Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM Lens

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Yes, this lens is an expensive, it is big, it is heavy BUT: It is worth the cost, the size and the weight. The pictures are unbelievable. Im not sure what Canon has done with this lens, there are a lot of elements, and I would think there would be significant light loss through them, but there is not. Also, Ive read that the sensor in the EOS R is the same one as the 5D mark IV. yet the images I get on the EOS R with the native RF lens are much sharper, with more detail, better colors, etc than I get on the 5D Mark IV. For years I have taken pictures. Ive let my subject judge if the picture was good or not. With this lens Im changing gears. Im taking into account the gestalt of the entire photo. The bokeh is smother than any other lens I have used. The subject just pops out of the photo and the background can now be used to enhance the entire photo. This lens has set a new standard in image quality and resolving power. It seems that Canon has gone back to basic physics and they are taking advantage of the close proximity between the lens and the sensor.

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Solid build, fast lens,

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This lens is a magnificent feat of engineering. The way this lens resolves the image at all focal lengths is quite literally jaw dropping. The bokeh is beautifully smooth and every image I look at is tack sharp at 400% crop, its unbelievable. The price is a lot easier to swallow when you realize this lens will replace 3-4 primes in your bag. It is a monster of a lens, dont expect this quality of image without some hefty glass. Its relatively heavy compared to something small like the RF 35 f/1.8, but not unmanageable. Ive been using this lens for the past few weeks while backpacking in Maui and the weight has not become a factor for me. I switched to the RF platform solely to use this lens and Im so glad I did.

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