The Canon EOS R6 is a full frame mirrorless camera body featuring 20MP files and dual card slots. I am using it for portrait photography with the RF 35mm f1.8. This 35mm is a budget friendly RF mount lens for Canon. It is a small and lightweight lens and features a Control Ring.

The RF 35mm f1.8 is a fast lens, great for shooting in low light conditions or portraits with a shallow depth of field. Watch my behind the scenes to see my unedited, 100% crops of the photos below. This 35mm f1.8 is sharp wide open and fast to focus during a portrait photoshoot.

model tashiana

makeup lidija j

video dan @ i make films

video filmed on Sony A7sIII + Sigma 18-35mm f1.8

All photos edited with my Disposable Film Lightroom Preset Pack!

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If you enjoyed this photoshoot, you might want to check out my portrait photography and review of the Canon EOS R5 with the stunning RF 50mm f1.2!

All photos edited with my Disposable Film Lightroom Preset Pack!

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Canon EOS R6 + RF 35mm f1.8 Portrait Photography