Equipment thoughts please (canon equipment)

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Hi,
I’m in the market for a new camera and some lenses, and would appreciate and advice you can give me any thoughts and help please?

The package I’m trying to put together would be this…
Canon R6m2
Canon RF 200-800 lens
Canon RF xxxx.

So, questions
1) how big are the memory cards for use on RF cameras?
2) battery longevity RF cameras?
3) is the RF 200-800 sharp or does it suffer from softness?
4) I want an RF lens for studio work… thoughts?

I’m going to be totally new to the world of RF lenses so would really appreciate all your thoughts.
Best
Dave
 
I'm guessing that you have done quite a bit or research already to come up with this proposal, meaning that budget is OK and looking at a focus on maybe sports/wildlife and studio? Some clarity on what you're really looking to do would help as the answers all depend.

FWIW, I use Canon mirrorless; cards range from 128GB to 1TB; no idea about the 200-800; for the studio, a 24-70 would be a versatile option. Don't ignore EF lenses; they work extremely well with the RF-to-EF adapters. I have kept most of mine and still have relatively few RF lenses.
 
I keep the RF24-70 2.8L on my R6 almost all the time.
I tried the 28-70 f2, and both the 24-105L’s.

And if I had to choose again tomorrow, I’d pick the same.

But I’ve no idea what you’re shooting in the studio, and I wouldn’t want to be without a 70-200. The RF f4 version is light and sharp, but an old EF f4 would be a bargain for studio use.
 
Hi and sorry for not clarifying.
The 200-800 will be for aircraft and animals.
Reading up a bit, some either like it or hate it and it cracks easily. That fills me with terror, taking into account t how much the lens costs.
 
Cat Nip Dave said:
Hi and sorry for not clarifying.
The 200-800 will be for aircraft and animals.
Reading up a bit, some either like it or hate it and it cracks easily. That fills me with terror, taking into account t how much the lens costs.
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Thanks for clarifying. I’m not familiar with that one but on paper it looks good for what you want. If you’re worried about durability try a L? RF100-500 or EF100-400m2 is still great. I’d go to test one out in person if possible before deciding.
 
Cat Nip Dave said:
Hi and sorry for not clarifying.
The 200-800 will be for aircraft and animals.
Reading up a bit, some either like it or hate it and it cracks easily. That fills me with terror, taking into account t how much the lens costs.
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But what you shooting in the studio?
 
Regarding battery life…
Terrible!!!
Not sure what the R62 takes but the LPE6P that my R52 has, doesn’t last long.
If I’m out shooting wildlife walking the dog ( as I do every evening) after an hour and half the battery is usually half drained.
I now have four batteries just in case!!
 
Cat Nip Dave said:
Shooting models both in a studio or on the hills.
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makes a big difference

I presume you mean human models.

Definitely a 70-200, but indoors you might need something shorter, and I couldn't go without recommending a 135L either the EF or RF

If your budget allows, RF versions of all them, if not, for the price of an RF 24-70, you could maybe get all 3 in EF mount.
 
Cat Nip Dave said:
Shooting models both in a studio or on the hills.
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That doesn't narrow the choice down much. For me, that's anything from 11mm to 300mm, depending on the type of image that's needed.
If you expect mostly headshots, I'd start with 70-200; otherwise, I'd start with 24-70.
 
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