24-105 F4 vs 24-70 2.8 Compared for Portraits and Travel - (Canon RF - Free RAW Files)

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  • In this video I compare two of the most versatile zoom lenses - the Canon RF 24-105 F4 and the Canon RF 24-70 2.8 for both portraits and travel. I cover a few things including difference in background blur, focal lengths, reach and handling.
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Komentáře • 430

  • @PunjabiGymBeats
    @PunjabiGymBeats Před rokem +200

    Simply buy 24-105 + 50mm 1.8 and 85 1.8 for portrait. for the price of 24-70 2.8.

    • @chubscoi
      @chubscoi Před rokem +3

      Never thought of that 😂😂😂

    • @patrickpinheiro7641
      @patrickpinheiro7641 Před rokem +17

      RF 35 1.8

    • @gustavoumeno
      @gustavoumeno Před rokem +14

      Not the same image quality... there is no free lunch...

    • @aristosmichael9749
      @aristosmichael9749 Před rokem +47

      For the price of 24-70 f/2.8, I got the RF 24-105 F/4 , RF 16mm F/2.8, RF 35mm F/1.8, RF 50mm F/1.8, RF 85mm F/2 . I bought them all used in like new condition.

    • @PunjabiGymBeats
      @PunjabiGymBeats Před rokem +3

      @@aristosmichael9749 Exactly what I mean.

  • @shaquillenoeltv
    @shaquillenoeltv Před rokem +25

    James you’re my favorite CZcamsr right now , Appreciate your videos and work! Been debating these two and I’d definitely be getting the 24-105 now that i’ve seen them compared so eloquently. I wish you 10k+ subs this year

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much Shaquille, that's really encouraging to hear!

  • @Xavier.Phoenix
    @Xavier.Phoenix Před měsícem

    This has been the best video for my needs. I really appreciate you making this video to compare these 2 lenses given that they are so different in price.

  • @juanmaasecas
    @juanmaasecas Před rokem +6

    Maybe the best comparison of this kind I’ve seen, congratulations for the video!

  • @markedmondson8767
    @markedmondson8767 Před rokem +6

    Thank you James for another great comparison video. I have opted for the RF 24-70 F4 as my standard lens due to wanting a bit of extra background separation compared with the F4 and then also bought the RF 70-200 F4 based on the excellent results from your portrait lens comparison video which I think does a fantastic job for the price and size. Keep up the great work!

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for watching Mark, I really appreciate the kind feedback 🙏

  • @ElDiablo223
    @ElDiablo223 Před rokem +16

    Great video man, I am not a professional photographer just an enthusiast, but I have been undecided between these two specific lenses for weeks, your video specially your side-by-side photo comparison and how the extra reach of the 24-105mm made a real difference in your portrait mode has finally allowed me to make a decision, 24-105mm it is. Thanks again, cheers. 🍻

  • @Andre-Patterson
    @Andre-Patterson Před rokem

    Thank you, James. I just got this lens and I'm really enjoying it so far.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před rokem +1

      You’re welcome! Congrats on the new lens. It’s an amazing one

  • @MarkJHEllis
    @MarkJHEllis Před rokem +1

    Hi, another great informative video James. With the comparisons in the green house the window in the background was the giveaway. I had the RF24-105 for four years before "upgrading" to the RF24-70. I agree the 24-105 is more versatile for travel and recently like you state the 70mm was just quite not enough and the RF70-200 needed to come out. I do enjoy the extra separation the 24-70 gives

  • @bobby9476
    @bobby9476 Před 6 měsíci +3

    5:55 cemented my decision. Thanks so much for this comparison, so useful!!

  • @browniepinoy
    @browniepinoy Před rokem +1

    Thanks for this video. I enjoyed. I think this video is the only one out there which compares the images from these 2 lenses, including comparing them up to their longest focal lengths. Nice.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for the kind words. Glad you liked the video!

  • @EliMandarin
    @EliMandarin Před 11 měsíci

    I love your the way how you compare lenses! It is really unique. Thank you and keep it up please! ❤

  • @kenkazuto6277
    @kenkazuto6277 Před rokem +3

    Thank you so much. This is the video I am looking for. You include the distance between you and the subject for every focal length so I can get the idea for how far you shot from the subject for every focal length. A lot of CZcamsrs I have seen don't show that.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před rokem

      Thank you Ken! I’m really glad the video helped.

