I guess I am only 2 years late to this thread. One thing I did not see much of is usability. I had a good EF 70-300 v2 lens I used on my DSLR, but after the body died I got a cheap used M100 to see if I liked it. It's ok, but the 70-300 lens was just too heavy, bulky, and the AF seemed to hunt a lot., just a bad match. I replaced with a 55-250 that is _much_ lighter and quicker, very good match, I kept the kit 15-45 since it works well for wide angle and leave the adapter on the other. The EF is probably better glass, but the EF-S is a better match. I also got a FD adapter and use my old 50mm lens that works well - much better than it did with the DSLR (this is not just my opinion). The usability of that is really good - it's fast and the smooth manual focus work well with the screen. Hopefully, when Canon kills the M line, I can find a cheap M6 II. The RF lenses now feel too huge by comparison.
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Does building an EOS-M system with adapted EF-S lenses make sense?
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ThrillaMozilla
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The EF-S IS STM lenses are very good performers for the buck. They lack snob appeal, but you can take fabulous pictures with them. The other great thing about them is that you can carry them with you, while the people with those enormous FF lenses will be writing to DPR, asking which lenses to leave behind on vacation and how they can possibly get them onto a plane. And you'll get the pictures and they won't. The 10-18, 18-55, and 55-250 gives you a huge range of focal lengths. The 10-18 is a bit soft in the corners, but so what? It's an ultra-wide. I have taken fabulous indoor architectural photos with it. I think they're all or almost all discontinued, but you can still buy them somewhere.
The M50 Mark II is preferable to the M50 if you can swing it, and it seems like a steal for the price. It has a much better sensor. I think there's a reason it's very popular.
The EF-S and EF lenses work very well with the Canon adapter and my M6 II. They should be just fine with the M50. One minor problem is that if you use the tripod foot on the adapter with a quick release plate, the adapter can get in the way of the battery and card compartment, and can interfere with removing the adapter. So mixing EF-M and EF-S lenses can be a little inconvenient if you use the camera with a tripod with a quick-release plate. If you go out for the day without tripod, just remove the tripod foot, and no problem.
The EF-M 15-45 is beautifully small. Lens snobs hate it, and maybe it isn't the sharpest one in the bag. I've used it a little, and it's probably just fine. The EF-M 11-22 is supposed to be one of the best at any price. Even the lens snobs love it. You may eventually fall for the really small size of the EF-M lenses.
The EF-M zoom lenses (and only the zooms) have image stabilization, and are very susceptible to shutter shock on the M6 Mark II, resulting in fuzzy images. I think with the M50 II, which I think has electronic first curtain shutter, solves that problem, so you're in luck. Better check. Also, in my tests the EF-S 18-55 and 55-250 lenses have been much less susceptible to shock than the EF-M 15-45. More information than you wanted, but I think shutter shock with the M6 II may be one reason for the bad reports on the 15-45.
It makes a lot of sense. I use the EF-S 10-18, 18-55, 55-250, the EF 400/5.6L, the EF-M 15-45, and the EF-S 60 macro. No problem. One other thing. The 400/5.6 is a big lens, and the M6II is tiny. So what? Some people worry that people will think a big lens makes the camera looks too small, or that there is a "balance" problem, or that you can't hold the lens with that camera. That's stupid on all counts. If you need reassurance, ask and I will elaborate. If anyone comments, just tell them "my lens is bigger than your lens"--but only if it applies.
A couple of other thoughts: Canon cameras have lens corrections stored in the camera, and this helps improve the lens performance. The M6 II can store data for only 3 lenses. This is maddening. I don't know about the M50, but you can check. Also, don't overlook the SLRs. They're being phased out, but they will still take pictures and last a very long time. Bargains are probably available. My SL1 is underrated, in my opinion. I'm sure the SL2 and SL3 are underrated as well, plus there's a whole fleet of amateur SLRs to consider. I did once send it back to Canon under warrantee, to adjust the focusing alignment (I gave it a very hard knock), but it still performs beautifully after about 40,000 shots.
Good luck.
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Really?
Interesting.
Exactly.
Only 3.....If you need reassurance, ask and I will elaborate. If anyone comments, just tell them "my lens is bigger than your lens"--but only if it applies.
A couple of other thoughts: Canon cameras have lens corrections stored in the camera, and this helps improve the lens performance. The M6 II can store data for only 3 lenses. This is maddening. I don't know about the M50, but you can check.
ThrillaMozilla
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Yes.
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Do they give a reason? No one is going to remove the adapter just to put it on again. That would be stupid. Turning the camera off, however, is good practice, although no one remembers to do this every time.
ThrillaMozilla
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Sorry, I may be mistaken. I think it has the same sensor. As for other feature updates, check the reviews on this site.
Yeah, a real downer.
The OP has good reasons for mirrorless, so it's settled.
Having had a couple of EOS lenses adapted with the m50, the sony 6000 and 6400 I can easily say you will be happier with a Sony body,. I prefer the colors and some features of Canon but you can't beat the Sony's for versatility and functionality. . Canon needs to speed up the M50 iii . I like the m line but the 50 1 and version 2 were duds imho
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Have you used EF or EF-S lenses with a Sony? How well does that work?
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The zooms with a shorter range aren't any better, except maybe for the widest end.
The 22mm is compact, but the 32mm is way better.
ThrillaMozilla
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Oh, gosh, this thread is almost 2 years old.
CQui
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I was using Canon EF-S before to move to EOS-M so I started to use my EF-S lenses,
They are great but in the pocket where I can fit two EF-M lense with foam to separate them, one EF-S just fit...
And then there are mirrorless only lenses and their own advantage,
For example the wide angle, the 10-18 is great, I used the 10-22 even better...
Now I have the LAOWA 9mm a third of the volume for an even greater angle and faster lens,
They are great but in the pocket where I can fit two EF-M lense with foam to separate them, one EF-S just fit...
And then there are mirrorless only lenses and their own advantage,
For example the wide angle, the 10-18 is great, I used the 10-22 even better...
Now I have the LAOWA 9mm a third of the volume for an even greater angle and faster lens,
CQui
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Oops, yes, and today's answer probably very different from 2019's
ThrillaMozilla
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No, I don't think so.
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If i had to choose only one lens to take on vacation it would be the 18-150 EF-M. Small for what it is and very sharp by f5.6 all around.
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Agreed but from 69-150 you only get f/6.3 . That said I have three m lenses the 28 MM macro, 11-22 and the 18-150 but if I had to choose just one it would be the 18-150,it's verastility is not be underestimated.Wide and long enough for most uses and while not a macro it's great for close ups too . So as a travel do it all lens that's plenty sharp,compact, light weight and reasonably priced it's indispensable for me.
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