trade in my canon 5Diii and 7dII for new canon mirrorless or go sony?
Sep 26, 2020 15:24:00 #
Leo_B
Loc: Houston suburb
It would be very difficult to beat the Olympus system when weight is a factor.
Sep 27, 2020 12:45:59 #
amfoto1 wrote:
Full frame mirrorless cameras don't save very much... (show quote)
WOW!! You’ve really done your homework! Sounds like Canon is the clear winner for the OP. It’s not really a fair comparison for same size lens but way different f-stop i.e. (your words):
“Canon, Nikon and Sony 600mm f/4 lenses weigh 6.7 lb., 8.4 lb. and 6.7 lb. respectively, and each costs upward of $12,000. The RF 600mm f/11 is just over 2 lb. and $700.“
The cost and weight differences are significant, though and if the RF 600mm f/11 does the job, then I say, GO FOR IT.
Very informative post. I shoot Sony full frame and the Sigma 100-400 you mentioned MIGHT be a better option than Sony’s G-master 100-400 Lens. Cost difference is significant!
Sep 27, 2020 13:12:38 #
The new Canon R5 and R6 together with these new light f/11 lenses are a game changer.
Sep 27, 2020 15:20:38 #
Leo_B
Loc: Houston suburb
GrandmaG wrote:
“Canon, Nikon and Sony 600mm f/4 lenses weigh 6.7 lb., 8.4 lb. and 6.7 lb. respectively, and each costs upward of $12,000. The RF 600mm f/11 is just over 2 lb. and $700.“
“Canon, Nikon and Sony 600mm f/4 lenses weigh 6.7 lb., 8.4 lb. and 6.7 lb. respectively, and each costs upward of $12,000. The RF 600mm f/11 is just over 2 lb. and $700.“
f4 vs f11? I'm not sure I have enough toes to figure out how many stops that is.
I definitely can figure out the difference between $12,000 and $700 though. 
Sep 27, 2020 17:29:11 #
Leo_B wrote:
f4 vs f11? I'm not sure I have enough toes to figure out how many stops that is. I definitely can figure out the difference between $12,000 and $700 though.
I definitely can figure out the difference between $12,000 and $700 though. 👍👍
Sep 27, 2020 17:40:02 #
Terripinto wrote:
I just purchased this camera last week and shot with a Nikon D500 with a 150-500 and was getting tired of carrying the big lense for wildlife photos. This camera is amazing!! I just added a bunch to the photo gallery
I’ve considered this camera as a one-size-fits-all travel camera. I tried it out in the store and it seemed a little shaky at 600 mm. Of course, the salesman tried to talk me into the Sony 100-400 Lens!!!! What’s your take?
Sep 27, 2020 17:46:03 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Great choice.
I agree that you made a good choice. When I switched from Nikon to Sony, I kept a few of my favorite Nikon lenses and bought a Sony to Nikon adapter. It works great and was a better financial decision than selling the Nikon lens and buying the equivalent Sony lens.
Sep 28, 2020 01:57:06 #
I just spent a few weeks with an R5 rental while waiting for mine to arrive. It's very comfortable to hold and fits in the same sleeve as my 80D. The feel and size is very similar and it's easy to carry in one hand. I bought the RF 24-240 lens and EF-RF adapter. Also rented the RF 800. The RF lenses work very well and are not heavy. All of my Canon EF, EF-S , Tamron and Sigma lenses worked great. The only lens I couldn't get to work was Rokinon 14mm. My recommendation is to try a rental and see how it works for you. If you use your existing glass you might save enough to offset the price of the camera. And you won't be trying to learn a new camera system.
Sep 28, 2020 02:53:02 #
cosmo54 wrote:
so I have a lot of canon gear (2 bodies, lots of l... (show quote)
check out the newly announced sony a7C (it's a full frame compact camera) 24 meg mirrorless looks a lot smaller most likely lighter too.
Sep 28, 2020 12:13:08 #
cosmo54 wrote:
So if the full frame size glass from sony isn't any lighter, you just answered my question. I have no reason to switch. Thank you!!
Something a mirrorless shooter mentioned is that because the sensor is more exposed in the mirrorless system, he found he was constantly having to clean the sensor, blow out the interior etc. That's a deal-breaker for me.
Until that nuisance factor is removed from them, I'm not tempted by them.
Sep 28, 2020 15:46:03 #
Photohound
Loc: MA
cosmo54 wrote:
so I have a lot of canon gear (2 bodies, lots of l... (show quote)
I too am getting older and and carrying heavy gear away from home is not much fun . I have a Nikon D500 and many DX and FX lenses. Recently I sold a lot of gear 2 DSLRs and several film bodies. With the money I plan to buy a NIKON Z50 mirrorless, 2 lens’s kit with FTZ adapter when Nikon has holiday sales. I’ll use the D500 at home on a tripod w/ the 200-500 for bird photography. Glad to know I’m not the only one who feels this way !
Sep 28, 2020 19:10:59 #
I am also a Sony a7iii fan my Nikon sensor died And I decided to make the move to mirrorless. I love my Sony.
Sep 28, 2020 20:50:23 #
The Canon adapters allow you to use all your existing Canon lenses with no penalty. In fact, even if you have non IS lenses the R5 and R6 IBIS give you substantial IS to your lens. If you get the EF to RF adapter that has a drop in polarizer you can polarize any lens and do not need to buy the large diameter polarizers for various lenses. My 8-15 fisheye gets the benefit of IBIS and I can use the drop in polarizer with it. That is a real gamechanger with that lens to help saturate the colors in vegetation. You can also use the drop in neutral density filters to help with long exposure situations. I teach photography and get to experience a wide variety of equipment. This new R5 is a very special camera. For fast action with animal eye focus it is remarkable. Even hummingbirds in flight are possible with a high degree of success with the new animal eye focus. I have tested it on a large variety of animals, running animals, flying birds, slithering snakes. Even though the eye focus is supposed to be for dogs, cats, and birds I have had it lock onto the eyes of several insects (praying mantis for example). Even if it does not find an acceptable eye it will latch onto the head and follow it. I have used the R5 with all of my main wildlife lenses and it performs flawlessly (600 f4, 500 f4, 400 DO ll, 100-400, 100 mm macro, 65 mm macro). However, the RF 100-500 will be a significant light addition to your bag. You can also keep all of your current Canon glass.
Sep 28, 2020 20:58:46 #
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