More Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS Lens First Impression Reviews

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The Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS lens was announced last week. A rather interesting lens for the Canon EOS R system and one we are sure will sell like hot cakes.

At a glance:

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • 1.4x Magnification with Autofocus
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 10.2″
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • Smooth and Quiet Auto Focus
  • Optical Image Stabilization; Hybrid IS
  • Control Ring for Direct Setting Changes
  • 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Weather-Sealed Construction

The Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS is scheduled to ship in July 2021. Preorders in USA are open at $1,399: B&H Photo | Adorama. If you are based in UK we recommend Park Cameras. More worldwide preorders: [shoplist 65917]

Here are some more Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS first impression reviews.

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Canon EOS R5 Firmware Review (version 1.3.0, C-Log 3 gamma, Raw lite, 1080/120p)

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Guess this is something we might get used to: reviews of firmware updates. Here is a Canon EOS R5 firmware review.

DPReview TV reviews the Canon EOS R5 firmware as of version 1.3. Under scrutiny are the new C-Log 3 gamma profile, the 1080/120p footage, and the new Raw lite video codec. 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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8K Video On Sony Alpha 1 And Canon EOS R5 – A Comparison

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8K video seems to become an must-have feature even if few people needs it, and even fewer have the computing resources to edit it. It’s featured on the Sony Alpha 1 and the Canon EOS R5. So, let’s go.

However, Tony & Chelsea Northrup share their take on the 8K video performance of the brand new Sony Alpha 1 and the hot-selling Canon EOS R5. More Sony Alpha 1 vs Canon EOS R5 comparison reviews are listed here.

The video’s table of contents:

  • 0:00​ – Introduction
  • 0:20​ – Audio inputs
  • 1:28​ – Autofocus & image quality
  • 2:24​ – Croppability
  • 3:27​ – KEH plug
  • 4:17​ – Flip screen
  • 4:50​ – Reviewing footage
  • 5:26​ – Memory cards & redundancy
  • 6:13​ – Recording time limits & overheating
  • 7:01​ – Rolling shutter
  • 8:01​ – Stabilization & dynamic range
  • 10:10​ – Low-light & high ISO
  • 11:58​ – Price
  • 12:19​ – User interface & touchscreen
  • 12:58​ – Summary

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 – Is It Really That Good?

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Here is Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS review with some attention to bird photography. How good is this lens? The RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS is an optical masterpiece by Canon, albeit an expensive one.

Key features:

  • 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

Jan Wegener posted his rather exhaustive Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS review. In his words:

500mm, small, light, and super flexible, sounds amazing, but can the new Canon RF 100-500 mm L IS USM deliver in the field? What about being wide-open at F7.1, is that gonna be a problem? For years I have been looking for a smaller bird photography lens that can compliment my F4 600mm prime lens. Will this finally be the lens that fits that role by delivering great image quality and the flexibility I need?

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 EOS R6 vs EOS 5D Mark IV Comparison Review

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Not sure how much these two cameras compare but never the less here is a Canon EOS R6 vs EOS 5D Mark IV comparison.

Always interesting to see how different cameras from different times (or shall I say “epochs”) compare. The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, likely the last of a line of professional workhorses, and the EOS R6, Canon’s more affordable last gen mirrorless camera. Kevin Raposo compares the two cameras in the 17 minutes video below.

The EOS R6 sports many features shared with the EOS R5, a class leading autofocus system for instance, and the R6 has an imaging sensor derived not less than from the flagship EOS-1D X Mark III. For more Canon EOS R6 review stuff see here. User manuals are available for download for the EOS R5 and the EOS R6. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV reviews are listed here.

EOS R6 at a glance:

  • 20mp Full-frame CMOS sensor
  • Sensor-based image stabilisation (IBIS) – works with any lens
  • 3.69m dot electronic viewfinder (EVF), 0.76x magnification
  • 3.0inch vari-angle touch-screen, 1.62m dots
  • 12 / 20fps continuous shooting (mechanical / electronic)
  • ISO100 to ISO102400, Low ISO50, High ISO204800
  • 6072 autofocus points/positions
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Face and Eye-AF tracking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Dual SD card slots
  • 4K UHD 60/30/25/24fps
  • FullHD High-speed 120/100fps
  • HDR FullHD Video

Canon EOS R6: [shoplist 62745]

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Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS Review – A Legendary Lens That Might Get Discontinued

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Here is a Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS review. The Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS is a remarkable lens but now it seems Canon might discontinue it soon.

At a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/32
  • Fluorite & Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Weather-Sealed Construction
  • Detachable, Rotatable Tripod Collar
  • Rounded 8-Blade Diaphragm

Christopher Frost posted his Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS review. This classic Canon telephoto lens was introduced in 2008, and now it seems that Canon is set to discontinue it in favor of an RF mount version. At least that’s what recent rumors suggests, and indeed the Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS shows up as discontinued at B&H Photo. You can still find it at Amazon.

Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS: [shoplist 118]

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