Used Canon lens in japan (noob question): Cheaper than buying used in USA?
Is there a difference between buying used Japan ef-s lenses vs say from mpb or keh camera for lenses? I've seen them cheaper coming from Japan then getting them in states.
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EOS R7 & RF100-500mm lose focus at 400-500mm
Hello. I'm not sure if this is a camera or lens issue, but I'm guessing lens. I've had my R7 and RF100-500 for 2 years. About a week ago, I started experiencing a focus issue with the lens. When zoomed to 400-500, it will be focused fine, then su...
Resolved! RF 70-200 F2.8 L IS noise when zooming?
Hello everybody, since I hope many of you here have this amazing lens, I would like your opinion about mine: I snagged one used and while making very sharp and nice pictures, it makes some weird noise when zooming between 100 and 200mm, even with c...
Why Use A APS-C Lens With Full Frame Camera
All, I was in a camera store last week and the rep that I was talking to mentioned using a APS-C lens with a full frame camera. With a Canon you are losing 60% of your pixels or only using 40 % of your pixels. Why would you want to use that combinati...
Resolved! RF24-240mm lens won't focus on distant objects
I have the Canon RP and Canon RF 24-240 MM IS USM. The lens won't focus on distant object or allow the shot to be taken. It used to work. I've checked the lens switches. Is it a menu function that accidentally got turned on? Or lens failure.
Additions to the NEW RF STM lens lineup
Hello, Canon Camera! I want to applaud you for the additions of the latest STM lens lineup of the RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Lens, and the RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Lens for those that consider themselves "pro-sumers" - photographers with a higher level of sk...
24-70 lens error code
My 24-70 lens just began giving me an error code telling me that there is no communications between the lens and camera to clean the connection points on the lens. I've done this several times and it may take one picture and then go back to the same ...
FOV for RF 100mm F/2.8L Macro IS USM macro
Hello: Could you please provide information on the field of view, if objective RF100 mm f/2.8L macro (on EOS R6) is placed 50 cm above the in-focus specimen to be pictured? The official answer to that question is "is 23°10" but I very much would appr...
Resolved! RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens - Can I attach to a tripod without the Mount Ring and Adapter?
Hello,I just ordered the RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens. Does anyone use this lens without the Canon Tripod Mount Ring and Adapter? In other words, can I just screw the camera to the tripod without damaging my camera or lens?Thanks!Mike, St. Louis...
Tripod mount on EF 300 F:2.8 IS L series no longer rotating smoothly.
I have a Canon 300MM F:2.8 IS L series lens and the tripod mount collar is no longer rotating smoothly. This is the original EF lens and I am sure that the bearing surface has become worn. There is a plastic ring that I believe needs replacing. An...
Why do Canon EF-M lenses still hold their value?
Can someone explain to me how this works? Ef-m is a discontinued system, you can't buy anything new anymore, more or less people are getting rid of cameras and lenses to invest in new systems, but still the lenses are not that much cheaper than they ...
Prevent the RF 100-500 from Shutting Off Stabilization on Tripods?
Hello all,R7 and RF 100-500mm owner here looking to see if there's a way to prevent the lens from automatically turning off it's stabilization in video mode when mounted on a tripod, as it seems to do. I tested this with all three IS modes, at all le...
Resolved! Good Brands for Filters, I have a L100-400 77mm and a Tamron 18-270 72mm and i want to get filters
I have read about people having issues putting filters on the Canon L100-400 that you lose your sharpness and others say they do not have a problem with it. The one thing people seem to agree on is to get a good brand of filter and B&H filters are br...
Resolved! Is "automatic tripod detection to disable IS" an urban myth?
I remembering "reading somewhere" (i.e. I don't have a "quotable source") that many Canon telephoto lenses have a 'tripod detection" feature (presumably by detecting no instability) that automatically disables the IS, but is this just an urban myth? ...
Canon 18-135 Lens, with adapter, Will Not Auto-Focus On My Canon EOS R Camera
Hello: The auto-focus feature will not work when I attach my Canon 18-135 lens to my Canon EOS R camera.I was using that lens on my Canon Rebel dSLR camera, and it worked perfectly.My Canon 18-55 and my Tamron 70-300 work fine on the mirrorless came...
