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?

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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.

Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L MACRO IS Review

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Here is a review of one of the more interesting RF-mount lenses Canon released, the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L MACRO IS.

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 video-review, courtesy of asobinet.com, is not spoken nor commented but rather self-explaining with short texts. Lots of tests and test charts.

More coverage of this outstanding lens is listed here.

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].

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Everything You Always Wanted To Know About 8K On The Canon EOS R5

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The Canon EOS R5 does 8K video. Here is a short review of the 8K video quality on the R5.

Coming from one of our favorite photo gear reviewer, Gordon Laing, the review below looks at how the Canon EOS R5 does 8K video. Some might argue 8K video on the EOS R5 is more a proof of concept than a fully implemented feature. Some might say worse. Your mileage my vary.

The video itself has been uploaded to YouTube with full 8K. More reviews by Gordon Laing are listed here. Follow Gordon on his site, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook.

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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