Omg just watched like 10 videos about this lens and none were as good as this. This video sold me on it, thank you for actually showing beautiful examples and not just talking about the lens with no proof! I almost didn’t care for the lens anymore and wasn’t going to buy it but now I am :)

Canon, more lenses like this, please!! I've just picked up one of these for my R5, and it's an absolute breath of fresh air. It'll be travelling with me where ever I go with my R5 from now onwards. Insanely light and low profile but with great IQ.

For me the ultimate daily life and travel lens, perfect match with my RP.

I was waiting a long time for an RF 28mm lens and this lens didn't disappoint! It pairs really nicely with the RF 50mm f/1.8 lens too for a travel/portrait set up.

Loved the video. The 28mm is so versatile. 35mm and 28mm are probably the only lenses you need for environmental portraits , trave and street photography.

Thank you for this video, James. The RF 28mm f/2.8 I had picked up before you released this video based on Chris Frost's lens review. I used it on the R7. And your video just confirms how good this lens is. The RF 28mm f/2.8 can actually handle the 83.2 Mpix FF equivalent resolution of the crazy demanding R7 sensor. It is the only lens I own that can. I used it for street photography in Berlin on the R7 and took a shot of some of our group on a tower far away. Zooming in on the faces using DPP on the computer, the resolution limit showed to be the pixels of the R7 sensor. I was totally amazed. The f/2.8 - though I mostly shot f/8.0 - lets in enough light to make the R7 AF work reliably and be on focus. Not evident with the R7. This is such a good lens. Your videos convinced me to buy the R8 body while I already owned the R7. I was frustrated with the R7 for its indoor and low light lack of performance. You also pointed out the R7 was not so good for portraits. This video you made has a very special warm feeling and meaning to me now in many respects. We were on Madeira in January and I used the fantastic light R8 + RF 28mm f/2.8 combo for most of my shooting. And because TAP aren't very reliable with being on time, we hedged our bet with ... staying over in Lisbon and visiting it... I was shooting the same combo you did in the same places. The filter size of the 28mm f/2.8 is the same as the R7's 18-150 kit lens, so I was also able to use the polarizer I have for it. Beautiful, beautiful shots... Please forward my regards and respect to your wife for being a very patient and natural model, she gives this video that extra edge making it even more enjoyable.

After I bought RF 28mm pancake, it has basically been glued to my R6mkii. Only downside for me is the lack of weather sealing.

The 28mm focal range is MY go to "storytelling" lens! It just gives me just enough of everything I want and need for 99% of my workflow! I hope Canon releases a F/1.4 0r 1.8 version some time soon!

I've been shooting with Nikon DSLRs for a long time. I'm switching to mirrorless and was convinced to go with the sony a7c ii because I want light gear for travel and family. Your canon RF lenses reviews paired with the R8 are convincing me to go with Canon. Thanks for these great reviews!

I absolutely love the 28mm focal length, perfect between 24mm and 35mm

Ultimate travel bright lens and sharpest for any RF mount lens like 16/35 mm

Perfect to pair with the R8. Great walk around pocket sized setup

This and the 50 are my favorite lenses for the R8. So small and pretty great!

I'm a stills only shooter and it's my absolute favorite walkabout lens on my R5 and R6. I bought the EF 40mm f2.8 back in 2012. I liked the size, but I didn't like the focal length. This is even smaller and sharper. Just wish it had weather sealing. But for the price it's a must have.

I love this lens. I use RF 28mm with a little flash TTL, the Godox TT350 and a tiny trigger, the Godox X3. Little and high performance.

Good stuff. Saw so many talking head videos about this lens, its great to see some real world examples. Funny enough, despite all the stuff Canon has put out for RF over the years, this and the 16mm are the first two that are making me thinking of making the switch. Now, if only they had a compact short tele like the Sigma 90mm f/2.8, that'd be my perfect 3 lens kit right there.

