Mystery Canon f/2.8 wide angle zoom lens that's perfect for vlogging! Have you heard of this lens? Do you own it? Did you? What do you think??? TELL ME YOUR FEELINGS! And thanks for watching. 🙌🏻🤘🏻
@mallowproductions3 жыл бұрын
I am genuinely interested to buy this lens for my ESO M50 with the speedbooster, i just want to know if it will be sharp when taking portraits weddings (when i upgrade my camera body of course) and doing car photography. Will highly appreciate it if you can advise me. Loved your video! and thank you
@matthewTobrien3 жыл бұрын
I mean, it’s Canon L-series glass. I think it’s very sharp - you can check my Instagram (@matthewtobrien) and see all the photos I’ve taken with it (I note the lens I use in each of my photos). The only thing to watch out for - because you can only get them used - is that the one you get is in great condition. Check for dents/dings before buying. If you get it and take a few pics and feel like it’s not sharp enough you can always request a refund.
@ArcanePath3602 жыл бұрын
I've put a bid on one. I don't know when it was made, but it's a good price.
@matthewTobrien2 жыл бұрын
Yup, solid lens. One thing I’ve found since getting it is the focus motors can be picked up by nearby mics so watch out for that if you do any shooting or livestreaming in quiet environments. Thanks for watching my vid!
@godz2928Ай бұрын
@@matthewTobrienyou think it’s good for real state photography?
@JapaneseMonster5 ай бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you. I almost pulled the trigger on the 16-35mm but glad i didnt. Found practically a brand new 17-35mm on ebay for cheap. This is going to work wonders on my C70 with my .71x speed booster. I will have an f/2.0 aperture and can't wait to get it. Thanks again.
@matthewTobrien5 ай бұрын
My pleasure! These lenses are a great deal!
@timovehkaoja Жыл бұрын
Just learned that there is a BUDGET FRIENDLY Canon L-series wide angle at f/2.8. Found one in Finland, bought it instantly. After buying I stumbled across this video while doing research and this confirmed me that I made the right choice buying it! Thank you! Now I’m off to sell my 17-40mm f/4, but before I go I want to let you know that you got a new subscriber! Thanks!
@matthewTobrien Жыл бұрын
This is great, Timo! The only thing I'd add to my review of this lens is that the focus motors are quite loud when in auto-focus mode. Most of the time with video this isn't an issue, but when I'm doing my livestreams for my channel I have to keep the lens in manual mode because the focus motors are really loud for my audience. And the lack of Image Stabilization can be tough at times when paired with the EOS R. You can really see it when trying to film anything handheld. Still, I'm glad I have it and for less than $450? Much better for me right now than the very, very expensive RF 15-35mm f/2.8 with IS.
@timovehkaoja Жыл бұрын
@@matthewTobrien I will mostly use it for the talking head scenes in which I now use the 17-40mm f/4, so the lack of IS isn’t a problem. And i have an overhead mic, so the autofocus loudness wont be a problem either. Got mine for $300, so it was a real BARGAIN. 🤙🏻
@matthewTobrien Жыл бұрын
Love it! And that's exactly what I'd do for interviews as well.
@Gudex_oficial3 ай бұрын
I have this exact copy of lens, and it is a masterpiece. Well build and flawless.
@matthewTobrien3 ай бұрын
I’m using it right now while I’m in Poland. 🤘
@Gudex_oficial3 ай бұрын
@@matthewTobrienMostly I use it in 35mm but even when I use it in my cropped setup it’s wonderful.
@RaulGolfsClips2 жыл бұрын
I'm debating either this lens or the Canon 10-18mm for my Canon EOS R. Great vid bud.
@matthewTobrien2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Raul! I haven't used the 10-18mm. Thanks for watching!
@sophustranquillitastv44683 ай бұрын
Owned it since 2012 and it's remained the only wide angle zoom lens I have to this day. I still love it and I use it more than any Canon lenses I owned. I wish to get Nikon one as well but5 to this day the Nikon AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED still much more expensive than this.
@ENTERTAINER883 жыл бұрын
Haven’t purchased a used lens yet. But also haven’t removed the sigma 18-35 yet. I keep thinking I’m gonna change the lens. I’ve tried a fisheye and cropped in. Arms looked freaky long. Got the sigma 10-20. But, like you said, wasn’t getting enough separation. So yeah, the blackmagic fans love to troll and meme the sigma art 18-35, but you just can’t beat the f1.8. Great look. It makes you feel at home.
@matthewTobrien3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the Sigma 18-35 is terrific and crazy fast at f/2.8. Two friends here in Omaha have it and love it. Only complaint may be that the housing is a little less durable, but other than that it's rock solid. We're actually using it on a little documentary project we're working on right now, and the footage looks goooooood. Thanks for watching, Brian!
@ENTERTAINER883 жыл бұрын
@@matthewTobrien always. Yeah. The auto focus using the BM app is annoying.
@Skux7203 жыл бұрын
Recently picked one up from a local sale for about USD $200, my first L glass! All it needed was some new zoom and focus rings which I bought for a few dollars and it feels almost new again.
