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Keeping EF lenses, or worth it to update to RF

Started 3 weeks ago | Discussions thread
RDKirk Forum Pro • Posts: 16,545
Re: Keeping EF lenses, or worth it to update to RF

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.

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?

Thanks,
--
Ralph

I've been shooting portraits with three EOS R cameras for three years now. I've been using all my EF lenses...no RF lenses yet.
The only RF lens I'd definitely like to have is the light, compact 70-200 f/2.8. I've handled one before, and it is definitely an improvement in compactness and lightness over my EF 70-200. It would make a real difference.
However, I'm not using that lens often enough to make the expense worth while.

So, I plan to migrate to RF as my EF lenses fall out of the service window.

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