RF35mm f/1.4L VCM

Pulling this lens out of the box, the build quality immediately felt more solid than my older primes, and the Nano USM focusing is dead silent during video work. The f/1.4 aperture gives such a creamy separation for street portraits, I’m genuinely impressed.

The VCM autofocus locks onto subjects so fast I've stopped missing shots even in dimly lit rooms. That f/1.4 aperture gives a beautiful, creamy background separation that makes portraits pop. Only wish it came with a lens hood for the price.

Night street shooting is where this thing shines — f/1.4 wide open and the VCM autofocus just locks on without hunting, even on moving subjects. Colors and contrast straight out of camera barely need touching.