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May 15, 2021 21:04:09   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
paulevy wrote:
I have a Canon RP with 24-105mm full frame lens. What is reasonably priced for longer lenses? I watched my granddaughter in a regatta but too far away for still photography.


You will have to get an EF adapter and then the 70-300 IS II nano or the Tamron 100-400.These are the BEST/most versatile for the money.
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May 16, 2021 11:37:10   #
David Martin Loc: Cary, NC
 
amfoto1 wrote:

RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM costs $2700 but is probably the most versatile option with the least duplication of focal lengths you've already got. If more reach is needed, it can be used with RF 1.4X teleconverter, making for a 140-700mm combo.

Actually for physical reasons, in order to use either the RF 1.4X or RF 2.0X TC on the RF 100-500mm, the lens must be racked out to 300mm or more, so the 1.4X TC would make it a 420-700mm. Still not bad.

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May 16, 2021 13:54:36   #
amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
 
David Martin wrote:
Actually for physical reasons, in order to use either the RF 1.4X or RF 2.0X TC on the RF 100-500mm, the lens must be racked out to 300mm or more, so the 1.4X TC would make it a 420-700mm. Still not bad.


You're correct. Not that this is a bad thing. After all, the whole point of adding a teleconverter is to have longer focal length than the lens provides on its own. Since the lens is 100-500mm.... the most useful range of it with the 1.4X would be 501-700mm. Of course it also doesn't hurt to have some overlap in the 420-500mm range while that TC is installed.

I haven't used the RF 100-500mm, but from what I've seen it works quite well with the RF 1.4X teleconverter... maintaining very good image quality and little effect on auto focus performance.

I do use the EF 100-400mm II and have done some test shots combining it with a Canon EF 1.4X. I was very surprised just how well the combo worked. Image quality was better than any zoom/teleconverter combo I've ever tried before! It's even better than a lot of prime lens/teleconverter combos!

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May 16, 2021 14:02:05   #
Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb
 
I've looked at this and then asked my self, what do you want? A all round lens a bird lens or what?

I use my 28-300 Tamron for almost all ( not birds) because it's small, lightweight but, my 150- 500 is not fun to carry. You might consider going to a store with your camera and trying them all. It might be a trip, but you will use the correct lens for ever.

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May 16, 2021 20:09:28   #
Genessi Loc: SoCal
 
How much is the reach when you add the adaptor and tele to the canon 100-400mm
amfoto1 wrote:
It all depends upon what you consider "reasonably priced" and how powerful a telephoto you want or need.

A Canon RF mount lens would be ideal, though you can adapt EF lenses easily too.

RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM is a $1600 lens that's fairly small and light at about 1.5 lb. It only approx. doubles the "reach" of your current lens and duplicates a lot of the focal length you've already got.

RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is a $2700 lens that's a full stop faster, a bit larger, heavier, but still pretty light at 2.33 lb. It also duplicates some of what you already have anon only doubles your reach.

RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM costs $2700 but is probably the most versatile option with the least duplication of focal lengths you've already got. If more reach is needed, it can be used with RF 1.4X teleconverter, making for a 140-700mm combo. At about 3 lb., it's the heaviest lens listed here, but that's actually quite reasonable weight for a zoom with this range.

RF 600mm f/11 is an unusual lens, very affordable ($699), compact and light weight (2 lb.) The RF 800mm f/11 is a similar design that costs $899. These are a bit limiting with a fixed aperture and single focal length. But considering that the new RF 600mm f/4L IS USM lens weighs almost 7 lb. and costs $13,000... you might learn to work with the limitations of the two, much more affordable lenses!

The EF 100-400mm IS USM II lens is another versatile zoom that can be adapted for use on an RP. But it sells for almost $2400, plus the cost of the adapter if you don't already have one (prices vary from $50 to $200 and more). It's possible to find the EF 100-400mm II used for under $2000 and, if considering used, the earlier original version that has a push/pull zoom can be found for around $1200. Tamron and Sigma both also make EF mount 100-400mm lenses that sell for around $800. The Tamron has option of fitting a tripod collar, the Sigma doesn't.

Speaking of which, Sigma and Tamron both also make 150-600mm lenses for EF mount, that might be adapted for use on and RP. Those lenses sell for $900 and $1200, respectively.

With any third party lens you plan to adapt you should do careful research to be sure that there are no compatibility issues. I think there were some Tamron and Sigma lenses that at first wouldn't work right when adapted. But firmware updates resolved the problems.
It all depends upon what you consider "reason... (show quote)

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May 28, 2021 12:24:05   #
MNgpsy68 Loc: Southern Minnesota
 
Look at the Sigma 150-600mm for Canon mount at B & H
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