I see a few folks mention the 11-18, why choose this over the 11-22 native m lens?
I see they've just released a 35mm ef-s equivalent..
I had the 11-22 when I had a M3 and really liked it. It's a good little lens. Really good IMO for the cost.
I also have a 10-18 here (actually belongs to Missus). The image quality of the 10-18 is great, about the same as the 11-22 in my experience. But it's cheaper and has that extra mm at the wide end which makes a lot of difference in certain situations. It's really light and it will obviously fit on crop Canon bodies as well.
Both are very good, just depends on whether you just want to use a M camera and if the the extra mm in focal length is worth the extra size to you.
I have tried the 18-150 on both my M10 and M5 and did not take to it. It's too big as a walkabout (22mm or 15-45mm more comfortable with 55-200mm in my deep jacket pocket) and there seemed a lot of errant colours and CA going on when I has a good look at the shots. The guy who lent me the lens has since rejected the lens, no details. It wss OK(ish) ona bright day but even f/3.5 would have helped.What do you guys think of the M 18-150 zoom? Worthy of consideration?
What do you guys think of the M 18-150 zoom? Worthy of consideration?
I am puzzled why Canon left the tripod mount for their adaptor off the M5 kit. probably a max of £2 to keep it in.Does anyone have just the tripod mount for the EF adaptor they will sell?
I know a lot of people don't use this, but I'll be using larger lenses so will need it (the kit I'm buying has the adaptor, but no tripod mount attached)
Thanks.
I hung a borrowed Sigma 150-500 f/5 APO on an M with the Meike and had no fears or issues. As the tripod mount was fixed it felt firmer than the demountable Canon original. My niece's heaviest lens at the moment is a borrowed EF 70-200 f/4 IS so I will give her a call later. for her take. She is doing a project over Easter for her uni course with the M and the 70-200.Cheers Steve. I'm a little reluctant to buy a cheaper adaptor as I'll be hanging some quite heavy glass of the front (pretty much decided on a Sigma 18-35).
What's even more annoying is I had the adaptor left over from my M3 rig and only sold it on here a few months back
Hoping someone here has one they are happy to sell (if anyone does please drop me a message, happy to pay descent money for just the tripod adaptor).
On the plus side, my 28 macro has now left eglobal - which is already more than I expected at the silly price (£180)
I hung a borrowed Sigma 150-500 f/5 APO on an M with the Meike and had no fears or issues. As the tripod mount was fixed it felt firmer than the demountable Canon original. My niece's heaviest lens at the moment is a borrowed EF 70-200 f/4 IS so I will give her a call later. for her take. She is doing a project over Easter for her uni course with the M and the 70-200.
I have been using the 28mm as a Prime walkabout and it is OK but as in earliee posts the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 ART is first choice alongside the 22mm. That daid, at the price you paid the 28 is a bargain.
Steve
Yes, the MF ring can be used anytime and even when you are in AF. Handy for close in work, but it is def not a Macro lrns.Sounds encouraging Steve. In the past I've used different 3rd party adaptors on my Sony kit and been less than impressed - especially at how tight some are to attach (had the same issue with a set of M macro rings a while back). Is the Melke adaptor okay in this respect?
Regarding the 28mm Marco, I'm not expecting great things tbh. I've bought it to use mainly for getting interesting images for social media advertising. Anything else will be a bonus
Still on the fence about the Sigma 30mm. Does look a great lens, but I think the 18-35 f1.8 might be a better choice for me. I'm going to try both and see what results I can get.
Quick question, does the Sigma 30mm f1.4 have full time manual focus?
Thanks.
So you are hooked!Ran just short of 15 miles with the EOS M10 and 15-45 strapped to my side on Saturday, thrilled with it. Did exactly what I wanted and the nice flat back meant no issues with it rubbing on me. Currently wondering if the 22mm f2 would be the more practical option (smaller still).