Спасибо за обзор, я себе купил Canon r8 и жду когда приедет ко мне rf 28mm. Очень жаль что я не знаю английского языка и приходится смотреть с субтитрами, приятный голос у вас и вы делаете хороший, качественный обзор, спасибо вам!

instant like, I really enjoy all your lens review videos keep up your work!

Loved the size of ef-m 22mm. This should be similar in size with RP R8 bodies. I will get one in half year when canon new lens 30 pct tax will go away.

The smallest for full frame, aps-c had the mighty ef-m 22mm f2

Наконец хороший обзор ❤ thank you very much 🤗

Thank you James for that review and the beautiful pictures and moody scenes! I waited so long for a lens like this as I was very tired to carry an L brick around my neck. I had it on the R5 this summer for a California family trip and it performed very good. It worked for me as I took the camera everywhere and took the iPhone just to check the time. I used it most @f8 - crispy sharp, but also wide open for environmental portraits. I wold like to see it in comparison with a L zoom lens or a more premium lens like the Sigma 28 f1.4 and see what is possible.

I'm about to go on a trip and it will be my first trip with the 28mm pancake lens. I'm excited but a bit nervous too, due to the lack of IS. My camera is the R (no IBIS). Before this, I was using the 35mm a lot and I thought it was pretty dang good.

cool video and great images! 👍👏👌 this video sold me not only this lens but a R8 as well.

dude i just bought this lens but needed a review for my needs as a portrait photographer and found this channel - subbbbbscribed haha

Another RF 28 / EF Sigma dual wielder! Great video. Similarly happy with the images, and surprised by the astro ability all the way to the edges of the frame for the price.

Thanks James for the amazing video and the nice pictures. As usual very nice to hear your opinion on the new gear. Keep inspiring us

Thinking about picking up one of these for a trip to NYC at the end of the month and I think this may have sold me on it. Thanks for sharing!

Top notch Video as always. Good to have a "Beautiful Traveling Model" by your side. I should be receiving mine this Thursday from B&H Photo. Gonna test it out on my R6mkII at a local car show this weekend.

I just love this channel.

I love 28mm so much I now have 11 vintage lenses and the Sigma 28mm f1.4. I have bought most in 2023.

great quick review. grabbing one for my R5

I wish there is a pancake 28mm f2.0 with this same form factor, it would be perfect for me

Love this lens on my R5. Just wish canon did a7cr equivalent to pair it with. Will have another look at the R8 size, but still would like something a little more compact with ibis and a few more mp. But this lens on R5 is 😍😍😍

I just got the R8. I love it! Can you do a video of your set up on the R8 please?

Great video! Had I stayed with my R6 I would have totally bought this lens. Amazing little hockey puck of a lens!

i really appreciate your sample photos with half and full body portraits, it really show practical "travel photography" . thank you! the photos are so pleasing, with just enough bokeh to be wayy better than phone, but not "commercially bokeh", if you know what i mean. but for video, i wish you sticked to the theme of light weight and budget option with the r8 or rp, as that's kind of the whole premise. if you could, vould you share a bit more for that usage? clips just like a simple snapshots of the place, stationary, 10- 20s for example. is the digital stabilization enough? thanks!

Another great video and review! 💯

Wow Cool 🔥👏🏻

24 1.8 is THE BEST !)))

1.8 or 2.8 what is better ? Video apsc

very useful, thank you

Idk if it’s your surroundings but my goodness the color palette is gorgeous. Do you have any pre set packs or a video sharing your editing style?

A experienced model, I saw her walking around, waiting for the shutter

I wonder how fast can you swap the lens with others like 50/1.8, 16/2.8, or 85/2 ? I don't see the point bringing a dedicated camera if you stuck with just one lens while our phone got 3 already. 10 sec of awkwardness is enough to make me look like a dumb traveler. Lovely photos as always.

