Canon EF and RF Lenses Forum

Upgrading from DSLR to EOS R1: Use lens adapter or buy all new lenses?

Long time reader, first time poster. I'm a long time EF lens owner, 400 2.8, 300 2.8, 200-400 (560 with built in), 500 f4, etc... I own 2 x 1dx mark iii's as well and that has been my go to body for the past 3-5 years. I've spent many years shoo...

Is F4 on the 50mm F1.4 the same as on the 70-200mm F4?

I'm looking at a second hand 70-200mm f4. I'll be mostly shooting indoors and I think I'll have enough light but im not sure. I have a few prime lenses already, if I set my aperture to f4 on my 50mm 1.4 to test the quality for example, will that be t...

Is there a way to confirm whether a Canon lens is a USA Model?

I am considering buying an ef lens from a buddy of mine. He lost the receipt and warranty paper that came with the lens. The lens can be registered on the canon usa site so I'm thinking it is a usa model. I called canon support and they could not hel...

FD 135mm lens repair needed

Hello everyone. I have a Canon AE-1 that is still in beautiful working condition that I would like to pass down to my son who has decided to go to college to become a photographer. The one thing that I need repaired is the 135mm lens. Can anyone tell...

Lens recommendation for Iceland (travel + aurora photography)

Hello All,I am planning a trip to Iceland for end of November, and I am confused about the lens that I should buy for the trip for my Canon r50 apsc camera.I want something that helps me capture the northern lights and the majestic landscapes. For th...

Advice on purchase of a 24mm prime lens

I'm looking into purchasing a 24mm prime lens for my canon m50 using a Viltrox EF to EF-M adapter. Have been using my 50mm f/1.8 and love the results, especially the bokeh effect. Of course, I am aware that, due to the crop factor, a 50 mm is more li...

Best lens for motorsport photography under 1000€ ?

As the title says wich lenses do you recomend for my little R50, mainly for motorsport photography. My 18-150mm rf-s kit lense is amaizng but a bit short on reach sometimes I could go up to 1k.I will consider both EF to RF, new or used, mounts as i c...

Zoom Lens Recommendations for Sports Photography

I take a lot of pictures of softball games and some volleyball. I have a 70-200 which does well most of the time. However, at softball I am sometimes not close and even if I am I struggle with pictures of the outfielders. I also like to take action s...

EF 28-70 L Error: "Communication with the device is faulty"

Hello! I have a Mirrorless R6 with an adapter and an EF 28-70 L. It was working fine, then this error popped up…”Communication with the device is faulty. Check the camera, lens, or mount contacts.” I tried to use it with another Canon camera and it s...

Help identifying specific EF 28-70mm lens

has Canon 28-70 f2.8 zoom NOT marked "ultrasonic" is this an earlier model?All seen online are so marked

blurry lens 18-55mm

A few months ago we purchased a Canon EOS 80D that came with 2 lens, one works great and one is blurry. I tried calibrating it but its still not focusing. It looks decent at 18 but still not crisp and when I zoom in it increases in blurriness. Anyone...

Lens Firmware Updates vs Camera Firmware Updates

Hello, just wanted some guidance about firmware updates on lenses. Question is, do you update the camera R5 firmware before you update the lenses? Or the other way around. Thank you,

EF 70-200 F4L worth it at €190? Teleconverter compatibility?

Hi, Recently came across a deal for the ef 70-200 f4L lens for 190€. Its the first gen and doesnt have any IS, but i have IBIS on my R7 so thats not a deal braker. Been looking for something in that range as i loved using the 100mm on my former 100-4...

Vivitar lens compatibility with EOS Rebel T7

HeyoI have a cannon rebel t-7 camera and I just got given a vivitar 28-85mm f3.3-f4.5 macro lens and I was wondering if there was an adapter I could buy so I can use it thank you

Canon rf 70-200 comparison between f4 and f2.8

I'm trying to decide between the Canon RF 70-200 2.8 and the Canon RF 70-200 f4Price, weight and the wider aperture are the only three differences I can determine. I've had the opportunity to test out the 2.8 and used it at F4 just to see if I can be...

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Upgrading from DSLR to EOS R1: Use lens adapter or buy all new lenses?

Is F4 on the 50mm F1.4 the same as on the 70-200mm F4?

Is there a way to confirm whether a Canon lens is a USA Model?

FD 135mm lens repair needed

Lens recommendation for Iceland (travel + aurora photography)

Advice on purchase of a 24mm prime lens

Best lens for motorsport photography under 1000€ ?

Zoom Lens Recommendations for Sports Photography

EF 28-70 L Error: "Communication with the device is faulty"

Help identifying specific EF 28-70mm lens

blurry lens 18-55mm

Lens Firmware Updates vs Camera Firmware Updates

EF 70-200 F4L worth it at €190? Teleconverter compatibility?

Vivitar lens compatibility with EOS Rebel T7

Canon rf 70-200 comparison between f4 and f2.8

Cheaper alternative to rf 100-400 mm

Thanks to Tom Ramsey's last post, I ordered an RF ...

Focal lengths and lenses used by great directors

EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM arrived

RF Lens Coating Failures?

Lens Recommendation- Rebel T3

Help, M50 Mark II: Compatibility with RF Lenses

RF 24-240mm Odd distortion on edges of frame

Continuous Beeping When Installing Lens into M50 M...

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