Maverick Dorset 22k by Chris Harrison, on Flickr
Maverick Dorset 22k by Chris Harrison, on Flickr
How many spare batteries for a day out with the M5?
Or how many shots per charge?
So it'd do for a day's casual shooting, but spares required.The LP-E17 is, I estimste, good for 300-400 shots depending on how many facilities you are using (Live View, replay etc). It is a fairly small low powe battery.
The battery is coded but non-OEM will not charge on the OEM charger; when in the camera, you get a warning but fine on accepting. The screen will not display the charge indicator.
The same battery is used in the M3, 750D/760D and 77D.
I now have 4 x OEM batteries and 4 x DSTE non-OEM batteries. (I have a 750D too.
Worth remembering that the 28mm macrolite lens also uses the battery for the LED lights... v low but I found I was using the lights quite a lot when doing dtamp shots..
In the studio it mat be worth lookig at the LP-E18 mains adaptor.
Fits the M3 and 750D but not sure about the M5
The EX-PRO version is around £20
Steve
So it'd do for a day's casual shooting, but spares required.
Interesting, I could maybe use the Godox pb9600 powerpack for a charger on the move.Yes
the non-OEM are OK
The Canon originals are around £40 each (I got mine from Castle Cameras but Jessops want £65 each).
I have a USB E17 charger and a big power bank (20000 mHa) so rechaging in the field is easy and covers the Phone and IPad away from the car/ or motorhome.
I will bow to your skill on Voltage/Ampage on that... I wouldn't want to fry a £40 battery when my 5v 4amp £20 Powerbrick does OK!Interesting, I could maybe use the Godox pb9600 powerpack for a charger on the move.
There's a USB adaptor, it's suitable for an iPhone, which is about the pickiest thing I've ever tried to charge. So I assumed it'd be suitable for the charger.I will bow to your skill on Voltage/Ampage on that... I wouldn't want to fry a £40 battery when my 5v 4amp £20 Powerbrick does OK!
Be interested in your results
USB is 5V dc so your kir will do the battery fine. Slower than the full on charger as the ampage is lower, also I think the mains charger steps voltage down to 7.2V dcThere's a USB adaptor, it's suitable for an iPhone, which is about the pickiest thing I've ever tried to charge. So I assumed it'd be suitable for the charger.
http://www.canon.co.uk/support/cons...type=firmware&firmwaredetailid=tcm:14-1540537Not sure if its been mentioned but ive noticed Canon M3 has firmware update EOS_M3.FI2
I asked about the Sigma 18-35 f1.4 on DPR as well as here last week. A few have now replied with an issue
It seems like this lens has a big problem focusing with live view on the 80d, due to DPAF. Basically it back-focuses, and to date there's nothing Sigma can or have done to fix this. On a 80d the viewfinder is still usable, but obviously not on the M5.
Take it you have no similar issues with the 30 f1.4 Steve?
No, could be a single/batch issue? My Sig 30mm A has worked fine on my M/M10/M5/750D.
I am tied up in local sport committee meetings today but will pusk it hard when I am in town tomorrow.
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http://www.canon.co.uk/support/cons...type=firmware&firmwaredetailid=tcm:14-1540537
According to that, the only change is support for the new EVF.
I've had a google search but anyone know of a small 600 lens to suit the M & M3...?
Well I have ordered the M5 body only for £739 also got an adaptor for £23.70
Should be her in the week
I don't know of a small 600mm lens? There's the little Samyang mirror type lenses, but pretty sure they are not very good.
The Missus uses a Tamron 70-300 with a x2 converter, but this makes the lens f11. It's fine for her as she only wanted it for moon shots, but I'd imagine not good for much else.
I don't know of a small 600mm lens? There's the little Samyang mirror type lenses, but pretty sure they are not very good.
The Missus uses a Tamron 70-300 with a x2 converter, but this makes the lens f11. It's fine for her as she only wanted it for moon shots, but I'd imagine not good for much else.