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Snapster · Nov 9, 2025

The VCM lenses have all been forced into the same form factor for gimbals & video. I cant imagine that comes without any compromise in their design. Or prioritizing features like focus breathing correction which is useless for me. The 35mm VCM distortion is off the scale for instance and is just generally worse lens compared to Sony 35mm GM, yet somehow more expensive. And dont get me started on the rattling focus motors or the aperture ring that doesnt work on an R5. Lol what?

Im not saying theyre bad lenses but at the same time I dont feel like paying for an overpriced hybrid lens when I dont need hybrid functionality. Maybe if theres a mega deal for the 50 or the 85 I could grab them but havent warmed up to them yet.

Walrus · Nov 9, 2025

m4ndr4ke said:
I would consider it if it had hard clicks, hard enough to stay in place on the move, but not like that, neither with gentle clicks, as other manufacturers have been implementing.

I was sure (never getting involved in them, as I said) that the VCM's aperture ring was with hard clicks, but thinking abut it it makes sense it's fluid, as is aimed to video; but then it gets pretty useless for photography, where hard clicks are better.
In fact I'm pretty pissed off that the control rings on ALL the RF lenses I have (16 STM, 28 STM, 50 STM and 28-70 STM) are de-clicked as they doubles-up as manual focus rings; they should have been all clicked, no one is going to manual focus on any of those lenses, certainly not me. Ironically all my EF lenses benefit from the control ring on the adapter, which is clicked.

Premium lens manufacturers have switches for turning aperture rings between clicked and de-clicked, that's unfortunate Canon is not one of those premiums. And pretty sure also Chinese manufacturers have lenses with such system.

rombe3jr · Nov 9, 2025

We need to prepare... the R6 Mark III will overheat in video mode with the higher compression codecs. Long form video content will have to graduate to a camera with active cooling (ie a fan) such as the C50 or R5C. Shorter clips, run & gun, or less taxing settings like 4k 24p (or HD LOL) will be amazing if they can run for over 20 minutes straight.

m4ndr4ke · Nov 9, 2025

Walrus said:
Or it's still reserved for R5 II and R1?

It’s not reserved to the R5 II and R1, it’s “cameras released in June 2024 and onwards”

So yes, it must work on the R6 III in photo mode.

That’s actually the only difference there is when using a VCM lens with older bodies.

I’m glad that thing has a lock switch, as I’d never use a smooth aperture ring for photography, anyway. I would consider it if it had hard clicks, hard enough to stay in place on the move, but not like that, neither with gentle clicks, as other manufacturers have been implementing.

MichelleVanTine · Nov 9, 2025

I'm happy you mentioned the R5M2 overheating because at my job last weekend it overheated and needed a complete shut down TWICE! I'm very tired of the basic missing the marks by Canon. I was SO happy with Canon until the mirorless. My R5 completely and utterly fell apart. I wrote about it here: https://fstoppers.com/reviews/hey-canon-why-are-your-cameras-falling-apart-636447 . YEars later I get emails and DMs of people contacting me that they also have this issue. I was so put off that it took me quite awhile to jump back on and get the next camera. I got the R5M2 and now it's overheating. I think these are such BASIC functions. Why are we missing the mark. Every reveal is some dramatic YouTube 'end of the world earth shattering' announcement but I find myself with my LCDs being held together with rubber bands and my cameras overheating in 65-degree weather. I'm so disapointed in Canon honestly.

Walrus · Nov 9, 2025

mxwphoto said:
What pointless video features would that entail?

For a start, an aperture ring which is usable for photography only if you have the two latest (until 3 days ago) and more expensive bodies, while all the other bodies make no use of it. But I admit I didn't really went deep on VCM's features as their price is unreachable for me, so I didn't even bother reading anything specific.

Quick question: does the new R6 III make use of that aperture ring in photo mode? Or it's still reserved for R5 II and R1? I jut searched online but couldn't find any certain answer.

