Thoughts on buying an EF/S to RF adapter to purchase used lenses

[Alleycat]

I have a Canon R10 camera. With the price of RF lenses so high, I thought about buying an adapter to be able to buy more reasonably priced used EF or EF-S lenses for the R10.

Should I consider EF/S lenses or just stick with RF lenses?

Alleycat

[deebatman316]

For RF Mount cameras stick with RF Mount lenses unless an RF Mount equivalent isn’t available. By time you buy the mount adapter and used lenses you could’ve bought a new RF lens. Buying RF lenses protect your investment in the system. EF lenses are coming up on end of support or ended. 

[shadowsports]

Greetings alleycat,

Glad to see you back 😊.

The advice that Demetrius has given is very sound.  Although there will be plenty of EF and EF-S lenses available for the foreseeable future, it's important to look at serviceability and return on your investment.  In most cases, the purpose of the adapter is to facilitate migration of EF and EF-S lenses to newer R series bodys.  This helps to reduce the initial capital expense.  

However, if you just starting out, buying RF provides a higher return on investment and ensures serviceability.  It also lets your your R series body perform to its maximum capability and potential.  Lenses are your real investment in photography.  Done well they will move forward with you.  Body's come and go.  🙂

Just something for you to keep in mind as you contemplate the direction you want to go in.

Your R10 is a great camera. You're really going to appreciate its feature set and the quality of the images and memories you will capture.  

Take a look at the Canon refurbished web store.  All refurbished products come with a 1-year warranty just like brand new.  

Canon Refurbished & Used Camera Lenses | Canon U.S.A, Inc. https://share.google/G0fLZMbHJoGZGZuXm

You can also look at the used departments at B&H Photo, Adorama and KEH.  Great deals to be had.  

[ebiggs1]

" By time you buy the mount adapter and used lenses you could’ve bought a new RF lens."

The key word here is len vs lenses. And like almost of the time money and budget is the driving factor. I, too, think RF is the way to go but my most famous quote, "The lens you have is always better than the lens you wish you had.", rings true. So, the question becomes, let's say a three lens inventory of EF lenses better/worse than a single RF lens?

"Although there will be plenty of EF and EF-S lenses available for the foreseeable future, it's important to look at serviceability and return on your investment."

I don't see and most people I know don't consider lenses as an investment category item and most people I know don't buy lenses based on whether they can get it repaired. You have to be aware of these things before you buy used gear of course. And always make sure it is in good nick before you lay your money down. If possible it's best to try it on your camera first. Consider I have EF lenses that are 20+ years old and have never needed service and I am a person that uses his equipment a lot.

True my EF lenses are not worth a lot but in 20 years your RF lenses won't be worth much either.

[March411]

I have a different perspective also and agree with ebiggs point.

RF lenses are always preferred when you have an R body but when Canon moved to the R series a lot of engineering and design went into EF lenses effectively working on the new bodies. I own several EF mount lenses both Canon and Sigma and they perform really well. I do lose the high frame rate burst, but with that being said, when I mount the lenses I know I'll get about 9/10 FPS.

If you hit other sites, you'll find a large number of photographers that own or have recently purchased EF glass. End of Service is a part of the equation but many local providers will be able to support repairs if necessary. The EF system was built like tanks, the lenses are heavier but on the positive side they are extremely reliable, many have stated no challenges for decades if the lens is treated well.

If you get more options with EF and can stay within your budget, I believe they have the value Ernie stated "The lens you have is always better than the lens you wish you had." And if you can purchase multiple EF lenses verses a single RF to me it's a no contest, go EF.

• Before buying make sure that the lens works within the R platform. Some of the older lenses simply don't function.
• Check the lens End of Service (EOS) date.
• Find a Canon repair center near you just in case. Talk to them and inquire on their estimated support of EOS of a particular lens.

It's important to mention again, that when the R series came to fruition it was designed with the EF mount very much included in their plan