Sure, but why would I need that one. :-) The firmware update is supposed to have dealt away with the two remaining issues (and at least one of these wasn't there originally, I could swear: it probably appeared after a past firmware update).
Man, reading through this forum and the various posts shows me what a dinosaur I've become. Still shooting EF lenses and 4 different Canon DSLR's and am blissfully happy with my images.
For that matter I actually have a ton of alternative lenses adapted to the EF mount that see the most use. Was just working the other day with an old Mamiya 645 200/2.8 APO on my 5DSr and amazed at the detail I was getting. I really don't see much need to change from what works for me. Heck my old 5D is going strong and sees regular use.
Right now the only limitation I am running into is seeing to manually focus my lenses through the viewfinder. Not a big issue for most of the shooting I do but it does have me contemplating addeing a mirrorless with a EVF into the mix for the times I want to manually focus quickly on the fly.
For a direct answer I'm currently still using 7 Canon EF lenses. 180/3.5 Macro, 135/2.0, 400/5.6L, 600/4.0L, 70-200/2.8L, 24-70/2.8, 16-35/4.0L and also a 1.4X. I've also got 2 EF mount Zeiss, the 35/2.0 and the 21/2.8. I don't feel that any of them hold me back for what I use them for.
As long as I can still get shots like this, I see no reason to change.
gdanmitchell wrote:
Since I’m not using R and don’t own adapters for the R system, I’m not up to speed on this, but… I think I understood that Canon doesn’t allow R adapters to work with third party lenses. Is that correct?
Though I suppose you could create some kind of Frankenstein Monster adapter system where you put the RF to EF adapter on the camera, then put a EF to something else adapter on that, and then attach the third party lens? (I think that’s sort of parallel to the TC explanation offered earlier.)
I was having fun thinking about using my Pentax MF 80-160 with my Mirex TS adapter on the R system. I suppose I could attach the cano RF/EF adapter to an R camera, attach the Mirex TS adapter to the Canon adapter, then mount the Pentax lens on the Mirex? Of course, the only way to avoid that is to keep using the old body designed for the EF lenses.
I know the question has been answered regarding third party EF lenses on Canon R, but for information my Sigma 105 and 150 non OS macro and Tamron 35 1.4 work perfectly on my R5
I read that the Sigma 150 non OS macro is not compatible with the in camera focus stacking (or bracketing) on Canon R cameras but it works absolutely fine on my R5 focus is completely accurate
I am using the EF 135mm f/2 and found that the Tamron 24-70 and 70-200 offered a lot of quality and value for not much money.
For portraits or something special I bought the RF 50mm 1.2 and RF 85mm 1.2 but the adapters for EF are no problem and I integrate the other EF lenses.
I also got a nice used EF 300mm without IS for about $400 and was amazed at the images from that lens.
I only have EF lenses and Canon DSLRs lol. I recently purchased a second 5DSR just to keep as a backup to my primary 5DSR lolol. The weight and bulk of carrying it keeps my arms/shoulders tight lol
All the EF lenses I've used on the R5 are surprisingly sharp. I have a number of older EF lenses. Most need to be closed down 1 or 2 stops to get peak sharpness but they're usable wide open too.
At this point in the development of the R system there is little logic in buying EF lenses with adaptors other than cost and of course buying an EF if it has not been replaced (yet?) such as the TS-E series, etc.. Having said that, for uses that are few and far between, some EF lenses still have a purpose. I had sold all my EF by 2022 and replaced them with RF, but I was waiting for the (so far imaginary) 70-135mm f:2.0 that was supposed to complement the 28-70 f:2.0. No signs of any progress, but the EF 135mm f:2.0 was replaced by a beautiful but very expensive and heavy RF 135mm f:1.8 IS, great but I have no spare kidneys to donate and it is not a prime focal length that I use enough to justify adding that lens. A $500 EF 135 f:2 preowned and an adapter are for now a better fit in terms of weight-size and cost vs usage. As the sole use is for portraits the slight softness of the EF is not an issue. Similar comments have been made for e.g. the EF 85mm f:1.4 IS (that one is not soft!).
