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The 28-70 is absolutely my favorite lens. The feel of the images and backgrounds, especially at f2, have such a great quality to them. That extra bit of light during for evenings is great too. I've gotten used to the weight but my only gripe is how difficult it can be to catch someone where they don't notice you're pointing a camera at them as the lens is just, big. But that said, it doesn't leave my camera during events, and leveling up my sneak is a fair trade :D Edit: Great video as always!
That's why I love my Fuji cameras. You get so many great and natural moments, but you of course sacrifice a bit of the larger sensor magic you get from carrying around those monsters.
Dream setup for me. I run with EF versions 24-70 2.8 L (ver 1) and 70-200 IS ii USM on R6 and Eos R. Still excellent lenses and they work great, but RF would be a dream
I bought this lens with great hesitation, but after owning it for a month and shooting regularly with it I do have to say it is probably one of the best zoom lenses I have ever used. Fast, sharp, fast AF, beautiful images. The weight, initially you are like sheesh 😒, but you get used to it really quickly and forget about the weight.
The part where the bride changed it up and didn’t go down the aisle like you were expecting gave me anxiety 😂 so many little things while shooting a wedding
Great, interesting video. I've just bought that lense and in June I'm going to shoot my first wedding. So time to adjust. The weight isn't a problem for me since I'm used to shoot a lot with my tamron 15-30 with EF/RF adapter and that's not a "lightweight" lense either🙂
I just returned my copy of the the 28-70. I loved it and shot a wedding on it. Then I reviewed the images and found that at 70mm it isn't all that sharp and there was significant ghosting going on. It was super disappointing. I rented a copy before buying and I didn't see that issue. After going over so many images shot with my primes (35, 50, and 85), even though the 28-70 is sharp (at least a good copy), it just doesn't have that razor sharpness of the primes. I figured no one would notice but me, but the first thing my wife said after seeing a handful of photos was that they didn't have that pop or crispness of my previous work. That really struck my core. Luckily I was able to return the lens to Canon for a refund. And I don't think I'll buy another copy and just stick with my primes. In the end, whatever works for you.
I like the lens for weddings, though it's not the best for run and gun. Also, for a lot of wedding photography shallow depth of field (f2) isn't that helpful because you often find that where there is more than one person who is the subject of your photo (say, bride and groom) then one of them is usually softly focussed, which isn't ideal. For a lot of outdoor shots a 24-105 f4 is far more useful.
I agree 100% with you. I feel like F2 is great if your main style/niche is portrait work and you're obsessed with bokeh. Personally, even with the Sigma 1.4, I rarely shot wide open because I preferred less bokeh in the background, but tack-sharp images. I found myself mainly shooting around 2.8, so I just went with the 24-70mm instead and I love it. Still plenty of bokeh, but also a wider focal range. I guess it really depends on the persons style of shooting.
Can't speak for Taylor, I bought the grip with the r5 and it's the most uncomfortable grip ever, buttons not in the right place or spaced too far for a comfortable reach. I have used it maybe 30 minutes total and to me it's the worst piece of Canon gear I have ever bought. It's as though Canon got lazy and subcontracted the design out to a different company. It's not up to Canon standards.
Everything is good these days haha. I actually prefer Nikon bodies and glass. Canon is just a bit easier for autofocus. And for these videos the R5 has a top LCD that doesn’t flicker from refresh like the Z6ii
Is canon not making this lens anymore ? It just came out and never available again. I've been waiting for like 1yr for this lens to come back in stock 😔
You are spot on! I actually wanted to get this lens, but the focus breathing was a no-go for me, since I shoot a lot of video. Therefore I settled for the RF 24-70 2.8, which is still to arrive... Man, waiting time is the hardest time ;) I own the RF 50 1.8 which I love for run and gun pictures, but the focus breathing is so, so brutal and made me realize how much focus breathing for video is an actual problem. Great video as usual!
Hey Taylor, great video as always! Apologies if this has already been asked before - what setup do you use to film your wedding day bts videos? Bracket, camera, etc? Quality is great and the perspective is even better!
Taylor...may I ask what settings you use for people walking down the aisle towards you (bridemaids, etc) Probably SERVO AF and what AF method? thanks man! joe
We shoot weddings in chicago. We use. NIKONS. Canons. R3 R5 R6 you. Need to practise sa you don't has to pay for some one settings. We. Print. 40×50. WEDDING prints
Jaime from Texas here Taylor, I noticed you weren’t shooting with any flashes. Did you use any for this shoot? I’m shooting an outdoor wedding this weekend outdoors and I was planning on using my Godox flash but your pics are amazing so I’m rethinking the shoot now. Excellent job as always and thanks again for the video.
On the fence deciding to keep my Nikon z gear or switch to Canon for the AF. Question - are you shooting your weddings with mechanical or electronic shutter? I hear the canon mechanical is SUPER quiet.
@@Seitenwerk I think it's just Sony. The point is there are going to be significant AF improvements soon, so he should wait to pull the trigger on a super expensive switch. Nikon's lenses are incredible, plus he already owns them.
Love this aspect ratio. Question... Can that peak design messenger bag comfortably hold an eos r with an attached battery grip and a 70-200? All attached with a 24-70 in it as a 2nd lens?
Thanks Taylor - R6 now comes with video backup and clog 3 - this has all but stopped me from buying a Z - just trying to figure if ill miss my Nikon photo/video switch to toggle back and forth - this really is the only feature missing from the R6
Having followed you for a while it seems weird seeing you use a standard zoom over primes. This lens looks very convenient but you cant beat the portability of a prime on a long days shoot.
I've considered this lens but it's just such a heavy setup. For a full wedding day your arms get super fatigued. I'm sticking with two bodies and a 35/85 combo.
Just switched to Canon 2 weeks ago for this lens and I absolutely love it. Its not perfect and has some flaws but overall its versatility and look in terms of value its unbeatable even at such high price tag. Some observations made: This lens does not perform very well with up-close detail shots like rings, especially at 70mm, but with larger sensor resolution its not as much of a problem. Furthermore, next point can be both a good thing and bad thing ( I mostly consider it a good thing ), but 28-70mm has the most smoothest transition from focused to unfocused area at wide open i have ever seen. This is one of vital aspects of what makes this lens so pleasing to an eye, however at same time amount of times i had to punch in and squint at a screen to figure out if i have the photo in focus or not is insane considering how long i owned it for. Its a learning curve with this wonderful piece of tech and i need to get accustomed to its idiosyncrasies.
Hey Taylor, how'd you rate this f2 vs using Canon 35 1.4 and 85 1.2 primes for weddings? I like very wide apertures for the look and avoid using flash as much as possible, so although tempting to switch over to this single zoom lens for practicality, I'm worried I'll lose that wide aperture look. Awesome video, thanks for posting 👍
I personally still prefer the primes for what it’s worth. As someone that uses 85 a lot, only having reach to 70 was a bit to get used to. I’d say rent it for a weekend if you can
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto The 15mm difference could be made up with a slight crop in post. There's more than enough res in the R5 to handle losing a little. Yes/No?
28-70 like prime lens with beautiful picture, bokeh, sharpness, tones, colors…. And 24-70 like studio or reportage lens with very simple technical picture
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto But no one other than you can tell the difference between F2 and 2.8 - but great to hear you don’t hate that focal length anymore 👍
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The 28-70 is absolutely my favorite lens. The feel of the images and backgrounds, especially at f2, have such a great quality to them. That extra bit of light during for evenings is great too. I've gotten used to the weight but my only gripe is how difficult it can be to catch someone where they don't notice you're pointing a camera at them as the lens is just, big. But that said, it doesn't leave my camera during events, and leveling up my sneak is a fair trade :D Edit: Great video as always!
That's why I love my Fuji cameras. You get so many great and natural moments, but you of course sacrifice a bit of the larger sensor magic you get from carrying around those monsters.
My exact set up for weddings. Paired with the RF 70-200mm, I’m set for the day.
I’m a big fan of that lens as well
Dream setup for me.
I run with EF versions 24-70 2.8 L (ver 1) and 70-200 IS ii USM on R6 and Eos R.
Still excellent lenses and they work great, but RF would be a dream
I bought this lens with great hesitation, but after owning it for a month and shooting regularly with it I do have to say it is probably one of the best zoom lenses I have ever used. Fast, sharp, fast AF, beautiful images. The weight, initially you are like sheesh 😒, but you get used to it really quickly and forget about the weight.
The part where the bride changed it up and didn’t go down the aisle like you were expecting gave me anxiety 😂 so many little things while shooting a wedding
My favourite lens + RF 85mm 1.2 + EF 200mm 2.8 II + Samyanf RF 14mm RF
Hey taylor! Which system to do you prefer though? Nikon or canon?
this lens is awesome
Great, interesting video. I've just bought that lense and in June I'm going to shoot my first wedding. So time to adjust.
The weight isn't a problem for me since I'm used to shoot a lot with my tamron 15-30 with EF/RF adapter and that's not a "lightweight" lense either🙂
I'd love a 35-85 f/2. :)
14-200mm f/1.2L
I just returned my copy of the the 28-70. I loved it and shot a wedding on it. Then I reviewed the images and found that at 70mm it isn't all that sharp and there was significant ghosting going on. It was super disappointing. I rented a copy before buying and I didn't see that issue. After going over so many images shot with my primes (35, 50, and 85), even though the 28-70 is sharp (at least a good copy), it just doesn't have that razor sharpness of the primes. I figured no one would notice but me, but the first thing my wife said after seeing a handful of photos was that they didn't have that pop or crispness of my previous work. That really struck my core. Luckily I was able to return the lens to Canon for a refund. And I don't think I'll buy another copy and just stick with my primes. In the end, whatever works for you.
Definitely an issue with that particular lens. My copy at 70mm is good.
I honestly felt getting stronger physically after using this lens and running after my boys.
A little confused on the R5, why did you purchase and why are you selling???
Still trying to get my hands on that lens 😭
love your sharing Taylor. one question, what's your pov camera and how do you mount it so that the top of the camera is in the frame? thanks! 😀
What about 24-105 f/2.8 same price & weight. Is it good enough for weddings
I like the lens for weddings, though it's not the best for run and gun. Also, for a lot of wedding photography shallow depth of field (f2) isn't that helpful because you often find that where there is more than one person who is the subject of your photo (say, bride and groom) then one of them is usually softly focussed, which isn't ideal. For a lot of outdoor shots a 24-105 f4 is far more useful.
You can always go from f/2.8 lens to f/4 but you cant go from f/4 lens to f/2.8.
And you need that brightness for indoors.
I agree 100% with you. I feel like F2 is great if your main style/niche is portrait work and you're obsessed with bokeh.
Personally, even with the Sigma 1.4, I rarely shot wide open because I preferred less bokeh in the background, but tack-sharp images. I found myself mainly shooting around 2.8, so I just went with the 24-70mm instead and I love it. Still plenty of bokeh, but also a wider focal range.
I guess it really depends on the persons style of shooting.
I liked this video because I like this video 🙏🙏
Congratulations on the R5
Taylor, wouldn't a R5 battery grip make your life easier to shoot in portrait mode, especially at weddings?
Can't speak for Taylor, I bought the grip with the r5 and it's the most uncomfortable grip ever, buttons not in the right place or spaced too far for a comfortable reach. I have used it maybe 30 minutes total and to me it's the worst piece of Canon gear I have ever bought. It's as though Canon got lazy and subcontracted the design out to a different company. It's not up to Canon standards.
Are you leaning more towards canon over Nikon?
Everything is good these days haha. I actually prefer Nikon bodies and glass. Canon is just a bit easier for autofocus. And for these videos the R5 has a top LCD that doesn’t flicker from refresh like the Z6ii
Looks like it for video at least
It also makes sense because in the past you’ve been running with two different cameras system on the same day.
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto rumours that real time tracking is coming to the R6 II (Nikon Rumours site)
@@markshirley01 you mean Z6 II?
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If the Sony a7 mark iv comes out then will the canon r6 drop the price
Is canon not making this lens anymore ? It just came out and never available again. I've been waiting for like 1yr for this lens to come back in stock 😔
Not sure. I grabbed mine from my local camera shop a few weeks ago. They had one in stock and I hadn’t pre ordered or anything
Yes, they still make it. It's in stock on Canon Direct, but quickly sells out, so act fast if you want one!
You are spot on! I actually wanted to get this lens, but the focus breathing was a no-go for me, since I shoot a lot of video. Therefore I settled for the RF 24-70 2.8, which is still to arrive... Man, waiting time is the hardest time ;) I own the RF 50 1.8 which I love for run and gun pictures, but the focus breathing is so, so brutal and made me realize how much focus breathing for video is an actual problem. Great video as usual!
Good stuff! Ive done video coverage a few times at Westmount. Easy days lol
Idk about this lens but I bought a 50 1.2 rf and the light at night with super sharpness is incredible. Shots at 1.2 with 800 iso come out incredible
Hey man, what body are you using it on
28-70 or sigma art 35 and rf 50 1.2?
Great video!
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Hey Taylor, great video as always! Apologies if this has already been asked before - what setup do you use to film your wedding day bts videos? Bracket, camera, etc? Quality is great and the perspective is even better!
Taylor...may I ask what settings you use for people walking down the aisle towards you (bridemaids, etc) Probably SERVO AF and what AF method? thanks man! joe
Yep servo and just all points with face detect
We shoot weddings in chicago. We use. NIKONS. Canons. R3 R5 R6 you. Need to practise sa you don't has to pay for some one settings. We. Print. 40×50. WEDDING prints
Do you see a difference with the R5 and R6?? I’m thinking of the R6 to get for my next body
I like the R6 images better for some reason. Not sure why this is, but they feel better overall
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Thank you so much for your response! Your videos are so informative I really appreciate what you do for beginners (like myself)
Jaime from Texas here Taylor, I noticed you weren’t shooting with any flashes. Did you use any for this shoot? I’m shooting an outdoor wedding this weekend outdoors and I was planning on using my Godox flash but your pics are amazing so I’m rethinking the shoot now. Excellent job as always and thanks again for the video.
