Canon EF and RF Lenses Forum

15-55 or 18-135?

Hello, I just bought my first camera so I’m very new to the photography/videography world (canon 850d btw) and I’m confused about which lens to buy. I heard that the 15-55mm doesn’t bring out the camera’s full potential but at the same time the 18-13...

Shipping on Backordered RF 200-800

Is there any word from Canon regarding the next date for shipping backordered RF 200-800 lenses? I ordered on November 3.

EF lens video autofocus on EOS R8

Hello experts. I want to film with the R8 and was considering using the EF 70-200 2.8 ...I know I will have to use an adapter...but my question is ... Will that lens auto focus for video? I didn't know if the EF lineup works in auto focus when using ...

No 3rd party RF Lenses...

This is a Deal Breaker for me. I am still using DSLR and it will still be a little while before I get a mirrorless camera because of budget. This news is going to make me look into getting Nikon or Sony, if when I go to a mirrorless camera, if I can'...

RF mount inconsistent manual focus

I'm finding the "focus by wire" manual focus on Canon RF mount lenses inconsistent. Meaning, I mark with tape completely out of focus and pull back to just shy of infinity. But if I pull back and forth from these physical positions with the manual fo...

TS-E 17mm and Extender EF 1.4x not working on EOS R

Hi everyone. I have a problem trying to used mi Ts-e 17mm lens on a Canon R body (not RP). I been used this lens for a long time on a Canon 6D without any problems but in the Canon R I have the "f00" error message. I already tried the Canon R adaptor...

EF 70-200 2.8 L IS II USM focus not working

Hi, I have a 13 year old EF 70-200 2.8 L IS II USM that I haven't used for years. Just got it out, and the focus is not working. Manual or AF. When I press the shutter release partly, it makes a whirring sound that makes me think that it's spinning...

EOS M10 lens recommendation: EF-M lens or adapted EF lens?

Yet another EF-M lens questionHello, 6-7 months ago my friend gifted me his old Canon m10 camera with a Helios 44m-7 lens. I loved this camera because of its compactness and picture quality. After using it for quite a while now im ready to buy a new ...

Lens recommendations for an EOS 5D Mark II - Outings and Weddings

Hi everyone, I’m super stocked. I picked up a new (to me) canon 5D mark2 on eBay from Japan. I am new to canon (I’m a newb period) so wonder if you guys can make lens recommendations from that era. I’m looking for a zoom and prime if possible to pair...

Resolved! Sports lens recommendation for R6 Mark II

Hi, I am looking for recommendation on the “best” sports lens for a newbie who just splurged on an EOS R6 Mark II RF24-105mm F4-7.1. I am trying not to break the bank with my new hobby but I also trying to balance technology, compatibility and learn...

Future end of mirrorless compatibility with EF lenses?

At what point do you believe mirrorless cameras will no longer be compatible with EF lenses? Or do you believe that all future canon mirrorless cameras will continue to be compatible with EF lenses?I believe that at some point Canon will decide that ...

RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM compatibility with EOS R

Is the new (RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM) lens compatible with an EOS R body? Canon advertises the 10-18mm for the APS-C camera, but gives no additional insight if that discounts the use of a non-APS-C camera. Or as usual, am I reading too much into...

Marry your lenses? EF vs RF

I'm looking to get back into photography a bit more and I'm split between sticking with my old T3i, or going to mirrorless. It seems that EF mounts are no longer being invested into by the manufacturer. What's your perspective on whether the old adag...

150-500mm f5-6.3 or 70-200mm f2.8? - Sports lens recommendations

I shoot sports, maily soccer, but because its out of season right now, I thought id try an f2.8 and maybe shoot other sports too, but eventually I will be back outside. Right now i have a 75-300mm f5.6 (i think). i recently saw a vid talking abt how ...

What RF lenses should I buy? - Wildlife, landscape photography recommendations

Next month I will finally buy myself a camera because now with work I can actually afford it. Was thinking about getting the R8 because I heard it's very good for the price and perfect for an entry level photographer. Until now I've only used my phon...

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15-55 or 18-135?

Shipping on Backordered RF 200-800

EF lens video autofocus on EOS R8

No 3rd party RF Lenses...

RF mount inconsistent manual focus

TS-E 17mm and Extender EF 1.4x not working on EOS R

EF 70-200 2.8 L IS II USM focus not working

EOS M10 lens recommendation: EF-M lens or adapted EF lens?

Lens recommendations for an EOS 5D Mark II - Outings and Weddings

Resolved! Sports lens recommendation for R6 Mark II

Future end of mirrorless compatibility with EF lenses?

RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM compatibility with EOS R

Marry your lenses? EF vs RF

150-500mm f5-6.3 or 70-200mm f2.8? - Sports lens recommendations

What RF lenses should I buy? - Wildlife, landscape photography recommendations

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EF lens recommendations for media day sports photo...

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