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Keeping EF lenses, or worth it to update to RF

Started 3 weeks ago | Discussions thread
gipper51 Veteran Member • Posts: 5,901
Re: Keeping EF lenses, or worth it to update to RF
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Ralph Arvesen wrote:

Have others decided to keep using their EF lenses on RF mount cameras? I have decided so far, might for a long time. I'm not sure I can justify the price for slight increase in focus accuracy and photo quality.

I primarily use 70-200 IS II 2.8, 24-70 II 2.8, 135mm 2.0. I mostly shoot events where IS does not help. I might even buy more EF lenses.

I have all 3 of these lenses plus others. I don't own a single RF lens as of yet, and I'm in no hurry for them as I have a pretty complete EF lens kit for my needs.

For people that have upgraded these lenses from EF to RF:

  • Did you notice increase focus accuracy?
  • Notice increase in photo quality?
  • Have any other comments?

Yes I noticed an increase in focus accuracy compared to DSLRs. This in turn also increased photo quality due to the focus accuracy.

All of my lenses focus well enough right now that upgrading to RF glass for any increases in AF or image quality are a low priority. I'll eventually add RF glass as my EF lenses age out, but for now I have no immediate need. Good EF glass is still top notch in the IQ department.

Overall, I'm thrilled with how my EF glass is performing on the R6II.

Thanks,
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Ralph

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