In the photo and content creation world, Canon is ubiquitous. This is because they make high-quality gear for all levels of the craft. Cameras, and printers to suit the hobbyist as well as the professional. Gear that blurs the line between photo and video and becomes gear we use to create. Along those lines, we have the Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Lens and the SELPHY QX20 Compact Photo Printer. The first is a lightweight, take-anywhere lens for content creators, and the latter is a portable printer that creators can use to make fun stickers and small prints.
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Canon RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Lens
Biggest Features of the RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Lens
With a fast 2.8 aperture and versatile zoom range, the RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Lens is the ideal lens for creators looking for a lightweight option. The STM motor allows for quick and silent auto-focus, perfect for capturing video footage along with still images. Even though the RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM is the lightest zoom in the RF line, image quality is impressive, on par with L series lenses.
Not only does the fats aperture allow for better low light performance, but the redesigned image stabilization (IS) unit provides for 5.5 stops of OIS. This is ideal for both stills and video and for video shooters, the manila lens breathing is a much-needed feature.
Key Specs of the RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Lens
- Fixed f/2.8 aperture through the entire zoom range.
- Light & compact everyday carry lens.
- A newly designed Image Stabilization unit allows for lighter and smaller lens build.
- Two UD elements to minimize chromatic aberration, and 2 aspheric lenses.
- Impressive durability and weather-resistant construction
- Incredibly minimal focus breathing when recording video.
- Optical image stabilization (OIS)
- Coordinated control using IBIS x OIS provides an image stabilization effect of Center 7.5
- stops and Corner 7.0 stops.
- Leadscrew-type STM for fast and quiet autofocus for stills and video.
Who Should Use the RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Lens
The RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Lens is excellent for those who need high-quality stills and video but must keep size and weight down. Content creators using gimbals, travel, and nature photographers would be two prominent groups. Add to that street and documentary work, and this lens is excellent for many creator types.
Canon SELPHY QX20 Compact Photo Printer
Biggest Features of the SELPHY QX20 Compact Photo Printer
Sharing your images via the cloud or social media is fine, but printing your favorite shots and sharing them with friends is much better. Why not keep a fun scrapbook of your adventures to look back on a few years from now, maybe even 100, as that is the projected life of these dye sublimation prints? Keep the SELPHY QX20 in your bag so you can print and share it anytime and anywhere.
The SELPHY QX20 comes with a built-in battery and paper tray, so you’ll always be ready to go. Simply connect your smart device and let the sharing begin! The SELPHY QX20 includes some borderless printing options and charges quickly from USB-C.
Key Specs of the SELPHY QX20 Compact Photo Printer
- Compact and portable photo printer with built-in battery and integrated paper tray.
- Prints on Canon’s new XC-20L (2.1” x 3.4”) Card-size sticker paper as well as with the
- existing XS-20L (2.7” x 2.7”) Square sticker paper.
- Connect and print directly from Android and iOS
- High image quality using Dye Sublimation
- When printing is complete, your photos will be instantly dry, marker-ready, water resistant,
- and will continue to look great for up to 100 years.1
- Charge quickly and conveniently by USB-C.
- New borderless printing options
- The updated print engine allows for faster printing over previous models, producing a
- print in approximately 40 seconds.
- Style and personalize your prints with the SELPHY Photo Layout v4.0 App3
Who Should Use the SELPHY QX20 Compact Photo Printer
This tiny printer is ideal for those who own a larger printer and want to make fun stickers and prints on location. Beyond that, the SELPHY QX20 Compact Photo Printer is great for people who don’t usually think of printing. Those who love to make fun snaps to share or those who simply don’t have room for a large printer.
Final Thoughts
These creative tools allow us to expand how we work and share our work. I’m from the days of handing out instant photos to people on location, so the SELPHY QX20 appeals to me. I am also looking down at my laptop covered in stickers and getting inspired. If you don’t already own a mid-range 2.8 Zoom, the RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Lens could be a great option. This is especially true if weight and size are essential to you. Overall, I’ll end this as I started: Canon is ubiquitous for many reasons. And they just added two more.
