Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Review (excellent value for money, ePhotozine)

RF 50mm f/1.8 STM vs EF 50mm
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The classic 50mm lens, the Nifty-Fifty, got a new incarnation with the inexpensive Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM for the EOS R system. Inexpensive but quite the performer.

At a glance:

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • STM Stepping AF Motor
  • Customizable Control Ring
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

ePhotozine reviewed the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM, and they seem to be rather fond of the lens. They praise many thing on this lens, as sharpness, no distortion, fast and precise focusing, and more. From their conclusion:

The standard 50mm lens, long neglected, has more recently seen a resurgence in popularity. It is easy to see why – relatively low cost, fast, bright maximum apertures, fast focusing, the lens that can be taken anywhere no matter how low the lighting and the one that delivers the goods.

Although, ideally, it would have been good to have weather resistance and the lens hood included as standard, let’s not be churlish as the lens remains excellent value for money and performs very well overall. To many zoom orientated photographers the fast 50mm can be something of a revelation.

Highly Recommended.

Read the review at ePhotozine…

It’s just a shame Canon asks $40 for the lens hood, a piece of plastics they could well deliver with the lens. More Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM review stuff are listed here. This lens is a no brainer for every EOS R owner.

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM: [shoplist 64339]

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All You Want To Know About The New Canon XF605 Professional Camcorder

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Canon just released the Canon XF605. A piece of gear that won’t suit anyone. It’s made for gun and run video reporting and other professional applications.

XF605 key features:

  • 1″ CMOS Sensor, 4:2:2 10-Bit
  • H.265/H.264 MP4 Format, XF-AVC
  • UHD 4K up to 60 fps, 1080p to 120 fps
  • iOS App | 15x Optical/30x Digital Zoom
  • Dual-Pixel CMOS Autofocus Feature
  • HDR Recording, Canon Log 3, Wide DR
  • 12G-SDI & HDMI Outputs
  • Optical & Digital Stabilization
  • Four XLR Inputs, 4-Channel LPCM Audio
  • Discrete Focus, Iris, Zoom Lens Rings

CVP has a closer look at the Canon XF605, and might answer all your questions.

Preorders for the Canon XF605 are open at B&H Photo and Adorama.

28mm Lenses Shootout: Canon EOS R5 vs Leica Q2

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Here is a somewhat weird comparison between a Leica Q2 with built in 28mm lens and the Canon EOS R5 with a rather old EF 28mm f/1.8 lens. The lens on the Leica is newer, more expensive and a bit faster.

Alex Barrera quickly compares the Leica Q2 and the Canon EOS R5 in the video below. Enjoy.

More Canon EOS R5 review stuff is listed here, for EOS R6 review stuff see here. The EOS R5 is highly regarded as a stills camera. In particular, the EOS R5 autofocus system seems to be huge leap forwards. User manual are available for download for the EOS R5 and the EOS R6.

Canon EOS R5: [shoplist 62744]

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Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS Review – One Zoom To Rule Them All?

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Here is a Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS lens review after six months of use. Not an inexpensive lens, for sure an awesome lens.

At a glance:

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/4.5-7.1 to f/32-54
  • One Super UD Element, Six UD Elements
  • Dual Nano USM AF System
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Weather-Sealed Design, Fluorine Coating
  • Customizable Control Ring
  • Rotating Zoom Ring, Torque Adjustment
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Compatible with RF Extenders

Brent Hall reviews the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS lens after having used it for half a year. Is this the zoom you need and that will make all other zoom obsolete? Watch to find out.

The RF 100-500mm is a remarkable lens, with many enthusiastic reviews.

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS: [shoplist 62747]

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Canon RF 28-70 f/2L Review – How Good Is This Lens?

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L review rf mount canon eos r
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The Canon RF 28-70 f/2L lens for the EOS R full frame mirrorless system is a great lens. And heavy and expensive too.

At a glance:

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
  • Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
  • Customizable Control Ring
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

DPReview TV wants to know how good the Canon RF 28-70 f/2L is, and for whom it is best suited for. It’s a quite the performer and comes with a hefty price. Enjoy.

More Canon RF 28-70mm F/2L stuff is listed here. Others called the RF 28-70mm f/2L a “revolutionary lens“.

Canon RF 28-70mm F/2L: [shopcountry 59413]

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Learn More About The Canon EOS R3 With This Video

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The Canon EOS R3 announcement is getting closer. The EOS R3 was used at the Olympics, here is another photographer who had it in his hands.

Peter McKinnon had the chance to use a Canon EOS R3 and shares his impression in the video below. Note that he is not allowed to show footage or photos shot with the EOS R3. But he talks about the camera, shows it, tells how it feels, and generally has a lot to say.

We expect the announcement in Fall 2021, likely in September. Here is what we know about the EOS R3 so far:

  • 24MP backside illuminated image sensor
  • Multi-Controller & Smart Controller
  • Vari-Angle Touch Screen
  • NEW accessory shoe
  • Wifi 5GHz
  • High speed 30fps electronic shutter with AF/AE tracking + RAW shooting at this speed
  • AF down to -7.0 EV
  • 8 Stops Coordinated Control IS with Optical IS and In-Body IS
  • 4K Canon Log3​
  • Oversampling 4K
  • Internal RAW video
  • Inclusion of cars and motorbikes in AF tracking technology
  • RAW internal movie recording
  • Speedlite shooting with electronic shutter
  • The same weather sealing as the EOS-1D series
  • LP-E19 Battery
  • Dual card slot SD & CFExpress

All our EOS R3 coverage is listed here, product images are here and here. There has been some discussion about who makes the imaging sensor of the EOS R3. You can get notified when the Canon EOS R3 will be available for preorder.

Stay tuned.