  • @CinnamonBasic
    @CinnamonBasic Před 6 měsíci +1

    one of the most helpful reviews ive ever seeeen thank youuu

  • @abhayrajput2203
    @abhayrajput2203 Před rokem +2

    Great comparison most awaited....

  • @captaincook6283
    @captaincook6283 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for all the effort you’ve made to show the performance of each lens in that comparison. I like you’re calm way with beautiful images that we can enjoy, hope you keep on doing these videos and support the canon shooters over the over dominant Sony world on CZcams cheers

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words.

  • @sk8rz21
    @sk8rz21 Před 6 měsíci

    A very helpful video thank you. Went for the 24-70 in the end its great.

  • @novy-db6sn
    @novy-db6sn Před 7 dny

    This was a great review and comparison. Thank you!

  • @viniciusmorae8
    @viniciusmorae8 Před 8 měsíci

    It was one of the best video that i have seen already about comparation of those lenses. Thank you so much God Bless you and your way.

  • @shibuichi
    @shibuichi Před rokem +2

    Super helpful James!

  • @manrecovered6144
    @manrecovered6144 Před rokem

    Great review, so we’ll executed, helpful, no nonsense. Thanks James.

  • @jukkasirvio4426
    @jukkasirvio4426 Před měsícem

    Thanks for a great comparison!

  • @baileyharris9861
    @baileyharris9861 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This video was incredibly helpful. Thank you

  • @frankseophotos9633
    @frankseophotos9633 Před rokem

    Great comparison as usual!

  • @johnmantis5959
    @johnmantis5959 Před měsícem

    Thank you James for your very best voice comparison of this two lenses, I was able to follow every word you said.😊😊😊

  • @user-jm3gn4lo1u
    @user-jm3gn4lo1u Před rokem +1

    This is exactly the review what I wanted.👍👍👍Good job😄

  • @AditiChengappa
    @AditiChengappa Před 14 dny

    This was so helpful! Thank you!

  • @user-ey6lc6cv7w
    @user-ey6lc6cv7w Před rokem +15

    In sunny outdoor or well-lit environments where both options are available, it should be difficult to tell the difference unless compared side by side. However, if the goal is to increase shooting variations, I believe the brighter aperture of the 24-70 lens would be more advantageous.

  • @viniciusmorae8
    @viniciusmorae8 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you so much my friend!

  • @jameslucky3094
    @jameslucky3094 Před 2 měsíci

    The best comparison and very informative 👍👍👍

  • @lifesbeautiful3024
    @lifesbeautiful3024 Před rokem

    Great vid, James

  • @robertmccutchan5450
    @robertmccutchan5450 Před 8 měsíci +21

    I photograph lots of kids doing lots of activities, and the 24-105 is hands down the better option for me.....70mm sometimes wouldn't be long enough.
    One thing people don't speak much about is the F4 gives you a bit more depth of field around the focus area. I find I have more usable images, because for subjects that are active like kids, I don't have the luxury of focusing on their eyes, so I need a bit more depth of field because I sometimes I only have time to focus on an ear or a shoulder. If I really need a blurry background, I just use the longer focal length.
    When I was taught to shoot weddings, we shot mostly at F8, and we had to learn composition techniques to eliminate distracting backgrounds. I feel that skill is being lost these days.
    Thanks for posting!

  • @davidroberts5535
    @davidroberts5535 Před rokem +40

    I have both. Both excellent lens. The 24-105 is my go to travel and landscape lens. The 24-70 is my go to event lens, as well as part of my portrait kit. You can’t go wrong with either.

    • @cosmindanes9435
      @cosmindanes9435 Před rokem

      Nice ❤ Is a much difference in sharpness between those 2?

    • @Sergei__v
      @Sergei__v Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@cosmindanes9435 F2.8 is crisper on higher resolution bodies. I see no difference on R6 between the two.

    • @cosmindanes9435
      @cosmindanes9435 Před 8 měsíci

      @@Sergei__vi got an R with 30 , you think the difference is noticeable?

  • @tom_k_d
    @tom_k_d Před rokem +29

    Thanks James, this one was a pleasure to watch once more! I decided for the 24-105mm when I switched to the R system, as it is much more versatile and lighter, and thus a great travel companion. If maximum background blur is required, I use primes anyway (or my 70-200). And I like the way the 24-105 renders colours, too.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for watching Tom. Completely agree with you, 24-105 plus a few primes is a great setup. Really wish I could keep the 24-105 for travel too.