Premetheus · Nov 9, 2025

GMCPhotographics said:
I agree, getting to play with the raw files in Lightroom will give us all an informed perspective on the R6iii's noise and image quality.
However, the max iso has been reduced from the R6ii by 2/3rd of a stop. thisis uaully an indicator from Canon as to it's expected hit on the increased noise threshold those extra mp cause. If the ios noise between the R6ii to R5 was a whole stop then this increase in rez will affect the noise too. So maybe 1/2 to 2/3rd of a stop is about right.
this morning, I've heared numerous youtube influencers talking about the great features of the R6iii....most of these great features are alredy present in the R6ii....which goes to show how good the R6ii is / was.
Here in the Uk, the launch price is around £2700 GDP...whcih is very high considering I can buy a new R5ii (via grey import) for the same price. A mint used R5 for £1600 and a new R6ii (grey) for on;y £1350....for only a few new fetures...that's a lot of £££ for not a lot of benefits. I can literally buy a pair of R6ii's for the launch price of one R6iii.
I think if I was looking to jump from DSLR to mirrorless, this would be a great camera. I think upgraders from the EOS R and R6mk1 have a lot of milage in this upgrade. but for existing R6ii users....it's more of an expensive side grade. Slightly improved, more of an evolution that definatly builds on the shoulders of it's great predecessor. If Canon continues selling their R6ii alongside the R6iii, then the R6ii may become the true bargain of the canon range.

Please look at the native ISO range - it's double the previous model. The boosted range is indeed lower. I'm certain the new model will one stop better. Let's wait for the tests.

jimim · Nov 9, 2025

Hi all. Do I need to buy a new flash to use with the R6? How does it behave on a R6 mark 2. I know I won’t have the AF beam but the camera itself will do that for me. So am I loosing any other features that would affect me in everyday use. I really never dug into settings for the flash. All ever did was maybe down the output of the flash when shooting in manual or AP mode.

If I bought a new flash what would I be gaining in general? Thanks a lot for the useful info!

Jim

mxwphoto · Nov 9, 2025

Snapster said:
I dont shoot video so I dont really like the VCM line and how they prioritize pointless video features over photography. Terrible value for 1599€ or over 2k for the 85mm.

What pointless video features would that entail? All I see is a good photo lens that can also be used in video.

Sporgon · Nov 9, 2025

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Del Paso said:
But do not buy any Leica lenses below 35 mm, unless tested. You will normally experience an ugly colour cast on both side of the pictures, and a huge loss of sharpness too. Even some older 35mm summicrons disappoint (around 1968). So, testing is highly recommended.
I'd also warmly recommend the Novoflex adapter.
PS: Some early 50mm summicrons also used thorium in their lens-glass formula...

My experience with vintage thorium lenses that have yellowed is not a good one. I have found both a loss in light transmission and resolution as well as a colour cast.

Stefanss · Nov 9, 2025

I hope that Canon R5 will get an update at least for recording in 3:2 format. Or maybe Waveform

m4ndr4ke · Nov 9, 2025

Snapster said:
I dont shoot video so I dont really like the VCM line and how they prioritize pointless video features over photography. Terrible value for 1599€ or over 2k for the 85mm.

Actually, the 50 VCM is the best optically corrected VCM lens of them all. It vignettes and distorts less than the RF 50mm f/1.2. It's a terrific lens.

Click · Nov 9, 2025

ISv said:
I was attracted by the screams of two 3-4 years old kids (armed with tiny sticks). Fortunately it was not a Komodo Dragon...

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Beautiful shot, ISv. I like the pose, he looks scared.

Click · Nov 9, 2025

Not too bad in terms of accumulation. Nice shots, dpc.

