f/4
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Studio Mic
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Audio Interface
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Studio Lighting
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JJC Lens Hood
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ND Filter for video (which I totally forgot to use for my video)
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Alternative lenses
Tamron 35mm f/1.4
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Sigma 35mm f/1.4
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Canon 35mm f/2 (slightly better focusing motor, but darker, needs an adapter and doesn’t produce better image quality)
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What are your thoughts on the RF35mm f/1.8? Does it hang with the L lenses?
Weather sealing is important to me. I live in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a dry desert climate. It's dusty weather many months in the year. My current photowalk lens is the Tamron 35/1.4, but it's acting funny on my R5 (freezes, and need to switch off the camera and take the battery out). The Tamron has the lates firmware, and that's why I bought the RF 35/1.8.
Note: cleaning the contacts of the lens will make it work fine of a few days, but freezes again after 2 weeks (tops).
@@65WZ That Tamron has incredible image quality. It's a shame it is giving you issues. I would love to buy an RF version of that Tamron, if they are ever allowed to make one.
I can't speak to the current RF L lenses as yet (I keep vacillating between the 24-105 and the 50 1.2 as my first one 😂). I did have the original EF 24-105 which seemed very useful, but it broke after a month or so and that may be why I've been reluctant to pull the trigger on the RF version.
I do currently have the 16, 35, 50 and 85 in the consumer primes. The 35 and 85 are very good. The 16 is great fun for wide angle shots. The 50 is okay but been a bit underwhelmed overall. The 35 1.8 is a good lens in my experience.
My Tamron 24 to 70mm f/2.8 makes people look like a painting sometimes. I don't get this issue with any other lens.
I still can’t believe how affordable this lens is. IMO, it’s a $1000 lens. Certainly glad it’s not, but the amount of use case scenarios this thing covers is bonkers. One of my favorites!
Completely agree. Taking it on vacation next month. Thanks for the watch!
@@KevinDeal give it some level of weather resistance, and nix the external focus and I'd agree and be happy to pay $1K for it too. I like this lens but it is lacking in a couple spots for me.
@@NathenDanforth Fair enough. The weather resistance (lack of) has never been much of an issue for me. I take it out for street photography when it's drizzling. Never had an issue.
Thanks for watching!
Yeah weather resistance is a marketing FUD feature. I’ve shot digital and film cameras with manual focus lenses in pouring rain and as long as you make an effort to keep your gear out of the worst rain and wipe it you’ll be fine.
It’s too loud for 1000 but the picture quality is insane with the IS!
Good video. 😊
But something that I often see here on You tube when it comes to this kind of information is that most UA-camrs seem to assume that everyone uses full frame cameras. I assume that many, probably most of your viewers have an APS-C camera or other sensor format. To them, only part of what you say is correct.
I myself have an R5 and 35mm RF. I have exactly the same experiences with the combo you describe. But I also have an R7. for which I also use the same lens, but for completely different purposes. In order to obtain almost the same effects as you describe, I use a 22 mm lens for my R7 instead.
So three things. 1) Thank you for watching my video and giving me feedback 2) I released this video before the R7 was released, so everything I said was technically true at the time and 3) Like you, my primary is an R5 and my backup is an R7 AND, when you go to this link (it's even time stamped for you!) I'm about to share, I actually show how this lens performs on my R7. Cheers
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Hi Kevin. I’m really enjoying your videos. You provide a well-balanced blend of different kinds of sample shots with clear and concise information. I’ve started moving through your back catalogue now and am even watching the videos of topics I don’t really have an interest in!
Awesome, thank you!
Love the review. Any chance you’re gonna do a review of the new RF 28mm f2.8? I can’t find anything atm, so if you’re able to get out a video quickly you could get lots of new eyes 😃
Thank you. I have not gotten my hands on one. If I do, I will definitely do a review of it.
I bought this lens the same time I ordered my first mirrorless camera a R-7. I just couldn’t get excited about the kit lens that everyone seems to get with that camera. This was a good review and confirms , to me, that I made a good choice.
Great to hear!
Thanks again Kevin! I found your channel through the 85mm 1.2 video since I’m looking for a new lens and this one was pretty helpful. Definitely helped out with my buying decision thought train!
