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

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.

I've put a bid on one. I don't know when it was made, but it's a good price.

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!

@@matthewTobrienyou think it’s good for real state photography?

My pleasure! These lenses are a great deal!

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.

@@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. 🤙🏻

Love it! And that's exactly what I'd do for interviews as well.

I’m using it right now while I’m in Poland. 🤘

@@matthewTobrienMostly I use it in 35mm but even when I use it in my cropped setup it’s wonderful.

Thank you, Raul! I haven't used the 10-18mm. Thanks for watching!

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!

@@matthewTobrien always. Yeah. The auto focus using the BM app is annoying.

Whoa! What a deal! Great lens to start with in the L series. Enjoy it!

@Zion-Elijah Yes the new rings make a big difference, it's a lot easier to grip and turn

Where were you able to source the parts from?

@@unityxg I got third party replacements from eBay

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!

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.

@@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

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!

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!

Dang! That’s a good deal. I’d love to have that lens.

@@matthewTobrien right?? I don't neeeeed it but I wannnnt it hahaha

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...

@@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.

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!

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!

It’s silent and never lags for me. I use it for all my in-studio vids and it tracks with me no problem. 👌🏻

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.

@@matthewTobrien try an overhead mic or wireless mic.

Oh, I see you boom up in studio.

Just not worth it for my livestream setup. I'm hoping to score a used EF 24mm with silent auto-focus eventually...

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.

Still a great lens! And probably has quieter focus motors… But the 17-35mm is such a bargain.

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!

@@matthewTobrien Nice! Thanks for the feedback…Just subscribed to your channel. Cheers

Awesome! Welcome to the channel - so great to have you here!

eBay! This model was discontinued in the late ‘90s if I remember correctly.

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.

@@matthewTobrien just dropped to 400 today. Ugh lol

@@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

Price drop!

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.

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...

I think it's an improvement! Maybe when I want thinks to feel a bit darker and moodier I can use the f/4. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@@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.

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!

@@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'

Oooooh that’s a good one. Definitely something I can do. Adding those to my list!

Good enough for what I do... Which is not pro photography.

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!

They sure do. Equally crunchy, too. 🤣

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Oh it's super smart. If that's what you mean... 😉

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