Commuter Train
One of these typical little train stations a bit off the center of Tokyo. Simple, but clean. Combination of IBIS + IS on the lens allows clean shot at low shutter speed (here with the R6).
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L
The Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM lens is a powerhouse for landscape, architecture, and event photographers, offering a versatile ultra-wide to standard focal range and a bright f/2.8 aperture. This review dives into why this lens is celebrated for its sharpness, build quality, and innovative features, making it a go-to choice for photographers needing a high-performing wide-angle zoom that can handle low-light conditions with ease.
With its expansive 15-35mm range, this lens allows photographers to capture sweeping landscapes, tight interiors, and immersive architectural details, all while maintaining edge-to-edge sharpness. The constant f/2.8 aperture makes it particularly useful for low-light environments and creative depth of field control, which is rare for wide-angle lenses. Built to Canon’s L-series standards, the RF 15-35mm f/2.8L is fully weather-sealed, offering robust durability for challenging shooting conditions in both urban and natural environments.
Canon’s advanced optics are on full display here, with three aspherical elements and two Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements that effectively minimize distortions and chromatic aberrations, ensuring high clarity and accurate colors across the frame. The Air Sphere Coating (ASC) helps combat ghosting and flare, allowing for beautiful, high-contrast images even when shooting into the sun—ideal for sunrise or sunset photography.
Equipped with Canon’s Nano USM motor, autofocus is fast, precise, and virtually silent, which is particularly valuable for event and video work. One of the standout features is the 5-stop Image Stabilization (IS), providing exceptional stability for handheld shots, even in low light. Combined with Canon’s advanced RF mount technology, the RF 15-35mm f/2.8L ensures seamless, high-speed communication with EOS R-series cameras for optimal performance.
Weighing just 840g, this lens is portable for an ultra-wide zoom, making it comfortable for extended shoots without compromising build quality. Its versatility and image quality make it an essential tool for photographers who want professional-grade performance in a wide-angle lens.
Explore how well this lens performs with high-quality, real-world samples, so you can decide for yourself with my carefully crafted shots!
Akihabara
Things have changed quite a lot around Akihabara in 20 years. The cool little shops are now mostly gone, replaced by shiny glass towers. I wonder where the Otakus have gone…
Yodobashi Akiba
My favorite electronic shop in Tokyo: Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara.
Outside Bath
Little onsen we found in a remote area of Hakone. We got fooled by a similar photo on their website. While the bath was decent, the rest was not, far from it.
Sensoji Wide
Quick visit last June at the Sensoji in Asakusa. Lot of sun, almost no tourists. Took two lenses there, wide angle and a telephoto one. Here the results with the RF15-35mm, the wide one.
Ramen
Delicious Ramen from Sugamo. Highly recommended.
Kakigori
Delicious treat for a hot Japanese summer !