The New EOS M Firmware in Action

[Act444]

Has anyone used a f/1.8 50mm, f/1.8 85mm or a f/2.0 100mm on their EOS-M, using the EF-EOS M lens adapter?? Is the auto-focus campareable to the EF-M f/2.0 22mm lens when using the adapted lens?

TIA

I've tested the 50 1.8 and unfortunately it is slower...significantly so. Haven't tried the other two lenses though...

 

[jocau]

And here's the full list for people who care...

1) Focus speed current firmware (1.0.6)

- 18-55mm @ 18mm (Flexizone Single): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTgsA6UaqDg
- 18-55mm @ 55mm (Flexizone Single): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVP6ws45AI4
- 18-55mm @ 18mm (Flexizone Multi): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKvdQA3GoAA
- 18-55mm @ 55mm (Flexizone Multi): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjRoswGQ8tI
- 22mm (Flexizone Single): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY2hRzGlN30
- 22mm (Flexizone Multi): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS5TwUJNLcE

2) Focus speed new firmware (2.0.2)

- 18-55mm @ 18mm (Flexizone Single): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-19sKnI64Ko
- 18-55mm @ 55mm (Flexizone Single): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0esfN0dyQs
- 18-55mm @ 18mm (Flexizone Multi): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BvWfVvZfbo
- 18-55mm @ 55mm (Flexizone Multi): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZN2P3G6Q-g
- 22mm (Flexizone Single): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsU_sosrbnE
- 22mm (Flexizone Multi): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlQ1pQ4LDUs

 

[RGF]

Has anyone come across videos showing the AF speed (with the new firmware) when using the EF adapter?

Key question for me. If they improve the AF, I will take a second look

 

[paul13walnut5]

Has anyone used a f/1.8 50mm, f/1.8 85mm or a f/2.0 100mm on their EOS-M, using the EF-EOS M lens adapter?? Is the auto-focus campareable to the EF-M f/2.0 22mm lens when using the adapted lens?

TIA

I've used the 100mm f2.0 with ef-m, in single zone mode it works very well, can't wait for fw2

 

[c.d.embrey]

I've used the 100mm f2.0 with ef-m, in single zone mode it works very well, can't wait for fw2

Thanks for the quick reply. Guess I'll buy an EOS-M The rumored 2.02 will make these lenses very useable

 

[AdamJ]

does this mean I have to buy another camera or not? 8)

;D

 

[jdramirez]

I want a 2nd body for my daughter, and I think this would be a good option, but I object to having to pay extra for the EF adapter... I also object to allowing my daughter to take my L lenses outside of the house.

 

[Lee Jay]

Too little, too late imo

Agreed, as illustrated by my signature...

I agree. I don't know how they're going to turn it into an SL1 with firmware.

 

[Swphoto]

The other question is will this update trickle down (up?) to the Rebels and/or other bodies? If the EOS M AF was similar to the T4i Live View AF previously, then it seems that they could also make live view much more usable on the other recent bodies by implementing whatever improvements are included here.

I've read of issues using the 2x III TC with the EOS M/EF Adapter, but I'm having trouble finding details - can someone point me to a link with details? Does it not AF at all, only with certain lenses, or have other issues?

 

[verysimplejason]

I want a 2nd body for my daughter, and I think this would be a good option, but I object to having to pay extra for the EF adapter... I also object to allowing my daughter to take my L lenses outside of the house.

Then don't buy the adapter and just buy the EF-M compatible lenses only. I heard there's a EF-M version of the 55-250 coming. Together with 18-55 and 22mm, this is already a good set of lenses. Don't forget to buy her the cute 90EX.

 

[Mellonhead]

The other question is will this update trickle down (up?) to the Rebels and/or other bodies? If the EOS M AF was similar to the T4i Live View AF previously, then it seems that they could also make live view much more usable on the other recent bodies by implementing whatever improvements are included here.

I've read of issues using the 2x III TC with the EOS M/EF Adapter, but I'm having trouble finding details - can someone point me to a link with details? Does it not AF at all, only with certain lenses, or have other issues?

I've been using the EOS-M with the 70-200 F4 with the 1.4 II TC and it focuses fine.

 

[Swphoto]

I've been using the EOS-M with the 70-200 F4 with the 1.4 II TC and it focuses fine.

Good to hear - thanks!

 

[paul13walnut5]

Has anyone used a f/1.8 50mm, f/1.8 85mm or a f/2.0 100mm on their EOS-M, using the EF-EOS M lens adapter?? Is the auto-focus campareable to the EF-M f/2.0 22mm lens when using the adapted lens?

TIA

I did a wee test with my M with the EF-m adapator and 100mm f2.0, along the end of an airport runway as a plane approaches. It will AF, and it will servo.

http://youtu.be/JRjnqv1ffCk[/url]

Set to 4fps playback, which roughly matches the shooting rate.

 

[Woody]

Too little, too late imo

Apparently, not too late for the USA market. http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/06/18/reviewed-mirrorless-cameras/2431125/:

"The mirrorless segment is gaining huge ground in Japan, where it makes up about 10% of the camera market, according to the Camera & Imaging Products Association. Of the 1.8 million cameras shipped in the Americas (not just the USA) in April, a measly 38,843 of them were mirrorless — 2% of the total."

That explains Canon's apathy.

 

[Johnsa]

Is this a closed beta test or is the firmware leaked somewhere?

 

[lopicma]

This is about as fast as the SL1 I played with at Sam's Club the other week.

Stunning improvement.

 

[c.d.embrey]

Has anyone used a f/1.8 50mm, f/1.8 85mm or a f/2.0 100mm on their EOS-M, using the EF-EOS M lens adapter?? Is the auto-focus campareable to the EF-M f/2.0 22mm lens when using the adapted lens?

TIA

I did a wee test with my M with the EF-m adapator and 100mm f2.0, along the end of an airport runway as a plane approaches. It will AF, and it will servo.

http://youtu.be/JRjnqv1ffCk[/url]

Set to 4fps playback, which roughly matches the shooting rate.

Looks good!! Much better than I'd expect for tracking a fast moving object. Thanks for posting.

 

[castillophotodesign]

I am really loving my EOS M 8) Here is a shoot of a ferrari with graffitis on the background that i took with my EOS M and the 22mm wide open at F2

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=477183749025861&l=ec648470a8

 

[Swphoto]

To follow up on my previous post, I've now tested the M with my 2x III TC + 70-200 2.8 II and haven't encountered any issues.

 

[Kelt0901]

Has anyone used a f/1.8 50mm, f/1.8 85mm or a f/2.0 100mm on their EOS-M, using the EF-EOS M lens adapter?? Is the auto-focus campareable to the EF-M f/2.0 22mm lens when using the adapted lens?

TIA

I've tested the 50 1.8 and unfortunately it is slower...significantly so. Haven't tried the other two lenses though...

I had this problem with my EOS lenses, I then decided to actually read the Instruction Manual, check out page 131. When set up to FlexiZone Single, auto focus was much better with my EOS lenses. I like this camera, it replaced my G9 and is an overall big improvement.