C500: Rise of the C500

I have 2 24-70 lenses, one is the 2.8 and the other is the IS 4.0. The IS lens has really good image stabilization and gives up a stop. The IS in this lens is silent unlike my 100 macro. Exposure ramping is minimal to non existent with either lens. I just checked the 24-70 2.8 and it does not breathe when pulling focus. I also have the 24-105 lens which I use for some run and gun situations and I think that lens is well suited for that purpose but is does exhibit ramping and breathing . It is a photo lens and to expect it to perform like a high end zoom lens is asking a bit much. I used a canon 14-45 cine zoom on my 500 for a shoot last week and that is an amazing piece of glass, but it is also constructed as a true cine zoom which makes a huge difference.
Lastly, your weight estimate on the 500 with my rig for the handle is about spot on.
 
Thanks Mark!
I was trying some Canon Cine lenses this week (both Primes and zoom) and there are absolutely amazing: tank build, perfect performance etc. (aperture ring on primes is so, so good...) Unfortunately as well as quality price is also extremely high and out of the range for owning it for most of us. So it's a matter of finding best possible compromise with still glass and renting cine glass for very important shots. I am just starting collecting Canon glass and trying to decide which one to get first of those three: 24-70 f/4, f/2.8 or 24-105 f/4. Or a different zoom but I have literally days to decide. I would really appreciate your advice as you have all of them and probably used them extensively. Thank you!
 
alohype said:
24-70 f/4, f/2.8 or 24-105 f/4. Or a different zoom but I have literally days to decide. I would really appreciate your advice as you have all of them and probably used them extensively. Thank you!
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Depends on what you're shooting. 24-105 is a fantastic all-rounder for events and such, though that's not really something you'd be using a C500 for. 24-70 2.8 is obviously the best of the lot, but also the most expensive. Not really a fan of the f/4, though it is a solid lens. Would prefer a 24-105 over it, for 1080p video. Also consider the 18-35 1.8 - think of it as 3 wide to standard primes in one.
 
I use the c500. Handheld I prefer the 24-70 f4 to the 2.8 or 24-105. It balances better and has a very useful range. I can't wait for the new 16-35 f4. It should be excellent. I also have the 70-200 f4. Those 3 together will make a nice lightweight consistent package for handheld and not cost too much. I use them because they match well with the canon "look" from the CN E primes and the 30-105 zoom.
 
I like and depend on my IS lenses for documentary shoots where most of the work is hand held, I use mostly the 17- 55 2.8, 24-105 4.0, and 24-70 4.0. For tripod work the 24-70 2.8 and the 70-200 2.8 with IS cover a lot of bases. In a pinch I can shoot HH with the 70-200, but at the long end you're better off with a tripod or monopod for extended periods. All the photo lenses are fine for 1080 HD and the 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 are decent on the 500 for 4K. I don't own any canon Cine glass , but appreciate its excellence. I 'm fortunate enough to be close to Adorama rentals and they have all the Canon cine glass for rent at very reasonable prices.
 
I have a few of the Canon L zooms. My experience is that all of the zooms except the 70-200 experience exposure change when they zoom if they are not wide open. If they are wide open, there is no change. If you close the aperture at all, you lose light when you zoom in. This includes the 24-105, 16-35ii, and 24-70 2.8i. I just saw a video of the 24-70 f/4 IS and it appears that it doesn't lose light when you zoom with a closed aperture. I don't know about the 24-70 2.8 ii.
 
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