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jd7 · Jan 13, 2021

"Possibility" of making RF lenses, but our manufacturing and R&D is already at capacity ... To me, that doesn't sound encouraging for Sigma lenses for the RF mount any time too soon. Disappointing.

ColorBlindBat · Jan 12, 2021

There is a thread on DP Review with others having the same problem:

R6 kit lens cannot do multiple exposures: Canon EOS R Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

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And in looking around, I found someone with an RP body having the same issue with that lens.

Have you checked to see if there is a firmware update available?

Bdbtoys · Jan 12, 2021

I was half-expecting this was going to happen... they had a pretty massive sale on the V1's around Black Friday (over $115 off).

stevelee · Jan 12, 2021

EOS 4 Life said:
$600 seems like quite a lot.
The upgrade prices did not seem that high.
The only thing that I remember is that if we did not upgrade every year than we would have to buy an entirely new version or stick with what we had.

The upgrade price depended upon what package of apps you had. There were cheaper upgrades for just a single program, just as there are cheaper subscriptions for just Photoshop and Lightroom. Package contents and upgrade prices varied over time.

RunAndGun · Jan 12, 2021

EOS 4 Life said:
There is an E mount version so hopefully, lenses like these will come out for RF mount.

wanderer23 said:
Id much rather get EF or PL (most likely PL). the mount can't take it and you'd need support anyway, these are 2.5kg lenses. Then you can use it on any camera instead of limited to RF, and also be able to rent out. Surprised they bother with E mount, doubt it sells very well but what do i know...

Yeah, no real benefit/gain from having an RF mount version(they’re fully manual). It would actually hamstring you, because then you could only use them on RF mount cameras. EF, like PL, allows you to use them on so many more cameras, because of the deep flange depth.

Canon Rumors · Jan 11, 2021

By Fueling Collective Inspiration, The Company’s Incredible Interactive Virtual Experience Helps Inspire a Collaborative Future
MELVILLE, NY, January 6, 2021 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has thrived by creating innovative consumer electronics and solutions that bring mutual benefits to consumers, businesses and industries. 2021 presents a year of hope and opportunity, following a year of unprecedented limitations. At CES 2021, Canon is premiering an interactive digital experience through five unexpected experiences and innovation cornerstones to celebrate how people can use Canon products and solutions to help redefine the limits they face. Attendees can be inspired to transcend limits by capturing the marvels of space, the splendor of wildlife, and the nostalgia of a lost iconic sports setting.
“2020 was a year filled with limits. We were all faced with looking at our daily lives and figuring out the best paths to complete our professional work and...

EOS 4 Life · Jan 11, 2021

jvillain said:
I want to puke every time some one rushes in with one of those annoying repetitive "doomed" comments.

I still find them funny.
They will die out if people stop constantly saying Canon is doomed.
You can blame EOSHD.

Jan 11, 2021

melgross said:
Except that your comme nt is perhaps somewhat irrelevant to what is happening. Maybe in c couple of years, mirrorless will be a major force, but not now.

My comment is specifically on logical reasoning for lower Z rental than RF. Until just a month ago we had nothing that would fit the rental category on Z but we did have lenses you would want to rent on RF. If we do go back to the old tech we can see Nikon F rentals are down 1.75% and Canon EF rentals are down 2.72%. Which given a global pandemic, suggest both systems are still in strong demand.

Unless we are to believe Canon and Nikon are doomed to fail to Apple or someone else because their rental numbers are slightly lower on their legacy systems in 2020 from 2019?

Canon Rumors · Jan 11, 2021

Lensrentals has launched the Lensrentals Pitch Contest for filmmakers.
From Lensrentals
This year, we want to celebrate filmmakers who worked hard despite everything to make their dreams come true. Even short films take an immense amount of time, planning, and money, so we want to help make your vision a reality. And so, we’re so excited to announce our pitch contest, where you have a chance to win a $2000 Lensrentals.com credit, $1000 cash, and plenty of other prizes to help make your vision a reality.
How It Works
We’re looking for those who want to make a short film (5-7 minutes) with their original idea and execution – and all we’d need from you is your pitch. The contest runs from December 28th, 2020, until January 29th, 2021, where you have the opportunity to submit a script and video pitch of your idea to our...

Antono Refa · Jan 11, 2021

dolina said:
With news like this I expect a less diverse RF body, lens and accessory lineup, longer replacement cycles, higher MSRP and regional warranty.

Less diverse than what?

This is result of ILC market shrinking in general, which means less diversity than we got used to in the beginning of the DSLR revolution. Personally, I'm glad my camera manufacturer takes steps to insure it would be around the block in the foreseeable future, and makes investments in security cameras & imaging, rather than virtual headsets and calculators.

rjthestarboy · Jan 11, 2021

Does anyone own this lens? If so, is the autofocus noise an issue? (Being loud) thanks!!

Michael Clark · Jan 10, 2021

dolina said:
So this list is rather useful for oyu then.

Better buy another 7D2 or 5D4 before they discontinue them permanently.

There are plenty of "low mileage" used 7D Mark II bodies on the used market, many of them from reputable sellers like B&H, MBP, and Lens Authority.

Mt Spokane Photography · Jan 10, 2021

Del Paso said:
Not necessarily, it depends on where you buy your Canon gear.

