EF & RF Lenses

EF 70-200 f/2.8 or RF 50MM 1.2 for portraits?

So I'm looking to make my first really big purchase on a lens. I'm looking to be doing portraits and I have the Canon EOS R. What do you think would be a better invesment first? I will eventually want both of them, but which do you think is better to...

EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Repair

Canon (CPS) no longer supports or repairs the subject lens (as of 2017). I am having an issue with my IS on this lens but having a hard time finding a shop that can handle the repair, preferably in the Boston or New England area. Any suggestions?

Canon L Lens vs. Sigma ART Lens

Currently saving up for a new lens, and I'm debating between a L Lens and ART Lens.(any range between 20mm to 35mm or 85mm). I mostly shoot portraits, cityscape, landscape, portrait, and night photography. However, I want to hear y'all's experience w...

Lens refurbishing

I have a Canon 600mm lens that is at least 20 years old. I feel like it does not focus as sharp as it used to. Has anyone ever sent a lens back to Canon to have it refurbished? Is this even possible? If so, how did it work, and how much did ...

Canon EOS RP RF 24-105MM Lens Infinity Focus

Hello, I have the Canon EOS RP body with an RF 24-105MM Lens. I'm wondering, does this lens have an infinity focus feature? I thought I saw some videos regarding a "distance meter" but I believe this is only on the Canon EOS R. I have the Canon EOS R...

Resolved! Best Way To Set Focus on Infinity?

I am using a Canon EOS Rebel SL2 with a Canon EF-S18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM lens. Is there an easy way to set the focus on infinity when I'm using MF mode on the lens? I just want to set it and forget it.

100-400 lens

Has anyone had a problem with the screws coming loose on their 100-400 lens?? If so what did you do to fix it?? Thank you.

Canon RF 70-200 f/2.8 Front Focus issue

Hi, new to the forum! I've just purchased a Canon RF 70-200 lens, and after several days of usage appear to notice a front focus. It's not a severe issue, and mainly shows up in the shallow depth of focus circumstances, such as close-ups and portrait...

Documentation for Canon FL 55-135mm f3.5

This question is for the old-timers. I was recently gifted a lovely Canon FL 55-135mm f3.5 lens. The aperture mechanism is not functioning. I've looked high and low for some instructions on how to disassemble the back of this lens to reach the proble...

RF70-200 Teardown

https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2019/12/the-not-very-long-awaited-teardown-of-the-canon-rf-70-200mm-f2-8-is/ Very solidly built - and a completely new design.

Are camera lenses cheaper in Japan?

Hello everyone,,,I'm visiting Japan in two months and I'm specifically looking to buy a Sony Distagon FE 35mm f/1.4. Would it be cheaper to buy it in Japan? I'm trying to find it used to save some money, but I've googled this and checked the BIC came...

Sweet spot for an EF 200mm 2.8L prime?? I use a Canon 6D II camera.

My 1st Prime.... a Canon EF 200mm 2.8 L whic I bought off Ebay yesterday. What is the sweet spot for this lens? All my other lenses are zooms. PLease advise. Thank you!

Sigma 150 - 600 mm Sport lens for a Canon 7DII Camera

I'm interested in getting a little more reach for my 7DII camera for wildlife photography. I currently have the 100 - 400 mm II which I have no issues with except it doesn't always provide enough reach for far-away subjects.I'm interested in perhaps ...

Resolved! Canon EF 100-400 f/4-5.6L with 2x extender

Do you use the 100-400mm in combination with 2x extender ? What do you think about this combination ?

Resolved! Autofocus not working on 18-55 mm lens and 18-135 mm lens.but working on 50 mm lens

Hi all,I am a newbie and bought my first DSLR canon SL3/200D ii with 18-55 STM lens + 50 mm lens kit. Later i bought another used lens 18-135 mm . I just realized that autofocus feature is not working on the 18-55 and 18-135 mm lens.. however its wor...

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