Canon Rebel SL3 Review (strong fun factor, DPReview)

Canon Rebel SL3
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Canon Rebel SL3 at a glance:

  • 24.1MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 8 Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
  • UHD 4K Video and 4K Time-Lapse Movie
  • 9-Point AF System; Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • ISO 100-25600
  • Built-In Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

DPReview posted their full review of what is the world’s smallest DSLR, the Canon Rebel SL3. The Canon Rebel SL3 got a rating of 79% and a Silver Award.

From the conclusion:

The EOS Rebel SL3 is, overall, a nice little camera with a strong ‘fun factor’ appeal, delivers good image quality and offers the versatility of both an optical viewfinder and a really polished live view experience on the rear screen. For those who don’t want or need the optical finder or the battery life the SL3 offers, I think the EOS M50 is a better fit. But there are those who will end up preferring the larger size and more comfortable grip of the SL3.

The SL3 not the best camera in its category for those wanting to shoot video (and if you already have a modern phone, it’s best to just use that, honestly), it’s not the best option for shooting fast action sports, and it’s not for power users that need more controls. But it just isn’t meant to fulfill those needs – the excellent guide mode for beginners should be evidence enough of that. The SL3 succeeds in producing reliably good image quality under a variety of conditions, and with minimal fuss.

Read the review…


More Canon Rebel SL3 coverage is listed here.

Canon Rebel SL3/EOS 250D/EOS 200D Mark II/Kiss X10: [shoplist 55812]

Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS Macro Sample Photos (DPReview)

Canon RF 35mm f1.8 IS STM
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Canon RF 35mm f1.8 IS STM at a glance;

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • STM Stepping AF Motor
  • 1:2 Max. Magnification, 6.7″ Min. Focus
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Customizable Control Ring
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

DPReview posted an updated sample gallery of pictures shot with the less expensive lens for the Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless system, the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS Macro.

More Canon RF 35mm f1.8 IS STM coverage is listed here.

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 MACRO IS STM: [shoplist 53576]

Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless system: [shoplist 52287]

What Is The Difference Between Canon RF and EF Lenses, Which Are Better?

Canon RF vs EF 50mm f/1.2 EOS R system
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Neat 6 minutes video by BorrowLenses telling differences between Canon’s RF mount for mirrorless cameras and EF mount for DSLRs. Take a close look at Canon’s RF 50mm f/1.2L and RF 24-105mm f/4L, how they compare to their EF pendants, what sets them apart, and if they’re really an improvement.

Canon RF mount lenses: [shoplist 56691]

Canon EF mount lenses: [shoplist 56692]

Canon EOS R vs EOS RP Review

canon eos r vs eos rp
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Canon EOS R at glance::Canon EOS RP at a glance:
– 30.3MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
– DIGIC 8 Image Processor
– UHD 4K30 Video; C-Log & 10-Bit HDMI Out
– Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 5655 AF Points
– 3.69m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
– 3.15″ 2.1m-Dot Swivel Touchscreen LCD
– Expanded ISO 50-102400, 8 fps Shooting
– Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, SD UHS-II Card Slot
– Multi-Function Bar, Dual Pixel RAW		– 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
– DIGIC 8 Image Processor
– UHD 4K and Full HD 1080 Video
– 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
– 3″ 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
– Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 AF Points
– ISO 100-40000, Up to 5 fps Shooting
– Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity

Youtuber Camerahoarders posted a Canon EOS R vs EOS RP review.

Want to know the differences between Canon’s first two full frame mirrorless cameras? Then have a look at the Canon EOS R vs EOS RP video below.

Canon EOS R: [shoplist 52287]

Canon EOS RP: [shoplist 54789]

Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III Review (highly recommended, Photography Blog)

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Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III at a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32
  • One Fluorite Element & Five UD Elements
  • Air Sphere Coating
  • Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Internal Focus, Focus Range Limiter
  • Weather-Sealed Design, Fluorine Coating
  • Detachable, Rotatable Tripod Collar
  • Rounded 8-Blade Diaphragm

Photography Blog posted their full review of the Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III lens. They gave the Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III a rating of 4.5/5 and highly recommended.

From the conclusion:

The new EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM is a rather modest update of Canon’s venerable 70-200mm F2.8 lens for professional users, replacing the 9 year old Mark II version by introducing a small number of minor improvements, most notably new lens coatings to help reduce flare/ghosting and to assist with keeping the lens clean. 

So while there’s little reason for owners of the previous version to rush out and buy this new edition, any Canon owner looking for a great 70-200mm F2.8 lens should definitely add the Mark III to their shopping list.

[the Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM] offers better all-round optical performance than its predecessor thanks to the new lens coatings, whilst delivering the same feature-set and build quality.

Read the review…

Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III: [shoplist 56611]

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 MACRO IS STM Review (competent but not exceptional, D. Abbott)

Canon RF 35mm f1.8 IS STM
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Dustin Abbott posted the full, real world review of the Canon RF RF 35mm f/1.8 MACRO IS STM lens, the less expensive native lens for the Canon EOS R system.

Abbott’s review is not without criticism:

[the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 MACRO IS STM is a] lens that left me a little underwhelmed.  It is competent, but not exceptional.  I can live with some of the basic flaws (vignette and distortion), but I didn’t find the images I took with the lens to show any particular “sparkle”. 

Not all is bad, considering this is not a Canon L-tier lens:

It is the only reasonably priced native RF mount lens at the time of this review, and the focal length, aperture, and macro abilities make this a very versatile lens.  It is highly functional and will get the job done in a lot of situations.  For many users that will be enough, and I don’t want to discourage you away from the lens.  But for those looking for something more exceptional in either build or performance, you might be better served looking elsewhere.

Dustin Abbott’s exhaustive review comes with a large set of test photos and sample pictures. For those more inclined to watch a review, the videos below with the full review might the right choice.

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 MACRO IS STM: [shoplist 53576]

Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless system: [shoplist 52287]