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Mitch_P · 02-19-2023

I am upgrading to an RF 100-500mm L, so it won't be an issue for me moving forward. But I thought I might warn others that some versions of this lens have incompatibilities with the newer R bodies. If you're shooting in Servo, the AF will "pulse" whe...

Mitch_P · 03-06-2023

That's a 6D II, right? Because there's two 6Ds on my local craigslist for under $400.FWIW, I agree with Tronhard - go with mirrorless. I shoot mainly wildlife and the new AF systems are an absolute game changer. Even for casual use it's a game change...

Mitch_P · 03-05-2023

I actually said it can be done with a hack. Do a search on Google or YouTube and a number of hits will come up. You basically buy a cheap EF/RF adapter and enlarge the opening until the RF Extender fits. That's pretty much it. I tried it and it works...

Mitch_P · 03-05-2023

Your original post made it sound like you were trying to connect an EF extender/lens to your adapter. That would work fine, so you're right. You need an EF Extender.

Mitch_P · 03-05-2023

Your description is confusing. An RF Extender will not work with an EF camera or lens, or stock EF-RF adapter.

Mitch_P · 03-05-2023

I read it as camera -> to EF-RF converter -> to EF Extender -> then EF Lens. That definitely works, I've done it many times. The RF Extender -> to EF lens is do-able with a hack. It will also work with lenses that are not normally compatible with a e...

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