Classic Canon gear
p.2 #1Classic Canon gear
You know, I did notice a surge in mental acuity and awareness after I got rid of my EF equipment!
Aug 26, 2026 at 01:10 PM
p.2 #2Classic Canon gear
That depends on the lens. The EF 500/4 IS II abounds with optical acuity. Mental acuity depends more on Starbucks.
EBH
EBH
Aug 26, 2026 at 06:45 PM
p.2 #3Classic Canon gear
The 100-400 IS interests me because I still use my Canon EF's 90%..
If you are serious about "selling" that lens, PM me....I have friends in NYC, and they are all FM members, that can check it out for me and pay you...
Dan
If you are serious about "selling" that lens, PM me....I have friends in NYC, and they are all FM members, that can check it out for me and pay you...
Dan
Aug 30, 2026 at 09:51 AM
p.2 #4Classic Canon gear
John Power wrote:
I thought that Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L was a highly praised lens even though I never had one
I really liked the 17-35 f/2.8L. In fact, I liked it so much, I bought a 2nd one recently. It's just not as sharp as the newer UWA zooms.
I know that many people tend to disregard older versions of lenses because they're less sharp or have fewer features, but that usually means that I can get them for a good price, now. I'll rue the day that I can no longer find batteries for my 5D III.
Aug 30, 2026 at 07:39 PM
p.2 #5Classic Canon gear
kakomu wrote:
I really liked the 17-35 f/2.8L. In fact, I liked it so much, I bought a 2nd one recently. It's just not as sharp as the newer UWA zooms.
I know that many people tend to disregard older versions of lenses because they're less sharp or have fewer features, but that usually means that I can get them for a good price, now. I'll rue the day that I can no longer find batteries for my 5D III.
When the batteries are no longer available, you "improvise, adapt, overcome"...a backpack with cables to the battery terminals would work!
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I have a 1997 500mm EF Canon..It is tack sharp!
Dan
John Power wrote
I thought that Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L was a highly praised lens even though I never had oneI know that many people tend to disregard older versions of lenses because they're less sharp or have fewer features, but that usually means that I can get them for a good price, now. I'll rue the day that I can no longer find batteries for my 5D III.
When the batteries are no longer available, you "improvise, adapt, overcome"...a backpack with cables to the battery terminals would work!
...I have a 1997 500mm EF Canon..It is tack sharp!
Dan
Aug 31, 2026 at 09:06 AM
p.2 #6Classic Canon gear
kakomu wrote:
I know that many people tend to disregard older versions of lenses because they're less sharp or have fewer features, but that usually means that I can get them for a good price, now. I'll rue the day that I can no longer find batteries for my 5D III.
It's going to be a LONG time before there aren't batteries available for a 5D III. You can still get replacement BP-511's today from third party makers, and the last camera that used that battery was the 50D in 2008. Considering the LP-E6 form factor is still used today on cameras like the R5 II and R6 III, and even the latest LP-E6P is compatible with the 5D III, I would imagine you'll be able to get LP-E6 batteries, new, for at least another 15-20 years, and likely longer. There are SO many cameras that use that battery (Every 5D from the 5D II, every XXD from the 60D through the 90D, The 6D and 7D cameras, every R6 and R5 series mirrorless body and the R7...26 total cameras) that they'll be making replacements for ages.
I know that many people tend to disregard older versions of lenses because they're less sharp or have fewer features, but that usually means that I can get them for a good price, now. I'll rue the day that I can no longer find batteries for my 5D III.
It's going to be a LONG time before there aren't batteries available for a 5D III. You can still get replacement BP-511's today from third party makers, and the last camera that used that battery was the 50D in 2008. Considering the LP-E6 form factor is still used today on cameras like the R5 II and R6 III, and even the latest LP-E6P is compatible with the 5D III, I would imagine you'll be able to get LP-E6 batteries, new, for at least another 15-20 years, and likely longer. There are SO many cameras that use that battery (Every 5D from the 5D II, every XXD from the 60D through the 90D, The 6D and 7D cameras, every R6 and R5 series mirrorless body and the R7...26 total cameras) that they'll be making replacements for ages.
