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Just curious to see what gear everyone uses? Any plans on upgrade?
currently using Sony a7iii bought 6 months before the a7iv came out. I dont feel like this camera lacks all that much but these are basically computers now and there is so much advancement every new body that comes out.
just starting to think of upgrading, mainly for more mp (so i can crop more) and newer autofocus.
Just curious to see what gear everyone uses? Any plans on upgrade?
currently using Sony a7iii bought 6 months before the a7iv came out. I dont feel like this camera lacks all that much but these are basically computers now and there is so much advancement every new body that comes out.
just starting to think of upgrading, mainly for more mp (so i can crop more) and newer autofocus.
I had (4) bodies and (14) lenses but just recently sold a bunch of stuff that I was not using much anymore and/or that I am going to upgrade.
Currently have a Canon R5 as main and Canon 5DIV as my back up.
Currently and/or recently have the following lenses from widest to most telphoto:
Canon 8-16mm Fisheye
Canon 11-24mm Rectangular (just sold)
Canon RF 10-20mm (on back order)
Canon 15-35mm
Sigma 20mm 1.4 ART (just sold)
Sigma 35mm 1.4 ART
Sigma 50mm 1.4 ART (just sold)
Canon 24-70mm
Canon 24-105mm
Canon 85mm 1.2
Canon 100mm Macro
Canon 135mm 1.8
Canon 70-200mm
Canon 100-500mm
As a hobbyist and being mindful of my budget I went a different direction when I jumped back into the world of photography. I figured if something was top of the line 10-15 years ago no reason it can't be today so to speak. My thought process was if a professional photographer was taking world class pictures 15 years ago no reason me as a hobbyist can't take good pictures using the same gear today. For lens the 17-35, 50 & 60 were bought retail and the rest are used from Japan.
Tokina SD 17-35mm F4 (IF) FX
Nikon AF-S 50mm 1:1.8 G
Nikon 60mm 1:2.8 D AF Micro
Nikon AF-S 85mm 1:1.8 G
Nikon 135mm f/2.8 AI-S
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/1:2.8 G ED VR (Tropical Gray)
I’m an active hobbyist fully onboard the Canon train. I have three EOS Canon bodies: mirrorless R7 and R, and my old 7D DSLR, which I hardly ever use these days. The two mirrorless Canon bodies are in nearly daily use. I like the R7 for wildlife and indoor family videos using a gimbal. The full-frame R works much better in low light, so I use it for live band videos, indoor ambient light photography. and astrophotography. I typically shoot between 10K and 15K stills each year, and I have a gigantic disk farm (currently about 70 TB) to hold all my video work.
My current lens collection is:
Tamron 11-16mm f/2.8
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 ‘pancake’
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L
Canon RF 800mm f/11
I went mirrorless about 2 1/2 years ago. My first body was a used Sony A7R3 and I used my Canon EF lenses through an adapter. I can say my images were on par with my Canon 5D mklll body but not better. I did not like that Sony body for many reasons so after about 6 months I sold it and bought my current body, a used Canon EOS R6.
The lenses I have are:
RF 24-104
RF 70-200
RF 100-500
EF 28-135 ( my favorite walk about piece)
EF 16-35
The EF lenses are mounted through an EF/RF adapter.
I will add, the images from my mirror less camera are no better than with my 5D mklll or the Canon Rebel I used before that. The fresher electronics in the R6 make some aspects of the hobby a little easier but image quality is roughly the same.
A good friend of mine who was an accomplished nature photographer and wedding /event photographer once told me an excellent image is 90% technician and 10% equipment. He also said the quickest way to great images is to practice solid technique, plan your shots whenever possible and use a tripod if you can.
I have no plans to replace the equipment I have with newer technology, my R6 will serve me well for my remaining years.
Thanks for reading, Jerry
could someone verify / explain the lens compatibility with Canon mirrorless cameras and non (EF lenses) ? Am I correct in that in order to utilize my EF mounts on a Mirrorless body it must be done so through an adapter ? If so, to those that are doing so how are your results ?
I ask because I'm contemplating the purchase of a mirrorless body and don't want to abandon my my current lenses
could someone verify / explain the lens compatibility with Canon mirrorless cameras and non (EF lenses) ? Am I correct in that in order to utilize my EF mounts on a Mirrorless body it must be done so through an adapter ? If so, to those that are doing so how are your results ?
