Lenses To Add To Canon Eos RP Mirrorless Camera With RF24-105mm Lense Included

[jra_canon]

Retired and getting ready to travel, my camera equipment is in desperate need of updating.  Never have and never will be a professional, but I would like to take good, clear pictures.  Purchased the Canon EOS RP Mirrorless camera which came with the RF24-105mm lens.  My main photography subjects with this camera will be outdoor scenes (from roadside and trails), wildlife from 50 - 200 yards away, and national park type landscapes.  I'm looking for suggestions on what (if any) lenses I should add to the camera bag to be able to accomplish very good pics.  The first thing I wonder about is how actually necessary is a wide-angle lens to capture shots of broad landscapes?  Also, any recommended filters for outdoor shots?  And, do I really need a telephoto lens for outdoor shots (looking at RF100-400)?

Thanks in advance for the help!

jra

[stevet1]

jra_canon,

The 100-400 will definitely help trying to shoot wildlife from 200 yards away.

For your broad Vista landscape shots, the 24mm is no slouch. It all depends on what kind of picture you want to take. Some people like to go as low as 10 or 18mm. Some like to zoom in some and highlight a specific feature of the landscape they are looking at.

You said you want to travel. You have to think about the weight of the gear you will be hauling around, maybe for several hours at a time.

The RP is a full frame camera. Do you want to stick with full frame, or do you want to change to a crop sensor camera?

Steve Thomas

[shadowsports]

Greetings,

Welcome the the community.

The RP is a nice little camera and was Canon's 2nd endeavor into mirrorless.  It's capable of taking nice photos which can be further enhanced by the lenses you use with it.  It's about 5 yrs old now.

Do you have a budget for the upgrade?  

The RF 100-400 is a nice lighter weight lens popular for hiking and travel.  It remains on the shorter side from a wildlife perspective and does require you to get closer to subjects.  It's aperture f5.6-8 is budget friendly and it performs best in good daylight or under a not to dense canopy. It would compliment your existing lens giving you some additional reach.

Panoramas or landscapes require usually require a lens with a shorter focal length, but this depends on the perspective or angle of view you want to capture.  

I don't use CP or ND filters myself, but they they are popular to decrease reflections or control exposure.

[venom85jojes]

You’re about to embark on an amazing journey with your camera gear. The Canon EOS RP with the RF24-105mm lens is already a fantastic combo for most situations, but adding a couple of specialized lenses could really enhance your ability to capture the wide variety of scenes you’re interested in. For landscapes, a wide-angle lens like the RF 16mm f/2.8 is a great choice—small, light, and perfect for sweeping vistas. It’ll let you capture those breathtaking wide shots in national parks, especially in places where the view stretches as far as the eye can see. It's also ideal for shooting at sunrise or sunset when the light can be stunning!

For wildlife, the RF 100-400mm is a solid pick. It’ll give you that extra reach to photograph animals without getting too close, which is key when you’re dealing with creatures in the wild. Plus, it’s not too bulky, so it won’t slow you down on your hikes. And as for filters—definitely consider a circular polarizer. It helps cut through glare on water and brightens up the sky, making your outdoor shots pop. Plus, if you're shooting longer exposures in bright light, an ND filter will help you capture that smooth water or misty effect.Your gear is shaping up to be the perfect companion for your travels.

[March411]

Hey jra_canon,

Congratulations on the new RP and RF24-105mm lens. The lens that came with the body will be great for most landscapes. The RP has a 26 MP sensor which is similar to my R6 MkII @ 24 MP. I own the RF 100-400mm lens and really enjoy it when I hike or travel. Very light weight, compact, focuses quickly and has some pretty impressive IQ for a lens at a lower price point. I can carry this setup all day and barely notice I have it with me.

Another challenge you will have with the 26 MP is getting enough subject to fill the frame. Cropping on a 24/26 MP sensor can be a little more challenging than the R5 45 MP sensor. I always try to close the distance where I can just to have more to work with in post.

To Ricks point it does need light but I can tell you from personal experience it will perform low light. Your challenge will be that you will fight the higher ISO's to grab good frames. I use Topaz or DXO to help clean it up.

Here are a couple images from a trip all of which are taken in some fairly dense forest.

If the budget allows you may also want to take a look at the RF 100-500. It is heavier and carries a much higher price tag but it really is a very nice lens. 

Either way, glad you are back into photography, enjoy the journey.

[ebiggs1]

"The Canon EOS RP with the RF24-105mm lens is already a fantastic combo for most situations, ..."

This is correct. It's a great combo and will be your goto combo.

:For wildlife, the RF 100-400mm is a solid pick."

This not so much if 200 yards, even 100 yards, or even 50 yards, is how far away you intend on shooting from. That is unless you are trying to photograph dinosaurs or elephants that is. You need to substitute the word 'yards' to feet. Unfortunately there isn't any lens that will bring in a close up shot of a reasonable sized wildlife animal, say deer sized, from 200 yards.

"Retired and getting ready to travel, ..."

Congratulations on that but it does give you the time to invest in a new laptop and DPP4. The laptop will cost you but DPP4 is free from Canon as a d/l. With DPP4 you can edit and crop your images and make some truly great shots. Perhaps even cropping a less than dinosaur sized wildlife animal to a ncie main subject instead of a small blurry spot. Now I already here the I can't learn a new editing app but consider this nothing else you can do or buy will impact your photos as much as DPP4 will. Plus with it you can make it as easy or as involved as you like. BTW, always, always, did I say always, shoot raw. Never jpg, I mean never shoot jpg.

"... but I would like to take good, clear pictures." That is up to you on how good and clear photos you want. DPP4 is the most effective way to that goal.

Free extra tip at no additional cost is, don't consider any telephoto lens under 600mm. Check out the Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens