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R5 w/RF 100-500 pics

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Karl_Guttag Senior Member • Posts: 1,883
Re: R5 w/RF 100-500 pics
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Caseydc wrote:

Fantastic images. That lighthouse out in the waves is just insane. Imagine living there!

Im fighting the urge to buy a 100-500. The F7.1 is what is holding me back. The results are hard to argue with though.

IMO, The f-number range issue is overblown, considering it goes to 500mm. The f5.6 lenses typically only go to 100-400mm. I think the chart below from Cameralabs does a good job of showing the f-number differences compared to the EF.  You are always 1/3rd of a stop at the same focal ranges. Think of it as having a built-in 1.2x TC that does not have to be changed.

The "real" problems with the lens are the cost and its zoom range is highly restricted with a TC. The TC is also a hassle to put on and take off, but the images are very sharp even with the TC.

The RF100-400 is a much better value but is 20% shorter and not as rugged.

From: https://www.cameralabs.com/canon-rf-100-500mm-f4-5-7-1l-is-usm-review/

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Canon EOS R5 Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 +14 more
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