    • @ThreeCeeProductions
      @ThreeCeeProductions Před rokem +3

      If you are not a pro the 24-105 is good enough. 2.8 is better in low light without flash. For critical work pros are going to use faster primes for the most part. I have both and use the 24-105 for travel. For events I switched to RF28-70 f2. WOW!

  • @ideasphotosvideos3481
    @ideasphotosvideos3481 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video, good job!

  •  Před rokem +1

    Hi. nice video. My favorite is the RF 24-105MMM F4. As for travel, portrait. I personally use the 15-35mm f2.8 at night. But for landscape, 24-105mm.

  • @VynZography
    @VynZography Před 11 měsíci +1

    5:54 WOW you caught me with that one! Great comparison!

  • @thesawwing
    @thesawwing Před rokem

    thanks for another great video! 🎉

  • @gerrywagner3693
    @gerrywagner3693 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for this! I was considering taking my 24-70 F2.8 L on a trip over my 24-105 F4 L for better portraits of my fellow travelers, but this really helped me see how I can better use my 24-105 for portraits. I just subscribed.

  • @K9CareObedienceTraining
    @K9CareObedienceTraining Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for your excellent video. Well planned out and presented. Switching over to mirrorless & full frame, from Canon 90D APSC.. Awaiting arrival of R6 Mark 2 + 24-105. Your video assured me I made the right choice of lens. Really good examples from both f4 & 2.8. Have a small channel & looking fwd to upping the visual quality of my videos. Thanks again and all the Best from Fremantle West Aus 🙂

  • @TMVVisualMedia
    @TMVVisualMedia Před rokem

    loved this comparison!

  • @Skeffers
    @Skeffers Před rokem

    Excellent video - really useful

  • @georgedavall9449
    @georgedavall9449 Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome mate

  • @user-du6wl7qk9b
    @user-du6wl7qk9b Před 7 měsíci +1

    Finally this video helps me to select RF24-105 f4 but RF35 f1.8 will be the next.

  • @andrewphillips2520
    @andrewphillips2520 Před rokem

    I actually searched your channel for this comparison earlier in the week, you must have read my mind.
    Loving your comparison work, keep up the great work on your channel!
    p.s I figured there'd be a bigger difference in background blur, guess I'm keeping my 24-105 :)

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před rokem +1

      That's great to hear Andrew! Thank you for watching

  • @mevszach
    @mevszach Před měsícem

    Love this video 🙌🌟

  • @gustavoumeno
    @gustavoumeno Před rokem +3

    Great video, James! RF 24-105 at 105 f4 is really nice for portrait!

  • @theycallmeglen
    @theycallmeglen Před 3 měsíci

    Great comparison here. I use the EF versions of both lenses, love em!

  • @SerkanKayaMD
    @SerkanKayaMD Před rokem

    I am using 105 lens and you have told all I can say. Thank you for that great comparison.

  • @rijansapkota9531
    @rijansapkota9531 Před 11 měsíci

    very clearly analysis
    Thanks a Lot 🥰🥰

  • @magsasakangpropesor3107
    @magsasakangpropesor3107 Před 10 měsíci

    My purchased lens 24-105mm will be delivered to the Philippines from Japan. This video provides me a clear insight.

  • @MultiThatguy7
    @MultiThatguy7 Před rokem

    Love the colors.

  • @johnnymauser7577
    @johnnymauser7577 Před rokem +11

    Great comparison! It opend my eyes for composition diferences. I shoot with 24-70 and my taste of background blur can take them apart quite easily, bit i realized i want longer focal lenght too. Especialy the comparison of the face shape and background magnification was enlightening to me.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před rokem

      Thank you Johnny! Really glad the video helped.

  • @mateo...
    @mateo... Před 11 měsíci +1

    brilliant, thanks

  • @omranmohammed4811
    @omranmohammed4811 Před rokem

    Thank you for this video🥰

  • @jacktorrence5282
    @jacktorrence5282 Před rokem +12

    Great video. From my experience: if you can only afford ONE lens for everything, including low light situations, and you want to be able to have a shallower dof in some photos - 24-70. If you own some prime lenses - 24-105 will be better in every scenario. Studio - it's the most favourite lens of many renown photographers, like Lindsey Adler, Eli Infante, Sue Bruce, etc. Hikes and travel - weight, more reach. The old, EF version was pretty bad but RF is one of the best lenses Iv'e ever used on a Canon camera for sure.
    All the best!

