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Tomba · May 16, 2026

some samples (jpgs from R5II) on https://www.lenstip.com/2574-news-Canon_RF_20-50_mm_f_4L_IS_USM_PZ_-_sample_shots.html

Del Paso · May 16, 2026

Am I the only one who doesn't understand the "hype" about the Sony 4,5/100-400?
The EF 4,5-5,6 100-400 cost half, was lighter and at longer focals about 1/2 aperture slower...
The Sony is certainly a brillant lens, but I still don't get it.

john1970 · May 16, 2026

Chig said:
Me too but I can't see it being cheaper than the very similar RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM if it's an L lens I would expect it to be at least 10% more expensive.
If Canon made a non L 300-600mm f/5.6 as they did with the RF 200-800 using cheaper elements and coatings and consumer grade materials then it should be a bit cheaper than the RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM but personally I'd rather they made it a full on L lens and hopefully get the weight down and add a built in 1.4 extender for 420-840mm f/8 with it engaged. I'd be happy to save up for this even if it's USD $12,000

Agreed. Honestly, I would be content if Canon just made the same lens as Sony (100-400 mm f4.5) with a similar weight. As I get older being able to carry smaller lenses is a huge benefit. What would be really cool would be a 100-400 mm f4.5 DO with a built-in 1.4x TC at less than 5 lbs. I would buy it in a heartbeat.

While I do use Canon primarily I do own other systems (e.g., Nikon Z8 with Nikon 800 mm f6.3 lens). Hopefully by year's end we have a better idea of what Canon will do in the $4K to $7K telephoto zoom department. Otherwise, I might have to give Sony a try (love some of their lens, but tend not to like their cameras).

Uneternal · May 16, 2026

-pekr- said:
Wake me up, when Canon innovates again with things like BSI and stacked sensor.

Why? Canon has optimized FSI designs to the point where they have slightly faster readout and slightly less noise than Sony does with their BSI and stacked sensors.

Click · May 16, 2026

Nemorino said:
Speckled wood dancing over a hedge. Couldn't get on the other side to get the sun in my back.
Correct exposure was really difficult.
R5m2 + RF 100-500L

I really like your shots. Well done, Nemorino.

Click · May 16, 2026

Nemorino said:
Sturnus vulgaris aka starling aka Star
R5m2 + RF 100-500L
@ 1/4000, f/7.1, iso 2500/3200

The R5m2 tracked the bird even through some branches which covered nearly the hole bird (between the third and fourth picture). Very good performence!

Nice series, Nemorino.

Click · May 16, 2026

Dragon said:
Looks like it is going to be a hummer summer. Only a few Annas are back, and we still have the Rufus to go. They are already going through over a gallon a day. Guess I will have to take a trip to Costco for sugar. R7+RF200-800

Beautiful shots, Dragon. Keep posting.

Click · May 16, 2026

Well done, Norman.

Mr. Warbucks · May 16, 2026

What about the connection with the unveiling of FCC-registration (DS126933)? Doesn’t that not hint anymore towards R7ii?

AlanF · May 16, 2026

Circus aeruginosus, مرزة البطائح الغربية, Болотный лунь, זרון סוף, 白头鹞, Busard des roseaux, Rohrweihe, ヨーロッパチュウヒ (欧羅巴沢鵟), Aguilucho lagunero occidental (Western Marsh Harrier) (I assume Italians converse in Latin, and the Dutch and Scandinavians speak perfect English).

Nemorino · May 16, 2026

Speckled wood dancing over a hedge. Couldn't get on the other side to get the sun in my back.
Correct exposure was really difficult.
R5m2 + RF 100-500L
@ 1/4000s, f/7.1, iso 20 000

iso 25 600

iso 16 000

iso 8000

Nemorino · May 16, 2026

Sturnus vulgaris aka starling aka Star
R5m2 + RF 100-500L
@ 1/4000, f/7.1, iso 2500/3200

The R5m2 tracked the bird even through some branches which covered nearly the hole bird (between the third and fourth picture). Very good performence!

