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Del Paso · May 13, 2026

Will we need the latest R1/R5 II firmware for this new lens?

neuroanatomist · May 13, 2026

AlanF said:
How about reposting that photo of you hanging under your tripod!

That photo wasn’t me, it was the owner of RRS.

Del Paso · May 13, 2026

sturm3n said:
I wish it went all the way to 70mm (like the Sony 20-70mm f/4 G) but compared to teh Sony: it is a power zoom, which is a plus, and it is optically stabilized, which is another plus. I'm in for one, I think.

All you have to do is wait for the RF 20-70.
Unlike the Sony, it could be an f/2,8, which would make more sense as a replacement for the current 24-70.

sturm3n · May 13, 2026

antonio_s said:
Here's the direct download link, straight from Canon: https://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/1/0400011461/01/eosr52-v130-win.zip

I installed it on my R5m2 and so far so good. Precapture toggle works great: it even switches you from mechanical shutter to e-shutter and back automatically.

neuroanatomist · May 13, 2026

Mt Spokane Photography said:
Hi Alan. I've been inactive for quite a while. I saw the same thing when I got my 5D MK II. I had a V60 SD card to go with the Fast Main card. I just used one card most of the time.

Great to hear from you, Ed!

neuroanatomist · May 13, 2026

sturm3n said:
…it is a power zoom, which is a plus, and it is optically stabilized, which is another plus. I'm in for one, I think.

I have no use for the power zoom, but the 6 stops of lens IS will be great, since I’ll use the lens mainly on an R8.

neuroanatomist · May 13, 2026

stephen2026 said:
then tell me why canon R50V still support 1st curtain electronic shutter ?

Most likely because with a 35ms readout speed, Canon felt they had to give the R50 V a physical shutter curtain (just one, though), whereas with a 13 ms readout speed, they felt that was fast enough for the R6 V.

Mirnavi · May 13, 2026

I am not video oriented...but If you can lend a camera, I would go with the new R6V when it comes out, and when you have good budget C50. But I would first try it, to try the overheating...

sturm3n · May 13, 2026

I wish it went all the way to 70mm (like the Sony 20-70mm f/4 G) but compared to teh Sony: it is a power zoom, which is a plus, and it is optically stabilized, which is another plus. I'm in for one, I think.

Del Paso · May 13, 2026

neuroanatomist said:
Not available yet here. There is a Canon 20-50mm lens available, but it’s the CN-E T2.4 version for $24K. I’ll wait a bit over two hours for the RF version.

I know, but I could place an order for it (or make a reservation) at KameraExpress, a Dutch company.
Since I expect longer delivery times , "or a "currently not available" I wanted to get it as soon as possible.
So I contacted their local store to be first on the list.
I WANT THIS LENS !!!!

tomcat · May 13, 2026

Hello!

I've been using the video function of my EOS R5 Mark II more and more lately. Since this often means missing out on still photos if something happens outside the frame, I'd like to get a second modern camera body. My question is whether I should buy another EOS R5 Mark II, or an R6V or C50. I would then use the latter for video recording. An R5 Mark II would technically work, but I constantly get annoying overheating warnings. A higher resolution than 4K is desirable, as I occasionally like to incorporate motion into my videos through editing.

Thank you

neuroanatomist · May 13, 2026

Del Paso said:
100% order!

Edit: Ordered!

Not available yet here. There is a Canon 20-50mm lens available, but it’s the CN-E T2.4 version for $24K. I’ll wait a bit over two hours for the RF version.

Del Paso · May 13, 2026

john1970 said:
Impressed. A definite buy for me for the following reasons 1) internal zooming, 2) covers a very useful range, 3) lightweight at less than 1 lb.

One question still is open: How good is it? I'll know it in a few weeks/months...
But I am quite confident, the RF L lenses didn't disappoint till now. I certainly do not expect an exception to this unwritten rule!
Mine will be used as an EDC and as a complement to the 70-200 in cities, hoping to be able to add a 14mm T/S in future.

AlanF · May 13, 2026

neuroanatomist said:
Really Right Stuff has just launched a new line of tripods called Benchmark, the leadoff for a new Core Line that promises 'performance within reach', specifically the famed RRS precision and reliability for (on average) 30% lower prices.

The Core Line

Discover the new core line of tripods from Really Right Stuff, featuring the Benchmark and Benchmark Inverted. Built with in-house carbon fiber in Lehi, Utah for true RRS performance at a more accessible price.

reallyrightstuff.com

As an example, the Benchmark tripod offers similar specs to the Versa 24L Mk2 in terms of tripod size and weight and having 4 leg sections, and the former costs $945 compared to $1195 for the latter. Having said that, the Benchmark is rated for an 18 kg / 40 lb load compared to 32 kg / 70 lb for the Versa 24L...so it seems you still get what you pay for. Then again, RRS tripods are over-engineered for their support rating, for example my travel tripod is a TQC-14 that's rated for 11 kg / 25 lbs, and yet I can literally hang under the tripod and it supports my weight...which is far greater than 11 kg. So an 18 kg load rating is likely more than sufficient for almost any rig you'd want to mount on the tripod.

