honestly im so fed up with my current setup it isnt even funny anymore. I spent a literal fortune on this Canon R5 body last year and ive been stuck using my old EF 24-70mm with the adapter and the autofocus is just... it keeps hunting way too much in low light. I was shooting a dark rehearsal dinner in Seattle last weekend and missed like half the shots because the motor couldnt keep up. its heavy and clunky too and the balance feels totally off with that extra inch of metal between the lens and the body. I have three weddings coming up in late August and I seriously need one lens that can just stay on the camera for 90% of the day because im tired of fumbling with bags and getting dust on my sensor every time I swap. Ive got about 2800 bucks saved up for this but I dont want to waste it on something that isnt gonna be a huge upgrade. should I go for the RF 24-105 f4 for the extra reach or is the 28-70 f2 actually worth the weight because it looks massive but everyone raves about it? what is the best all-around zoom lens for Canon EOS R5 that actually feels native and snappy?
Look, i went through the exact same struggle when I first moved to the R series. I tried the adapter life for a few months with my old glass but the lag and the weight distribution just isnt it. In my experience, if youre shooting weddings, you absolutely need the Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM. I remember shooting a candlelit reception in a basement vault two years ago where my old EF setup would have just hunting forever, but the Nano USM in the RF version is basically instant. Its got those dual electronic motors that move the focus groups way faster than the single ring USM in your old lens. I know you mentioned the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM and yeah, the bokeh is incredible, but honestly? I used it for a 10-hour day once and my wrist was shot for a week. Its over 3 pounds and lacks internal image stabilization. On the R5, that Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM gives you up to 8 stops of shake correction when it syncs with the IBIS... it is a total game changer for those low light Seattle vibes. The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM is a fine walkaround lens for vacation but f/4 is gonna kill you in dark receptions. Stick with the 24-70 f2.8. Its right in your budget around 2400 bucks and youll actually enjoy carrying the camera again. The 21 elements in 15 groups really help with the edge-to-edge sharpness on that 45MP sensor too.
