topic Re: RF Mount Drop-in ND filter in Camera Accessories

RF Mount Drop-in ND filter

Lynchpin — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 01:28:48 GMT

I'd like a drop-in mount for my R5C, but everything seems to be an EF-RF adapter. Is there just a simple RF mount drop-in?

Re: RF Mount Drop-in ND filter

rs-eos — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 03:44:36 GMT

Unless it would be built in to specific RF lenses, you couldn't have an adapter sit between an RF lens and the mount.

You'll need to look into either circular screw-on filters or the square type with filter holders for the vast majority of RF lenses.

Re: RF Mount Drop-in ND filter

Lynchpin — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:55:32 GMT

That's what I figured. Appreciate the response.

Re: RF Mount Drop-in ND filter

shadowsports — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:45:33 GMT

@LynchPin,

Of course Ricky's response is spot on.

Both Canon and Meike make EF to RF adapters with drop in / adjustable ND's. Creator MonkeyPixels on youtube has done testing and produced content on the meike. vlog#9 I think. Anyway, while I always recommend canon with canon, the meike for the R5 C is pretty cool. The only real drawback (if this is one) is that the dial adjustment doesn't have clicks. It also has 5-8 special effect filters in addition to ND if thats your thing. (fun)

Re: RF Mount Drop-in ND filter

jmm123 — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:20:05 GMT

Thanks for that reply. My question too - why don't they actually make a dial in ND RF only adapter that would sit between an R5 and and an RF lens? I hav been spoilt by my Canon C70. and it would be good to be able to do this when I eventually get a Red Komodo.

Re: RF Mount Drop-in ND filter

rs-eos — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 02:42:36 GMT

It's probably one of engineering; specifically space constraints. Note that an EOS C70 has a Super 35 sensor, so the physical size of the filters are quite a bit smaller than what would be required for a full frame sensor.