José B
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Re: EF lenses work on future RF bodies
Sittatunga wrote:
I'm sure Canon won't disable EF lenses on future bodies. They will work with future bodies at least as well as they do on the original EOS R, possibly better as a result of improved focussing systems and global shutters. I know that I enjoy the experience of using my EF lenses on my R more than I enjoy using them on my 5Ds, largely because of the improved mirrorless focussing and handling.
I bought my EF 16-35mm f/4 lens after I bought the R because the RF 15-35mm was several times the price and only just introduced. One of my RF lenses was a stop slower than the EF equivalent, but it made up for that by being more than a kilogram lighter and a fraction of the price. The 16mm had no EF equivalent.
It's the market preference for new RF lenses that will kill off EF, no need for any shenanigans with future bodies. Right now with current pricing and with R&D, assembly lines, certification and training long paid for, EF lenses are probably at least as profitable for Canon as RF, so the main pressure to stop making them is lack of sales.
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Do you still use your 5Ds now that you have the R? I have the 16-35/4 L IS as well which is the latest EF lens I have. It's a superb lens!
I'm priced out with the L RF lenses thus since the EF-RF adapter is working seamlessly I plan just to use them when I get into the R system. For example in my photography a 135mm lens is a staple but there is no way I can afford the new RF 135/1.8 L IS especially since I have the 135/2 L.