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Are you happy with your Canon RF 70-200 2.8?

Started Mar 28, 2022 | Discussions thread
gimp_dad Senior Member • Posts: 2,692
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Gearacquisitionsyndrom wrote:

Hey guys!

Just got this lens and I've tested it on two ocassions. A few wow photos, but not sure I'm completely sold on the lens yet.

Thought I would ask those of you who have this lens: are you happy with it?

Disclaimer: I know there are reviews on Amazon, Youtube etc. Also: I'd prefer if people who know this lens and have used it answers. Not the f4 version or ef version.

Thank you, would love to hear what you guys think.

My main comparison is with the Pentax K-1 coupled with the Pentax 70-200 2.8, which for me was a terrific combo in terms of image quality, but not wonderfully light or good af. I appreciate the AF and weight on the Canon one, but not sure if I think the image quality is up there with the Pentax. I'm using Canon R5.

That's why I wanted to hear your impressions

IQ is not that different than EF versions (IMO) but you get some improvements:

  • Smaller
  • Lighter
  • Faster AF
  • Closer MFD

Those are all pretty great benefits since photography is about what you capture rather than just the theoretical IQ of the lens. Making it easier to get there, get the subject/scene in focus and carry the necessary tools in your bag all make a big difference in the results even if the optical transfer function isn't hugely different.

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