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What lenses are you using with it?
Nothing particularly special - the 24-105 (EF L) and a 50mm 1.4 I got off here a while ago!
What lenses are you using with it?
Nothing particularly special - the 24-105 (EF L) and a 50mm 1.4 I got off here a while ago!
I thought you also had the 200 2.8? did that not work well on the R? How do you find the ISO performance? I do like the look and style of the R, looks a really nice camera to use but it's the no IBIS things makes me hesitate on it.
How does everyone find the somewhat basic looking weather sealing on the R? I really need to move on from my 5dmk2 and it's normal use now is whilst hiking, so it gets rained on. My 5dmk2 doesn't have great weather sealing, but it's good enough that I generally don't care about using it in light rain. Will the R be similar/better? Or will I have to be more careful with it?
Is the R ok with older L lenses (when using the adapter)? eg. 17-40, 24-105? I don't want to change lenses anytime soon.
I've looked everywhere but can't find any info regarding performance with the eos r of older sigma lenses like 105mm f2.8 os, 85mm f1.4 ex and 70-200 f2.8 os
Anyone here used or use them?
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If you don't mind buying grey, the have a look to HDEW. The R is now only £1419 with the adapter brand new - a steal. I know that's where I would buy it
An interesting option. Probably get the same amount of warranty I'd get buying used anyway.
Given that I can get ~£1,300 for some old kit this could work out fairly cheap!
I had a look after seeing your post but like you couldn't find anything that specific
Found this one on the Sigma 70-200 if it's the one you mean?
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBMCxJzFVVU
thanks - but looking for details on the non sport version. the 70-200mm f2.8 ex os.
i guess no one uses old lenses anymore
I'm sure many do, I do remember at some point when I was looking into the R and RP that I seen or read people giving feedback on the adapter, and I'm certain I've seen the older Sigma 105 in use on one. Finding it is another thing ... .but if I do happen to I'll let you know
cheers. i might have to buy them and do my own videos!
MBP selling old kit and buying used = £465
Local camera shop selling old kit and buying new (inc cash back) = £490
MBP + Hdew/Panamoz = £205
It’s tempting to use the local shop really.
Interesting to look at the prices of the kit.
Hdew = £2,089
WEX = £2,909
That is a huge difference.
How does everyone find the somewhat basic looking weather sealing on the R? I really need to move on from my 5dmk2 and it's normal use now is whilst hiking, so it gets rained on. My 5dmk2 doesn't have great weather sealing, but it's good enough that I generally don't care about using it in light rain. Will the R be similar/better? Or will I have to be more careful with it?
Is the R ok with older L lenses (when using the adapter)? eg. 17-40, 24-105? I don't want to change lenses anytime soon.
New EOS-R camera could have a 80mp sensor! Who here is excited about that?
CONGRATULATIONS COURTNEY!! by Robin Procter, on Flickr
^ Shot on my EOS-R + RF 24mm-105mm @105mm F/4.5.
I am receiving a RF 24-240mm today and will be testing it at an agricultural show this Saturday. I'll post my thoughts about it here in due course but apart from a lesser degree of weatherproofing I am expecting it to be just as sharp as Canon will have a lot riding on this their first lens of this type. I won't be doing anything scientific but just making sure I can achieve image quality to my usual standard.
New EOS-R camera could have a 80mp sensor! Who here is excited about that?
Lovely shots Redrobin!
Always thought adapted lenses will have issues here and there but it seems ok
That 24-105 looks a top lens, looks about the best 'kit' lens for any of the ML offerings today. With the falling prices I would really be tempted by an R kit if only the camera had IBIS. I know, I know ... it shouldn't matter so much, but it does to me, can't 'shake' it off
.... For whatever it's worth, the RF 24-240mm is Canon's first lens with their new Dynamic IS, also their latest nano motors. Consensus of opinion seems to be that in-lens stabilisation is superior to, or has advantages over, IBIS. According to reports/interviews, Canon won't release an IBIS feature until they are convinced theirs is better than lens IS.