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před rokem +1

      Very sound advice Jack, completely agree. Thank you for watching!

  • @TG-iy9wx
    @TG-iy9wx Před rokem +2

    Great review, well done! I decided for the RF 24-70f2.8 because of the better corner image quality. Not important for portraits, but with the R6 and 20Mpx is not really room for cropping and soft corners are just another issue, especially printed

    • @vinvanid
      @vinvanid Před 6 měsíci

      how about corner darkness (vignetting) of 24-70 F2.8, some reviews says it was darker than 24-105

  • @timog7358
    @timog7358 Před rokem

    great comparison

  • @DIGITALMIND63
    @DIGITALMIND63 Před 5 měsíci

    I bought the RF 24-105 because the RF 24-70 was more than I wanted to spend. In hindsight, after watching your video, Im glad I picked up the 24-105. It's just as sharp and more versatile. Thanks for the content!

  • @chtty123
    @chtty123 Před rokem +4

    Just came back from 2weeks oversea roadtrip. Brought 24-105f4 with me. Initially, I though that I might not enough background blur for portrait & might not bring subject close enough when I need tele. But after all, this len can do everything I needed, while giving me lightweight & versatility.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před rokem

      Really glad to hear the lens worked well for you. It really is so useful when travelling

  • @mammon1982
    @mammon1982 Před 4 měsíci

    great review

  • @NaveedEvents7773
    @NaveedEvents7773 Před dnem +2

    Great Explain Thanks

  • @jeffjohnson4742
    @jeffjohnson4742 Před rokem

    Thanks! GREAT CONTENT, I just picked up a R5....

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před rokem

      Thank you so much Jeff! I really appreciate the support. You’ll love the R5. It’s the best camera I’ve ever used.

  • @dpedrosoliano
    @dpedrosoliano Před rokem

    thank you for this! cheers from Malaysia, subbed📿☺️

  • @jdpst20
    @jdpst20 Před 11 měsíci

    I’ve owned the EF version 24-105 I and II and when I upgraded to the R5c I didn’t even look at the 24-70. I went straight to the 24-105. In video it looses a bit in light but with the R5c duel ISO 3200 low light isn’t a huge deal breaker. I’d much rather have the extra reach. I use this lens everywhere and with even F4 shot properly with subject to background distance you really can’t tell for the most part.
    Now I want the 135mm 1.8 and I’d be happy

  • @novainvicta
    @novainvicta Před rokem +12

    Another well executed video James. I have both zooms the RF 24-105mm f4L IS USM sits on my R6 MKII because its a great video as well as stills lens given the extra reach. I do however prefer the RF 24-70mm f2.8L IS USM on the Canon R5 which is my go too camera for portraits. Both are improved lenses over the previous EF counter-parts.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před rokem

      Thank you Jeff! That's a great combo, really wish I could keep the 24-105, for video alone it's so versatile on full frame.

  • @paullanoue5228
    @paullanoue5228 Před rokem +2

    I have both and could easily live with just one. That said I don’t use them interchangeably. I prefer the 24-105 for street and travel photography. Also as a second or third lens for wildlife. The 24-70 seventy I prefer for events, any basically interior photography involving people. It’s just my a personal taste. You could easily do it all with either lens and get great results as the video clearly shows.

  • @michaelatherton6055
    @michaelatherton6055 Před rokem +3

    I traded in my 24-105 F4 for the 24-70 F2.8. I miss the extra 35mm but I shoot college sports so I'll always have a 70-200 2.8 with me on another body. And in most other situations I'll have two bodies with me, an R7 and R6 so if I need the reach, I can pop it on the R7. But as a travel general purpose lens the 24-105 is probably the better choice for most folks.

  • @meliorstudios
    @meliorstudios Před rokem +3

    Awesome comparison and breakdown between the two lenses James, and a really good video layout. Definitely earned a Sub here!

  • @RQL-ol7sn
    @RQL-ol7sn Před rokem +3

    Your comparison work is always outstanding! I'd suggest branching out and comparing 2 new things each day: M: 2 raindrops; T: 2 salad forks; W: 2 toothbrushes; etc., etc. I would tune in daily!

