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Resolved! RF 200-800 Lens Design Issue - Filter can't be used with hood

A friend of mine was lucky enough to have received her Canon RF 200-800mm lens that she had ordered in Nov. 2023.  She has encountered an issue with the lens design.   The new lens does not appear to allow use of a filter while the lens hood is in pl...

MadJack70 by Contributor
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Registration of RF-S14-30/4-6.3 IS STM PZ

Wasted over an hour trying to register this lens.  It can't be found under either individual or kit.  I can find the lens itself, and I can find product support, etc.  I just can't register the thing.  Canon has the absolutely worst registration page...

EF300mm F/2.8 II concerns about service ending in 2028

I'm thinking about buying a EF 300mm lense but I recently saw that service dates are expected to end in 2028. Would anyone have any concern about buying one because of this? I think these are well built and maybe independent shops could service them ...

timp200 by Apprentice
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Resolved! Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM will not shoot at 200mm

I have a EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens that I purchased used.  I use it on a 5D Mark IV.  I have noticed that it is a bit soft and looked into making some adjustments, with the help of Reikan FoCal Pro.  In doing so, I saw that the lens was repor...

RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z stuck at F8 in video mode on R3

Hello Everyone,I'm hoping someone can lend a hand or some advice. I have a new RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z that works flawlessly in photo/stills mode. However, when I switch to video, I can't change the aperture from F8 and it's locked down in the tou...

JayHawkJ by Apprentice
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RF 100mm f/2.8mm Macro L Lens / SA Ring Rubbing Sound

Hello, I just bought a new RF 100mm Macro L Lens and had a play with SA Ring. I noticed that the ring is making that inconsistent faint rubbing sound when turning. I never came across such sound with my other lenses but this is the only one shock has...

EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM not working with EOS R5

Hi,   I've had a 16-35L parked on my 6Dm1 for eight years. It's an incredible lens that has never failed me and I take care of my gear despite its proven durability. I've taken hundreds of thousands of frames with this lens all over the world in all ...

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aox by Apprentice
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EF 100mm 2.8 macro - strange manual focus behavior!

I am currently learning about my R8 and am using it with an EF adapter so I can take macro shots with my trusty old EF 100mm f2.8 macro lens. Today, it did something weird in Manual Focus mode: It would not let me focus! The focus ring turned, but th...

jvanides by Contributor
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Sigma 60-600mm lens versatility

Received an email which included a review of a Sigma 60-600mm. I didn't look at the details as I'm up to my eyebrows in alligators today. Far from an expert but wouldn't the low end give more versatility for this lens?

Extreme Slow AF after zooming in EF70-200 2.4 MKII

Okay….i have a R6 (mk1) and shot several rugbymatches without any problems. Crystal sharp using the R6 with a converter ring + extender 2x (mkII) + a EF70-200 2.4 MKII. And as mentioned. Perfectly sharp pictures and quick focussing.But now…all is sha...

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