24-70mm 2.8 vs A Prime Lens

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[alexmohammadi]

This is why I own all three lenses (24-70, 35 and 85) and they're the only lenses I own. I use 24-70 when I need to get the shot and when I need to get through a shoot quickly. I use the 35 and 85 combo when I have time to move around and get creative and pose my subjects.

[hiawrj]

Primes are more for my personal gratification of knowing I get just a little bit more background separation, a little bit cleaner image in low light situations and a little bit sharper image.
But when it comes down to it, a Zoom lens is super great for wedding and other types of event photography where you need to deliver a variety of pictures and you can't stop the action from happening.
Even having 2 cameras with 2 Primes is slower than having 1 camera with a Zoom.
By far I use my Primes more. And all the pictures both of you took in this video are gorgeous.

[brent.cowley]

I've actually never owned a 24-70mm. I have a 24-105mm for casual photography but most of the time for professional work I'm using my 35mm f1.4, 85mm f1.4, RF 70-200mm f2.8 or occasionally a wide angle f4 zoom (the wide angle moreso for real-estate work).
The 35mm and 85mm primes are by far my favourite focal lengths and I love the results you can get. I recently helped second-shoot a wedding video and shot at 85mm f1.4 for the photos etc between ceremony and reception and the results were absolutely incredible. So dreamy!

[roxikoko]

Through my 30 year career I used to switch between the two. A few years with Zooms and then felt I need to be more creative with dreamy backgrounds and beautiful rendering with better low light performance. Then I would go to prime for a few years but was yearning convenience. Primes are way better so long as you are not lazy.

[nicolewilson]

I love the look of the prime lenses, but the convenience of the ZOOM. That is why by go to lens for most of my client work is the RF 28-70mm, but I always bring along my RF 85 1.2 for the end of the shoot to get some of those incredible prime lens shots when I have a little extra time at the end of a shoot.

[UnconventionalReasoning]

An interesting feature of the Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom, specifically, is the 20cm minimum focus distance. The EF 24-70 f2.8 II and RF 28-70 f/2 are both around 40cm and the typical 85mm prime is around 80-85cm.

[amandafotinos]

Such a fun shoot ! thank you for having me :) lessgoooo

[bradleywoolgar]

Every photo in the vid is great! I use the RF35 1.8 and RF85 2.0 mainly cause the stabilization and I can cover all grounds at a wedding. In my opinion having primes has helped me keep a consistent look in my photos!

[tomcrookes]

Another video from the dream team! The 24-70 is a beast with a price tag to suit and it really comes down to the type of photography you shoot. for events or weddings the zoom is a no brainer but the primes are a great way for a hobbyist (like me) to get shallow depth of field on a budget.

[richardandgloriasullivan]

I like both. It's still up to the photographer for the creative aspect.

[GhosTigre]

I find it better to use primes not only for their shallower depth of field, but on how they force you to get more creative with each shot. A zoom for me personally is very versatile. Something I’d have in my bag if I’m traveling somewhere new across the world. For portraits tho. I find this lens to be a bit lazy at times for portraits or weddings.

[muhammadnasihi]

I really enjoy your video Mitch! Instead of watching Netflix, I watch Mitch's video as binge show 👍🏼😇

[nadyajjl]

There’s something really magical about prime photos

[luckaelgarcia]

This comparison really help me decide what is best for me. Thank you guys!

[Felix-vmdf]

There are many other factors. The Canon RF35 1.8 & RF85 2.0 both only have a slow STM motor and no weather protection. I had both lenses and both were really good for the money. I would still prefer the RF24-70 2.8 L precisely because it has a Nano USM and weather protection. Since I don't need the best bokeh for my style, f/2.8 or even f/4 would not be a problem. I only use my RF24-105 4.0 L / RF70-200 4.0 L / RF100 2.8 L and am very happy with it.

[FranciscoAlvarezTV]

Just got that 24-70. Best purchase I’ve made in a while. Gonna review it soon too!

[AJ-emrb]

to me it's more of a debate between two questions: shallow depth of field of a prime or the convenience/creativity of a zoom? compactness of a single prime or compactness of a single zoom compared to multiple primes? the ISO difference is negligible to me since even on my Fujifilm, ISO12800 is more than usable for uncropped images on social media.

[Ghostmanyoutube]

This comparison depends on what type of photography, event photographers will choose 24-70mm in other to get fast shots even in tight angles

[one]

For me it comes down to the look. The primes are really really sharp but not in a great way. They are too sharp and with the zoom you get a softer look that looks more “filmic”.

[cooloox]

Great photos from both of you. I prefer the look from the primes, but the actual shots (composition) was great all round. You're both very talented guys and the model is lovely and very natural in her posing.

Has Carlo added an R6 to his arsenal now, or is that a borrowed R6?