  • @salaredward1180
    @salaredward1180 Před rokem

    bro your photos very unique super cool cinematic - fairytale - deep + your model ❤

  • @richrollin4867
    @richrollin4867 Před rokem +3

    Excellent comparison. One small correction though. At about 3:20 you credit background separation to the increased working distance. It’s actually the longer focal length that improves the background separation. Indeed, increasing your working distance has the opposite effect - it increases the DOF, thus reducing background separation. However, the longer focal length of 105mm more than compensates for this, thus providing a shower DOF.

  • @pmjuliff
    @pmjuliff Před 3 měsíci

    Really interesting review, thanks. I have the 24-105 F4 and was researching whether the 24-70 F2.8 was worth the upgrade. I think you have convinced me it's not, especially at my level!!
    Especially as I'm more likely to use it in a landscape environment.

  • @melissahall7009
    @melissahall7009 Před 10 měsíci

    thank you!!!

  • @Tanya-kb2qk
    @Tanya-kb2qk Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this , I was struggling to choose but I think for the price difference I’ll go with 24-195

  • @Axonteer
    @Axonteer Před rokem +1

    I just saw the 24-70 2.8 going on a cashback "sale" so i started to look up reviews, i currently own the R5 with the 24-105 f4 and thanks to your video i will keep the 24-105.
    If i really need the background separation, i have the 50 1.2 and the 85 f2 or the 100mm 2.8 (tehe macro lense) so i feel like i have more than enough options. And if i (rarely) are asked for some portrait shots i can easily controll the situation and dont need flexibility, hence i can easily work with a prime. Since i do mostly landscapes, the 24-105 is a rally neat compantion on hikes.
    Going to iceland in summer, i will probably take my trinity with me (15-35 2.8, 24-105 f4, 70-200 f2.8) since we will mostly travel by car and those three lenses fit in my shimoda x30 just so. But i expect the 24-105 to be on the camera for most of the time. I noticed that i get much more stressed if i constantly have to change lenses on travels and thus mess up shots because i have too many options.
    The 24-70 2.8 is definitely a good option for someone doing lots of event shoots, but those people might even go for the 28-80 f2, although that beast is a whole other weight class - litteraly :D - I just feel i would waste the 2.8s potential as i mostly shoot around f8 anyway

  • @HoomanBhr
    @HoomanBhr Před 9 měsíci

    Best comparison, thank you, I will go for 24-105 because my camera handle low light pretty well and having more extra reach works better to me

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you so much! Great choice, you’ll love the lens!

  • @chrisd.5625
    @chrisd.5625 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Excellent video. Now I need to know if I should get the 24-105 or the 24-240...

  • @TORKiT
    @TORKiT Před 7 měsíci

    Good I bought the 24-105 for video content.

  • @boftx1
    @boftx1 Před 9 měsíci

    The RF 24-105mm F4L lives on my R6ii most of the time. I do have a couple of primes, plus the rest of the F4L trinity to cover other situations when needed, but the 24-105 is my goto lens when I have no idea what I will need. On a related note, I have the RF 100-400mm that lives almost exclusively on my R7.

  • @basilbcf
    @basilbcf Před 11 měsíci +1

    For my style of shooting and what I shoot most of the time, I prefer the versatility of the 24-105 over the 24-70 2.8. I actually do have a 28-70 f2/8 but it's an older FD mount lens that I use an adaptor with. Also, I have to use manual focus as it doesn't have AF. It still yields great images believe it or not.

  • @sidbrun_
    @sidbrun_ Před 11 měsíci +2

    I had the 24-70mm, compared to the 24-105mm for a bit, and then immediately put it back in the box and sold it. The only difference I could tell was the 24-105mm had a bit more distortion and vignetting, but otherwise it was about as sharp as the 24-70mm. I realised I'd rather the extra zoom, more compact size, and lower weight (And price) than the 1 stop of light difference and slight extra bokeh. There are definitely times where 1 stop would help me, like when I'm shooting at 3200 ISO, but those times are a lot more rare than the versatility I get from the 24-105mm.
    I bought the 15-35mm f/2.8, so I can still get the bokeh/extra stop at shorter focal lengths, but also get a wider lens too. I think the 15-35mm coupled with the 24-105mm is so much more versatile. Next is which 70-200mm to get, I'm leaning on the f/4 for the same reasons (It's so much smaller, lighter, cheaper) but I would really like f/2.8, just not sure about the bulk.

