Re: Moving from Canon M system
MAC wrote:
Alastair Norcross wrote:
navinadvani wrote:
Fjzk wrote:
The Sigma 16 is also a fantastic lens, but maybe more for special occasions. It is larger and heavier than the other EF-M lenses. But it is a great lens especially for parties, family gatherings and environmental portraits. You have to decide for yourself if you need it.
If I replace the EF-S 55-250 with an EF-M 55-250 and replace the EF 50/1.4 with the Sigma 56/1.4 then add a Canon 32/1.4, I'd end up with a kit that weighs about the same.
Canon M50 is 390 gms
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 220 gms
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 260 gms
Canon EF-M 22mm f/2.0 105 gms
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM 130 gms
Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM 235 gms
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN 280gms
If I add a Sigma 16/1.4, I'd have to choose between carrying it or the 56 1/4 + 22/2.
But then comes the size and weight. The EF-M is so small and light and needs no adapter. Tough decision.
I think the EF-M might be worth it if I am discarding the adapter altogether.
You are asking difficult questions. ๐
That's why we have experts like you.
I own the Sigma 16, the Canon 32 and the Sigma 56.
This might be the best combination.
If you are not using the long end very much, I would replace the EF-S 55-250 with the EF-M 55-200 (or EF-M 18-150mm?).
I could replace the EF-M 15-45 and the EF-S 55-250 with the EF-M 18-150. I think 150mm might give me all the reach I need.
How does the 18-150 compare with the EF-M 15-45, EF-M 55-200 and EF-S 55-250?
And if you also replace the 50mm with the Sigma 56, you don't need to carry the adapter. Sorry, but I can't take the decisions for you. ๐
The idea is to avoid the adapter altogether.
For travel (with the M50) I would keep the 11-22, 22 and add the 18-150 and 56 1.4. Keep the 15-45 as backup (no significant resale value and very useful as ultra light standard zoom) and get rid of the rest.
I am thinking: 11-22 + 22/2 + 32/1.4 + 56/1.4 + 18-150/f 3.5-6.3
Thatโs the kit I take with my M6II when traveling.
and it is a great travel kit if the body doesn't break and they don't discontinue m!
Maybe I should get a second M body (M6 II or M50 II) while they are still available?
but you also should provide full disclosure with your RF FF stuff for other non travel applications
I won't get into the R system unless Canon focuses on fast, small and light (read as RF-S and fast primes like the 22/2 and 32/1.4).
I'd have moved to Fuji if Fuji had a small, light (<250 gms) zoom lens like Canon 11-22 or Sony's 10-20 F/4 PZ G. I love their smaller prime, affordable lenses (sub $600) like these:
Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 130 gms
Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R 116 gms
Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR 180 gms
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 170 gms
Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R 187 gms
Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR 200 gms
And their XF 27mm f/2.8 (78 gms) and XF 18mm f/2 R (116 gms) pancakes.
They even have a half-decent small but slow standard zoom and telephoto zoom in the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ (136 gms) and Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS (375 gms).
for me, the FF R8 will enter back into both travel and other applications
FF systems get heavy because their lenses can't be made too small without sacrificing the aperture. Fuji, for example, has a whole range of light (sub 200 gm) affordable (sub $600) APSC primes.