I still use my EF lenses on my Canon DSLR's and also on my new Fuji GFX100s ii with Fringer adapter.
A few issues on the Fuji but still fine images.
Dan
R system has given new life for EF Glass. My trusty EF 100-400 II w 1.4 TC is permanently attached to R7.
That's F-35 A lightning b captured by EF glass without breaking any Sweat
Only issue is the Mirror blackout EFC. I wonder how the R6 or R5 are in this department.
I love RF system. It makes EF lenses cheaper and focuses them with unprecedented accuracy.
I just returned from the Iceland where I had 15FE, 24-70/2.8 L Mk2 and 70-300DO. I had to be super cautious with the FE and quite cautious with the DO in case of incoming water, be it a rain of any intensity, or a water spray from the waterfalls. Now I can get the 8-15L FE and 70-300L for prices I would not even dream of a decade ago!
cs3is wrote:
R system has given new life for EF Glass. My trusty EF 100-400 II w 1.4 TC is permanently attached to R7.
That's F-35 A lightning b captured by EF glass without breaking any Sweat
Only issue is the Mirror blackout EFC. I wonder how the R6 or R5 are in this department.
It is very correctable in the "EF" system/DSLR. Either with a different lens or in post processing in both RF and EF systems..I think Adorama had a video on this effect.
I actually prefer my ef /efs over my meagre RF stuff
Just bought a 2015 300/f4Lis as new boxed, only been used twice in its life for £400
Which I think is a great price
I regularly attach my 55-250is stm
Just too good to discard
Also grabbed a sigma 17-70 (new style) for half what they normally fetch used…yes it’s immaculate too.
I’m having fun hoovering up all these obsolete lenses
🤣👍🏻
Edit
I’ve actually (just last night) given away my RP to a friend who was borrowing it. My R100/R50 plus several RF lenses are all mothballed away out of sight (out of mind) I just cba with the hassle of selling tbh
If I want mirrorless experience I just grab a M body but I’m back full swing with DSLR’s again
Edit
The 300 just arrived
It is Infact like brand new 😳
And actually is 2017 model not 2015
Both M50ii and M6ii work perfectly with the lens via adapter
Glad I grabbed it 🤣👍🏻
I've had really good luck with both Sony and especially Fujifilm cameras using Canon lenses. They adapt quite well with a good lens adapter and the photos look like they were taken with their brand-name lens. I do notice that some lenses aren't as good on Sony as far as exposure so I've had to expose it down to get a proper exposure, but perhaps I'm missing something. The better Fringer adapter from Canon to Fuji works great and it has an F-Stop ring, which makes it easier to change the exposure for fully-automatic lenses.
Interestingly enough the two new Laowa telephotos (the 200mm f/2 and the 180mm f/4.5 macro) will be coming out in E, Z... and EF mounts. The latter is probably done to make (the AF versions of) these lenses usable to RF users (and users of other mirrorless systems in the bargain), since, well... Canon. :-)
If I had been shopping for either of these, I would've been thinking hard whether to get them in Z or EF mount, since I still own an EF camera, and it seems a safe choice given the adapters are so good now.
MintMar wrote:
Now I can get the 8-15L FE and 70-300L for prices I would not even dream of a decade ago!
Now I must say that both of them are very nice. I was especially interested in the long end of the 70-300L, and it is even better there wide open than 70-300IS, 70-300DO and 100-300L at f/8. Except the weight, good times ahead.
MintMar wrote:
Now I must say that both of them are very nice. I was especially interested in the long end of the 70-300L, and it is even better there wide open than 70-300IS, 70-300DO and 100-300L at f/8. Except the weight, good times ahead.
I own well in excess of 100 canon lenses
The only lens I bought new was the ef70-300L as at the time canon were doing incredible deals on price but also offering 2yrs 0% finance too
It was a no brainer
The lens itself is superb, however after I bought the larger 100-400Lii my 70-300L has not been used much…if at all. But I will never part with it. Used prices are a joke, I can’t understand why more don’t buy it. Weather sealed and metal bodied not to mention 5.6 max aperture!! It makes the expensive RF canon consumer tat look like daylight robbery in comparison.
