RF Pancake vs RF Macro | 28mm & 35mm

Two of Canon's smallest offerings, the RF 28mm F2.8 STM and RF 35mm F1.8 Macro IS STM are both great affordable lenses that share many similarities. Choosing between them can be tricky so I share a few of the things I would consider if I had to choose one over the other.

Earlier 28mm Reviews:

0:00 - Canon RF 28mm or Canon RF 35mm?
0:22 - Similarities
1:39 - Astrophotography
2:59 - Macro Photography
3:33 - Lens Image Stabilization
4:24 - Field of View
6:04 - Maximum Aperture

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[robigerovasilisphotography]

I owned the 35mm and bought myself the 28mm yesterday. I think they both serve different purposes and both will be staying in my collection. I love all of Canon's budget range of lenses and will get them all.

[gregmonforton]

One issue with 24 or 28mm is that's where modern phone cameras live. When I got my Canon RP the 35mm was definitely my favourite, but now I use an R7 and it's my least used lens in favour of the 24mm. 16mm for landscapes (I'm in the mountains), 50mm for indoor concert shots, 24mm for most everything else (on APS-C R7). If I get back to full frame it'll be 24mm landscape, 35mm general, and the 16mm and 50mm will probably stay at home. IS on the 24mm and 35mm makes a big difference to me, I'm not sure if I could favour a non-IS lens especially without IBIS.

[peterebel]

I own both: the 28 is just stellar!

(as long as you don't go Macro)

[PHILGOODOK]

Hello and thank you for this video and beautiful photos. I have a Canon RP, and do you think the RF 24 will be better in terms of image rendering than the RF 28 ? Knowing that I don't take Macro photos or videos so no need for stabilization ... Thank you in advance for your response. Kind regards, Philgood ...

[marijanbabic]

I tried them both and 35mm seemed sharper on a Canon RP body, indoors, with relatively good light. Didn't spend to much time with it so it can be conclusive

[theeverydayadventurer]

Hey! You climb! I actually started looking into getting into more serious photography because I do multi-pitch climbing and have been adventuring to more remote areas. Have you ever done photography on a wall?

[guitarintune]

For astro, stop down and use a tracker mount instead. Make 120 to 180 second exposures and get better results.

[antoniomata]

I am going on a trip to alaska, and i have a canon rf 50. I have the 16mm prime and 50mm. Im wondering if i should splurge on a 24-105f4 L or get a 28 or 35. Do you have any advice??

[pry]

RF 24mm STM 1.8 and croping a little bit to match 28 or 35mm :D !!!

seriously the 28 formfactor is just perfect with a RP or R8, fitting in a jacket's pocket...

I'm still wondering why i'm keeping the RF 35 1.8 STM + RF 50 1.8 while having already the 28-70 F2, so considering the RF28mm.... well well well

[MamadTajik]

Do you think I should buy this lens (28mm) for street video? Is the focus speed good?

[marcioventura]

Great video and voice too! Very informative! Can you help me decide which lenses I should buy?

I'm planning to get a Canon R6 and can afford either the RF 24-105mm f/4 or prime lenses with the same budget. I'm a filmmaker shooting rock concerts, portraits, and short films. In a similar experience with a 24-105mm, I mostly used the 85mm. I currently own a 24mm for small concerts, but I'm torn between the zoom's versatility and the primes' potential. Any advice for my filmmaking needs in small venues and concerts? Thanks!

[JorgeGonzalez-nkbv]

Here a new suscribesr from Canada 🇨🇦… what a great video

[Stan_the_Belgian]

Don't know why but I just don't like the 35mm look, never have, despite the fuji rage