What's the difference between Canon RF and EF lenses?
Hi All,I'm Kamal Hinduja, based in Geneva, Switzerland (Swiss) . Can anyone share in detail what the difference is between Canon RF and EF lenses? Thanks, RegardsKamal Hinduja Geneva, Switzerland
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Will we ever see a 22mm f/2.0 for RF?
The EF-M 22mm f/2 was one of my favorite lenses on EF-M. It was equivalently almost exactly a 35mm focal length which is classically the ideal focal length for street photography. Together with its bright maximum aperture, Canon gave Fujifilm cameras...
Resolved! Just Bought A New Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM And It Is Amazing
Last Monday I came across a ad for a Canon L glass 300 2.8 lens, the seller wanted $1700 but we negotiated the price down to $1500 cash in hand, if the lens was a described. Tuesday morning we met the seller and I found the lens to be in nearly perfe...
Today I pulled the trigger. - New macro lens!
Hello everyone, I'm psyched! Today I begin my journey into "Macro Photography". I finally pulled the trigger and purchased the Canon RF100mm f2.8 Macro L IS USM lens with the Canon Tripod Mount Ring and Adapter. That's right folks, as of Thursday,...
RF 24-105 L Lens Play
Hello,I've recently purchased a second hand (KEH, Excellent +), and am noticing a small play in the front lens element, as can be seen in the attached video.I would love your thoughts on whether this is normal or should I look for a refund...Thanks f...
Resolved! RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM internal baffle wobbling after drop
Hi - I noticed when visualy examining my RF 100-500 lens after an unfortunate drop, that as I look down the barrel I see what I think is a internal cylindrical baffle, and it wobbles slightly as I rortate the lens.. Before I send it to Canon for repa...
Resolved! ARE YOU KIDDING? - Lens availability
I can't believe you're still in business! It's 2024 and you STILL have no lenses for your mirrorless AFFORDABLE cameras! WHY ARE YOU EVEN MAKING cameras like the R50, R100, R10, R7???? Are you stupid?
Lens Damage on 24-105mm F4 USM
Hello, my lens fell off of my camera body today and hit concrete from about 4' up. The lens cover shattered and when I put it back on the camera, it does show image when a photo is taken, but it is incredibly blurry. Like the lens itself has somethin...
RF16-28mm lens: Why isn't it an "L"?
Canon has just announced an RF 16 - 28mm lens Ken Rockwell points out: it has "Impressive durability and weather-resistant construction equivalent to an L-series lens for use in harsh environments." and "This lens is now the smallest, lightest RF zoo...
Resolved! Faulty connection CANON EF 28-300 3.5/5.6L IS
Hello,I've bought a used CANON EF 28-300 3.5/5.6L IS mentioned as "like new", and I have a 6D Mark2.After only 3 times, I got this message : "Err 01. Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contact."Impossible to use the ...
RF75-300 F4-5.6: an L lens?
I was wondering if Cannon was looking at making the new RF75-300 F4-5.6 as a “L” F2.8 IS USM lens. I do a lot of hockey shoots, and the lighting at some of the hockey rinks is not that good. I currently use the EF70-200 F2.8 L IS III USM lens, would ...
EOS R3 & RF200-800mm Focus Adjustment from Canon
Can the Canon EOS R3 camera body and the Canon RF 200-800mm lens be focus adjusted (tuned) by Canon? My current lens and camera combo has problems maintaining sharp focus "lock on" . When using my R3 with the RF200-500 lens or my EF 500mm lens the fo...
Can not shoot HDR video when using RF 5.2mm on R5 Mark ii
I have Canon R5 Mark ii and the moment i attach my RF 5.2mm 3D 180 lens, the camera greys out all the HDR shooting modes.I usually shoot raw light, but for a studio recording with controlled light i would prefer shooting straight HDR PQ for faster wo...
Resolved! RF 24-70 2.8 Warped ring
Four’ish years usually on a tripod in a climate controlled studio. Maybe ten family trips. I’m guessing the warp ring is from a couple of days stored in a Pelican in the car on hot days but know idea. Functionality not affected and I have no idea whe...
EF Lenses going End of Service July 2025
Canon is ending service for these two lenses, if you own them it may be worth looking for local repair centers in the event you have a challenge. EF100 2.0 USM: July 2025EF600 4.0L IS II USM: July 2025
