topic Re: EOS R6 Mark II Tamron Lens Compatibility in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS R6 Mark II Tamron Lens Compatibility

Sannystac07 — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:45:24 GMT

Will I be able to use my Tamron 24 to 70mm EF lens with full functionality with the EOS R6 Mark ll?

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Tamron Lens Compatibility

Captainzouave — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:09:57 GMT

Of course, with an EF to R mount adapter.

Question is, what about IBIS? I use all Zeiss primes and I’d love IBIS for the longer ones, but I believe, at best, I’d get 2-axis stabilization, if at all. Still, that’s a benefit.

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Tamron Lens Compatibility

Waddizzle — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:12:33 GMT

Third party gear? Most likely not. The lens was designed for DSLRs. Compatibility with Canon gear is the full responsibility of the third party gear manufacturer.

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Tamron Lens Compatibility

shadowsports — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:23:57 GMT

@Captainzouave wrote:
Of course, with an EF to R mount adapter.
Question is, what about IBIS? I use all Zeiss primes and I’d love IBIS for the longer ones, but I believe, at best, I’d get 2-axis stabilization, if at all. Still, that’s a benefit.

Greetings,

There is a lot of discussion going on about this right now. I'm more inclined to say maybe, some or no. Some 3rd party adapted lens work ok, others, not so well. Some work better in photo mode, and not so good in video mode. Someone should be aware that the possibly of incompatibility exists, so they are not disappointed on "new camera day".

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Tamron Lens Compatibility

Captainzouave — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:35:09 GMT

https://www.tamron.ca/faq/canon_eos_r/

so, yes

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Tamron Lens Compatibility

Waddizzle — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 22:37:07 GMT

@Captainzouave wrote:
https://www.tamron.ca/faq/canon_eos_r/
so, yes

“ Wiil I be able to use my Tamron 24 to 70mm EF lens with full functionality with the EOS R6 Mark ll? “

The OP is looking for “full functionality with the EOS R6 Mark !!.” ”This is from your link. It is an announcement from the year 2020 regarding only the EOS R and EOS RP cameras.

You have jumped to a false conclusion. Compatibility is still an unknown. I doubt that any third party lens will be “fully compatible” with Canon bodies, most particularly when it comes to IBIS and autofocusing in the video modes.

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Tamron Lens Compatibility

shadowsports — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:19:44 GMT

@Captainzouave wrote:
https://www.tamron.ca/faq/canon_eos_r/
so, yes

@captainzouve,

This is exactly what we were referring to.. Lens is on the list you referenced, but is not functioning as expected with a newer R body:

Compatibility Issues with Tamron 150-600 G2 with R... - Canon Community

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Tamron Lens Compatibility

Waddizzle — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:28:26 GMT

The OP is asking about a Tamron 24-70mm, but did not nail down the exact model.

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Tamron Lens Compatibility

Captainzouave — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:26:22 GMT

Which functions exactly aren't working right? I played with a couple of the SP lenses a few years, and purchased a dock for updates. Maybe the Tamron forum is where to ask. Both 24-70 lenses are listed and neither needed a firmware update. Aside from lens exif, aperture control, and AF, what's left? What new feature requires added lens functionality and connectivity? I'm either blown away or disgusted by the thought that Canon changed communication in the R mount since inception 4 years ago, and changed within the 2 years since the Tamron info I found was published.

I've got an EOS-converted Contax Zeiss 24-85 since 2009 and everything, including AF, works like a native EOS on a 5D2-4. Now I use that lens on an R and R5, with a Canon adapter, and its still perfect. All my other experience is with manual focus lenses since only babies use AF.

I'm out; no need to correct anything here.

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Tamron Lens Compatibility

Waddizzle — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 04:16:16 GMT

I think not. The OP has asked specifically about the just released R6 Mark II.

Canon has just released firmware updates for several RF lenses to specifically address compatibility issues the R6 Mark iI.

Like I said above, the question of compatibility is an unknown. I never said they were incompatible. You have jumped to false conclusions based upon old data.

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Tamron Lens Compatibility

shadowsports — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 13:57:28 GMT

@Captainzouave,

Changed communication, I think they have, tweaked it at least as more capability has been introduced. Its great your Contax Zeiss is working on your R and R5. Unfortunately, this has not be others experience (mine as well) with many 3rd party lenses, Tamron, Sigma and others. No one is trying to correct anything; we are merely pointing out that other users are posting less favorable experiences and issues with gear (brands and models) they have always used previously with great success. I have 2 newer Sigma (Contemporary and Art) Global Vision lenses adapted that work pretty well but are not 100% reliable as they were on my DSLR. Reddit, youtube, dpreview, frank aranda and this forum is proof that what Tamron claimed 2 years ago is no longer 100% accurate. This is not about being right, it's about helping others understand challenges they might face.

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Tamron Lens Compatibility

Waddizzle — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:47:14 GMT

“ This is not about being right, it's about helping others understand challenges they might face. “

Very well put.

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Tamron Lens Compatibility

Waddizzle — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:53:07 GMT

@shadowsports wrote:
@Captainzouave,
What Tamron claimed 2 years ago is no longer 100% accurate..

Actually, the two year old claims regarding the R/RP just might still be accurate. They just may not apply to the EOS R6 Mark II. Even Canon is updating lens firmware for the new camera.

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Tamron Lens Compatibility

kevinidzi — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:03:29 GMT

I have the Tamron 24 to 70mm EF lens (G1, not G2) and can answer this with the EOS R6 Mark II.

I have found everything works as expected, and your excellent Tamron lens will still look most excellent with the R6 Mark II. The one thing that did trip me up a bit, is that the realtime viewfinder view is amazing - but does NOT take into account aperture settings. So you may need to test a bit offhand to get used to it (if you are moving from a crop sensor to full sensor, as in my case), otherwise, just a warning for that.

I also have a 70-200 2.8f lens (g1) which works fine too.