I kinda jumped the gun and bought the R5 Mark II because my brother said it's the best but honestly I have no idea how to use it yet and the box didnt even come with a lens which I didnt realize lol. I'm going to Italy next month and really just want one lens that can do everything because I dont want to be swapping things out while I'm walking around. My budget is around $1500.
I see all these numbers like 24-70 or 24-105 and it's super confusing. Is there just one do it all lens for landscapes and people? Sorry if this is a basic question I just dont want to waste money...
I agree with the guys. Been super satisfied with Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM because its just a workhorse and works well.
- fits your budget
- great landscapes
- perfect travel lens
> Is there just one do it all lens for landscapes and people? Saw this earlier but just now responding. Since you are rocking a 45-megapixel sensor on that R5II, you really need glass that can actually resolve that much detail. Tbh lower-end lenses will look soft when you start looking at the files on a big screen. The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM is the standard choice. It fits your budget perfectly at roughly $1300 and has a constant f/4 aperture. This means your exposure wont shift when you zoom in, which is basically a must-have for consistency. It is weather-sealed too, which is helpful if you catch some rain in Rome. If you want more reach for architectural details, the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM is the alternative. It is more versatile range-wise but technically inferior. You lose the L-series build quality and sharpness at the edges compared to the 24-105. Quick point on the tech: On a high-res body like yours, diffraction starts hitting around f/11. For those landscapes, try to stay between f/5.6 and f/8 for maximum sharpness. Also, the R5II has incredible in-body stabilization (IBIS), so you can shoot handheld at slower speeds than you might think. Just make sure to grab a spare battery because that new processor draws quite a bit of power during heavy use... you dont want a dead camera in the middle of Venice.
Haha man, buying an R5 Mark II and realizing it has no lens is a total mood. Since you are heading to Italy and want one lens to rule them all, you basically have two solid routes that wont blow your $1500 budget. The most logical choice is the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM. It is the standard do-it-all lens for a reason. It handles landscapes and people perfectly, and the image quality is great. It fits your budget easily and matches the high resolution of your camera body better than the cheap kit options. If you want even more range and want to save some cash for extra gelato, check out the Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM. It is way cheaper and lets you zoom in much further on distant buildings. It is not quite as pro as the L-series glass, but for a first lens, it is honestly a very decent option for travel.