I also question the tagline. Yes, $945 is less expensive than $1195...but both are still expensive. Despite that, I think it's a good thing that they're launching a more affordable line, as relative as that term may be in this case.

The other thing I will say is that from a quality standpoint, RRS is hard to beat. I've had the TQC-14 as a travel tripod and the TVC-33 for use with my 600/4 for nearly 14 years, and they're functioning and even looking good as new, as are the ballheads and gimbal head that I bought concurrently.

How about reposting that photo of you hanging under your tripod!

stillviking · May 13, 2026

Wow, it is really looking awesome!! Lets see the sharp edge-to-edge.

alFR · May 13, 2026

Yeah, their stuff is solid. I have a TVC-24L / BH-40 combo that's been going for many years, looks brand new. Only problem I have now is that they won't ship to the UK for some reason (at least not for orders over $150, so basically everything): they cite "changes in VAT/duties law", but since the buyer is responsible for paying those anyway I don't really see what the problem could be. The couple of things I've bought from them recently I had to order from a stockist in Germany...

AlanF · May 13, 2026

Mt Spokane Photography said:
Hi Alan. I've been inactive for quite a while. I saw the same thing when I got my 5D MK II. I had a V60 SD card to go with the Fast Main card. I just used one card most of the time.

Hi Ed, so good to hear from you. We miss your always informative comments. Hope you are doing well.

AlanF · May 13, 2026

alFR said:
Ha! Guess what make mine are...

Interesting about the V90 recommendation, I wasn't aware of that for stills. All it says in my manual under "Compatible cards" is UHS-I or UHS-II cards are compatible: my Lexar V60s are UHS-II. It does recommend a V90 card for some of the video modes, but I would have thought that for basic operation in stills mode V60 should be fine. I might still try reporting it... Will do some testing at the weekend.

Best of luck reporting it to Canon. I've just ordered a cheap Delkin 64 GB V90 as an emergency back-up in case anything fails. The prices are all going up soon.

alexvaltchev · May 13, 2026

All great specs, definitely interesting and useful. The only thing I am turned off by is the aperture. I wish it was 2.8

For indoor it might be a bit dark... Everything else is YAMMY!~ BTW was the 24-70 f2.8 supposed to have Mark2 version this year? Any rumors on it?

tattwah · May 13, 2026

candyman said:
The 20-50 focal length is ideal for street photography. However, the lens is quite large for streetphotography, especially with the lens hood. It would be nice if Canon released a 35mm pancake f/2.8. This, in combination with the R8, seems great for street photography. The 28mm, on the other hand, is just a bit too wide.

This is an amazing lens for street photography, as a street photographer myself, I hope it is 20-60 like the Lumix kit zoom, however I like it has internal ZOOM which means it is not that big when we zoom in, which is not bad for SP. I am now consider it alongside the 28-70/2.8 for use of SP. Personally own the R50v and the PZ zoom kit lens, i love that lens for it's internal zooming capability.

Looking at the construction and comparing it to Sony's 20-70, I think this lens is build even more advanced compared to the Sony 20-70. The Canon uses more advanced glass elements compared to the Sony Lens.

If the price comes down in future, it is something I am eying on.

stephen2026 · May 13, 2026

definedphotography said:
notsureifserious.jpg

why would a VIDEO camera need support for flash?
Get an R6 mk III if you need a camera that does.

then tell me why canon R50V still support 1st curtain electronic shutter ?

alFR · May 13, 2026

AlanF said:
Lexar cards, I have discovered, are exceptionally slow for the handshake that Canon does.

Ha! Guess what make mine are...

Interesting about the V90 recommendation, I wasn't aware of that for stills. All it says in my manual under "Compatible cards" is UHS-I or UHS-II cards are compatible: my Lexar V60s are UHS-II. It does recommend a V90 card for some of the video modes, but I would have thought that for basic operation in stills mode V60 should be fine. I might still try reporting it... Will do some testing at the weekend.

definedphotography · May 13, 2026

RCH111 said:
32 bit float audio

this would be a nice addition, but the 4" screen would make the camera much bigger.

definedphotography · May 13, 2026

stephen2026 said:
if there is no flashing support, it would not sell very well i am afraid. I was wonder if canon cannot realize the importance of flash? if no flash I would not buy this one

notsureifserious.jpg

why would a VIDEO camera need support for flash?
Get an R6 mk III if you need a camera that does.

AlanF · May 13, 2026

Here are a couple of mature Dunnocks I've taken, which show the tighter, more grey feathering and sharper eye. The juvenile Dunnock puzzled me when I was taking it was browner and fluffier than I am used to seeing.

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