Are you happy with your Canon RF 70-200 2.8?

Gearacquisitionsyndrom wrote:

Hey guys!

Just got this lens and I've tested it on two ocassions. A few wow photos, but not sure I'm completely sold on the lens yet.

Thought I would ask those of you who have this lens: are you happy with it?

Disclaimer: I know there are reviews on Amazon, Youtube etc. Also: I'd prefer if people who know this lens and have used it answers. Not the f4 version or ef version.

Thank you, would love to hear what you guys think.

My main comparison is with the Pentax K-1 coupled with the Pentax 70-200 2.8, which for me was a terrific combo in terms of image quality, but not wonderfully light or good af. I appreciate the AF and weight on the Canon one, but not sure if I think the image quality is up there with the Pentax. I'm using Canon R5.

That's why I wanted to hear your impressions

I've used the lens for nearly 20 months. Recently, I had the opportunity to use the Nikon Z70-200 lens, which many comparisons consider to have the best IQ of all 70-200 lenses.

What I found was that the Nikon Z lens is amazing. However, I really didn't detect substantial differences between the two. In another thread, I opined that all OEM 70-200 lenses are excellent especially those released in the last 2-3 years.

In short, I had zero regrets returning the much heavier Z lens and will happily continue to rely on my RF lens for all my 70-200 requirements.