Canon EOS R Best First Lens (35mm RF 1.8 Review & Sample Photos)

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Today we’re taking a look at the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro Lens. We tested it out on the Canon EOS R, but the lens works great on the new EOS RP as well. The 35mm RF Lens is cheaper than the Canon EF 35mm lens, and is in our opinion the best first lens for the Canon EOS R or RP as an entry into the RF mount system.

Recently while traveling to Cozumel, Mexico, I only wanted to have a small camera package, so I just brought my Canon EOS R and the Canon RF 35mm Lens. The compact size of the lens was a huge benefit. I wanted to try and be inconspicuous roaming Mexico without a huge lens or camera bag.

The 35mm RF IS Macro Lens performed well and allowed for some high quality photos. The f/1.8 wasn’t quite as shallow as the f/1.4 EF lens, but for under $500 the 35mm RF lens is a great first lens for the Canon EOS R and EOS RP. One of the other nice features is that this is a Macro lens, and as you can see in the Canon EOS R sample photos in the video, it’s sharp as well. The IS and image stabilization is a huge plus for us too. Having the image stabilized lens, means you can shoot in lower light scenarios, and again, makes this a great walk-around lens when you don’t want to carry a lot of gear.

For this episode we tried to mix it up by filming on the ARRI Alexa Mini and Steadicam Aero 30, rather than our standard static setup. Let us know what you think!

If you have any questions on the techniques used in this review video, please send a note in the comments. Thanks for watching Canon EOS R & RP Best First Lens: 35mm RF Review & Sample Photos, in our Film Jams series!

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Gear used in this video:
-Canon RF 35mm IS 1.8 Lens: https://amzn.to/2Xx0aBN
-Canon EOS R: https://amzn.to/2QaPZlK
-Battery for EOS R (LP-E6N): https://amzn.to/2Haahab
-Canon C100 – https://amzn.to/2u04CMm
-Steadicam Aero 30 – https://amzn.to/2VvVCtL

Other equipment we use to film:

CAMERAS
-Sony A7III – https://amzn.to/2TAoYqK (for BTS video)

LENSES
-Canon 24-105mm – https://amzn.to/2ILo9tp (main interview)
-Canon 100mm macro – https://amzn.to/2KsZuaF (product shots & CUs)

TRIPODS
-Sachtler – https://amzn.to/2KTXbfH

MICS
-Sennheiser MKE600 – https://amzn.to/2ILulBP
-Sennheiser 416 – https://amzn.to/2INrtQy

LIGHTS:
-Litepanel Astra 6x – https://amzn.to/2KUBYCB
-Kino Flo Diva LED – https://amzn.to/2BuunZp

PHOTO GEAR
-Profoto Beauty Dish – https://amzn.to/2zgfjPV
-Profoto D2 500 Strobe Kit – https://amzn.to/2J28AZx
-Canon 5D mkIII – https://amzn.to/2KRE3zl
-Profoto Air Remote – https://amzn.to/2MU7MZa

Music by Jeffrey J Byron: http://www.jeffreyjbyron.com/

Filmed on location at: https://www.LitewaveMedia.com in St. Petersburg, FL and in Cozumel, Mexico.

Special Thanks to the St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commission Digital Creator Program

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Canon EOS R Best First Lens (35mm RF 1.8 Review & Sample Photos)

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