What is the absolute best landscape lens for my R5? Im getting pretty stressed because I have a big trip to Iceland in three weeks and I feel like I dont have the right glass. I read a ton of good stuff about the RF 15-35mm f/2.8 but then I saw some forum posts complaining about corner sharpness compared to the EF 16-35mm with an adapter which just makes me more confused. My budget is around 2500 bucks and I really need something weather-sealed because I know the weather over there is gonna be brutal. Should I just bite the bullet on the native RF or is the adapter setup actually worth the hassle...
Honestly, forget the adapter. Youre going to Iceland, you want native glass. The Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM is solid for the R5 and the weather sealing is top tier.
- Sharpness is plenty for landscapes
- Native AF is way faster
- No extra bulk from an adapter Just get the RF and enjoy the trip. Dont overthink the corner sharpness, nobody notices that stuff in real shots.
> Like someone mentioned, stick to native glass. I took the Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM to Iceland last year I really gotta agree here. Adapters are just another point of failure when you're out in that insane Icelandic wind and spray. Imagine your seal failing right when you're trying to capture a waterfall! I actually use the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM and honestly, just be careful with the front element. I ended up grabbing a high-end Breakthrough Photography X4 Circular Polarizer 82mm to keep it protected and cut down the glare on the wet rocks. Don't stress the corner sharpness talk too much, you're not printing wall-sized murals every day. Just make sure you pack a solid microfiber cloth and maybe a rain cover. That moisture is no joke.
Like someone mentioned, stick to native glass. I took the Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM to Iceland last year and it saved my back. The weight savings were huge when hiking the craters.
- Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM is great if you need that extra light for northern lights
- Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM is way sharper in the corners for static shots Honestly, the f/4 is plenty for landscapes. Dont overthink it.