It looks like the wait will be longer for the 1DX R equivalent. View attachment 255089
That's all well and good for them, but their customers want that lovely IBIS for primes and zooms that do not have OIS - really wish Canon would cop on to that front. I hope the 24-240 is a stonking lens tbh, I would like to see Canon still competitive, they need lenses like this to lure in the on-the-fencers
Too little, too late. Everyone will be locked into Sony or Nikon by then. Honestly don't know what Canon are at, it's like they want to be left behind
.... I managed very well indeed when I had my non-IS Canon EF 400mm F/4L which is famous for being a cracking lens. Apart from when using my EF Macro lens I often have IS switched to mode-3 which only actions IS at the exact instant the shutter is fired - The reason for this is to maximise the speed of AF, especially when tracking moving wildlife.
IS is more useful on super telephoto lenses because movements are visually amplified but not necessary when tripod mounted.
Much much earlier in this thread I posted an interview with a Canon design official (an English guy) in which he said that Canon were working on their own IBIS version but I think it was him who also said that it wouldn't be released until Canon were confident in it.
I managed for a couple decades without IBIS or VR/VC/OIS too ... but after getting a taste for the on board IBIS that works with any lens attached, it's hard to pull away from [I used the shake joke already right?] I see no reason why any ML body these days cannot have it. I wouldn't have went near Fuji again if the H1 didn't exist tbh.
I just went to look at cameras.
I tried the EOS R, A7 III, A7R III.
I am so very confused.
A7 III is out because I'd rather pay the extra and get higher quality for my landscapes with the A7R, also the EVF is poor.
A7R III:
+ Appears well built and solid (inc lenses)
+ Small and light (I come from a 5d and 7d)
+ More MPs (useful for my landscapes)
+ Better DR
+ 2 card slots (probably doesn't really matter. I've had one dead card in 15 years and that was a CF card)
- The grip. My fingers touch the lens.
- It will cost more. Probably.
- EVF is poor
EOS R:
+ I have lenses already
+ Good and familiar layout/menus (though I don't use them that often, so menus being better isn't that big of a deal for me)
+ Good ergonomics for the grip (much more space between grip and lens)
+ Cheaper
+ EVF feels just like optical, it's vastly better than the Sony
- Build quality really concerns me. I'm surprised the new RF lenses are so plasticky too. I am worried I'd break it when throwing it in my backpack to go hiking.
- 1 card slot (as above, probably not really that big of a problem)
Biggest factors for me:
A7R III:
+ Build quality
+ Image quality
- Horrible grip
- More expensive
EOS R:
+ Cheaper
+ I have lenses already
- Build quality
I really don't know what to do. Why does every camera seem to have fairly major flaws?
I am fairly disappointed in the build quality of the EOS R and RF lenses. The lenses especially. They're meant to be pro lenses but are super plasticky and no where near the build of even my cheaper L lenses.
I just went to look at cameras.
I tried the EOS R, A7 III, A7R III.
I am so very confused.
A7 III is out because I'd rather pay the extra and get higher quality for my landscapes with the A7R, also the EVF is poor.
A7R III:
+ Appears well built and solid (inc lenses)
+ Small and light (I come from a 5d and 7d)
+ More MPs (useful for my landscapes)
+ Better DR
+ 2 card slots (probably doesn't really matter. I've had one dead card in 15 years and that was a CF card)
- The grip. My fingers touch the lens.
- It will cost more. Probably.
- EVF is poor
EOS R:
+ I have lenses already
+ Good and familiar layout/menus (though I don't use them that often, so menus being better isn't that big of a deal for me)
+ Good ergonomics for the grip (much more space between grip and lens)
+ Cheaper
+ EVF feels just like optical, it's vastly better than the Sony
- Build quality really concerns me. I'm surprised the new RF lenses are so plasticky too. I am worried I'd break it when throwing it in my backpack to go hiking.
- 1 card slot (as above, probably not really that big of a problem)
Biggest factors for me:
A7R III:
+ Build quality
+ Image quality
- Horrible grip
- More expensive
EOS R:
+ Cheaper
+ I have lenses already
- Build quality
I really don't know what to do. Why does every camera seem to have fairly major flaws?
I am fairly disappointed in the build quality of the EOS R and RF lenses. The lenses especially. They're meant to be pro lenses but are super plasticky and no where near the build of even my cheaper L lenses.