RKnecht wrote:
Which Sigma, sports or contemporary? I almost bought the sport, but was worried about its tracking abilities with BIF.
Contemporary. I think it's something you are good to be a little wary of. This lens is mediocre at best at really nailing focus, and gets a little jittery at times, especially on closer subjects, though I've not tried the Sports version, which may be better in that regard. Still, based on my experience with this lens, if BIF is your primary concern, I'd probably save up for the RF 100-500, but for me, who only shoots wildlife / birds occasionally, I am just sucking it up and dealing with it. Optically, it's quite good for the price, though not perfect at 600mm.
Picture This! wrote:
Has anyone tried the EF 24-70 f/4 on this camera ? Looking at buying one. Any reason apart from focal range to consider the RF 24-105 F/4 instead ?
Briefly on the R5 and more extensively on a 5D4. I borrowed one as my standard zoom for a few months. I found it quite capable overall… The EF 24-70 f/4 offers pretty decent macro in a pinch. About sixty percent of the price of the RF used is not a bad deal at all.
That said, the RF 24-105mm offers better image stabilization (esp on the IBIS bodies) and I found its color rendition and bokeh more pleasing (closer to the 24-70mm f/2.8 ii than the 24-70mm f/4, if that difference means something to you). The 24-105mm is also sharper, if I recall. Faster to focus as well.
With an adapter I think size should be about a wash. Price favors 24-70mm, macro favors the 24-70mm, but the 24-105mm is better in just about every other way. A tough choice. What’s your intended use?
The Sports version is a big lens too, and more than twice the weight of the Canon.
Jman13 wrote:
Contemporary. I think it's something you are good to be a little wary of. This lens is mediocre at best at really nailing focus, and gets a little jittery at times, especially on closer subjects, though I've not tried the Sports version, which may be better in that regard. Still, based on my experience with this lens, if BIF is your primary concern, I'd probably save up for the RF 100-500, but for me, who only shoots wildlife / birds occasionally, I am just sucking it up and dealing with it. Optically, it's quite good for the price, though not perfect at 600mm. ...Show more →
Thanks so much for your inputs. My primary use is landscapes and video work. Maybe i should throw Ef 24-70 / 2.8 ii into the mix as well. Already have an adapter.
drimer wrote:
Briefly on the R5 and more extensively on a 5D4. I borrowed one as my standard zoom for a few months. I found it quite capable overall… The EF 24-70 f/4 offers pretty decent macro in a pinch. About sixty percent of the price of the RF used is not a bad deal at all.
That said, the RF 24-105mm offers better image stabilization (esp on the IBIS bodies) and I found its color rendition and bokeh more pleasing (closer to the 24-70mm f/2.8 ii than the 24-70mm f/4, if that difference means something to you). The 24-105mm is also sharper, if I recall. Faster to focus as well.
With an adapter I think size should be about a wash. Price favors 24-70mm, macro favors the 24-70mm, but the 24-105mm is better in just about every other way. A tough choice. What’s your intended use?...Show more →
Video you’ll probably want the RF 24-105mm, the focus is quieter and smoother than any of the other options mentioned. Landscape it’s supposed to be good although others would be more qualified to give input.
Picture This! wrote:
Thanks so much for your inputs. My primary use is landscapes and video work. Maybe i should throw Ef 24-70 / 2.8 ii into the mix as well. Already have an adapter.
Picture This! wrote:
Has anyone tried the EF 24-70 f/4 on this camera ? Looking at buying one. Any reason apart from focal range to consider the RF 24-105 F/4 instead ?
Yep, It performs flawlessly on the R5 for both Landscapes as well as Wildlife.
Who needs a big great white.
Canon EOS R5
EF24-70mm f/4L IS USM
ƒ/4.0 70.0 mm 1/2500 320
My first bird with the R5. I really wanted it to be a BIF, but I am having issues with my tracking skills. Definitely going to have to watch more YouTube videos about how to set this camera up to track birds.It's also hard to get used to just touching the shutter button and having 20+ pictures to go through. EDIT: The files coming out of this camera are really sharp, needing very little to no sharpening in post (for my taste). What do you use for sharpening?
Try shooting with EFC (Electronic First Curtain) shutter, which is a bit quieter with less vibration - than the mechanical shutter. I use the EFC shutter most of the time.
RKnecht wrote:
My first bird with the R5. I really wanted it to be a BIF, but I am having issues with my tracking skills. Definitely going to have to watch more YouTube videos about how to set this camera up to track birds.It's also hard to get used to just touching the shutter button and having 20+ pictures to go through. EDIT: The files coming out of this camera are really sharp, needing very little to no sharpening in post (for my taste). What do you use for sharpening?