The 28-70 is REALLY temping, but damn $$$$
On the fence deciding to keep my Nikon z gear or switch to Canon for the AF. Question - are you shooting your weddings with mechanical or electronic shutter? I hear the canon mechanical is SUPER quiet.
Nikon is supposed to release real time tracking in the Z6 II and Z7 II. Wait.
@@DieHardEddieEdwards but don’t all Canon R cameras already have that plus all the unique lenses?
@@Seitenwerk I think it's just Sony. The point is there are going to be significant AF improvements soon, so he should wait to pull the trigger on a super expensive switch. Nikon's lenses are incredible, plus he already owns them.
Love this aspect ratio. Question... Can that peak design messenger bag comfortably hold an eos r with an attached battery grip and a 70-200? All attached with a 24-70 in it as a 2nd lens?
Hmm. I don’t have a grip, but I suspect it would. It would be close tho.
Does the canon r6 memorise your video settings when switching back and forth from photo to video like the Nikon?
Yes it does
Thanks Taylor -
R6 now comes with video backup and clog 3 - this has all but stopped me from buying a Z - just trying to figure if ill miss my Nikon photo/video switch to toggle back and forth - this really is the only feature missing from the R6
Did you forget to mention that that 28-70mm lens is heavy. LOL
It’s heavy
If I have the EF 24-70 f/4 for video I should be fine
Just admit it Taylor you’re a canon shooter now
Haha I’ve already sold this R5. Will be getting an R3 whenever they come out though
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto No Z9?
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Having followed you for a while it seems weird seeing you use a standard zoom over primes. This lens looks very convenient but you cant beat the portability of a prime on a long days shoot.
Hah I was curious if the f2 aperture would make it feel like many primes.
I wish Nikon would make a f2 zoomlens
24-50 and 50-105 f2 lenses would be awesome.
Tamron 35-150 f/2-2.8 is better value and also more versatile.
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I've considered this lens but it's just such a heavy setup. For a full wedding day your arms get super fatigued. I'm sticking with two bodies and a 35/85 combo.
Work with two cameras bodies much more fatigued
Just switched to Canon 2 weeks ago for this lens and I absolutely love it. Its not perfect and has some flaws but overall its versatility and look in terms of value its unbeatable even at such high price tag.
Some observations made: This lens does not perform very well with up-close detail shots like rings, especially at 70mm, but with larger sensor resolution its not as much of a problem. Furthermore, next point can be both a good thing and bad thing ( I mostly consider it a good thing ), but 28-70mm has the most smoothest transition from focused to unfocused area at wide open i have ever seen. This is one of vital aspects of what makes this lens so pleasing to an eye, however at same time amount of times i had to punch in and squint at a screen to figure out if i have the photo in focus or not is insane considering how long i owned it for.
Its a learning curve with this wonderful piece of tech and i need to get accustomed to its idiosyncrasies.
No clue why they crippled this massive and expensive lens with no IS. Would’ve been the perfect lens if it was stabilized.
Then it would be even larger!
This lens actually has 8 stops of stabilization just like the 24-70 would. It’s due to the rf technology and it’s fully optimize for the R5/r6
@@ThenMediaProductions when you read or watch reviews the real world is about 3 stops not 8.
Hey Taylor, how'd you rate this f2 vs using Canon 35 1.4 and 85 1.2 primes for weddings? I like very wide apertures for the look and avoid using flash as much as possible, so although tempting to switch over to this single zoom lens for practicality, I'm worried I'll lose that wide aperture look. Awesome video, thanks for posting 👍
I personally still prefer the primes for what it’s worth. As someone that uses 85 a lot, only having reach to 70 was a bit to get used to. I’d say rent it for a weekend if you can
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto The 15mm difference could be made up with a slight crop in post. There's more than enough res in the R5 to handle losing a little. Yes/No?
85mm 1.2 RF - best for portraits. No compromise. But now we are waiting for 35mm 1.2 RF 👌🏻
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Wow in 2018 you hated the 24-70mm for weddings and it will only give you dull and boring photos? Great video though.
F2 makes things better. And heavier
28-70 like prime lens with beautiful picture, bokeh, sharpness, tones, colors…. And 24-70 like studio or reportage lens with very simple technical picture
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto But no one other than you can tell the difference between F2 and 2.8 - but great to hear you don’t hate that focal length anymore 👍
They all have. Jump from. Nikon to canon super eye AUTOFOCUS. Nikon. Is. Below. NIKON
Just purchased this setup, and really enjoyed your vid. Have you considered using a grip with this setup given the smaller R body and the heavy lens?