Aug 31, 2026 at 01:25 PM
p.2 #7Classic Canon gear
I just used two new LP-E6P batteries in a 5D III yesterday. No FW is needed for it.
I forgot how nicely made that camera was, and somehow it's in nicer shape than any of my R series. The ergonomics were cleaner and better back then, before wimpiness set in.
EBH
I forgot how nicely made that camera was, and somehow it's in nicer shape than any of my R series. The ergonomics were cleaner and better back then, before wimpiness set in.
EBH
Aug 31, 2026 at 02:06 PM
p.2 #8Classic Canon gear
Jman13 wrote:
It's going to be a LONG time before there aren't batteries available for a 5D III. You can still get replacement BP-511's today from third party makers, and the last camera that used that battery was the 50D in 2008. Considering the LP-E6 form factor is still used today on cameras like the R5 II and R6 III, and even the latest LP-E6P is compatible with the 5D III, I would imagine you'll be able to get LP-E6 batteries, new, for at least another 15-20 years, and likely longer. There are SO many cameras that use that battery (Every 5D...Show more →
My almost 24 year old Sony F-717 has the original battery and still holds a small charge. Replacement batteries are easily available. Yeah, replacements will be around for many years
Jim
kakomu wrote
I know that many people tend to disregard older versions of lenses because they're less sharp or have fewer features, but that usually means that I can get them for a good price, now. I'll rue the day that I can no longer find batteries for my 5D III.My almost 24 year old Sony F-717 has the original battery and still holds a small charge. Replacement batteries are easily available. Yeah, replacements will be around for many years
Jim
Sep 01, 2026 at 05:14 AM
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p.2 #10Classic Canon gear
Oh my…
I recently scored the 300X film body, mint, boxed with all its accessories including its original lens … £22!!! Then found the somewhat scarce grip bp220
The 300X was canons very last analogue era body.
I wanted to compare it with canons first consumer dslr…the 300D
Just snagged a very clean example boxed .. £15, then spotted its Grip £10
So for less than £60 I’ve aquired canons last analogue era and their first digital era body’s. I’m intending to mount 40stm & 24stm primes to both and see how they compare.
I recently scored the 300X film body, mint, boxed with all its accessories including its original lens … £22!!! Then found the somewhat scarce grip bp220
The 300X was canons very last analogue era body.
I wanted to compare it with canons first consumer dslr…the 300D
Just snagged a very clean example boxed .. £15, then spotted its Grip £10
So for less than £60 I’ve aquired canons last analogue era and their first digital era body’s. I’m intending to mount 40stm & 24stm primes to both and see how they compare.
Sep 05, 2026 at 12:01 AM
p.2 #11Classic Canon gear
For what little my take is worth: The 24-70L is nice, the 50/1.8 is a keeper if it's the metal mount, the rest I don't have any strong feelings about. Except the 100-400L. I did a lot of cool things with that lens. But I hate hate hate it.
Sep 06, 2026 at 11:09 AM
p.2 #13Classic Canon gear
One of my last DSLR images, before I switched completely to mirrorless about 10 years ago (also posted in the Landscape forum).
Rainforest in Autumn, Gabriola Island
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Rainforest in Autumn, Gabriola Island
Canon EOS 5DS R Zeiss Distagon T* 3.5/18 ZE lens 18mm f/11.0 4s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
Sep 11, 2026 at 09:33 AM
p.2 #14Classic Canon gear
I just bought a 5DS R off the forum for $630, and I'm looking forward to using it with a bunch of EF glass
Jim
Jim
Sep 12, 2026 at 05:53 AM
p.2 #15Classic Canon gear
Carolina Reapers with the Meike 85 1.8 II.
Jim
Jim
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Canon EOS 5DS R EFR 85mm F1.8 SE II lens 85mm f/2.0 1/320s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
Sep 12, 2026 at 06:11 AM