@matthewTobrien3 жыл бұрын
Whoa! What a deal! Great lens to start with in the L series. Enjoy it!
@Skux7202 жыл бұрын
@Zion-Elijah Yes the new rings make a big difference, it's a lot easier to grip and turn
@unityxg5 ай бұрын
Where were you able to source the parts from?
@Skux7205 ай бұрын
@@unityxg I got third party replacements from eBay
@mitchlazorko3 жыл бұрын
I have the 17-40 f4 and like it, but would love to have a faster lens in that focal range. Just ordered a Canon C100 Mark ii so my video quality is about to get a little better!
@matthewTobrien3 жыл бұрын
I love the C100 MkII! My main cam used to be the C100 MkII with my b-cam as the C100 MkI (with the auto-focus add-on). Although I put the money from the sale of the C100s toward the purchase of my C300 MkII, I really miss the C100 MkII and wish I still had it so I could use it in an eventual live-streaming setup. Even though it was only 1080p 8-bit 4-2-0, there was something kinda magical about the image it made.... The 17-40 has served me well for the last 4 years, but it was time for an inexpensive upgrade. Thanks for watching, Mitch!
@drmanhat44833 ай бұрын
life saver.
@Karmapolice283 ай бұрын
How is the autofocus on video? Planning on using this with an adapter on my m50 for real estate.
@matthewTobrien3 ай бұрын
It works well for me when shooting. Biggest issue with it is the loudness if the focus motors. Second biggest issue with the lens is the fact that it doesn’t have image stabilization built in. I can’t remember if the M50 has IBIS but if you’re shooting with a tripod no need to worry.
@Karmapolice283 ай бұрын
@@matthewTobrien it’s like jello haha it has horrible stabilization but I have gimbal but idc about the loud focus hopefully the gimbal will help
@RangeWilson3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm... honestly I prefer the more subtle blur on the f/4. It looks unnatural to my eyes to have so much subject separation in a home studio for a vlog. The whole point of a vlog IMO is to give a sense of place.
@matthewTobrien3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying so, Range. I don't disagree at all with the need for a sense of place. Perhaps that's a good idea when actually up on my feet doing more traditional vlogging. I think, though, when I do my sit-down stuff with all the lighting and the teleprompter .... there's just something about that soft background that feels better to me. Maybe it's just to hide the fact that I don't have my studio interior designed the way I want it to be - especially the back room with the storage shelves, etc. Thanks for watching!
@dglatz013 жыл бұрын
Nice one Matt. I had not heard of that lens either.
@matthewTobrien3 жыл бұрын
So glad I found it ... next purchase may have to be a used Canon 24mm f/1.4L II USM photo prime. I wouldn't be able to use it for my tutorials, but it could be interesting to mess around with that fast of a lens for my other in-studio setups. For now I'll stick with the 17-35!
@daviday87 Жыл бұрын
Just saw a Canon EF 16-35 f2.8 ii listed secondhand for €500 in pristine condition. I'm crazy tempted to get it.
@matthewTobrien Жыл бұрын
Dang! That’s a good deal. I’d love to have that lens.
@daviday87 Жыл бұрын
@@matthewTobrien right?? I don't neeeeed it but I wannnnt it hahaha
@matthewTobrien Жыл бұрын
Same here. I mean, with the EOS R you could argue that I need a wide angle zoom that has Image Stabilization built-in since the EOS R only has digital stabilization...
@daviday87 Жыл бұрын
@@matthewTobrien so this morning I saw a RF 35 1.8 IS listed at €330, so I cracked and bought it. I’m waiting to hear back from the other seller, but I’m thinking of buying them both and selling my least preferred one.
@matthewTobrien Жыл бұрын
You're getting some great deals! I have the RF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens - scored it for $179 USD and have been using it for street photography. Would love to add the RF 35mm as another option!
@arghyadipsen2429 Жыл бұрын
Sorry to be a spoiler, but the background looked more distracting with the 17-35 2.8. 😅 Given all other setting were same, I'm assuming, the lights in the background became brighter an caused that. BTW, thanks for informing us about that lens. I found that on ebay in the same way you did.
@matthewTobrien Жыл бұрын
Appreciate your honesty! I haven’t watched this in quite a while, but I remember what you’re saying. My biggest thing was how much warmer the 17-35 was compared to the 17-40. They really changed how they coat those lenses. I still use my 17-35 all the time, though!
@maximilianmozr2 жыл бұрын
One question I still have is whether the autofocus is any good. Not like RF 100mm good but good enough that I don’t have to brew coffee in between focusing. Thanks in advance :)
@matthewTobrien2 жыл бұрын
It’s silent and never lags for me. I use it for all my in-studio vids and it tracks with me no problem. 👌🏻
@lb7144 Жыл бұрын
I liked I subscribed I purchased the 17-35mm Canon EF on eBay 🙌🏾
@matthewTobrien Жыл бұрын
Let me know what you think of it! One thing I didn't realize while making the videos is how audible the focus motors can be - I use this lens for my livestreams but had to stop using it in AF mode because my shotgun mic mounted just below the camera was picking up the focus motors and distracting my audience. When I'm vlogging it's not an issue, and when I'm making in-studio vids where the mic is boomed up and away from the camera it's not an issue.
