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BIF with R5 and RF 100-500mm compared to A9II and FE 200-600 G

Started Jul 4, 2021 | Discussions thread
OP Steve W Veteran Member • Posts: 6,998
Re: BIF with R5 and RF 100-500mm compared to A9II and FE 200-600 G

MjMac wrote:

Good to know. Thanks for the first hand experience. Interesting comparison here:

Don't tell my R5s that I have been using the A1! CRAZY RESULTS! Sony Alpha 1 vs Canon EOS R5 - YouTube

I honestly think people are splitting hairs in comparing the two systems (A1 vs R5) for BIF. Pluses and minuses for both systems. And realistically the minuses are so few. I switched from Sony to Canon when the R5 came out, and in hindsight I should have stuck with Sony and waited for the A1. Not because I think the A1 is a vastly superior camera, I just already had a small investment in a few Sony lenses. I still own the A9 and 200-600. I've considered selling the R5, 100-500RF and 24-105RF and buying an A1, but I think it's just GAS. If I owned a 600 F4 GM then I would not have jumped to Canon at all.

Sound like me. I have an a9 and 200-600 and an a7R IV and other lenses.

I also own the R5 and some very nice f/2.8 zooms but can't get my hands on an RF 100-500 although I did order one. I am wondering if I should just order an A1 and see which comes in first. If the A1 comes first then sell the R5 and my lens trinity and cancel the RF 100-500.

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