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Daily life with some old EF glass and a new M6 Mark II

Started Jan 4, 2021 | Photos thread
OP davecheng Junior Member • Posts: 32
Re: Daily life with some old EF glass and a new M6 Mark II

Fast_Larry wrote:

The majority of camera reviewers seem to keep parroting the same line about the M-series lens lineup being too small and not well supported.... and that using EF glass is weird (such a large lens on a tiny body, would rather have a big body for the big lens).

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Do you use the EVF? With the EVF the M6 Mark II is a killer camera, as you can always remove it. I don't ever shoot with flash for the subjects I choose, so not being able to use the hot-shoe and EVF at the same time is a non-issue for me.

I don't use flash at all, so I love the removable EVF!

My camera usually travels with me in one of two setups. Everyday carry has the EF-M 22/2 mounted, no EVF, just thrown in a bag or pocket. My "serious" kit is a small Peak Design 3L sling bag with the M6ii, EVF, and two EF lenses — usually the 35/1.4+speed booster and 50/1.2+adapter.

Like you, I don't mind the M6II with EF glass. The camera does look a little funny, but I don't mind the handling with medium-sized EF primes and zooms. In fact, I think even the 300/2.8 feels great with the M6ii.

I know there are much more compact kits with native lenses, but I'm really happy with my compromise. I don't see things ever getting much smaller than the M6II+22/2 — and now with USB-C charging, this is my ultimate travel setup.

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