  • @reconnect3777
    @reconnect3777 Před 8 měsíci

    Awesome Video ! i can´t dicide if i wanna buy a 24-105 or a 24-70 (panasonic) so this video comes very handy with the comparison, even its canon i will awesome at some point all the brands kinda work in the same way. The 24-70mm at 24mm 2.8 is the clear winner no doubt in my opinion BUT i am shocked how awesome the 24-105 performce the further you zoom out until the point at 70mm when it beats the 24-70mm and then has even 35mm more to spare.

  • @Chris-NZ
    @Chris-NZ Před rokem +2

    Hi James, great comparison. I have the 24- 105 4L and for travel it’s outstanding . It’s all I took on a six week trip all over China and all I really needed. If I repeated the trip I’d toss in the RF 16mm and RF 24mm as they weigh nothing and would have given me a bit more scope for my indoor shots. Cheers , BTW here in NZ the RF 24-105 4L is NZ $2000 and the 24 -70 2.8 L is NZ$ 4200 so not being a portrait shooter for me the choice was obvious 😀

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Chris! It really is a stunning lens. Super versatile and glad to hear it served you well on your travels. I keep meaning to try the 16mm prime. Let me know how you like it if you get chance

    • @Chris-NZ
      @Chris-NZ Před rokem +1

      @@JamesReader Hi James, to be honest I haven’t really given the 16mm a lot of work, my original thoughts were “street” when attached to the R5 as it doesn’t have that intimidating look to it . I have the RF 14-35 which I have found incredibly useful and it’s surprising how much extra the difference between 14 and 16 makes even though some reviewers, I think, have given it a bit of flak at the 14 end. Of Canons “cheaper” primes I found their newer RF24 1.8 to be really the most useful especially indoors . This entire video czcams.com/video/VgzlJ3iMJB0/video.html at the Len Lye Gallery in New Plymouth was filmed exclusively with the 24. Being retired Canon’s L series primes for me are just impossible to justify in terms $$ for my usage especially not being a portrait photog. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.😀

  • @axelferis
    @axelferis Před rokem

    Very great comparison !! Genuine and relevant ! This is how reviews must be made! I have this RF L 24-105 mm because i didn't want to splash cash too early in RF L expensive serie lenses . When you know that fashion industry photographers shoot even at f 5.6(look at the magazines). Plus it is rumoured Canon is preparing a 24-105 f/2.8 ! If true 24-70mm is definitively game over!

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před rokem +2

      Thank you so much. 24-105 2.8 is a dream lens! Really hope we see it.

  • @AlejandroMaagno
    @AlejandroMaagno Před 10 měsíci +2

    I bought the RF 24-70 f/2.8 and the extra stop is ESSENTIAL in low-light situations. Do yourself a favor and just get the 24-70. Need a bit extra reach, zoom in with your feet or with cropping.

  • @herrykadir6442
    @herrykadir6442 Před 6 měsíci

    I have rf24-105 f4L(rf16 f2.8,rf35 f1.8) for travel,walk around and general purpose.And i have rf28-70 f2L and rf85 f1.2L for my portrait work.

  • @lx7lw
    @lx7lw Před rokem

    Great comparison!! I am looking for a travel lens. I will go with 24-105 F4 🙂

  • @KatieF307
    @KatieF307 Před 18 dny

    Great video. One thing though; when you did the studio portrait, it would have been great to see the difference (if there are any) with the 24-70 at f2.8, and the 24-105 at f4 at 70 mm. Then again with the 24-70 at f4, and the 24-105 both at 70 mm and F4. I suspect that there is little difference. There is no question that when it comes to traveling, the 24-105 is so much lighter. Again, great video!

  • @AndreeMarkefors
    @AndreeMarkefors Před 6 měsíci +3

    I've recently picked up the 24-105mm 2.8 Z, which is a beast along with the R5C. But I think I'll pick up the 24-105 f4 as a smaller version for light travel-it seems nice.

    • @JamesReader
      @JamesReader  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Still waiting for mine to arrive, how are you liking it?

  • @RandomThinker10
    @RandomThinker10 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Outside, the 24-105 is a clear winner. Sadly most events I’ve worked professionally are indoors with the worst lighting imaginable. The 2.8 can save you in situations like that, and the extra stops of light is what makes that lens a good option for people. Yes I use a flash as well, and have used a flash indoors with the 24-105, but always found indoor lighting to be that lens’s biggest opponent. 24-105 is my favorite lens in any other shooting condition.

