topic Re: Reasonable lens for a new Canon R8 in EF & RF Lenses

Reasonable lens for a new Canon R8

mmbrombe — Sun, 14 May 2023 02:50:20 GMT

Greetings,

I am a happy new owner of a new Canon R8. I am coming from the Fuji system, still becoming acquainted with Canon’s operation and features. My favorite lens with the APSC system was Sigma’s wonderful 18-50 f2.8 zoom. I am looking for a reasonably priced alternative for Canon and came across the (EF mount) Tamron AF 28-75mm XR Di LD Aspherical IF lens.

I am wondering if anybody has used this lens with the EF-RF adapter on an R-series Canon camera and how this has worked out, I.e. autofocus, overall performance, etc.

I only shoot stills and this would be an “everyday” walk around lens when I’d rather not swap my 35mm and 50mm primes.

Thanks!

Marcelo

Re: Reasonable lens for a new Canon R8

shadowsports — Sun, 14 May 2023 04:30:04 GMT

Greetings,

Please provide a budget, we are happy to make recommendations based on your criteria.

Re: Reasonable lens for a new Canon R8

deebatman316 — Sun, 14 May 2023 13:52:27 GMT

Since this is a new camera and are unsure of the compatibility of this lens. I would rent the lens with along with the EF-RF Mount adapter. To see if the lens performs as expected. Before buying the lens and finding out that it's not compatible with your camera.

Re: Reasonable lens for a new Canon R8

ebiggs1 — Sun, 14 May 2023 15:01:02 GMT

" My favorite lens with the APSC system was Sigma’s ... 18-50 f2.8 zoom."

There is no good reason to waste money renting a lens, you have a lens already you can try. I would buy, not rent, the adapter as it expands the lens inventory available to you by a huge amount. If the Siggy works the Tamron will very surely work as well. So far there are no native off brand RF lenses. My second thought is you bought a brand new R series camera so stick with R series lenses for best results. You don't have to be concerned whether or if they will work properly.

Re: Reasonable lens for a new Canon R8

ebiggs1 — Sun, 14 May 2023 15:05:31 GMT

Have you checked out the new Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens? Just might be what you are looking for. And a much better choice over adapting a Sigma or Tamron.

Re: Reasonable lens for a new Canon R8

shadowsports — Sun, 14 May 2023 15:11:32 GMT

Greetings,

I believe he is considering the Tamron. @Marcelo. A new camera and "old" lens is not something I would recommend. The lens (Tamron 28-75mm) you are referring to was released in 2003. It will not be up to the task, may not work well or at all with your R8. The best lens for your Camera will be a new full frame RF mount lens intended for mirrorless.

If you are going to adapt a 3rd party lens, I suggest you try with something newer. At least one manufactured after 2009. In the end however, I believe you will get the best performance and be most satisfied with a modern Canon lens. This is the best "mate" for your new body.

Re: Reasonable lens for a new Canon R8

deebatman316 — Sun, 14 May 2023 15:19:30 GMT

The 3rd Party Sigma lens referenced in the opening post uses Fuji's X Mount. I have found mechanical adapters and don't provide communication to the camera body.

Re: Reasonable lens for a new Canon R8

Waddizzle — Sun, 14 May 2023 16:19:56 GMT

Buy a Canon RF mount lens. What lenses are included in R8 camera kits?

Re: Reasonable lens for a new Canon R8

Tronhard — Sun, 14 May 2023 22:54:58 GMT

Generally, I would not recommend adapting an old 3rd party lens to the R-series bodies. If you have issues it is unlikely you will get solutions from either Canon or Sigma, given the age. I am curious what is more important to you - the focal range or the f/2.8 aperture. If you can be flexible on the aperture, there are some excellent RF lenses you can use that offer IBIS and OIS, and super fast focus - almost certainly streets ahead of the lens you refer to. Did you get a kit lens with the body - I would assume so, in which case it would be helpful to know what it is and what you hope to improve over its performance.

Re: Reasonable lens for a new Canon R8

mmbrombe — Mon, 15 May 2023 12:05:27 GMT

Thanks everybody for your feedback, this was very helpful. I currently have the 35mm and 50mm RF primes which serve me well. I will stick with those until Canon (or hopefully Sigma or Tamron) come out with an affordable f2.8 short zoom (still keeping the primes, though). I can see where adapting a 2003 lens will lead to frustration. Thanks again for all your valuable insights.

Re: Reasonable lens for a new Canon R8

elmo — Mon, 22 May 2023 05:27:23 GMT

I have the R8 with the RF 24-50 F4.5-6.3 Kit lens, RF 50 F1.8, RF 100-400 F5.6-8, RF 15-35 F4.5-6.3. But my favorite and go to is the RF 24-240 F4-6.3. 4 budget lenses to cover my ranges and an affordable nifty fifty. If I'm going to get an L series lens, it would be the RF 70-200 F4 or 2.8. More likely the F4 since the $1K is a big factor for me more than the F2.8 is. There are a ton of youtube vids covering all these lenses.