Thanks! Love my 85 1.2! I’m always glad if my reviews can help. I’ll have more coming down the pipeline.
Just picked up this lens for my EOS R, I'm not a videographer, like you, I'm a photographer. But I might use it for some B-roll after seeing what it can do. Nice review.
Thank you. It's a fantastic lens!
I really enjoy your vids as a casual stills guy using Canon over the years. I wouldn’t call your channel just a UA-cam channel and undersell this aspect of your time, many of us don’t have a channel or not taken the step to go Pro. Anyway, I really dig the music now too!
Oh maybe cropped body owners can try the EFS 24mm pancake sacrificing some light and angle of view but seriously saving in cost if you can find them pre owned.
I appreciate it! I had the EFS24 a while back. It’s a fantastic lens!
Thanks for the watch!
I'm late to the video, but I subbed just because of your images. Excellent way to show the capabilities.
Thanks. I figured it was much cooler than taking pictures of charts. Actual work.
I just got mine today for 350€…it’s too loud but looks absolutely beautiful, especially for the money. So sharp too!
Very nice! It is a little noisy but it is sharp.
Does it mean that the mic is picking the AF noise from the lens in video mode?
Great video! I need to use mine more often. I tend to use my canon 35 ef 1.4 more. I’m ready if they ever get that RF out for the 1.4!
The EF 1.4 is amazing if you already have that. I am just sitting here waiting for the RF 1.4. Or….1.2.
Thanks for watching!
Looking forward to your review of the RF16mm. Hope that's still in the pipeline.
It is! The key is to get a large enough body of work with it. Still working on it!
really sound thoughts, thanks Kevin
Much appreciated. Thank for the watch!
I like your photos that you showed here was fun watching… you’re from Austin? I just got the R8 great camera and also bought the 50 mm 1.2 great combo but this 35 mm could be interesting due to the IS and the weight factor for street and environmental portraits but I’m not sure if it’s to close to the 50 mm and I should rather get the 24 mm 1.8 with the same form factor…? What your 50 cents on that? :) cheers
I’m literally emptying my SD card as I type this for an R8 review. Just got done shooting street with it. Fantastic lens for it. I’ll have my review up in the next couple of weeks and you can see the results. And yes, I am from Austin.
I compare the 16, 35 and 50 for street on the R8.
@@KevinDeal ok nice studied there 20 years ago 😆 so looking forward to your new video and footage upcoming …:) have a good one
Great video. I'm currently considering this lens, and you made me squeeze the trigger harder.
Had the EF 50, f1.8 but found the EF to RF adaptor took some of the light weight/small setup away from it.
Originally wanted to replace it with the RF version, but never really got to it. I think the 35 will suit me better.
Plus I still have an old manual 50mm, 1.8 Nikkor. Its just not good for quick portraits 😀
Glad I could help.
I never bothered getting around to replacing the nifty fifty either. I have the EF and I don’t see a big difference in quality.
The 35 however is a fantastic lens and an excellent value. You’ll enjoy it for sure.
Thanks for the watch!
@@KevinDeal Picked one up yesterday 😀
Just took a few test shots - I really like the wider than 50 angle. Nice and sharp wide open. And the macro capabilities adds alot in my opinion. Makes it even more versatile. 😎👍🏻
The first two RF lenses I bought were the RF 35 1.8 and the RF 24 to 105 F4. No regrets with either lens. They both punch over their weight.
My first two lenses as well and I 100% agree with you. Thanks for the watch!
The video capabilities, silent video AF and amazing IS make the 24-105 incredible value for money too.
Great Review, really hoping my decision making
Glad I could be of assistance.
I'm planning to switch to mirrorless camera soon and I'm considering this lens as my first RF. Very informative video, it helped me a lot. Do you consider it good enough for astro/nightscapes?
Glad it was helpful! I've never used it for that purpose, so I can't comment on it.
@@KevinDeal Never mind, thanks a lot for everything! Liked and subbed!
@@FelixEarth thanks!
Definitely helpful. That lateral CA would drive me nuts. I keep looking at this lens and thinking it could be great, but then I’m reminded of the CA and can’t do it.
I find it to only be bad in that exact scenario I highlighted. I'm being honest, it's bad. And the very second Canon announces an L 35mm, I'm likely buying it. Nonetheless, the RF35 is my go to for travel and street. It's a fantastic little lens.
