Canon RF 70-200mm F/4L IS Review (finely crafted and performs extremely well)

Canon RF 70-200mm
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Here is a new Canon RF 70-200mm F/4L IS review. This is a rather interesting lens and it is getting many positive reviews.

At a glance:

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
  • Four Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Air Sphere and Fluorine Coatings
  • Dual Nano USM AF System
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Customizable Control Ring
  • Weather-Sealed Construction

ePhotozine posted their Canon RF 70-200mm F/4L IS review. From their conclusion:

The new lens is very finely crafted and performs extremely well in the field, the wider apertures being especially crisp, which is great because such lenses are often used at wide apertures. That way higher shutter speeds can be employed and the ISO kept within reasonable bounds. Focusing is spot on, very fast and virtually silent. The lower weight and compact size mean less fatigue from carrying the lens all day. All these things add up to a really useful optic that produces some fine results.

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Definitely Highly Recommended.  

Read the review at ePhotozine…

More Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS review stuff is listed here.

Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS description after the break.

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Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Review (quirky and functional, D. Abbott)

Canon Rf 600mm F/11 Review
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Here is a Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM review by one of the less noisy and flashy and more serious reviewers out there. One of my top favorite reviewers.

RF 600mm f/11 IS at a glance:

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Fixed f/11 Aperture
  • Retractable, Locking Lens Barrel
  • Gapless Dual-Layer Diffractive Optics
  • STM Stepping AF Motor
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Customizable Control Ring
  • Compatible with RF Extenders

Dustin Abbott posted his exhaustive Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM review. From his conclusion:

It is rare that I refer to a Canon lens as “quirky”, but both the Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM and Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM telephoto primes definitely qualify as quirky.  Canon’s engineers were willing to overlook a number of typical design conventions and niceties to produce functional telephoto primes with massive reach and good performance at bargain prices.  Used in the right conditions, either of these lenses is perfectly capable of producing stunning images.

But those quirks do help define the lens, however.  The loosen, extend, and tighten nature of getting the lens ready to shoot will result in some missed shots.  The small maximum aperture means that this is a lens designed for very specific (read:  bright!) lighting conditions, and so the opportunities to take full advantage of the stellar optics are limited by that physical reality.

But what other 600mm prime lens can you get for less than $700 USD?  Particularly one with good autofocus, effective image stabilization, and a solid optical performance?  That is a very, very short list, so while I know that this is a niche product for a niche audience, I’m glad that the RF 600mm F11 IS STM lens exists.

Read the review at Dustin Abbott’s site…

As usual the review comes with a huge set of sample pictures, comparison charts, and all the information you might want to know. Dustin’s reviews are what I look for when I am about to purchase new gear. And for those who prefer to watch their reviews, Dustin Abbott provides a comprehensive video-review (below).

More gear reviews by Dustin Abbott are listed here. You can follow Dustin Abbott on Twitter, YouTube, or on his website.

Also interesting: an interview with the engineers who developed these lens. Also, Canon already said there will be more such lenses. For more Canon RF 800mm f/11 and RF 600mm f/11 review stuff have a look here.

Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

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Today Only Deal: SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC – $149.95 (reg. $199.95)

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Only for today (8/26/21) B&H Photo has a pretty good deal for the SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC memory card. You get a $50 discount in the cart.

At a glance:

  • 128GB Storage Capacity
  • UHS-II / V90 / U3 / Class 10
  • Maximum Read Speed: 300 MB/s
  • Maximum Write Speed: 260 MB/s
  • Minimum Write Speed: 90 MB/s
  • Records 8K, 4K, and Full HD Video
  • Capture Raw Photos and High-Speed Bursts
  • Shock, Temperature, X-Ray & Waterproof
  • Built-In Write-Protect Switch
  • RescuePRO Deluxe Software Download

Get the SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC memory card on sale at $149.95. Compare at $199.95. A $50 discount is applied in cart.

Hand-picked deals are listed here.

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Refurbished lenses and DSLRs at Canon Store (best deals might be found here)

Save $10 on Luminar 4 and/or Aurora HDR 2019 using our code “WATCH” at checkout.

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Sigma Set To Release New Contemporary Prime Lenses For FF Mirrorless

Sigma Canon Eos R Art Prime Rf Mount
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Sigma seems to be set to release two new Contemporary prime lenses for full frame mirrorless camera systems. For RF mount too?

Nokishita reports that Sigma will release the following two lenses.

  • 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary
  • 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary

Unfortunately, it is not sure they will come for the RF mount too, although they seem to be for full frame systems. Maybe they will be released only for Sony E-mount and the L mount.

Stay tuned.

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:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

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

Canon XF605
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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.