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EOS 5D Mark IV opinions!

Mfm778 — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:51:36 GMT

Help please!!! I am currently shooting rodeos mainly in low lit arenas at night time. I am using my T7 with a 70-200 f2.8 lens. I am really wanting to upgrade but can’t justify the cost of an R6. Thoughts on the 5D mark IV? My main concern is obviously with low light. I shoot fast paced events and the low light is such a huge hassle even with the f2.8 lens. Just wondering if the 5D body would be worth while!

Re: 5D mark IV opinions!

deebatman316 — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:50:00 GMT

Canon like most camera manufacturers have discontinued DSLRs and EF/ EF-S lenses. I would highly recommend moving to the RF Mount its the future the EF Mount isn't. If you can't justify the EOS R6 (I'm assuming the version II) look into the EOS R8 instead. Mirrorless cameras have much better AF in low light compared to DSLRs. What lenses do you currently own please provide the FULL NAME NOT just saying "EF 70-200mm F/2.8" IS NOT a complete name. Canon has made multiple lenses with that name. Also any EF-S lenses you own won't mount a Full Frame DSLR such as the EOS 5D Mark IV. I have posted example pictures below to help identify all of the lenses you currently own. If adapting EF lenses to RF Mount cameras stick with the Canon Brand EF-RF Mount adapters. 3rd Party Mount adapters are nothing but trouble. Also 3rd Party lens compatibility is up the 3rd Party Manufacturer NOT Canon. Do you own any accessories such as a speedlite (external flash) or battery grip if so list all of them.

Re: EOS 5D Mark IV opinions!

March411 — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 02:52:08 GMT

End of service information for EF lenses. Depending on the 70-200 model there is only around a year left on it for Canon service life unless it is the EF70-200 4.0L IS II USM which is open/Undecided, it may have a couple years. See the table below.

EF Zoom (up to 70mm telephoto)
EF8-15 4.0L FE USM: Undecided	EF16-35 4.0L IS USM: Undecided
EF11-24 4.0L USM: May 2030	EF17-40 4.0L USM: February 2029
EF16-35 2.8L III USM: Undecided	EF24-70 2.8L II USM: Undecided

EF Zoom (up to 200mm on the telephoto side)
EF24-105 4.0L IS II USM: Undecided	EF70-200 2.8L IS III USM: Undecided
EF24-105 3.5-5.6 IS STM: January 2028	EF70-200 4.0L USM: November 2026
EF70-200 2.8L USM: May 2026	EF70-200 4.0L IS USM: March 2025
EF70-200 2.8L IS II USM: May 2025	EF70-200 4.0L IS II USM: Undecided

EF Telephoto zoom (telephoto side 300mm or more)
EF28-300 3.5-5.6L IS USM: September 2027	EF100-400 4.5-5.6L IS II USM: Undecided
EF70-300 4-5.6 IS II USM: Undecided	EF200-400 4.0L IS USM EXT1.4: Undecided
EF70-300 4-5.6L IS USM: November 2027

EF Ultra-wide/wide-angle (14mm to 35mm)
EF14 2.8L II USM: October 2027	EF28 2.8 IS USM: November 2027
EF20 2.8 USM: July 2025	EF35 1.4L II USM: Undecided
EF24 1.4L II USM: November 2029	EF35 2.0 IS USM: February 2029
EF24 2.8 IS USM: November 2027	EF40 2.8 STM: November 2027
EF28 1.8 USM: July 2025

EF Standard, Medium Telephoto (50mm to 100mm)
EF50 1.2L USM: Undecided	EF85 1.4L IS USM: Undecided
EF50 1.4 USM: Undecided	EF85 1.8 USM: February 2031
EF50 1.8 STM: Undecided	EF100 2.0 USM: July 2025
EF85 1.2L II USM: October 2026

EF Telephoto/Super telephoto (135mm to 1200mm)
EF135 2.0L USM: November 2026	EF400 4.0 DO IS II USM: February 2029
EF200 2.0L IS USM: October 2027	EF400 5.6L USM: April 2026
EF200 2.8L II USM: April 2026	EF500 4.0L IS II USM: February 2029
EF300 2.8L IS II USM: November 2028	EF600 4.0L IS III USM: Undecided
EF300 4.0L IS USM: November 2026	EF600 4.0L IS II USM: July 2025
EF400 2.8L IS II USM: June 2025	EF800 5.6L IS USM: February 2029
EF400 2.8L IS III USM: Undecided