RF, EOS R and new Tele Lenses
Has the forum really declined to the point that there is not even one post about the new release?
It appears that with the release of the R and the 28-70mm F/2.0, Canon has outlined the path for the eventual movement from DSLR's to mirrorless.
"Initial testing within Canon has shown this new lens to produce better optical image quality and sharpness over similar focal length EF-series lenses, including the extremely popular and highly regarded EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM."
Those of us who look for the highest IQ will eventually be enticed to willfully migrate. I am sure that we see similar releases in the near future.
It also appears to me that Canon has set out to capture the Professional end of the spectrum with the release. Perhaps establish it's mirrorless with the Pro's and the consumer grade will fall in line.
For me though this isn't the body that will entice me.
The 600mm, losses 1.9 lbs and goes to 5 stops. This is huge. Will there be a sacrifice in build quality to loose the weight? That is the question I would ask.
Another question to answer, how well will the adaptor's work? Will there be IQ loss? Will there be penalties?
RF, EOS R and new Tele Lenses
LOTS of news. I am on vacation and am focusing on that.
The 600 III is lighter than the 500 II. Amazing. Throw in the IS improvements. Glad that lens is out there. I will say the price jumped to $12,999. So it is not for the faint of heart.
The R system. I am impressed. I really like a lot of what Canon has done control on lens, touch bar, ergonomics, adapters, etc). If I was new to FF, I’d be tempted. But, as Canon does, it is situated as indicated by its price point. Somewhere between the 6DII and 5DIV. The reported AF speed, FPS, weather sealing being the biggest issues at this time (waiting in reviews). But in terms of what Canon will eventually bring, I am impressed.
R lenses. Yeah, those are some big words saying the 28-70 f/2 is better than the 24-70 II. Good. Other lenses look solid and promising for the future. Issues I am seeing discussed include focus by wire and some appear to be nano USM. As I am not buying any of these, it’ll be interesting to see how this plays out. If improved over previous generations or still limiting.
RF vs EF-m. Just weird. Next to impossible to have a RF to EF-m adapter. So EOS m will be able to adapt EF lenses, but not RF. Eventually, either the M stands on its own (they did just announce a new higher end lens) or dies off. It isn’t clear to me what Canon has decided in terms of long term plans. Support 4 lens mounts? Support less than 4? Maybe Canon’s plan is to let market will eventually decide. So they don’t actually have a firm plan. But, I believe in the gateway camera philosophy, and it is really odd that EF-m cannot overlap and thus be be a gateway to the R system. Makes me wonder if a less expensive crop R body is on the horizon along with higher end bodies. So the less expensive R is the gateway to the FF R bodies.
Good stuff.
RF, EOS R and new Tele Lenses
The image I saw made it seem like 4K and efs crop were either the same or remarkably similar. So, not a bad option for video, just use efs lenses if you really want 4K.
Yeah, is is a bit conspicuous that there is 1 smallish lens at release.
I’ve often question why “mirrorless” was promoted as being more cost effective. Sure, mirrorboxes cost something, but surely an EVF is something significant as well. Ready a bit by Thom Hogan when the Nikon Z series was announced, it finally made sense. He stated that DSLRs were 55% (D5) made by automated manufacturing, the Z series 76% (Z7).
If Canon is ballpark the same, sure, this is about long term cost control. They want to eventually move people on over.