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

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 sold my EF and bought the RF. and along with it sold my 1.4x teleconverter.

Mostly this was a handling issue. Once you put the EF, extender and adapter on the R it was a very long and unwieldly beast. Just using the EF+adapter felt so out of balance that I didn't feel handheld shots would be as steady. Once you put the RF version on your camera you will understand instantly that it's a night and day difference. The balance of weight is close to the camera, the weight of the lens is towards the back, and you kind of forget that you're shooting with a 70-200 f2.8, an experience I've never had before.

I believe they will come out with teleconverters. The bottom line is patience. What's a year or so waiting for such an accessory, if you're not needing it for making money?

There are many other things that are an improvement with the lens, such as focus speed and silence. The IS is phenominal. I also like how it *really* doesn't need a foot, and it handles so much better without it.

If I had one complaint with the RF it would be the zoom ring throw. It's a little long and you need two tries to zoom all the way from 70 to 200. However if you remove the foot this becomes easier because it's not in the way.