Nemorino · May 16, 2026

ScreensMatter said:
Sigma 105mm f/1.4 has 105mm filter size
Nikon 105mm f/1.4 has 82mm filer size.

If they can manage to do it in the VCM filter size of 67mm

105mm : 1.4=75mm

Traveler · May 16, 2026

m4ndr4ke said:
EF rear caps have marks too, but they make no difference.

I didn’t notice this until a few years ago. I always wondered why the rear cap on EF lenses was sometimes loose. It took me years to realize that if the lens doesn’t have a rubber gasket (non-L) and you put the cap on in the wrong orientation (two out of three positions), it will be loose.

I also checked the new RF caps and they have alignment marks as well, so you can still use the same method – you can find the correct orientation by feeling for the mark on the cap with your fingers.

walkch · May 16, 2026

Seems like an R3 Mark II with the rumoured dual resolution 50MP+ sensor might be needed to compete with Sony.

ScreensMatter · May 16, 2026

Sigma 105mm f/1.4 has 105mm filter size
Nikon 105mm f/1.4 has 82mm filer size.

If they can manage to do it in the VCM filter size of 67mm with out having -4 eV in the corners colour me impressed

foda · May 16, 2026

Aplomado Falcon in flight, photographed while birding in Belize, April, 2026.

R5MkII RF200-800mm

-pekr- · May 16, 2026

Wake me up, when Canon innovates again with things like BSI and stacked sensor. Missing mechanical shutter is something I could envision, but hotshoe not being a hotshoe caught me unprepared

Oh - did not ppl claim, when r50V was released, that for video, you don't need IBIS? So why they have included one here then?

Dragon · May 15, 2026

Looks like it is going to be a hummer summer. Only a few Annas are back, and we still have the Rufus to go. They are already going through over a gallon a day. Guess I will have to take a trip to Costco for sugar. R7+RF200-800

David - Sydney · May 15, 2026

jeff89 said:
Look at Apple, they will resort to comparing a M5 or M4 with the M1 chip to make it seem more impressive as we are talking ms’s and the M4 compared to the M3 just doesn’t sell as well from an advertising perspective, even with people that have an 8-second attention span. What I care able is how fast I can process a large file in Lightroom or how quickly I can edit and process a video in Final Cut Pro.

I am happy with the comparisons as I got one of the first 16" M1 and are still using it today.... but I get your point.

I've saved up for the M6 version with hopefully an OLED screen and a significant processing boost over M5. At least a 5 year lifecycle makes sense for me and I still should get back something as a trade-in.
I don't see the point of touchscreen though. Hard enough to keep the current screen clean enough to remove backscatter and bright pixels from shots without competition from fingerprint marks.
Going between my corporate PC and my personal MacBook Pro reminds me of how good macbook pros are!

OldrockyGN · May 15, 2026

I shoot handheld without support about 90% of the time.

OldrockyGN · May 15, 2026

OldrockyGN said:
I have an R5m2. I have an R7. I have an RF 100-500. I have an RF 200-800. I have an RF I wil24-105.
l buy - and am waiting for - the R7m2 and in all probability will not make any purchases from Canon
until the R7m2 is available. On a recent guided birding tour outside of the U.S. I was Very happily
surprised by results in both long distance (small image size that needed heavy enlargement in post
and images taken under the canopy and before sunrise - both with the R5m2 and the RF 100-500.
I had my 1.4x with me - and it never came out of my camera backpack.
- Jim in the PNW

OldrockyGN · May 15, 2026

I have an R5m2. I have an R7. I have an RF 100-500. I have an RF 200-800. I have an RF I wil24-105.
l buy - and am waiting for - the R7m2 and in all probability will not make any purchases from Canon
until the R7m2 is available. On a recent guided birding tour outside of the U.S. I was Very happily
surprised by results in both long distance (small image size that needed heavy enlargement in post
and images taken under the canopy and before sunrise - both with the R5m2 and the RF 100-500.
I had my 1.4x with me - and it never came out of my camera backpack.
- Jim in the PNW

scyrene · May 15, 2026

Hector1970 said:
What is there to improve?

Lower prices

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