Hi James, again a very nice video. I appreceate your videos. So thanks for that at first. The focal lengh in this tiny body is a very interesting lens for many Canon RF users. So for me as well, because I am struggleing which focal length is better. The RF 24mm f1.8 or the RF 28mm f2.8😅. Looking forward to see your next Video 😃

Thanks for your review! I’m traveling to Lisbon soon and considering this lens on a crop sensor, which gives it a rather unusual focal length (~45mm). Do you think it would be a good fit? Also, I love your edited images-do you use any special presets that are available for download or purchase?

Very very beautiful country 😍😍 wonderful place 🥰🤩😻💋🙂😘 my dear friend 🙏❤️🌺💐 from Pakistan 🇵🇰

Great video! If you had to choose one lens on a trip would you bring this one or the rf 35 1.8?

Nice shots!! Is this better than the 16mm 2.8 prime lens for landscape / Travel photography? do you always shoot at ISO 100?

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Amazing review, thank you so much! Love your calm approach! I do have a question! If you were to choose between the 28mm f/2.8 and 50mm f/1.8 lens, which one would you take for travel purposes? ☺️

Hey James! That shot above the church with Castelo Branco on the screen, what was that shot with? Gorgeous motif!!!

0:09 Why? Have you forgotten the RF 16/28, EF 40/2.8, the EF-S 24/2.8 and the EF-M 22/2?

Would you still recommend getting a 28mm after having a 35mm & 20mm on my kit? both on f/1.4 so its quite heavy sometimes. I shoot mainly portraits, travel, lifestyle.

Another great video! Beautiful model, but why does she not smile on occasion?

I have the 28mm and the 35mm f1.8. I can’t make a decision between this two every time. What’s your opinion about?

How will it perform in a R50?

Thank you very much for this video. Could you do a comparative test between these two photo lenses = Canon RF 28 mm F2.8 and Canon RF 24 mm F1.8 IS stm Macro? would they be equal for landscape photos and for portraits and street photography ?

Apsc camera ?

Would it be good for vlogs?

Does the Canon EOS R8 have the same issue with HSS as the Canon EOS RP?

Why are you tapping your finger so hard on the shutter button 😳

I am buying this lens this weekend. Thanks

So what recommendation do you have for a starter setup for couples/families and some landscape photography? Thank you in advance

You're making me go crazy with all these awesome reviews. Just subbed earlier today and now I'm binging. I plan to get the R8. Would you advise to buy without the kit lens and save $ to use towards other lenses? For lenses I plan to get the 50mm 1.8 for sure but what should I pair it with out of the 35mm and 85mm? I really like to shoot stuff like you (mostly portraits, some landscape) Thanks so much!!

Man this is really tempting.😢 I mean the size. How does it compare to the 24-70 @28MM?

Great video! Why not use the EF 28mm f/1.8 ?

Came for the Canon.. Stayed for the Tudor 😅

It's a cool lens, but if you have a 24-70 or 24-105, is this worth adding to your bag? Would you ever pull it out of the bag?

brilliant review! Thanks for the video samples. I'm looking for a small video lens for my r8. Could you please provide the video settings from 8:11 to 8:30 and especially 8:20. Did you use electronic or post stabilization on your r8? The main question for me is can this lens be usable for handheld video (simple static shots, no walking) without ibis or any digital stabilization? Thanks❤

What presets do you use?

Would you take this and 50 or this and a 16 or this and 16 and 50?

I was looking for a Gimbal lens for my EOS R, I think that this would fill my requirements.

Hi! Did you say that it performs like a canon rf L series zoom (like the 14-35 or 15-35)? Did I get you correctly? Thanks for your videos! They are very informative!

Great review! If only this lens was weather sealed... haha Pancakes make that difficult though.

Hmmm... I've got a RF16mm and a RF35mm. Wonder if I need this too.

I'd NEVER buy an F2.8 prime unless it was 16mm or wider, or 200mm or longer.

I hate 28mm focal length. Probably the most boring focal ever. Better go with a 24mm or a 35mm