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mxwphoto · Nov 12, 2025

justaCanonuser said:
I wish you to have a lot of fun with this lens. Don't mind the criticism about MTF charts etc. here, I am pretty sure that this lens allows for good images anyway, and its price is pretty decent.

Thanks, I do hope I this will enable me to carry my camera more often. I absolutely love the images from my RF 85 1.2 but it is certainly a beast to carry and I do end up being very intentional (think twice) when I do take it with me on trips. I am expecting the 45mm to be more of a grab and go without much afterthought, so more opportunities to shoot.

Besides, I don't think anyone is pixel peeping for sharpness or how much CA are in our collectively defining photographs. Heck, likely don't even know which camera/lens was used that took the photos.

EricN · Nov 12, 2025

ISv said:
Actually for few seconds I was scared too - when moms rushed behind the corner like angry tigers. Luckily they realized who is who very fast (lucky me!!!)

Increasingly, it seems like first reactions are to assume the worst.

homebodyMacro2 · Nov 11, 2025

P-visie said:
Thanks for the heads-up. Enjoy your new lens. You can buy 2 or 3 200-800mm lenses for the rumored price of the 300-600mm.

Honestly I'm willing to pay $6-7k for this lens if it's anything like the amazing 70-200Z. The latter is incredible even with the 2x teleconverter, but I do need some more length that isn't a $14k 600mm f/4.0 lens lol. Going up to 600mm @ f/5.6, presumably with a bit better IQ than the 70-200Z @ 400mm (also f/5.6) would be lovely. Plus having up to 840mm with a 1.4x would be attractive for some situations.

Would really prefer to avoid the slow external zoom like the 200-800 as well. The internal zoom on the 70-200Z is fast and feels perfect imo. Helps when getting zippy subjects like this:

ISv · Nov 11, 2025

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

Actually for few seconds I was scared too - when moms rushed behind the corner like angry tigers. Luckily they realized who is who very fast (lucky me!!!)

ISv · Nov 11, 2025

It's gloomy and time to time rainy here. I expect more stuff to grow! For now only this Coprinellus disseminatus... Next time maybe with a macro attached.

ISv · Nov 11, 2025

Click said:
I really like the first one. Lovely shot.

Close your eyes and you will like the second one too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Click · Nov 11, 2025

I really like the first one. Lovely shot.

Click · Nov 11, 2025

Cute little monkey.

Nice shots. Thanks for sharing.

EricN · Nov 11, 2025

Malysia - Dusky Leaf Monkey
The fur on the head is longer and sort of electric than the ones I have seen in Thailand.

EricN · Nov 11, 2025

Malaysia - Black Giant Squirrel (about the size of a smaller breed of adult cat).

ISv · Nov 11, 2025

Today. For the second one I would like to use @Maximilian's "sometimes you have to close your eyes to see properly" - no punt here(!) and you see why!

EricN · Nov 11, 2025

ISv said:
If it's a question it would be nice to shear were you took the photo. The picture by itself is not telling a lot!

This was Panang Malaysia

ISv · Nov 11, 2025

EricN said:
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I thought it was a crow, but there seem to be some brown around the neck. Unfortunately I wasn't expecting to see any birds I'd want to photograph so this is 16mm. I tried to get lower to avoid the vertical perspective distortion but spooked the bird.

If it's a question it would be nice to shear were you took the photo. The picture by itself is not telling a lot!

ISv · Nov 11, 2025

AlanF said:
Handsome male Stonechat from yesterday (R5ii 800mm).

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Nice! I still have to take a photo of this one

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EricN · Nov 11, 2025

I thought it was a crow, but there seem to be some brown around the neck. Unfortunately I wasn't expecting to see any birds I'd want to photograph so this is 16mm. I tried to get lower to avoid the vertical perspective distortion but spooked the bird.

Click · Nov 11, 2025

Dragon said:
One more mirror lens. This time a Minolta MD 500mm f/8. This is one of the sharper mirrors, but MFD of 14 ft. Nice day, so lower ISO on the R7.

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I really like your series. Well done, Dragon.

sbfuller · Nov 11, 2025

You mentioned the "portability" of the C50 and how it's better for gimbal use, but then forget that the top handle has to mount on it to get XLR inputs and now it's not as easily mounted on a gimbal. I agree with you though that the R5C is still the best hybrid out there. The C50 could have come close if it would trigger a flash.

EricN · Nov 11, 2025

Noreaster said:
Immature common loon. They won't be back for 3-5 years. Good luck little buddy

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At times, I have been called immature, common, and a loon, but never all at once! Really love the first photo.

EricN · Nov 11, 2025

ronbyram said:
Thanks for the info.. I agree I wish it was available in stills mode and not only in video.. My camera buddy that shoots Sony says its available in stills so that he can see what's blown out and not have to take a test shot. How do we voice this want to Canon?

I'm guessing they know but for some reason haven't made it available. Occasionally, I have received a survey from Canon, and the last one did ask about features desired in the future.

Dragon · Nov 11, 2025

One more mirror lens. This time a Minolta MD 500mm f/8. This is one of the sharper mirrors, but MFD of 14 ft. Nice day, so lower ISO on the R7.

ziqian · Nov 11, 2025

I'm looking for it too! I had never considered a Canon before (simply because it is too ugly) but I am now after the 45mm f1.2 coming out, but I do hope a beautiful compact body to be released sooner before I'm going with a R8 - the smallest canon FF body so far I could find.

osakawayne · Nov 11, 2025

there are some big differences you aren't noticing. Japan is a diligent, conscientious and capitalist culture that respects property rights, intellectual property, the environment, etc. Germany too. You can't apply that to every country that's making knockoffs and ripping IP off.

osakawayne · Nov 11, 2025

Del Paso said:
I must say, I saw it coming...
The same occurred when the German optical industry started to face stiff competition from Asahi Pentax, Canon, Nikon and the likes. The ones who in the seventies still spoke of Japanese garbage were quickly taught a lesson...
I guess the same ones are nowadays stupidly speaking of those crappy Chinese cars.
I also keep wondering how many Sony cameras are fitted with Sony lenses. Could it be that Canon got it right and Sony all wrong? Time will tell. Fact is, licensing certainly brings far less profit than selling OEM lenses.
The market is shrinking while competition keeps growing. And tariffs don't help...

scyrene · Nov 11, 2025

Exploreshootshare said:
Is the 45mm F1.2 the start of the new line up or does it belong the 24/35/85 F2 line up? Looking at the price point, it would be the latter.

Another possibility: it's a one-off.

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