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RF 70-200 or EF 70-200 with Converter for EOS R

Started Jan 30, 2020 | Questions thread
Bhotoz Senior Member • Posts: 1,561
Re: RF 70-200 or EF 70-200 with Converter for EOS R
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f_tiger_f wrote:

Hi there,

I am making a decision to buy one of these lenses for the EOS R, RF 70-200 or EF 70-200, and I need some suggestions badly.

I am thinking of getting the EF mount for two reasons, the price and the possibility of adding a 2x teleconverter so that I can have a 140-400, as I read some posts suggesting it's quite impossible for Canon to make an extender for the mirrorless series regarding the short distance between the lens and the sensor.

Though, I do concern about the AF speed and the image sharpness when stacking the EF-EOS R converter and the extender, as well as the weather sealing.

Canon did say that the extender is compatible with the converter but I do not have a chance to test this specific combo in person so I'm hoping I may get some help here.

Thanks, everyone!

I used to have EF 70-200 2.8ii and 2xiii in 5d3, but it was a pain to shoot. I bought used 400mm f5.6L for 750€, loved the handling for BIF - lighter, well balanced and faster AF. I still have that lens.

I traded my EF 70-200 to RF version some time ago. Yes, the price was crazy but it was worth it in every way, especially thinking size & weight. I'd do it again.

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