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Using a EF 24/70mm f/2.8 L II for Wildlife on an R7

brokes — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 21:52:40 GMT

Hey, I'm fairly new to photography, I shoot mostly wildlife, but I was hoping I could get a new lens that could do wildlife and people shots better. Anyways I currently have a 50 f/1.8 stm and sigma 150-600 f/5-6.3 contemporary. I was looking for a lens with a bit wider of an angle but also one that is super sharp for close up pictures of wildlife (typically reptiles and amphibians) since the 50mm is just a little too "zoomed in" for my liking. I'm wondering if this would be a good option or if there would be any problems with this lens, or maybe another I don't know about? I recognize that the minimum focus distance is a bit "far" but with the r7 I think cropping in wouldn't be a problem at all.

Re: Using a EF 24/70mm f/2.8 L II for Wildlife on an R7

deebatman316 — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 22:32:49 GMT

What is your budget for a lens. A 24-70mm is a standard zoom lens for Full Frame cameras and is short for wildlife photography. What lenses do you currently have please provide the FULL AND COMPLETE NAMES of the lenses.

Re: Using a EF 24/70mm f/2.8 L II for Wildlife on an R7

brokes — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 06:14:28 GMT

I listed the lenses I have which again are a 50mm f/1.8 stm and sigma 150-600mm contemporary. Also yes it's short, because it's for reptiles and amphibians which I can handle and pose, also afaik there isn't made lens made for asp-c that is as sharp and works well adapted to RF.

Re: Using a EF 24/70mm f/2.8 L II for Wildlife on an R7

jrhoffman75 — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 14:14:07 GMT

Consider the 24-70 f/4L. It has a Macro mode and Image Stabilization.

Re: Using a EF 24/70mm f/2.8 L II for Wildlife on an R7

ebiggs1 — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 15:11:54 GMT

Since you have an R7 is there a reason you are not considering RF lenses? The Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens is the RF version of the EF model. The 24-70mm is my most used FL and lens by far.

Re: Using a EF 24/70mm f/2.8 L II for Wildlife on an R7

brokes — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:34:04 GMT

The price…I can get the ef for 700 making the rf version 2.5x the price for a negligible increase in utility. Especially since I use my 600mm half the time I was thinking of saving the money for the 100-500mm down the road.

Re: Using a EF 24/70mm f/2.8 L II for Wildlife on an R7

brokes — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:36:05 GMT

I was thinking IBIS on the r7 would probably be sufficient and if I felt the need maybe I’d get some extension tubes to “make it macro”?

Re: Using a EF 24/70mm f/2.8 L II for Wildlife on an R7

deebatman316 — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:41:26 GMT

I wouldn't continue investing in EF lenses when you have an RF Mount camera. A lot features found in EOS R series such as the highly advanced AF system. ARE NOT SUPPORTED by older EF lenses and the communication speed between the lens and the camera will be slower. Therefor the lens can only shoot a limited fps and then AF motor may NOT be fast enough. The camera's AF system may be better but the speed of the AF motor cannot be changed this is a hardware limitation of the lens.

Re: Using a EF 24/70mm f/2.8 L II for Wildlife on an R7

ebiggs1 — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:13:03 GMT

I understand certainly been there myself. But there are used copies of the RF model too. You must weigh how much the cost vs the utility of the lens is. I will bet you you will use that lens way more than any other so how much is that worth to you?

I am guessing you already own the converter? Yes, no? If you don't that's an added expense and another gadget you must keep track of.

Re: Using a EF 24/70mm f/2.8 L II for Wildlife on an R7

ebiggs1 — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:14:52 GMT

"... I felt the need maybe I’d get some extension tubes to “make it macro”?"

Poor idea at best. That is not a plus point for the EF lens.