Exploreshootshare · Nov 9, 2025

Del Paso said:
R6 III or R5 II?
I didn't hesitate a second, even before the R6 III was officially introduced, and ordered a second R5 II.
- Better EVF
- More MP for heavy cropping
-Top LCD
- Better build
- Muscle memory, identical second camera, which is why, incidentally, I didn't get a cheaper R5. I definitely appreciate the on/lock/off switch!

Sounds great and nice that it works for you

I was/ still am thinking about adding the original R6 to my R5. The controls would basically be the same (only no top LCD), I would have a camera with fewer mp´s and as two camera set-up the controls would be a huge benefit. But the weight and size is actually not what I´m looking for. Still not ruling it out and haven't ordered the R8 yet. But I figure that will happen with Black Friday. If only Canon had a compact photo centric Powershot such as V3 out already...

Click · Nov 9, 2025

Another very nice series, ISv.

I believe the same thing for the strange light spot in eye on the first one.

rombe3jr · Nov 9, 2025

They are grumbling pretty hard over at Sony Rumors

. The Canon R6 III is such a good camera that nobody expects the Sony A7V to actually compete with it.

Sporgon · Nov 9, 2025

justaCanonuser said:
Btw one of my next purchases will be a good RF-Leica M39 thread mount adapter. The 20mm flange focal distance of the RF mount allows to adapt M39 lenses and keep infinity focusing, since that classic Leica mount has a flange focal distance of 28.8mm. I'd like to try some of my vintage M39 lenses on my R5 II, like my 1.4/50mm and 1.8/85mm from Canon (late lenses from Canon's rangefinder era). Adds a bit of radioactivity to my images since the highly refractive lens parts were made of thoriated glass...

I have the KF M39 to RF adapter and I can confirm the Jupiter 50mm f/2 works great on a R6 ! Very small lens. It would give even the Devil himself a halo at f/2.

Snapster · Nov 9, 2025

Maximilian said:
*lol* What a w** dream. Especially with the "L" in it.
But I can help: just add about $500 and in return you'll recieve f/1.4:

Go and buy an RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM

I dont shoot video so I dont really like the VCM line and how they prioritize pointless video features over photography. Terrible value for 1599€ or over 2k for the 85mm.

dpc · Nov 9, 2025

The first snowfall of the winter. It'll melt over the next week but it will return with a vengeance.

Richard CR · Nov 9, 2025

Toni said:
45/32.5 = 1.38
So R5 has an increase of 38% on MP over R6 mk3. Not 17% as the author of this article says.

this is one case where the author was accurate

it's a 38% increase in megapickles, but a 17% increase in resolution.

Noreaster · Nov 9, 2025

ISv said:
I was attracted by the screams of two 3-4 years old kids (armed with tiny sticks). Fortunately it was not a Komodo Dragon...

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Cute little thing

Toni · Nov 9, 2025

45/32.5 = 1.38
So R5 has an increase of 38% on MP over R6 mk3. Not 17% as the author of this article says.

Traveler · Nov 9, 2025

Do you think it's a good idea to share the forums across multiple articles? It's quite confusing to me.

Anyways. Thanks for the technical article about the lens and the AF note. Would you mind writing an article about the DPAF in details? The marketing materials don't say much (as usual). Like the info that every pixel is split in two, why it has to be like that instead of using neighbour (or every other) pixels, what's the impact on computing power (obviously there are double the number of pixels needs to be processed), what are the advantages and disadvantages against Sony solution. It also looks like DPAF should be billion times better than the other systems but in reality Sony seems to be just fine with their AF system.. etc. I know it can be explained in a comment but a full article with some pictures and some related info would be nice I think.

Del Paso · Nov 9, 2025

R6 III or R5 II?
I didn't hesitate a second, even before the R6 III was officially introduced, and ordered a second R5 II.
- Better EVF
- More MP for heavy cropping
-Top LCD
- Better build
- Muscle memory, identical second camera, which is why, incidentally, I didn't get a cheaper R5. I definitely appreciate the on/lock/off switch!

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