Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USMFrom real comments

Name: Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Rating: 3 (5 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 5 mentions across 4 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment40%

PROS 40%

CONS 60%

Rank based on 5 mentions across 4 aspects

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What users love

Strong Image Quality0 mentions

Widely praised

f/2.8 Speed Advantage0 mentions

Widely praised

What users complain about

Vignetting and Distortion0 mentions

Generally negative

No Manual Focus Override0 mentions

Generally negative

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Sharp image qualityCompact, portable sizeFast, quiet autofocusOverlap with similar focal lengths causes indecisionAdjustment period for framingGives up shallowest depth of field versus f/1.4

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Sharp image quality

Compact, portable size

Fast, quiet autofocus

Overlap with similar focal lengths causes indecision

Adjustment period for framing

Gives up shallowest depth of field versus f/1.4

Best value

2Budget

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Versatile AdaptabilityGreat Value for PriceWorks Well on Film CamerasSlow AutofocusLimited Aperture SpeedContrast Loss in Bright Light

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Versatile Adaptability

Great Value for Price

Works Well on Film Cameras

Slow Autofocus

Limited Aperture Speed

Contrast Loss in Bright Light

3Premium

Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4

Favorite lens / high satisfactionExceptional sharpnessFast, reliable autofocusHigher price versus alternativesFlat or clinical renderingLoss of lens character

Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4

Favorite lens / high satisfaction

Exceptional sharpness

Fast, reliable autofocus

Higher price versus alternatives

Flat or clinical rendering

Loss of lens character

4Premium

Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4

Exceptional sharpness and IQFast, quiet autofocusGreat low-light performanceHigh priceSize and weight concernsInconsistent copy quality / QA

Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4

Exceptional sharpness and IQ

Fast, quiet autofocus

Great low-light performance

High price

Size and weight concerns

Inconsistent copy quality / QA

5Mid

Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4

Exceptional sharpnessVersatile beyond macro useBeautiful bokeh and renderingSlow, unreliable autofocusAging AF technology even after updatesNot true 1:1 macro

Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4

Exceptional sharpness

Versatile beyond macro use

Beautiful bokeh and rendering

Slow, unreliable autofocus

Aging AF technology even after updates

Not true 1:1 macro

6Mid

Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4

Distinctive character and renderingExceptional close focus distanceManual focus clutch mechanismStruggles on 40MP sensor bodiesOutperformed by the newer 18mm F1.4 for someFocal length too wide for some users

Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4

Distinctive character and rendering

Exceptional close focus distance

Manual focus clutch mechanism

Struggles on 40MP sensor bodies

Outperformed by the newer 18mm F1.4 for some

Focal length too wide for some users

7Premium

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM

Praised as a great lensSmart zoom limiter for crop sensorsExpensive priceSome prefer fixed fisheye lenses instead

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Praised as a great lens

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8Premium

Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM

Exceptional sharpnessBest-in-class EF-M lensCompact and lightweightHigh priceNo image stabilizationVideo autofocus issues

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Exceptional sharpness

Best-in-class EF-M lens

Compact and lightweight

High price

No image stabilization

Video autofocus issues

9Premium

Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2

Beautiful, smooth bokeh (especially APD)Sharp image quality and pleasing renderingImproved AF accuracy over the original in some casesSlow, noisy autofocus without a linear motorAPD premium often seen as not worth the costIncreased size and weight

Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2

Beautiful, smooth bokeh (especially APD)

Sharp image quality and pleasing rendering

Improved AF accuracy over the original in some cases

Slow, noisy autofocus without a linear motor

APD premium often seen as not worth the cost

Increased size and weight

10Premium

Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8

Good value versus full-frame equivalentsWeather-sealed buildOutstanding sharpnessHigh priceHeavy and bulkyNo standard filter thread

Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8

Good value versus full-frame equivalents

Weather-sealed build

Outstanding sharpness

High price

Heavy and bulky

No standard filter thread

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Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM

Strong Image Qualityf/2.8 Speed AdvantageVignetting and DistortionNo Manual Focus Override

Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM

Strong Image Quality

f/2.8 Speed Advantage

Vignetting and Distortion

No Manual Focus Override

Sharpness
1. Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STMarrow_upward10
2. Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4arrow_upward7
3. Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STMarrow_upward6
Slow autofocus
1. Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STMarrow_downward4
2. Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4arrow_downward6
3. Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2arrow_downward16
Expensive
1. Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4arrow_downward5
2. Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8arrow_downward7
3. Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STMarrow_downward12
Compact size
1. Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STMarrow_upward8
2. Fujifilm XF 35mm F2arrow_upward3
3. Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STMarrow_upward2
Heavy
1. Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4arrow_downward3
2. Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8arrow_downward6
Street photography
1. Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STMarrow_upward6
2. Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4arrow_upward3

Overall Impression

Comments on this lens are limited but reveal a mixed picture. One long-term user praises the image quality and appreciates the one-stop speed advantage over the RF 15-35mm f/4, and notes that vignetting isn't a problem for their style of shooting. That same user misses the ability to manually override autofocus on the fly, a feature they relied on with an older EF lens, and is still adjusting from a zoom-focus-recompose habit. A separate commenter is more critical, calling out visible vignetting and distortion and suggesting Canon leans on digital correction rather than optical design.

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check_circleStrong Image Quality

1 mentions

Widely praised

A long-term user says they love the images this lens produces after switching from an older EF lens. This positive impression persists despite some adjustment challenges with the new focusing workflow.

@ashleymadison9380

I use back button focus and really miss being able to take over and focus manually like I did/do with my old EF 24-105. \n\nHowever, I love the images and the one stop speed advantage over my f4. For what I shoot the vignetting isn't an issue for me. \n\nI'm still adjusting from decades of zoom in, focus recompose style shooting.

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September 26, 2023

speedf/2.8 Speed Advantage

1 mentions

Widely praised

One commenter highlights the one-stop speed advantage of the f/2.8 aperture compared to the RF 15-35mm f/4 version. This extra light-gathering ability is called out as a meaningful benefit for their shooting needs.

@ashleymadison9380

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September 26, 2023

warningVignetting and Distortion

2 mentions

Generally negative

A commenter criticizes the lens for noticeable vignetting and distortion, suggesting Canon relies on digital correction rather than solid optical design. Another user acknowledges vignetting exists but says it isn't an issue for their particular shooting style.

@ashleymadison9380

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September 26, 2023

@danieldevine

It's a bit of a joke Canon are releasing lenses with vignetting and distortion this bad now and just dealing with it in post since its an all digital system now.

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May 28, 2023

tuneNo Manual Focus Override

1 mentions

Generally negative

A user who relies on back-button focus misses the ability to manually take over and adjust focus on the fly, a feature they had with their older EF 24-105 lens. They describe still adjusting from decades of a different focusing workflow.

@ashleymadison9380

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September 26, 2023

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