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Lens upgrades? 70-200 2.8 EF->RF?

Started Jun 8, 2021 | Discussions thread
moon1029 Regular Member • Posts: 304
Re: Lens upgrades? 70-200 2.8 EF->RF? That w

David Franklin wrote:

On the 70-200, that was a close call, but the new RF version won me over and has worked out very well so far. If money is a serious issue for you and you love the idea of a non-extending lens barrel and very short focus throw, plus the ability to use Canon tele converters, I would urge you to keep your EF version. For me, the amazing compact size, when stored in my bag and just carrying it around, were wonderful benefits of the new RF, as was the considerable lowering of its weight. These advantages meant that I am more likely to carry the lens and that meant that I will get more use out of it. The new lens does seem to be just the smallest amount possible better optically, but, if so, it’s by a trivial amount. I love this new RF version and it fits my needs perfectly. It also may have other future benefits tied to the new mount, but, that remains to be seen.

You have good points. The short focus throw is an easily overlooked but important feature to me. I like the 0.7m MFD too, which would allow me to take otherwise impossible shots.

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Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS R6 Canon 85mm F1.4L IS USM Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM Canon RF 70-200 F4 L +6 more
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