ChrisMak wrote:
So what is your impression Geoff? Weighing the 400DOII against the native RF100-500?
If I have the light like in most of that previous set, I'd choose the 100-500. The hit rate is higher, closing in on A9 type performance and it is lighter and easier to use.
But if f/7.1 starts pushing my ISO way up or compromising my SS when it is cloudy out then the DOII makes more sense.
I haven't made a final decision yet on buying the DOII but right now I'm leaning towards just sticking with the 100-500 until Canon releases a faster prime in RF mount. Otherwise I'd more likely entertain an EF 600III or 400III.
Obviously, fingers crossed, for the RF 600/4 DO or even a lightweight 500/4 non-DO that uses weight saving design like we see in the 600III and 400III.
CRs put out another post yesterday reiterating that their roadmap is likely correct and there are 400, 500, 600, 800 and even 1200mm lenses coming in 2021 and maybe somewhat into 2022. But I'm sure at least a few will be 2021 and I think I can be patient till then and just enjoy the great cameras and lenses I already own.
arbitrage wrote:
If I have the light like in most of that previous set, I'd choose the 100-500. The hit rate is higher, closing in on A9 type performance and it is lighter and easier to use.
But if f/7.1 starts pushing my ISO way up or compromising my SS when it is cloudy out then the DOII makes more sense.
I haven't made a final decision yet on buying the DOII but right now I'm leaning towards just sticking with the 100-500 until Canon releases a faster prime in RF mount. Otherwise I'd more likely entertain an EF 600III or 400III.
Obviously, fingers crossed, for the RF 600/4 DO or even a lightweight 500/4 non-DO that uses weight saving design like we see in the 600III and 400III.
CRs put out another post yesterday reiterating that their roadmap is likely correct and there are 400, 500, 600, 800 and even 1200mm lenses coming in 2021 and maybe somewhat into 2022. But I'm sure at least a few will be 2021 and I think I can be patient till then and just enjoy the great cameras and lenses I already own....Show more →
That makes a lot of sense. Good to hear that a native RF lens takes AF to near A9 levels. For me that is relevant as I am saving up for a definitive longer/brighter lens than my 500PF, but as much as I lean towards a Sony 600GM, I don't feel Sony makes the ideal camera to put it on, which for me would be a 45-47mp FF body or a 20-22 mp crop body. I somehow see the 42mp A7rIII as an outdated option. AF wise. So there's Canon RF with the new lens roadmap, and even Nikon Z with a 600mm f4 on the roadmap, which would probably give me a lot of time to save up....
Anyway, the RF100-500 seems a nice way to get into the RF system.
ChrisMak wrote:
That makes a lot of sense. Good to hear that a native RF lens takes AF to near A9 levels. For me that is relevant as I am saving up for a definitive longer/brighter lens than my 500PF, but as much as I lean towards a Sony 600GM, I don't feel Sony makes the ideal camera to put it on, which for me would be a 45-47mp FF body or a 20-22 mp crop body. I somehow see the 42mp A7rIII as an outdated option. AF wise. So there's Canon RF with the new lens roadmap, and even Nikon Z with a 600mm f4 on the roadmap, which would probably give me a lot of time to save up....
Anyway, the RF100-500 seems a nice way to get into the RF system....Show more →
When I adapted the 400DOII/2xTCIII onto my A7RIV for the first time this weekend (I'd never owned the RIV when I still owned my 400DOII) I was blown away by the details with 61MPs and no AA filter. I almost want to buy the lens to use on the RIV now
