The center of mass for this lens with an R5 attached is
1: At the center of the image stabilizer mode switch set to 2 when the lens is at 70mm.
2: At the number markings for focal length when zoomed to 200mm.
In comparison to the RF 15-35 f/2.8, the two share the same center of mass if at 70 and 35 respectfully. However, when the 15-35 is set to 15mm the center of mass is about 1cm forward of the number markings.
This lens weighs 695g and is back heavy. A tripod collar would be a complete waste of matter.
However, my copy, like the copy of Digital Camera world, has bad corner smearing for the two right corners. I was holding off on returning my copy till I saw some reviews, but Gordon’s Camera Labs review has convinced me I have to return mine, as his corner wide open, even tho he showed only 1, is far sharper than any corner of my copy even when stopped down to f/8-11.
Pretty sad because the center and edges are excellent, and the lens is otherwise fantastic. For the record, this is the first Canon lens I have purchased in 18 years of Canon lens purchases with corners bad enough to cause me to return it.
The center of mass for this lens with an R5 attached is
1: At the center of the image stabilizer mode switch set to 2 when the lens is at 70mm.
2: At the number markings for focal length when zoomed to 200mm.
In comparison to the RF 15-35 f/2.8, the two share the same center of mass if at 70 and 35 respectfully. However, when the 15-35 is set to 15mm the center of mass is about 1cm forward of the number markings.
This lens weighs 695g and is back heavy. A tripod collar would be a complete waste of matter.
Feb 15, 2021 at 04:24 PM
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