24-70mm F/2.8 Canon RF Lens Review: Is it worth the $2,500 Price Tag?!

Thank you to Squarespace for sponsoring this #photography video! For 10% off your first purchase, go to, https://www.squarespace.com/?channel=youtube&subchannel=jessicawhitaker&source=jessicawhitaker Gear I Used: Canon R5 https://shrsl.com/4nrm7 24-70mm RF Lens: https://shrsl.com/4vung 24-70mm EF Lens: https://shrsl.com/4vut2 EF to RF Lens Adapter: https://shrsl.com/4vut4 Blog post with sample images: Looking for the ultimate walkaround lens for portraits, weddings, events, and everyday shooting? In this Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM lens review, I break down why this pro-level zoom is one of the most versatile tools in my camera bag. Whether you're a beginner photographer upgrading from a kit lens or a seasoned creative shooting weddings, portraits, and video, I walk you through exactly how I use the 24-70mm lens and what makes it worth the investment. I also compare it to primes like the 85mm and discuss how it performs for video content creation and client work. This video is perfect for photographers wondering “Is the 24-70mm worth it?”, especially if you're deciding between the EF vs RF versions or shopping for used gear on KEH. I share honest insights from 2 years of real-world use, including distortion at 24mm and 35mm, sharpness, stabilization, and whether or not to upgrade if you already own the EF version. Subscribe for more beginner-friendly gear reviews and free photography education focused on helping you build a business and legacy with your camera. Video Chapters: 0:00 24-70mm f/2.8 RF Lens Review 0:35 Squarespace for photographers 2:24 Beginner-friendly review 2:38 I don't own this lens 3:08 When I use the 24-70mm and what I photograph with it 3:10 Wedding photography 3:46 Using the 24-70mm for video 4:13 Using the lens for portrait photography 4:54 85mm vs 24-70mm 5:26 Events and vacation 5:35 24mm and 35mm distortion 6:19 Versatility of the lens 6:43 family photos 7:07 Price: Why is it so expensive? 7:52 Buy it used on KEH 8:24 EF vs RF price difference 8:58 If you already have the EF version, don’t buy the RF version 9:07 EF and RF they look the same 9:43 Image stabilization for video 9:56 EF vs RF sharpness 10:09 Should you buy this lens? 11:16 Conscious consumer 12:15 Photography Facebook Group 12:45 Photography podcast Build and Bloom 12:53 Subscribe for free photography lessons Join the free Build + Bloom photography Facebook group for photo questions and business support ↪️ https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/ 📸 My Photography Gear List: https://bit.ly/jwgear ✅ Buy used gear with code JWSHOP-1 for 5% off: https://bit.ly/3CUWNdj Free Lightroom preset download 🍊 https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/freegift ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Client management software to save you time in booking: http://share.honeybook.com/Jessicaw ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Business inquires only -- jessica@gb-dm.com Instagram -- http://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker 🎙 Build and Bloom Podcast http://www.jessicawhitaker.co/ disclaimer, affiliate links in this description but they don't alter what you are paying.