If you could only have one Canon RF L Lens
Jul 3, 2022 15:13:25 #
Jul 3, 2022 15:40:00 #
The majority of my photography is nature subjects, so for me the RF100-500mm would be my choice. I have many more lens, the 24-240mm is by far my least used lens. I know others have good results with this lens, but mine is just not very sharp. As stated earlier it really depends on what you want to photograph.
Jul 3, 2022 16:37:36 #
I only have one rf lens and that's a 50 mm. Have 10 ef lens that all work on my R6. If i had the extra dollars I would get the rf 100-500mm
Jul 3, 2022 17:32:01 #
josquin1
Loc: Massachusetts
philo wrote:
I only have one rf lens and that's a 50 mm. Have 10 ef lens that all work on my R6. If i had the extra dollars I would get the rf 100-500mm
Go for the RF 100-400 . It's about 1/4 the cost of the 100-500. Of course it's not as good but it is very good.
Jul 3, 2022 18:22:08 #
You didn't say anything about price so that's an easy one for me since I photograph birds: Canon 600mm f/4
Jul 4, 2022 11:29:50 #
I would say opt for two if at all possible. the 24-105 and the 100-500. I shoot 90+% wildlife and so opted for yhe 24-240 which I have found to be entirely satisfactory, in general situations which gives a lot of flexibility. However, I also have the 100-500, the 600 f/11, the 85 and 100 macros and an off brand 14MM so as already said, I leave home with the selection that fits what I am doing. As also said, the 100-500 is just a superb lens. I found it to have a bit of a learning curve to get consistent results with all the autofocus features enabled. I would suggest some practice with it before going on a major trip. I switched about a year ago from a rather comprehensive outfit of Nikon D500, which to me was much more of take out of the box and shoot!
Jul 4, 2022 14:22:50 #
[quote=Opusx300]Happy 4th of July weekend to all.
I guess I'm old fashioned. I'd take a 50/55 mm. Works for everything, never saw a shot that I get with one.
Harry PS I like the 40 too. So, 40 or 50 - don't need both. Two? Maybe a 70-300 (and the 40). 300 is long enuf for what I shoot, 40 is wide enough and "normal" to boot.
I guess I'm old fashioned. I'd take a 50/55 mm. Works for everything, never saw a shot that I get with one.
Harry PS I like the 40 too. So, 40 or 50 - don't need both. Two? Maybe a 70-300 (and the 40). 300 is long enuf for what I shoot, 40 is wide enough and "normal" to boot.
Jul 4, 2022 19:46:46 #
MJMB
Loc: Cameron Park
RF 100mm-500mm. This lens is outstanding and almost as sharp as RF600mm prime at $12,000 but the RF 100mm-500 costs $2700. I used it on R6, R5 and now R3
Jul 6, 2022 01:15:05 #
mikey12654
Loc: Vancouver, WA
Opusx300 wrote:
Happy 4th of July weekend to all.
I own the Canon R5 and simply love it. The Canon RF L lens line up is amazing but also pricey. I was wondering what folks might choose if they could only have one RF L lens.
Thanks to those that share their thoughts. Cheers!
I own the Canon R5 and simply love it. The Canon RF L lens line up is amazing but also pricey. I was wondering what folks might choose if they could only have one RF L lens.
Thanks to those that share their thoughts. Cheers!
I love my R5 too and you're so right about RF lenses being pricey, if I could only have one then I'd go for the 100-500L or 24-105L f/4 lens. I do have the RF 24-105L lens but I bought it used off of Craigslist in like-new condition for $770 but I admit I lucked out big-time plus that was before Canon jacked-up everything by $200. Buying refurbished from the Canon website can save you money too plus they have the same warranty as brand new and they look brand new.
Aug 22, 2022 06:36:57 #
Opusx300 wrote:
Happy 4th of July weekend to all.
I own the Canon R5 and simply love it. The Canon RF L lens line up is amazing but also pricey. I was wondering what folks might choose if they could only have one RF L lens.
Thanks to those that share their thoughts. Cheers!
I own the Canon R5 and simply love it. The Canon RF L lens line up is amazing but also pricey. I was wondering what folks might choose if they could only have one RF L lens.
Thanks to those that share their thoughts. Cheers!
24-240mm
Aug 22, 2022 07:45:05 #
Since I have the Canon RF 28-70L F2, 24-105L F4, and the 100-500L mounted on a Canon R5.
They all bring something different (application-wise) to the party.
I plan on adding a second Canon R5 body for the RF 100-500L and keeping the RF 28-70L F2 on the first R5 Body.
Then I will sell the Canon RP body with the 24-105L F4 lens, the 5DIV with the Canon 24-70L, and the Canon 28-300mm.
This way I will have two bodies with one lens each covering everything that I wish to shoot.
Then add the R5's ability to shoot in 1.6 crop mode, and still give very good results, I think that I will be covered.
If anyone wishes to help me out please PM me.
Great Question by the way . . . .
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends
They all bring something different (application-wise) to the party.
I plan on adding a second Canon R5 body for the RF 100-500L and keeping the RF 28-70L F2 on the first R5 Body.
Then I will sell the Canon RP body with the 24-105L F4 lens, the 5DIV with the Canon 24-70L, and the Canon 28-300mm.
This way I will have two bodies with one lens each covering everything that I wish to shoot.
Then add the R5's ability to shoot in 1.6 crop mode, and still give very good results, I think that I will be covered.
If anyone wishes to help me out please PM me.
Great Question by the way . . . .
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends
Aug 22, 2022 08:56:40 #
Jimmy T wrote:
Great reviews too!!
Yes, the Imatest numbers are very impressive for the 24-240. + It slightly beats the Nikon 24-200 !
Aug 22, 2022 09:03:16 #
imagemeister wrote:
If I had a R camera, I would want the 24-240mm - but it is not an L lens 
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