Thanks for watching!
Really nice one! Keep the reviews coming!
Thanks Albert. Focusing a few of my next videos on technique and some Fuji stuff, but I have more RF reviews coming up after that. I appreciate the watch!
@@KevinDeal I have been thinking about Fuji lately, R5 and RF lenses are not built for travel. I'm currently traveling with M10, but for the casual situations it might be nice to have auto focus.
@@albertma5467 I have the Fuji XT20. Great little camera. The new Sigma lenses for the X system are excellent. Perfect for street. My GFX100S and R5 aren't great for vacation. Definitely leave those at home to handle professional work.
@@KevinDeal Darn it Kevin Deal now you gonna make me spend money. Going to look into xt20
This lens ROCKS!!
You are correct!
Hi great video thanks. Not too sure about distortion in panoramas though that tower looked very wonky to me 😂
I'm blaming the panorama software and my unsteady hand for that.
@@KevinDeal I’m sure the authorities in Pisa will be reassured and it was nothing to do with the dodgy foundations 😂
@@stevegibxon Maybe if we don't say anything they won't notice.
Thanks also for this video as well - now that I have found your channel I am catching up! I use this RF 35 1.8 on my R5 and also love this field of view. Could you please suggest an equivalent lens giving a similar fov for my R7 when it arrives? I have thought about the EF 28mm pancake as I have the adaptor so the combination should be fairly portable. Once again, many thanks.
Thanks. More or less a 24mm is 38mm in full frame. They don’t make that yet for the RF mount outside of zooms. But there are plenty of third party and EF options.
Thanks for the suggestions
Thank you for the video. Do you think it’s worth considering buying a used Sigma 35mm ART 1.4? Will it have a better image? In price it is equal to the new RF 35mm 1.8. So I wondered if it was worth using it for work? Everyone has their own opinion and is already confused
Sigma will have a little better quality and a lot more weight.
@@KevinDeal In your opinion, what is more important? Lighter weight and stabilization or a 0.4 difference in aperture and better bokeh? Convenience vs quality 😅
@@stefan_es only you can answer that. I personally would rather not have to adapt a lens.
nice review, I have this lenes and like it a lot
Thanks! I love the lens.
It’s my only Rf lens. I like it. It’s functional and small. My biggest gripe is that I really would like weather sealing for what I do. If canon made small weather sealed primes…even if they lacked optical perfection…canon would have my business for life. I feel like an optically imperfect WELL BUILT, compact lens would draw from competition way more than a giant bazooka prime. But, what do I know. Canon doesn’t pay me for advice and I’m sure they know what they are doing.
I’m with you on this. I use mine for street photography. It sure would be nice to have the weather sealing. This is one place where Fuji know what they are doing. Small lenses. Weather sealed. Good image quality. I wish Canon would do the same.
Thanks for that watch!
@@KevinDeal that’s literally the only reason I have a Fuji. I always prefer the canon images, but they don’t have compact and durable lenses. They could literally take the optical formula of like the old 50mm 1.4 and put it in a durable, compact, weather sealed body and I’d gladly shell out 7-800 for it.
@@ccoppola82 100%. I love my little Fuji XS10. A good change of pace from the more heavy Canon stuff. The film simulations are pretty cool as well. It has its place in my arsenal.
Your presentation was great.
Glad you liked it!
Hey, how do you see it in the r7? I mean with the crop factor and everything, do you still recommend it or maybe the new 24mm is the way to go?
Thanks for the watch!
I will have to check out the 24, but the 35 did an awesome job for me on my R7.
I will absolutely answer your question and show you exact examples in camera of the R7 and the 35 working together.
From minutes 16 and a half to 18 on this video I made, every shot was taken with the R7 and 35 together. That will hopefully help!
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Do you prefer shooting on this lens or on 28-70 f2 on 35mm Kevin?
If I need it to be light, the 35. If I need to squeeze every ounce of quality out, the 28-70. Thanks for watching!
Good video thanks! I have this lens and like it too.
Thanks for watching! I think it's the best value in the entire RF lineup!
I bought this thinking it was like our natural FOV. However, being new to cameras, mine is cropped (R50) and so I have a pretty useless 80mm lens 😢
35mm X1.6 is 56mm, not 80mm. And since a normal field of view is 50mm, being at a 56mm perspective is pretty close to a normal field of view.
