Just got the Canon RF24-70 2.8 IS|first look, feel and macro test
Sep 24, 2019
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Finally, it's there, the Canon RF 24 70 2.8 IS. I am lucky to be one of the first with this lens I guess? Couldn't find anything relevant on google about it.
First things first, I'm a hybrid professional shooter, so video and photography is equally important. First I used a Tamron 24 70 g2, but couldn't trust that one always. So yes, to invest my earnings, I had to buy this one. I'm not a professional reviewer, so I don't were to look ;),
I will report the following interesting info:
- The lens is totally silent, only if you put your ear on it, you hear the internals wirring. you also don't hear the focussing.
- lens hood included as you see
- A little bit front heavy
-Sturdy zoom, but smooth handling. Importantly, it doesn't creep, even with a lot of trying.
-Its rainy, so didn't test it outside jet, Did some testing with harsher light, so a little bit of iso's.
- Stabilization works nice, especially with the digital IS you really see the system work together
- No focuscreep as advertised
- Extra expensive in the Netherlands, a whopping 2540 euro. I asked the guy behind the counter what the price will do. He said, the purchase price is already super high, so he didn't expect that that price will do something for a while. His store actually doesn't earn on this lens that much. Earnings come from other stuff, more cheap products.
- Asked him what system is best. It depends, he said Nikon is struggling. Their camera system is super nice, but also expensive. Canon did a good job there with its RP. Sony is nice, but not for professionals regarding service. (we know)
- I'm just going to use this lens, next Thursday I got already a big gig where I do video and photography, so that will be nice test.
For your info, I work 40 hours as a legal adviser. Since 2 years I'm trying to live my dream, trying to built a business around photography and videography. This is my first real real lens investment (next to the 70200 2.8 ii and 1635 f4 which got me in the pro game). I hope this lens will serve me well coming years.
Lens pictures are made with the Iphone11pro Portret mode on 50 mm. This phone is crazy epic (switched from android) It's another world regarding usability and User Experience, and I'm quite a critic.






