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Sep 16, 2022 08:56:28   #
I like taking landscapes and wildlife photos. I had a Canon 70D which I sold last January and bought a Canon R6 along with the RF 24-105 and RF 100-400 lenses. I admit I was getting impatient waiting for the Canon R7 which were just rumors. If I had to make that decision today I probably would buy the R7 and save some money and have further reach for wildlife photos. I really like the RF 100-400 lens. Took on a cruise to Alaska this summer and had some great results. Of course one feature that the R6 has that the R7 does not have is, a blade covers the sensor when the R6 is powered down. This feature prevents dust hitting the sensor when changing lenses.
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Sep 11, 2021 09:21:59   #
I have shot photos in RAW and I use Elements 19. My current lenses are an Canon EFS 18-135mm STM and the Canon 70-300mm L. My wife and I have gone on a lot of great cruises in our retirement and I enjoy putting my photos in photo albums rather than have great photos sitting on my hard drive. I have also exhibited my photos in a local gallery here in Rochester. As you can imagine there are a lot of great photographers here. I do try to shoot photos with lowest ISO since I hated grain going back to past Kodak film at faster film speeds. Looking forward to a upcoming trip in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. First real photography trip since March 2020. Thank you for your feedback.
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Sep 11, 2021 08:28:16   #
CHG_CANON wrote:
A great chef can achieve wonders in the kitchen with only basic ingredients and the right attitude, the rest of us are always left wondering whether his camera has a mirror.

Thank you all for your feedback on my forum question. Since I retired from Eastman Kodak in 2006, having spent time as a Program Manager in the camera business I have always been interested in new technologies that would allow users to take better images. I became a Canon camera user years ago when the Canon AE1 was released. As much as I liked silver halide photography, it took a lot to jump to accepting digital photography. By the way I worked in early development group of digital photography since Kodak invented it. Digital photography opens a whole new dimension to this art form so I am curious to experience mirrorless photography with good equipment and without breaking the bank. Since I have been a Canon fan for a long time now I am going to wait on buying some new equipment as I want to see what Canon releases next and my Canon 70D is not a terrible piece of equipment.
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Sep 8, 2021 15:28:48   #
I currently have a Canon 70D with two lenses. The EFS 18-135mm STM and the EF 70-300mm L lens. I mostly take landscape, wildlife and travel photos. I really like what I have read about the Canon R6, especially interested in having IBIS feature. I wish the R7 was available, so I could see what features this camera will truly end up with. I suspect that the chip shortage will end up delaying the launch of the R7. I want to keep my EF 70-300mm L lens, it is heavy but has great image quality. I have read reviews on both Canon RF 24-105mm STM and Canon RF 24-105mm L. I am trying to watch overall cost and would also like less weight, but still care a lot about image quality. Has anyone had bad experience with the RF 24-105 STM. Also, will the R7 have IBIS? I realize that the R7 is APS-C format but don’t want to wait too much longer to buy something new. Thank in advance for your input.
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Aug 24, 2020 19:31:36   #
Looking at buying a new Canon RP camera. I am trying to decide which lens to buy with it. My two choices are the RF 24-105 mm STM or the RF 24-105 mm L. Of course the L is more expensive and is weatherproof. Regarding reviews that I have read it sounds like image quality is similar and if you want to save money the RF 24-105 mm STM is recommended. Just wondering if anyone out there has experience with one or the other or have seen images from both.
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Jan 8, 2020 07:03:20   #
I have been considering the purchase of a Canon RP camera. While playing with one in the local camera store and turning the power switch to the off position, the auto sensor cleaning symbol shows up on the LCD. I got to thinking about the close proximity of the camera sensor with the rear most lens element. Where does this dust go? Does it find it’s way to the rear element of the attached lens? Not sure how the dust sensor technology works. In the case of the Canon RP I have read some reports that the shutter blades can create some dust.
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Dec 15, 2019 17:17:30   #
amfoto1 wrote:
First, I notice you have the EF 70-300mm "L", which is superior to all the other Canon EF 70-300s.

You can compare image quality of that lens versus the RF 24-240mm to some extent here:

https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=1416&Camera=1221&Sample=0&FLI=3&API=1&LensComp=738&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=4&APIComp=0

It's not possible to do a direct, head-to-head comparison there. The RF 24-240mm test shots are done on a 30MP EOS R... While with the EF 70-300mm L test shots you have choice of them done on a full frame 1Ds Mark III (21MP) or on a full frame 5DS-R (50MP). The lower resolution DSLR will be "kinder" to the EF lens, while the higher resolution one will be "less forgiving". But even on the 5DS-R, to my eye the 70-300mm L looks marginally "better" than the 1/3-stop to 2/3-stop (depending upon focal length) slower RF 24-250mm, at relatively comparable focal lengths (EF lens: 70mm, 100mm, 300mm... RF lens: 50mm, 100mm, 240mm.) I only looked at the image quality with the lenses "wide open"... they probably both improve when stopped down. I'll leave it to you to check those out, if you wish. I also don't know if the tests of the EF lens on the DSLRs were done after a proper lens calibration (which is unnecessary on a mirrorless like the R, since the AF system is embedded directly in the image sensor). I can only assume they do "best possible" with each lens. There also may be copy variations with lenses.... where one EF 70-300mm L performs better than another one. Same with the RF lens, of course. Tests here were likely done with a single example. (Note: Lensrentals.com sometimes provides helpful commentary on specific lenses and has advantage of testing many copies of each, in most cases.)