@@KevinDeal Yes, on a crop sensor (aps-c) it's more like a 50mm (my typo) with the optical properties of a 35mm (mainly distortion). It doesn’t have the same bokeh as a 50mm either. So that, and the distortion is what I meant. I think a 24mm is what I should have got 👎🏻
@@wolfiemedia Your are correct, and it sounds like a 24mm might be a better fit.
Cheers Kevin. I am in the process of purchasing my 1st camera since the mid-eighties. I was leaning heavily towards a Canon R50, but after watching copious videos on UA-cam I’m going to with a full frame camera: R8 coupled with a RF35mm lens for traveling and street photography. I’m a beginner, so I hope my decision making is correct :) We’ll find out soon enough! Thanks for your excellent knowledge and posting your videos very much appreciated…ktf
The R8 with the 35 is perfect. Thanks for the kind words! You’re going to love that combination.
@@KevinDeal Hi Kevin, every time I think I’ve made a concrete decision it changes when I go back on UA-cam :( It started with the R50 but then I decided that the full frame would be better for my needs, hence the R8 :) Now I’m thinking the EOS R, if you’re a beginner like me, and it’s for pleasure, traveling and street photography, what do you think with all your vast experience/knowledge? There’s no pressure, it’s your opinion only/guidance :) and do you think the 35mm is a good lens for my purposes…big thanks Peter
@@agentdouble-osoul158 35 is the perfect travel lens in my opinion. If you've watched both my review of the R50 and the R8, I personally would walk away getting the R8 if money isn't an issue. I think it's one of the best values to come out in the last couple of years. If budget is an issue, I would do the R50.
You can absolutely get the R used for a pretty good price, but the autofocus on that camera is nowhere near as good as the newer ones. That camera is often viewed as a placeholder camera while Canon ramped up the R5 and R6 into production. I used to own it. Good camera for sure, but I'd take an R8 over it any day of the week.
@@KevinDeal Cheers Kevin. Thanks for getting back with me..
Massive thanks. I’m going to purchase the R8 and 35 lens. My mind is totally made up: I have to stop watching videos :)
Has a beginner just wondering would this lens fit my Canon 700d. Many thanks
Thanks for reaching out! Your 700D is not a mirrorless camera. The RF35 f/1.8 is a mirrorless lens. Therefore it cannot work with your 700D. If you're looking for a good 35mm lens for your 700D, you might look into the EF35mm f/2.
Thank you for the video that was enjoyable to watch.
I got this lens for free on a cashback Canon promo with my R6 and it's so compact although for pure portability's sake I prefer to use my phone for stills. I feel the RRP is overpriced for the performance it delivers IMO (purely from stills, although I can see how it would be useful for video), as in I feel it lacks a certain 'oomph' factor to the images.
I also own the Tamron 35mm f/1.4 and that is a beautiful lens, at such a great price point, but heavy as expected with such a prime. Still surprised Canon has yet to make a similar lens for the RF system, though I imagine it would probably cost 2-3 times that of the Tamron!
Getting the RF35 for free is pretty darn cool.
Thanks for the watch!
what do you think what is better today canon 35 1.4 first version or canon rf 2?
Thanks for watching. I have not tried the 24mm, outside of just a few test shots in a camera store. From what I've heard others say, it's pretty similar to the 35, but wider.
@@KevinDeal thanks for the answer) but I meant ef 35 mm 1.4 and rf 35 mm 2.0
@@nadezhdalee580 The EF35mm 1.4 is the best 35mm lens that Canon makes. I think it's even better than the RF. Maybe one day they will make an RF 1.4 35mm.
@@KevinDeal thank you for the answer!✨
What do you think of the canon rf 14-35 F4, have been considering that one
It’s a fine lens. I am working on my review of it right now. Hope to have it done in the next month.
I think this video is the first one where my Sony TV gets enough data / Bitrate from UA-cam to use the function for a smooth pan and tilt, so you test video with the R5 @ 7:29 looks great with no lag and therefore I was wondering if you do something when you upload your videos to UA-cam to get UA-cam to code it with a high bitrate or if you encode you videos to a bit file before upload, so they don't compress if to much?