I ask because I'm contemplating the purchase of a mirrorless body and don't want to abandon my my current lenses
When I bought my R6 Canon had 2 adapters available for EF lenses. Both didn't have lenses in them and were only to adapt the EF mount lens to the RF camera. Both adapters had the necessary pins to show auto focus and the rest of the electronic functions. The more expensive of the 2 Canon mounts had additional pins to allow other functions the R series cameras had but I am not sure what that is. My used R6 came with a Viltrox brand adapter that works very well. Without any glass in these adapters there is no image distortion. The Viltrox that I have doesn't have good weather sealing so I have to be aware of that when using EF glass. Another draw back is the adapters add extra length to the lens that changes balance a little. I sold some of my EF lenses but kept my 2 favorites because they do provide nice image resolution on my R6.
Nitro also uses some EF glass and maybe he can add more detail for you.
When I bought my R6 Canon had 2 adapters available for EF lenses. Both didn't have lenses in them and were only to adapt the EF mount lens to the RF camera. Both adapters had the necessary pins to show auto focus and the rest of the electronic functions. The more expensive of the 2 Canon mounts had additional pins to allow other functions the R series cameras had but I am not sure what that is. My used R6 came with a Viltrox brand adapter that works very well. Without any glass in these adapters there is no image distortion. The Viltrox that I have doesn't have good weather sealing so I have to be aware of that when using EF glass. Another draw back is the adapters add extra length to the lens that changes balance a little. I sold some of my EF lenses but kept my 2 favorites because they do provide nice image resolution on my R6.
Nitro also uses some EF glass and maybe he can add more detail for you.
Jerry
Thanks Jerry for the hand off. Yes I have several of my current lenses are still Canon EF, but slowly (as Canon makes the replacements) moving over to RF lens. This is not really a quality issue as EF lens work without any issue with an adapter. So why change to RF then? For me it is really just a few simple reasons. 1) The RF lenses are smaller and lighter (especially when you figure in an adapter) and 2) They are using Canon most recent designs, coating and focus motors. As someone who makes money with Photography it makes (kinda) sense for me to change/upgrade to RF glass however to be completely honest I would highly recommend for 99% of most users to buy EF lenses (as they are much cheaper) and use and adapter. They work perfectly fine.
Thanks Jerry for the hand off. Yes I have several of my current lenses are still Canon EF, but slowly (as Canon makes the replacements) moving over to RF lens. This is not really a quality issue as EF lens work without any issue with an adapter. So why change to RF then? For me it is really just a few simple reasons. 1) The RF lenses are smaller and lighter (especially when you figure in an adapter) and 2) They are using Canon most recent designs, coating and focus motors. As someone who makes money with Photography it makes (kinda) sense for me to change/upgrade to RF glass however to be completely honest I would highly recommend for 99% of most users to buy EF lenses (as they are much cheaper) and use and adapter. They work perfectly fine.
Thank you, that is what I was thinking since several of my EF lenses are L's. If they were the lesser 'kit glass' , I would think otherwise.
I'm an amateur photographer hobbyist and have Nikon bodies. Unfortunately, I haven't been into it for a while due to work and family obligations. I'm looking forward to getting back into it again after my recent retirement. My newest acquisition is the retro looking Nikon Zf with the 40mm SE Z lens. I'm still learning its capabilities.
Supposedly the r5 mak ii should be announced next month gonna wait to see that before pulling trigger on anything. I like the cannon 200-800 lens and this might be my next setup strictly for wildlife. And use my sony for everything else. I would sell my 200-600 lens and pick up the cannon body and 200-800 lens just for wildlife. I would love to just get a sony body to pair with my lens but the only one I am thinking of is the A1 and that is just too expensive and old now.
i currently have too much $$ invested in sony lenses.
Mine is a Nikon D5300 that I attach to my Astro Tech AT115EDT refractor telescope. I'm hoping to have the camera H-Alpha modified for astrophotography.
Those of you who use the Canon 100mm macro, I have a question. I got a notice recently from Canon that they had a rebuilt RF 100, but they also recommended getting a focusing ring. I'm guessing that's for easier fine tuning on the focus. Is that necessary or even desirable? FWIW, I didn't bite on the lens. It wasn't that much cheaper than new and I'd prefer to have an EF since I haven't upgraded to digital. Still use my 1D-X and 1D-IV for wildlife. I do have an M6 I use as a "walking around" camera.
01-11-2024, 08:53 PM
Whats everyone using, primary body?