@lb7144 Жыл бұрын
@@matthewTobrien try an overhead mic or wireless mic.
@lb7144 Жыл бұрын
Oh, I see you boom up in studio.
@matthewTobrien Жыл бұрын
Just not worth it for my livestream setup. I'm hoping to score a used EF 24mm with silent auto-focus eventually...
@pastorfalconett1286 Жыл бұрын
Between the canon 17-40mm f4 L and the Canon 35mm f1.4 L? Which of the two to buy for video and photos.
@matthewTobrien Жыл бұрын
I mean, I personally like the versatility of a zoom lens but the f/4 sometimes makes it a struggle. If I had my way I’d have the 17-40 f/4 with a 24mm prime. It really depends on what you’re doing - if your videos are mostly you taking to camera with camera on a tripod and you don’t vlog a lot needing to change focal length for a-roll and b-roll, go with the 35mm. If you’re vlogging a ton and need the versatility of a zoom, go that route.
@RoyaltyPlays4 ай бұрын
Me seeing this after purchasing a 16-35 2.8 👁️👄👁️
@matthewTobrien4 ай бұрын
Still a great lens! And probably has quieter focus motors… But the 17-35mm is such a bargain.
@jrm22542 жыл бұрын
Just found this video & was wondering how your 17-35 is holding up after almost a year. Thinking of getting one via Japan for roughly the same price…Let me know. Thanks man
@matthewTobrien2 жыл бұрын
It's doing great! I use it mainly in my livestream setup now paired with my C300 MkII. Definitely my most-used lens by far!
@jrm22542 жыл бұрын
@@matthewTobrien Nice! Thanks for the feedback…Just subscribed to your channel. Cheers
@matthewTobrien2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Welcome to the channel - so great to have you here!
@Ericunfilterd Жыл бұрын
Where did you purchase this? I looked everywhere and couldn’t find it.
@matthewTobrien Жыл бұрын
eBay! This model was discontinued in the late ‘90s if I remember correctly.
@patrickdolan. Жыл бұрын
There's a 16-35usm version 1 in my area for 500 right now... it looks scratched up on the outside tho and its an hour drive.
@matthewTobrien Жыл бұрын
Yeah, could be a risky transaction. The 16-35 is a nice lens, but they're still pretty dang expensive used and in good condition.
@patrickdolan. Жыл бұрын
@@matthewTobrien just dropped to 400 today. Ugh lol
@patrickdolan. Жыл бұрын
@@matthewTobrien looks like he also has a 70-200 2.8 version 1 for 500. I have the f4 version 2 of that lens and I've been really happy with it
@matthewTobrien Жыл бұрын
Price drop!
@matthewTobrien Жыл бұрын
That sounds too good to be true. Those lenses are very, very expensive. Kinda hope they're not stolen... If you go out there, I'd ask to meet at a police station.
@DLFitness12 жыл бұрын
Why not grab an 18-35mm Sigma 1.8 for your super 35 sensor? It’s less risky, about $200 more (new) and it will probably give you more bokeh.
@matthewTobrien2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, just never really thought of it, Daniel. Kinda dumb, I know. I have all Canon glass, and I think sometimes we just stay in a lane when there could be better alternatives out there. 1.8 is crazy fast! I wonder how good the auto-focus is when paired with a Canon cinema camera... 🤔 And is that lens for APS-C or full frame? Just curious...
@ProfSimonHolland3 жыл бұрын
wow...deal..and it looks good.
@matthewTobrien3 жыл бұрын
I think it's an improvement! Maybe when I want thinks to feel a bit darker and moodier I can use the f/4. 🤷🏻♂️
@ProfSimonHolland3 жыл бұрын
@@matthewTobrien 'm a BIG fan of the Sigma Art 18-35 f1.8. its 1.8 all through the zoom range.....but your new lens was such a deal.
@matthewTobrien3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely - that lens is terrific. And I'm certainly not opposed to lenses outside of Canon. I think if I had a time machine I would have skipped the Canon 17-40 f/4 and gone right to the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8. Two of my fellow filmmakers here in Omaha have it, and we're actually using it on a short documentary film we're producing right now (with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K). Image quality is top notch!
@ProfSimonHolland3 жыл бұрын
@@matthewTobrien super cool.... I have a FCPx tutorial request.... 'how to output separate TRKS for a sound mix and Pics for a pro grade and online edit'
@matthewTobrien3 жыл бұрын
Oooooh that’s a good one. Definitely something I can do. Adding those to my list!
@akaiphone Жыл бұрын
how is the sharoness? for photos
@matthewTobrien Жыл бұрын
Good enough for what I do... Which is not pro photography.
@TohPhimmasenh3 жыл бұрын
Even better 17-55 f2.8, and much much cheaper
@matthewTobrien3 жыл бұрын
An awesome lens for cameras with APS-C sensors. Especially since it’s an IS lens. But for Super35 and full frame sensor cameras, I’m going to stick with L-series lenses. Would love to have that extra focal length at 55mm though! Thanks for watching!