Canon’s FIRST “Hybrid” Prime Lens: RF 35mm 1.4L VCM REVIEW - Is It WORTH IT?!

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In this video, I review the new Canon RF 35mm f1.4L VCM lens, where I took it to photograph a Civil War reenactment.

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[briansilcox]

Best review I’ve ever seen. 50 years shooting Canon, appreciate this very much.

[DevonWikstrom]

You might be the only YouTuber that didn't freak out about the lens corrections

[kevinjohnson]

Don’t usually read comments, this lot reminds me why. Great review Mr. Polin, your experience across todays platforms is invaluable at all levels. Cheers

[denisnicholson]

I have to say, I absolutely love the coppertone preset.
I shot a dance last Sat and 85-90% of the shots were edited with coppertone. Of course there was some finishing touches, but it helped speed up the 250+ photo workload.

[cathco]

The photos are really beautiful. I like the preset and tweaks you used to make the colors match the mood of the subjects.

[Soul_Visuals_Photography]

I have had this lens for a little over two weeks now and I just want to say before I even watch this video how absolutely freaking incredible it is. It's very sharp and I noticed that the auto focus on my R5 works a little bit better than some of my other RF lenses. Very impressed with this. I hope Canon makes a 50 and an 85 in this configuration

[jacob_s]

I love the reenactment photos. Would love to see you do more of those for these reviews.

[jimsimonetti]

amazing photos like always. Was debating on either buying this or the 50 1.2 and I think you sold me on the 35.

[wentan]

Bought this lens today and it was bloody amazing. It's the perfect weight and size to carry around, AF is rediculously fast, and it's super sharp.

Don't let the lens correction profile stop you from getting it. Once you have experience the benefit of lighter weight you might change your mind. The rattle sound is actually not that bad as well.

[ralphblach]

I would like to point out that Jared is a very good photographer and I am not surprised that he takes great images.

[p.VAZ.]

As Always!! You kick ass at introducing the new gear review

[mjqp]

Jared might be a lot of things, but one thing I can tell you for certain is he spits facts on the art and gear of photography. He totally echoed my feelings on this lens (I pre-ordered). Everyone else on YouTube seems to be grasping for controversy for the views (the correction/thunky element/iris ring, etc.) rather than appreciating what Canon has brought to market. This lens is sick.

[ih]

Thanks Jared. I bought this lens as a light weight alternative to my 28-70 for travel. I was surprised to see a lot for mixed reviews on you tube, but I now have zero regrets with my purchase after watching your video. You have shown me this lens has the character and soul I look for in my primes, and if anyone has issues with its performance, it's on them. You demonstrated what can be achieved with this piece of glass because your shots are simply amazing. They captured the tone of the day perfectly; so well done. I know these results have so much more to do with your talent as an artist vs. the tool in hand, but you have demonstrated this tool is more than capable in capturing the essence of the moment. Bravo!

[scbscb]

I don't get why canon just doesn't do what sony does with the lock and declick switch seems like the best way and should become standard.

[dtrip]

Well, Leave it to Jared to breathe life back into civil war reenactment! Nice shots bro!

[Alexandra-ezxi]

Thank you for the review Jared, beautiful photos. I bought the lens, loving it. 35 prime is so much fun.

[samsonteferi]

i am yor big fan from Ethiopia your videos helped me so much

[retouthugues]

Wahoo, you took so beautiful photos !!!!

[LunaBelAir]

35mm 1.4 is king of primes. Very minor distortion, wide enough for 90 procent of photoshoot locations, tele enough for portraits. Big aperture for dim situations and enough for 3d-pop bokeh effect. Excellent review Fro!

[stevefitzgerald]

i did a shoot the same in florida. to be honest. i like these old reenactments in black and white. great shots Jared!!!!