Above link shows center, mid-frame and corner test shot crops that illustrate sharpness and chromatic aberration (crops are magnified... follow the provided "?" link to see the entire test target that was used). While the differences aren't very dramatic, to me the EF 70-300 L appears to have a slight edge in these tests, at focal lengths they roughly share. Of course, the RF lens focal length range goes to wide angle places that the EF lens doesn't.... And, to a lesser extent the 70-300L goes a little "longer".

You also can compare vignetting: https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Lens-Vignetting-Test-Results.aspx?Lens=1416&Camera=1221&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0&LensComp=738&CameraComp=453&FLI=1&API=0

Compare how each lens handles flare: https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Lens-Flare.aspx?Lens=1416&Camera=1221&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0&LensComp=738&CameraComp=453&FLI=1&API=0

And you can check for any distortion each zoom might produce. (Spoiler alert: to my eye both lenses appear to have very little distortion, particularly impressive for a 10X zoom like the 24-240mm!): https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Lens-Distortion.aspx?Lens=1416&Camera=1221&FLI=3&LensComp=738&CameraComp=453&FLIComp=4

P.S. You also can compare the RF 24-240mm versus the RF 24-105L at the above site. It's more of a head-to-head comparison, in fact, since both tested on the same camera. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=1416&Camera=1221&Sample=0&FLI=2&API=1&LensComp=1222&CameraComp=1221&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=5&APIComp=0
(Spoiler alert: To my eye, the 24-240 isn't as good at 24mm, especially in the corners.... the two are surprisingly similar at 50mm and at 100/105mm, although at it's longest focal length the 24-105 has just a wee bit of chromatic aberration in the corners.)

And, of course, Bryan has more detailed reviews of each lens, which are probably worth reading.
First, I notice you have the EF 70-300mm "L&q... (show quote)


Thank you the information. I had already went through some lens comparisons. Frankly I am not thrilled about what I saw on resolution charts at 24 and 240 mm with the Canon 24-240mm lens. I find in normal use I would use both ends of this lens focal lengths the most. My current EF 70-300 L lens gives me great results at all focal lengths, it’s only drawback is it’s weight. I think the best choice for me right now is to get the Canon RF 24-105mm L with the Canon RP and keep my EF 70-300 mm L lens.
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Dec 13, 2019 21:57:41   #
I believe L lenses a some glass elements which add more weight plus L lenses have metal tube versus plastic extension tube.
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Dec 13, 2019 21:17:58   #
bleirer wrote:
I have the RP with the rf 24-105, like it a lot and it is L quality. Your 70-300 get a good write-up here and elsewhere and gives you the extra reach. That said the 24-240 is also well reviewed and I can't see any difference here where they are side by side. Being non L might be a difference but I don't know how much weight to put on that.

https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=1416&Camera=1221&Sample=0&FLI=2&API=3&LensComp=1222&CameraComp=1221&SampleComp=1&FLIComp=5&APIComp=3
I have the RP with the rf 24-105, like it a lot an... (show quote)


The EF 70-300 mm L is 300 grams heavier than the RF 24-240mm. I was reading some reviews on Andorama web site for the RF 24-240 mm that were not great. Not sure if these negative reviews are related to early production issues or camera / lens firmware issues. From my own personal use point of view I do trust L series lenses. Still need to do more research, the RF 24-105mm L may be my best choice.
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Dec 13, 2019 15:43:09   #
I have finally made a decision to buy the new Canon RP mirrorless camera. I currently have a Canon 70D which I bought back in 2015 with the Canon 18-135 STM lens. Canon has two kits for sale at our local photographic specialty store. One kit has the RF 24-240mm F/4-6.3 lens and the other kit comes with the RF 24-105mm F/4 L lens. I already have the Canon EF 70-300 F/4 - 5.6 L lens that I would use for further reach on the RP camera. The RF 24-240mm lens is cheaper and I would like to save a little money, however I am wondering if anyone out there has any experience with the performance of this lens?
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Jan 31, 2019 21:43:16   #
Hi All,

Thank you for the advice, looks like I will stick with the Canon 18-135 STM. I also have a Canon 70-300 L glass lens, just don’t feel like carrying this around all day. I did carry this around in the Canadian Rockies last year and the weight plus altitude is a lot to handle daily.
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Jan 31, 2019 11:34:27   #
I have a Canon 70D and taking this on a upcoming trip to Lima, Machu Picchu and Cusco in Peru. I want to travel light and was planning on bringing just one lens on this trip. I have a Canon 18-135mm STM that I would bring. However I am thinking about renting a Canon 24-105L lens from one of the lens rental companies. The majority of my photos are of landscapes. I am certainly interested in hearing any member opinions.
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Dec 5, 2018 21:51:25   #
Going to visit the places listed in the title in mid March. I have a Canon 70D and two lenses, a Canon 18-135 mm STM lens and a Canon 70-300 mm L glass lens.

I have read recently that if you have a lens greater than 200 mm they won’t allow it into Machu Picchu unless you pay a $300 fee. Just wondering if this is true? Also wondering if the 18-135 mm lens would be more appropriate to use in Machu Picchu anyway?

Regarding Cuzco and Lake Titicaca which lens that I have would be more appropriate? Obviously my 70-300 mm lens yields better image quality but can be heavy to lug around all day to.
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Jun 30, 2017 08:36:34   #
There are a lot of zoom lens patents and as such zoom lens designers have to work around these patents which can also increase cost. Some manufacturers could be paying another lens manufacturer a license fee for using a specific zoom lens patent as well which will increase cost.
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May 26, 2017 07:46:59   #
I too like cruising and photography. Certainly a real tough decision. I have cruised in the Med from Venice to Monte Carlo, Sydney to Auckland, Buenos Aires to Valparaiso, Amsterdam through Iceland and Norway and two cruises to Alaska. I would still go back to Alaska as the landscapes and wildlife present many great photographic opportunities.
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