I can't get that with my R6 footage, edited and exported from Premiere PRO to a 600 MB file for a 2min only video @1080 in 25fps PAL...
I just record at 24FPS, toss it into Premiere, then export with Render at Maximum quality and the above the slider I make sure I select continuous bit rate instead of the default variable bit rate. If I'm doing something beyond that which is amazing, it's probably completely by accident. I'm a stills photographer who only does video because of You Tube. I barely know what I'm doing with video when I compare myself to professional videographers.
@@KevinDeal - My video that was lagging on my TV seems to have more bitrate on UA-cam than yours, so it is a bit of a puzzle - Maybe the R5's ALL-I for video coding works better than my R6's IPB encoding?
- Thanks for a quick answer...
@@KevinDeal - I will look into CBR "continuous bit rate" - Are the "Target bitrate" just the default or do you set it to more? (Mine says 40 in the slider as default.)
I set the slider to 100 for this video. I have since reduced it to 80.
Is 35 mm still the best choice on crop sensor R7 camera?
That depend entirely on what you shoot. 35mm on a crop sensor is 56mm field of view. So it's about what you see with your eyes. So if you like a focal length that just about matches what you see with your eyes, then a 35mm would be fantastic on a crop sensor.
If you like the images and perspective in my video and want that on a crop sensor, I recommend looking at Canon's 24mm RF lens, which gives you about a 38mm equivalent, which is close to 35mm.
Спасибо, за очень хороший и полезный обзор Кевин, ты очень мне помог определиться с выбором.
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
New to photography how can I use this on a rebel t81 rebel dlsr cámara is there an adapter?
It’s not compatible with the Rebel. All RF lenses have to go on a body with an R designation (R, R5, R6 etc)
Is this lens for cropped sensors? I am not familiar with Canon gear. What puts me off about Canon is not this lens but what I heard about their cameras being poor choice for video because you can use only Full Auto or Full Manual but not say Aperture Priority. Is that true? If yes this lens/brand would be a deal breaker for me!
The 35 is designed to be used on a full frame camera. It can also be used on their crop sensor cameras (R7 and R10) where the 1.6 crop factor will make it look more like a 56mm shot.
I own both the R5 and R7 and in video mode, you have your choice of fully auto, fully manual, shutter priority and aperture priority. So you heard incorrectly.
Thanks for the watch !
@@KevinDeal thanks for your reply! I heard that in the RP review- I’ve not tried that camera but the dial on the top suggests so as A/S/P/Video are on the same dial!
@@ManlyHK1 I've never put my hands on an RP, so I'm not 100% certain.
Is it good enough for the high megapixel crop sensor of the R7?
Great question and thanks for the watch!
To me, yes it is.
However, only you can determine if it's good enough for you, so I will link you to my review of the R7 where I specifically test the 35mm 1.8 at night and you can determine for yourself if it's good enough for your work. The segment is from sixteen and a half to eighteen minutes and I will link you up below with the time stamp embedded.
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@@KevinDeal Thanks! Those RF35mm + R7 shots do look crisp. Went on to watch your R7 review series. Just discovered your channel and your content is slick. All the best!
@@GeraldGarcia thanks. I am gearing up (pun intended) for more gear reviews. I am taking the next week off to recharge then I will be coming in strong with more videos.
Add an 18mm extension tube and this becomes a 1:1 macro lens.
35mm is the most versatile focal length. The macro feature is a great addition to it.
I agree
Depends on what you shoot. For me as a portrait photographer I don't find it versatile for my needs i do a lot of headshots for example.
Great lens
100%. Best value RF lens in my opinion.
This guy is the real Raymond Reddington
What is the lens hood for?
Protecting the front element from lens flare. Equally important, protecting it from bumping into things. Especially important when using its macro features.
Subbed!
Thank you !
What i want to know is when Canon will release a 35mm L lens!
You and me both…
Hahaha, your recommendations for third party RF mount lenses didn't age well... :)
First non L prime? Really?
For the RF mount. Yes. It was the first non-L prime for the RF mount.
@@KevinDealah, you didn't say it so... I wasn't watching, just listening, I see now there's an overlay 😊 thanks!
@@luka_III All good
Its hunting alot...
In back lit and low light situations, definitely. It hunts.