m4ndr4ke said:

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.

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I recommend Bryan Carnathan's in-depth review:


The only downside of this lens is that it is prone to strong color blur in out-of-focus areas. Personally, I don't mind that because I am used to such issues caused by undercorrected fast lenses. I either don't use such lenses in settings with a lot of contrast in the background when I don't want to see such effects in the image or I accept them as part of the composition.

Eloniel said:

I'm interested in knowing if that still true for R5 MK2 like camera. Because all the videos I saw about configuring the camera said to use Servo AF.

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In fact, I never used one shot AF on my R5 II so far, it doesn't make sense for most settings. (But I used recently full mechanical focusing, because I adapted fast vintage glass to that camera, and I loved to use its EVF with the magnifier option, works quite well.)

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...

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Luckily, I prefer normal to short tele focal lengths for settings in which I use these old lenses. That said, I got also a 2/35mm LTM lens introduced by Canon in 1963 (https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/s41.html). This M39 lens has already a very modern character, with decent sharpness in the edges even wide open - and it is beautifully small and light. Of course, a copy in good condition isn't a bargain, if you are very lucky today you get one for about 400 US-$, preferably from Japan.

Sporgon said:

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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.

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I think it depends on the grade of yellowing, of course it it is too strong it will interfere too much with the image quality. My lenses are still in a condition in which they can deliver beautiful images.

Sporgon said:

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.

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The reason why I purchased 2 Canon 7 bodies (one because a lens that interested my was part of the offering) when I returned to film photography parallel to digital photography was that I wanted to delve into the Leica M39 world with the most modern rangefinders ever made for that first 35mm standard mount. But I never made it to Soviet Jupiter lenses, this might be fun, too. I stuck with Canon glass from the late 1950s and 1960s because the best ones of these fast primes combine already quite modern sharpness in the center and good micro contrast with still a very nice vintage character. Canon's 18/85 mm in particular is a real gem and hunted by collectors (I am no collector, I want to use that vintage gear). I needed several years to get a good copy - good means to me: signs of wear are welcome but the optics and mechanics need to be in very good condition.

Canon Rumors said:

I don't think so. The R52 has a fan. The C80 sells really well and the C50 will too.

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The R52 doesnt have a fan. It has vents for the cooling grip to blow air through.

C200User said:

Why stop at 7K for the C50 instead of 8K? Is the industry really shifting towards online content that much?

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16:9 @ 8k requires just shy of 40mp on a 3:2 sensor. That would be a very small pixel size for an FSI sensor, perhaps too small to be a good idea. (The more pixels, the smaller the pixels. The smaller the pixels the more of the pixel that gets blocked by the electronics that sit in front of the photodiode on an FSI sensor.) To address this Canon would have had to go with an all-new BSI sensor, and for whatever reason they don't seem to want to put BSI sensors into the R6 segment.

An R6 III with a fast 8k-capable 40mp BSI sensor would be something similar to the Panasonic S1R II, but at a lower price point. That would be very, very close to what the R5 II offers. Not exactly the same - no stacked sensor - but close enough that Canon would probably not be comfortable with it.

Richard CR said:

I'll certainly do that, i had planned the next one to break down all three R6's -

This article was really looking at it from the upgrade perspective, and also, the 5D and R6 Mark III are the same size, weight, and right now, the same price.

I'm still getting used to doing these longer articles more often and doing more product comparisons and such, so it's all a learning experience.

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r5 comparison was right. same money for either camera. I have an R5 so it wins! I dont have to buy an r63 even though i like the specs.

Why stop at 7K for the C50 instead of 8K? Is the industry really shifting towards online content that much?

Frodo said:

I understand that the electronic shutter is 12 bit.

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Yes Canon confirmed on their Instagram story that RAW capture with electronic shutter is 12 bit.

Nothing to my knowledge, been waiting and searching everyday, Hope they come up with a matching vintage looking pancake prime lens to go with it.

GMCPhotographics said:

The R6 iii has a few sleeper specs that are really nice. The new 1000+ RAW buffer is a bit of a game changer, plus the pre-capture feature. The slightly faster sensor readout speed of 13ms is nice too. Potentially, 14 bit processing in Electronic Shutter mode is surprising and welcome too. All very nice features for sports / wildlife shooters.
I’m really looking forward to seeing some sensor tests and demo raw files for me to try out.
It might not be the camera I want this year, it might be something I’d seriously consider later next year when the price and supply has stabilised.

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I understand that the electronic shutter is 12 bit.

The R6 iii has a few sleeper specs that are really nice. The new 1000+ RAW buffer is a bit of a game changer, plus the pre-capture feature. The slightly faster sensor readout speed of 13ms is nice too. Potentially, 14 bit processing in Electronic Shutter mode is surprising and welcome too. All very nice features for sports / wildlife shooters.
I’m really looking forward to seeing some sensor tests and demo raw files for me to try out.
It might not be the camera I want this year, it might be something I’d seriously consider later next year when the price and supply has stabilised.

esawaya said:

Who needs sharp corners at F1.2? Stop with the pixel creeping! We need lenses that produce magic, not flat boring shots with sharp corners. This is a welcome addition that I would buy any day of the week instead of the overpriced fat RF 50mm F1.2.

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You dont need to pixel peep to see the issues with this lens. Busy bokeh, soft, hazy, high CA even stopped all the way down. A continuation of Canon's tradition of ........ I hate to say it......... mediocre affordable standard primes. There are cheap zooms that look better at the same apertures/FL than this prime.

+1 Nice shot, Alan.

m4ndr4ke said:

No, you're buying it for 433€ + VAT.


