RF 100-500 where are the doubters now?

Started Jul 9, 2020 | Discussions thread
Marco Nero
Marco Nero Veteran Member • Posts: 7,615
Worse... Canon added a Hard Stop @ 300mm for Extenders...
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lawny13 wrote:

Why do people aways go to the extremes?

1. You can get the R6 instead. Why are you immediately going to the R5 which is obviously a pro camera?

All previous R cameras are redundant with some of these new lenses... including this one.

2. The RF is better than the 100-400. So if you have the option of buying the EF 100-400 new vs the RF 100-500 for $600 more, and you have an RF system which do you think is the better bang for your buck?

The EF 100-400mmL II was pretty darned good as it was.  And I can add an Extender without having to mess with the lens and extend it to 300mm before fitting it (see below).

3. We all knew when the R came out that to do any sports you would have to get a next gen body. From what I see the R6 is a better camera than the A7III. So I don't see $2400 is being too expensive at all.

Price is reasonably.  I decided weeks ago that I'd be getting the R6.

Summary. If I was looking to get into photography and wild life the R6 and RF 100-500 would cost me $5000. A good 3.7k cheaper than what you are implying.

Try moving to Australia where Canon enjoy raising up the prices far beyond the dollar exchange rate.

It gets worse for those wanting to use an Extender...
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Marco Nero.

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