Here Is A Guide To The Best Lenses For The Canon EOS M System

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Here is something rather cool, and useful. A comprehensive guide to the best lenses for the Canon EOS M system. Don’t listen to the bullshiteers calling the EOS M system a dead man walking. The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is a best seller everywhere, especially in Asia.

Our friends at Mirrorless Comparison posted a long and exhaustive guide to lenses for the Canon EOS M system, made by Canon and third party. Every lens is presented with its pro and cons, and for what application the lens suits best. Zoom lenses, telephoto , wide-angle, macro, portrait and more types of lenses are discussed (speed boosters too). Technical advice is also given, all technical terms are explained.

If you own a EOS M system camera you should not miss this. Have a look, and see what lenses exist for the EOS M.

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The Canon EOS M50 Mark II

Canon EOS R5 Review For Video – All You Need To Know (overheating included)

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Here is a new Canon EOS R5 review, one that focuses entirely on video work. The infamous overheating issue is also discussed.

At a glance:

  • 45MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC X Image Processor
  • 8K30 Raw and 4K120 10-Bit Internal Video
  • Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • 12 fps Mech. Shutter, 20 fps E. Shutter
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 1053 Points
  • 0.5″ 5.76m-Dot OLED EVF
  • 3.2″ Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • Subject Tracking with Deep Learning
  • CFexpress & SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots

Coming from Gordon Laing, the Canon EOS R5 review below tests the R5 for video. All video modes are tested. All you questions you might want to ask are answered in the video.

Here is the video’s table of contents:

  • 00:00 – Intro
  • 02:25 – Body features and controls for video
  • 04:07 – Movie quality modes in PAL and NTSC
  • 06:11 – Recording times and limits
  • 06:44 – Overheating in video
  • 10:16 – 8k quality and benefits
  • 11:42 – 4k 120 quality and benefits
  • 13:36 – 1080 120 quality and benefits
  • 14:38 – 1080 vs 4k vs 4k HQ vs 8k real life
  • 16:09 – 1080 vs 4k vs 4k HQ vs 8k resolution
  • 18:16 – 1080 vs 4k vs 4k HQ vs 8k noise high ISO
  • 19:31 – Dynamic range and C-log 3
  • 20:51 – Autofocus
  • 22:04 – Stabilization IBIS
  • 22:43 – Vlogging tests
  • 24:46 – Rolling shutter skewing
  • 25:07 – Verdict vs A7S III vs A1 vs S1H

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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Canon Vintage Review: PowerShot G1, 21 Years Later

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Here is a new Canon vintage review. This time it’s the glorious Canon PowerShot G1 to get reviewed.

Gordon Laing reviews the PowerShot G1. The PowerShot G1 was released 21 years ago and was an important Canon consumer camera. The PowerShot G1 was introduced in 2000:

The PowerShot G1 features a 1/1.8″ CCD sensor with 3.34-million pixels, a newly designed fast and precision 34mm-102mm (35mm equivalent) 3x optical zoom lens, and a wide exposure-sensitivity range including an ISO 50-equivalent setting.

A new RAW mode preserves maximum image quality without degradation and achieves superlative color reproduction. The PowerShot G1’s dedicated digital signal processing integrated circuit (IC), realizes high-speed and complete processing of image detail.

And here is Gordon’s review.

More about the PowerShot G1 can be found at Gordon’s page.

The Canon PowerShot G, backside

The Definitive Canon EOS R5 vs EOS R6 Comparison

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Want to learn about the differences between the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6? Here is the EOS R5 vs EOS R6 comparison you need.

Kevin Raposo compares the Canon EOS R5 vs EOS R6. A very detailed breakdown of more than 20 aspects that differentiate the two cameras. Enjoy.

More Canon EOS R5 vs EOS R6 comparison reviews are listed here.

I have the impression the EOS R6 flies a bit under the radar and doesn’t get the attention it deserves. There are many features that the R6 shares 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. the EOS R5 overheating hysteria is listed here.

Canon EOS R5: [shoplist 62744]

Canon EOS R6: [shoplist 62745]

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Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L Review: The Best Prime Lens You Can Get?

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Here is a new Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L review. We know that the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L is an outstanding lens, one in the “boutique lenses” collection to show what the EOS R and the RF mount are capable of.

At a glance:

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16
  • One UD Element, One Aspherical Element
  • Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
  • Customizable Control Ring
  • Rounded 10-Blade Diaphragm

Peter McKinnon reviews the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L, and has no doubts that it is the “best prime lens. period“.

More Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L review stuff is listed here.

Canon RF lenses: [shopcountry 52325]

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Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM & RF 600mm f/4L IS Lenses Review

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The Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS and the Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS are two professional and expensive optical masterpieces by Canon, Together the two super-telephoto lenses are worth $25,000.

The Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS and the Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS have been announced in April 2021, along with the first development announcement of the EOS R3. Indeed, both lenses seem to have been made for the R3. Gordon Laing had the rare chance to have the Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS and the RF 600mm f/4L IS in his hands and he shares his review and impression in the video below.

Impressive lenses. Thanks Gordon. Canon made some other awesome lenses for the EOS R3.

Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS at a glance:

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Super UD and Fluorite Elements
  • Super Spectra and Air Sphere Coatings
  • Customizable Electronic Focusing Ring
  • Two Focus Presets
  • Circular 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Weather-Sealed Design, Fluorine Coating
  • Rotatable Tripod Collar

Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS: [shoplist 65936]

Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS at a glance:

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
  • Super UD and Fluorite Elements
  • Super Spectra and Air Sphere Coatings
  • Customizable Electronic Focusing Ring
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Two Focus Presets
  • Circular 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Weather-Sealed Design, Fluorine Coating
  • Rotatable Tripod Collar

Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS: [shoplist 65935]

More about the lenses after the break.

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