  • @erikkuypers7629
    @erikkuypers7629 Před rokem +1

    Again, great video James! Last year I sold my 24 105 F4 and bought the 28 70 F2, but sometimes regret the sell (not the buy) because of the handling, travel capability, versatility and weight. But having both is also a little to much… Thanks again for your work, creating these videos and helping people making their decisions!

  • @thenexthobby
    @thenexthobby Před 8 měsíci

    A good and helpful comparison. My takeaway from this video is that you can fudge the background blur with the slower lens *if* able to back up a bit and *if* you're OK with the flatter perspective. The older considerations about low light just don't apply to modern cameras under normal lighting scenarios because of how well they perform at high ISO.
    It was not mentioned, but we're assuming here that both perform well at their extremes of 24mm and 70/105mm in terms of vignetting or chromatic aberrations or barrel distortions??
    I like the idea of the 24-105 for versatility and then use a prime once you've discovered your favorite focal length for whatever you frequently shoot with. I'm also tempted by the 85, not because of its macro or IS or even because it's faster than either of these, but because it's a safe bet I'd likely prefer 85 for most portraits anyway.

  • @vibrasieve
    @vibrasieve Před 10 měsíci

    This is a very good vs. I am considering which lens to buy. The F2.8 is twice as expensive, but the difference in effect is not that big.

  • @alexanderhaas5152
    @alexanderhaas5152 Před 6 měsíci

    the 24-70 is so much sharper as you can see in the close ups. both lenses are very cool. the price difference is the sharpeness difference. thanks for the comparison... :)

  • @mevana81
    @mevana81 Před rokem

    i am hoping on a 24-105 F2.8 😀
    Thx for the comparison !

  • @portraitblake
    @portraitblake Před rokem +3

    I tried the Tamron G2 2.8 from Canon EF mount but it couldn’t not compete with the 24-105mm. The 24-105 is my used lens in the studio and the quality is amazing. The rendering of the 24-70 is slightly better but no when you try to justify the price.

    • @GiTwIXx4501
      @GiTwIXx4501 Před 11 měsíci

      I can't decide between these two Tamron 24-70 or RF 24-105. I love talking portraits and want the longer focal length.

  • @carlom.3737
    @carlom.3737 Před 9 měsíci

    I just took the plunge into the Canon R ecosystem (from an old 7D+EF-S 17-55 f/2.8). I was debating between these two lenses. I ended up going with the 24-70 f/2.8. I think it's clear if I were only going to have one lens ever, the 24-105 would be the better lens for the extra reach. But I think most of us who go with the 24-70 f/2.8 are going for the "holy trinity" with the 70-200 f/2.8 and 15-35 f/2.8 in mind for future purchases. I knew the 24-105 would, for me, need to be supplemented with other lenses (wide and tele) and I didn't want to buy those other two lenses and then wonder if I should have spent a little more in the middle zoom lens range.

  • @chik0240
    @chik0240 Před 8 měsíci

    as someone still clinging on the 5D3 and EF versions. I do think the 2.8 is favourable, for porait focla length, when the 70-105 section is preferred, one always have a 70-200 F4 IS for the job done even better, but in lower light, the F2.8 is always that extra stop of light available, which can't be replaced, and someone with L glass I think would always pack that light 70-200 for real mid telephoto shot anway

  • @martinekwall4671
    @martinekwall4671 Před rokem +1

    Excellent review as always and a great model! Your reviews are more than just reviews it’s a nice aesthetics to them. I have the 24-105 but not the 24-70. I thought I would get to many disadvantages because of the f4 but Canon have done something exceptional in lens design of this one. It’s perfect for gimbal jobs. I have wide aperture primes to complement it. Many times I find f2.8 is not enough to blur the background of a whole figure portrait.
    For portrait focused jobs I think the one you kept is better. The f4 version is almost as sharp as my TSE EF 24mm at 24mm! Canon’s RF glass is just fantastic. I agree with the model that 70mm looks best on her. It’s probably more like how one would perceive her in real live.

  • @TizOnly1
    @TizOnly1 Před rokem

    I decided to go with f/4 trinity with my R5C. Mostly shoot video these days, and feel like the f/4s are just more useful video lenses. Have primes for when I want portraits.. but honestly almost never use those these days