Now, I'm not american but, I THINK it works like this, for them...

They don't have VAT, they have sales tax, that depends on the State and can go from nothing to like 10/12%.

They're applying the tariffs on imports, not on end purchases, so the 25% is not on $469 but on the what the importer (Canon USA, I suppose) pays for the product.
The $469 should reflect the 25% tariff already. However, it does not include Sales Tax, which is calculated and applied the moment the end-buyer makes his payment.

If I'm mistaken, please, may someone correct me

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You can see price here for my US order.

Maximilian said:

I won't apologize here, because this is just your interpretation and not what I said.
When you read my posts as (veiled) insults I could interpret yours as such as well, which I didn't until now.


I think it is even less constructive to continue with criticism that started pointing into a completely different direction.
And when I tried to explain that I could start to understand your argumentation after some more key points made yours more clearly, you now accuse me about "veiled insults"?
Be careful who seems to be accusing whom.

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Just stop already? People probably want to read about cameras and lenses instead of this.

Handsome male Stonechat from yesterday (R5ii 800mm).

Eloniel said:

Can you explain the use case vs an exposition alert when an area of the image is burned ?

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You can set the level (e.g. 80%) when you want Zebra stripes to occur, something which the Highlight Alert cannot do.

Adorama has a post explaining the use of Zebra’s: https://www.adorama.com/alc/zebra-setting/

Maximilian said:

Nope! I am fine. And opinions are also fine.
But thank you for asking. If I sound like that, I'll have to rethink the way I phrase things.
To me, your wording sounded so just as familiar as the whiners who think they have a better product strategy than Canon and that everywhere else the grass is greener.
Maybe I understood you wrong here, but if not then the only way is to go where the grass is greener.
That's all.

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Such a fast response with haphazardly veiled insults.

Criticism on a companys strategy as a customer who invests thousands of € on their products is valid. But posting about other posters is rarely constructive.

Tom R5R7 said:

Regarding GPS, with the "intelligent" flash connection setup, they ought to be able to make a self-powered GPS module that is both small and unobtrusive, and fits on the flash shoe mount of all newer Canon bodies.

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I agree, I posted in another thread: “Canon could make an external GPS similar to the Speedlite transmitter ST-E10. The size would accommodate a gps chip + antenna, it can be powered via the hotshoe and controlled via the camera menu’s. The size would not be very cumbersome in the field.”

See: Post in thread 'Canon Officially Announces the Canon EOS R6 Mark III'
https://www.canonrumors.com/forum/t...-the-canon-eos-r6-mark-iii.44848/post-1035256

JohanCruyff said:

For example it could be 300 USD + 75 Tariff = 375 at the customs, plus 94 USD to cover the costs of shipping the product to the shop / customer, the warranty, the share of common costs, Canon USA and retailers' margins etc.

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I doubt it's that much. I expect the retailer to make at least $100 profit when selling at RRP, with Canon making a similar, if not bigger number.
These lenses are probably entering customs at $200 or less, it's Canon Japan to Canon USA.

I remember the RF 16mm f/2.8 was listed with a cost price of around €250 when it was released (I was working at a retailer), but that number still didn't account for quantity discounts, early payments or any other benefits. The lens had a RRP of 359€, here. I would expect a bigger margin for the retailer, on a more expensive lens like the RF 45.

Here's some information that Perplexity AI assumes, most is pretty obvious:

A Canon RE-1, as a digital remake of the iconic AE-1, would combine retro design elements with modern digital features, aiming to appeal to nostalgic users and enthusiasts of tactile photography experiences. Canon is rumored to be developing such a camera for release near the AE-1's 50th anniversary in 2026, blending classic aesthetics with up-to-date technology

Expected RE-1 Features

Classic AE-1 Inspired Design: Retro styling with dials for shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation, minimal grip bulge, and a film advance lever as a thumb grip, closely emulating the original AE-1 form factor.

Manual Controls: Physical dials for key settings and potentially a mode dial replaced with tactile controls, emphasizing an intuitive, hands-on user experience.

Full-frame 24MP Sensor: Likely to use Canon’s current non-stacked 24MP full-frame sensor (as found in the EOS R6 Mark II and R8), balancing image quality with affordability.

In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS): For steady shots with both vintage and modern lenses.

OLED Electronic Viewfinder: High-resolution EVF for a clean shooting interface without a rear screen clutter (some rumors even suggest minimalist, Leica-like controls via EVF or connected app, possibly limited rear display).

Advanced Autofocus & Connectivity: Latest Dual Pixel AF, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and potentially app-based controls, making it practical for modern workflows and connected shooting.

Limited Video Features: Unlike hybrid models, focus is expected to be on photography rather than advanced video specs, keeping with the AE-1’s heritage as a stills camera.

RF Mount Compatibility: Full compatibility with Canon’s RF system, possibly bundled with RF manual-primes and even an FD-RF adapter for using vintage lenses.

Vari-angle Display (Rumored): Some sources mention a flexible rear display, though others suggest a minimal or fixed screen to maintain the throwback look.

Unique Options and VariantsSilver/Black Body Choices: Metal body available in classic finishes with weather sealing for durability.

Multiple Sensor Formats: There’s speculation about both full-frame and APS-C versions, appealing to different user bases.

Pricing and Positioning: Expected to be an enthusiast camera around $2000 USD, paralleling retro models from Nikon and Fujifilm.

Maximilian said:

If you don't like the Canon product strategy, leave Canon behind.

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Are you personally insulted I dont like Canons lens strategy? Tone sounds a bit aggressive to me considering these are just opinions on a forum.