MILCs Telephoto lens
May 17, 2019 09:09:04 #
Do the new Cannon, Nikon cameras have a full set of Telephoto lens at this time, or is it too early to invest in this technology, I know Sony has a pretty good set.
May 17, 2019 09:13:20 #
Nothing longer than 200mm on the road map. I don't think they are hurried to make them as both the EOS-R and Z cameras would work fine with the EF and F lenses for the long focal length. With these long lenses the additional adapter doesn't make the whole setup that much bigger. Most long lenses have empty space between the rear element to the lens mount any way so if they design lenses for them they wouldn't be smaller as a whole.
May 17, 2019 09:17:15 #
Canon's longest RF lens is a 70-200 f/2.8L zoom. I would expect their great whites will be the last (if ever) lenses to be recreated for a mirrorless mount. All EF lenses can be used on the EOS-R bodies via the Canon EF to R adapter.
May 17, 2019 09:22:04 #
Thanks for the replies, not sure when to jump in to MILCs, not enough money for lens and new camera.
May 17, 2019 11:06:31 #
linkadv5 wrote:
Thanks for the replies, not sure when to jump in to MILCs, not enough money for lens and new camera.
The lower cost Canon RP, baby sister to the R at 26 megapixels, comes with the EF adaptor free, so all the older EF lenses work no problem.
May 18, 2019 08:02:00 #
When I look at Snapsort.com, they usually list the number of lenses available as pro or con. Actually, it doesn't matter to me if there are 400 or 500 lenses available. I don't need more than half a dozen. If you have coverage from wide angle to moderate tele (300mm), you're all set. I think all camera makers have this area covered with lenses.
May 18, 2019 08:59:31 #
linkadv5 wrote:
Do the new Cannon, Nikon cameras have a full set of Telephoto lens at this time, or is it too early to invest in this technology, I know Sony has a pretty good set.
At this time all the Canon EF long teles are 100% compatible with the RF mirrorless system. Likely no rush to change mount as there would be no savings in size and weight. Of course their improvement in performance would be noticeable especially with the control ring adapter.
So holding back is a bit silly if you want canon mirrorless for this reason as it doesn't matter if the long tele is EF or RF mount, no matter how old all functions are there 100%. PS Canon has a set of lens options Sony can only dream about.
May 18, 2019 09:17:04 #
Architect1776 wrote:
At this time all the Canon EF long teles are 100% ... (show quote)
I'm Canon loyal myself, but to be fair Sony and Nikon have plenty of fine glass.
May 18, 2019 09:23:40 #
bleirer wrote:
I'm Canon loyal myself, but to be fair Sony and Nikon have plenty of fine glass.
They do, but not the range and depth of Canon, especially Sony.
Also All Canon glass for the last 32 or so years is still 100% usable with the new EF and RF cameras. That can't be said with the other systems. So you factor that in with 100% compatibility and there is an even larger range.
And now with the RF all the very old R, FL and FD lenses will work on it in manual as they are manual lenses.
May 18, 2019 09:34:30 #
With the new adapter all the older lenses are no longer the issue , so Canon is my current favorite but Sony & Fuji are closing in fast I've noticed. Mirror-less cameras are attractive if you're ready to try something different but for me ......only the lens-retention +$$$$$
May 18, 2019 09:50:10 #
linkadv5 wrote:
Thanks for the replies, not sure when to jump in to MILCs, not enough money for lens and new camera.
No immediate need, really... unless you also need serious video capabilities in the same camera.
May 18, 2019 12:07:11 #
Architect1776 wrote:
At this time all the Canon EF long teles are 100% ... (show quote)
But it was really nice of Canon to make all those great lenses for the Sony mirrorless cameras. All of them work great with Sigma's MC-11 adapter.
bwa
May 18, 2019 12:50:03 #
I find the benefit of native glass -- at least on my Sony a6X00s -- is that the auto focus (one of the camera's strong points) is phenomenal. Adapted glass tends to be just OK in comparison. That's why I want an affordable Sigma or Tamron 150-600 mm in e-mount!
May 18, 2019 13:23:45 #
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linkadv5 wrote:
Do the new Cannon, Nikon cameras have a full set of Telephoto lens at this time, or is it too early to invest in this technology, I know Sony has a pretty good set.
If you go to their website they will show you every lens that pertains to the body you are considering. That goes for any manufacturer!
May 18, 2019 14:19:41 #
MDI Mainer wrote:
I find the benefit of native glass -- at least on my Sony a6X00s -- is that the auto focus (one of the camera's strong points) is phenomenal. Adapted glass tends to be just OK in comparison. That's why I want an affordable Sigma or Tamron 150-600 mm in e-mount!
"just OK" autofocus works for me considering the price of new glass!
As for 500-600mm, the RX10 III & IV fill this niche very nicely; not full frame but very good image quality. Very similar to my Sigma 150-600 w/MC-11 on the A7R II and faster autofocus.
bwa
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