Lenses or EOS bodies purchased from a Authorized Canon USA dealer will be serviced at any Canon authorized repair facility worldwide if you have a receipt with serial number, so that can be considered international.

Michael Clark · Jan 10, 2021

Rebates expired January 3rd.

derpderp · Jan 9, 2021

As someone who owns all of the RF lenses (except the 35mm F1.8), I'd say the F1.2 lenses are well worth the investment, especially for night time photography. For taking portraits, F1.2 may not be usable at all times, but it's good to have it when conditions require. With that said, I just wish Canon's going to release a 24mm/35mm F1.2 soon.

Del Paso · Jan 9, 2021

TommyLee said:
Class A - you buy a 1.4 lens, you should expect reliable results AT 1.4. The sigma just doesn't offer that reliability to the same frequency as does the Canon.
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yes ...completely agree
I had 35L mk 1, and then sigma ..loved em both...each an improvement over the previous..

now my 35L mk 2 is as good as any of the best Canon lenses... imo

...
the bokeh is lovely...as demonstrated above....
nice shots....

the lens is so good and 35mm being my fav angle...
I dont want to take it off the camera..

I wish I had a 5DmkIII that had the spotmeter linked to focus, exp comp in manual , and LIGHTED focus points in servo....and a few more features..
if so...... then I would have a smaller footprint.... if I had that.. I would superglue the 35L II to the body
and call it a perfect system...

the 1dx2 is wonderful... but bulges in my jeans pocket ...a little bit....ha
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AND to stir-up old wounds again..
the 135 f2 mk II I.S. with ~1.5 feet min focus distance....
would be quite nice to pair with the 35L II

for now I'll add my 14L II.... making ..... 14mm, 35mm and 135mm a near-complete system
but
I would be willing to give up f2.8 ... for f4
maybe use an 11-24 Canon or 12 24 Sigma ...to replace the 14mm ..

my point is...
they NOW all have to rise to the 35L II standards....I am spoiled!!

You just said it: if you own one excellent lens, it's hard to accept lesser results.
This makes Canon very happy (my own expensive experience...)

Click · Jan 8, 2021

Nice series. Thanks for posting.

stevelee · Jan 7, 2021

privatebydesign said:
But the 100 L macro doesn’t resolve any better than the ancient pre L 100 macro and at F5.6 even the 50 F1.4 out resolves it. Both of which seem to suggest the coatings are not as effective as you think they are.

I’m not saying the 100 L macro isn’t a good lens, it is nice enough, but just not a particularly special one.

I haven't found a thing wrong with the non-L macro. Once I got the 6D2, I did decide that I didn't like the look it gave to portraits, so I got a refurb 85mm f/1.8 when that went on sale. But other than that, the 100mm has been great. I think stabilization is the main advantage of the L.

peters · Jan 7, 2021

WOW! That size is amazing! With an native RF mount, its a super compact package that we get here on an R5/6 camera! Thats nice for travel (aaah, damn corona).
I think F4 on ultra wide lenses is totaly fine, and the sice is great. For landscape and architecture but especialy travel this looks promising. Though I wonder how well the image quality can be.

dolina · Jan 7, 2021

You may want to email Canon USA directly with the request

Frodo · Jan 6, 2021

Sure any small 50mm lens in the hands of a good photographer can makes images like the HCB posted.
But that's not the point. A shitty fifty presents IQ compromises if you wish to make sharp formal portraits at f/1.8 - 2, especially with the subject off centre. So it can limit the sort of photography you can do. For some people the limitation is not a big deal. For others it is.

vrpanorama.ca · Jan 6, 2021

After all, you have to attach them carefully otherwise some lens do not automatically work with my R6. When this happens I pay more attention to the procedure and it works. So I hope this will help others

EOS 4 Life · Jan 6, 2021

FramerMCB said:
I think it has to do with the fact that Canon's M-mount cameras are hugely popular sellers in spite of Canon's lack of any enthusiasm for lens development and even in light of the fact the new rumor is that Canon will announce at some point in 2021 the winding down of the M-lineup. There will still be thousands of bodies in inventory left to sell and the support will not end for some years. And this new offering from Sirui I think will be a good performer and seller for the M-line. (In spite of it's expected announced "demise".)

Cam Mackey has a converted EF version that he has used on R5, C70, and Red Komodo.
If independent third parties can convert it then I can't see why Sirui would not be able to.
After PL EF is probably the most popular mount for cinema lenses.

koenkooi · Jan 6, 2021

Bdbtoys said:
[..] Also, the entire thing is held on by 1 screw... so it really doesn't matter much if its a 2x2 square or an entire bracket.
[..]

Even worse: a single screw with a single thread engaged. The tripod sockets are so shallow and sloppy that it's really hard to get good thread engagement.

I try not to think about that, otherwise the camera wouldn't leave the house

john1970 · Jan 5, 2021

I own the 100-500 mm lens and for lightweight wildlife photography it is glued on my R5. My favorite thing about this lens is that I can digitally crop the photo at a touch of a button and have a 17 MP picture with a 800 mm FOV. I previously owned the Sony 200-600 mm lens, but as other mentioned found it too heavy. Maybe Canon will release a 600 mm f5.6 with diffractive optics for low weight in the future.

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