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The black lines indicate contrast, and the blue lines show resolution. The solid lines are sagittal, and the dashed lines are meridional. The higher, the better, and that comparison tells a story.

The RF lens's performance is substantially improved.

Prefer a mouseover comparison? View that MTF comparison in the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens Review.

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Image quality test results are now available on the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens Review page.

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Just posted: Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens Review

This lens is currently ranked 21st among the best-selling mirrorless lenses at B&H — out of 1204 lenses.

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Just posted: Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM Lens Review page.

Fun, but expensive, lens.

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Image quality test results are now available on the Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM Lens page.

This lens exceeds my image quality expectations.

While the RF 1200 is not as sharp as the Canon RF 600mm F4 L Lens, it is nicely sharper than the Canon RF 600mm F4 L Lens plus 2x extender.

The RF 1200mm lens's image quality is about the same as that of the RF 800mm F5.6 Lens.

Note that RF 1200mm lens plus extender results are not included in the tool. I'm still arguing with myself but have not yet justified spending over $1,000.00 to fund the smaller test chart needed for testing focal lengths over 1200mm.

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Image quality test results are now available on the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens page.

I like what I see except the wide open 400mm results are a bit soft (f/8 produces better sharpness).

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Just Posted: Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Lens Review.

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Just Posted: Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Review.

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Just posted: Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens Review

Image quality test results from a second lens (Sample 2) are now available. The second lens performs similarly to the first.

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Image quality, vignetting, flare, and distortion test results along with specs, measurements, and standard product images are now available on the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens page.

This lens has strong barrel distortion at the wide end.

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Just posted: Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens Review

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Image quality test results are now available on the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Lens page.

Note that this lens has strong barrel distortion.

Compared to the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Lens

Compared to the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Lens

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In addition to the Image quality test results shared last week (20mm, 24mm), vignetting, flare, and distortion test results along with specs, measurements, and standard product images are now available on the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens and Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens pages.

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Image quality test results are now available on the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens page.

This lens is considerably sharper at f/1.4 than Sigma's first 24mm f/1.4 Art lens.

Compared to the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens

Compared to the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM Lens

Compared to the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens

Compared to the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary Lens

Compared to the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G Lens

Compared to the Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Lens

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Image quality test results are now available on the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens page.

This lens is considerably sharper at f/1.4 than Sigma's first 20mm f/1.4 Art lens.

Compared to the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens

Compared to the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G Lens

Compared to the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM Lens

Compared to the Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN Contemporary Lens

Compared to the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens

Compared to the Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Lens

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While announcing the Canon EOS R10, promoting the camera as the least expensive R-series option seemed logical. However, the Canon EOS RP was only $20.00 more expensive. That price differential is meaningless to anyone investing in a camera at the quality level we are discussing.

Let's make some lists highlighting many of the differences between these models.

Here are some of the R10 advantages:

• DIGIC X vs. DIGIC 8
• Higher density imaging sensor provides greater reach
• HEIF and Dual Pixel RAW formats available
• Joystick multicontroller
• EVF magnification 0.95x vs. 0.70x
• EVF has greater nose relief
• Built-in flash
• X-Sync 1/200 with mechanical shutter, 1/250 electronic 1st curtain vs. 1/180sec
• Superior AF system featuring Subject Tracking and Eye Detection AF independant from AF area selection
• Continuous shooting up to 15 fps with mechanical shutter for 460 JPG or 29 RAW images vs. 4 fps for card capacity limited images (fast memory cards can far exceed specifications)
• Continuous shooting up to 30 fps with electronic shutter
• RAW burst mode and preshooting
• 4K 30 fps with 6k oversampling and Full HD 120 fps vs. 4k 24p and Full HD 60 fps
• Max movie duration of up to 2 hours vs. 29:59
• Max Live View frame rate 120 fps vs. 59.97 fps
• HDMI Micro out vs. HDMI Mini
• Power switch is accessible to grip hand
• Longer battery life: 290 vs. 210 with EVF, 450 vs. 250 with LCD
• Slightly different shape: 4.8 x 3.5 x 3.3" vs. 5.22 x 3.35 x 2.76" (122.5 x 87.8 x 83.4mm vs. 132.5 x 85.0 x 70.0mm)
• Slightly Lighter: 15.1 vs. 17.1 oz (429 vs. 485g)
• Slightly Less expensive

Here are the RP advantages.

• Slightly higher resolution (26.2 MP vs. 24.2 MP, here is that comparison)
• Larger imaging sensor with larger pixels shows less high ISO noise, including less high ISO noise at the pixel level (here is that comparison)
• AF working range down to EV -5 vs. EV -4
• Metering Range to EV -3 vs. -2
• ISO 100-40000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), expanded to L:50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400 vs. 100-32000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), H1: 51200
• 3 Custom Modes vs. 2

As seen in the product images, the controls for these cameras do not differ greatly.

Those shooting fast action will find the R10 better suited to their needs. Portrait photographers will appreciate the better image quality the RP delivers.

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The simultaneously announced Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS R10 are the first APS-C imaging sensor format cameras in the Canon R-series. With identical era technology, they provide an interesting comparison.

Here are a pair of lists highlighting many of the differences between these models.

These are some of the R7 advantages:

• Significantly higher resolution (32.5 MP vs. 24.2 MP, here is that comparison), with greater reach
• 5-axis IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) provides approximately 7-stops of shake correction (increases with lens IS coordination) and auto image level
• AF working range down to EV -5 vs. EV -4
• Mechanical shutter to 1/8000 and electronic shutter to 1/16000 vs. 1/4000 for both
• EVF magnification of 1.15x vs. 0.95x
• Rear LCD with 1.62m dots vs. 1.04m
• X-Sync of 1/250 vs. 1/200 with mechanical shutter and 1/320 vs. 1/250 with electronic 1st curtain
• Continuous shooting up to 30 fps with electronic shutter for 224 JPG or 51 RAW images vs. 23 fps. for 70 JPG or 21 RAW images (fast memory cards can far exceed these specifications)
• Rear control dial vs. top control dial
• 4K 60 fps with 7k oversampling vs. 4K 30 fps with 6k oversampling
• Movie position on the power switch
• Canon Log 3
• Movie record duration up to 6 hours vs. up to 2 hours
• Water & dust resistance specified vs. not specified
• Dual side-accessible memory card slots vs. single slot in battery door under camera
• Larger LP-E6NH battery provides longer life (EVF: 500 vs. 290 shots, LCD: 770 vs. 450 shots) than LP-E17
• Shutter Durability Rating specified at 200,000 vs. not specified
• Dual Pixel RAW format

Here are the R10 advantages.

• Considerably less expensive
• Built-in flash
• Smaller: 4.8 x 3.5 x 3.3" vs. 5.2 x 3.6 x 3.6" (122.5 x 87.8 x 83.4mm vs. 132.0 x 90.4 x 91.7mm)
• Lighter: 15.1 vs. 21.6 oz (429 vs. 612g)

As seen in the product images, the controls for these cameras differ somewhat.

It is easy to justify the higher cost of the R7, but if those benefits are not important, the R10's advantages just might be.

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What would a comparison between the more expensive, larger-sensored R6 and the higher resolution, faster-shooting R7 look like? Soon after the Canon EOS R7 announcement, I put a comparison with the Canon EOS R6 on the to-do list.

Let's make some lists highlighting many of the differences between these models.

Here are some of the R7 advantages:

• Significantly higher resolution (32.5 MP vs. 20.1 MP, here is that comparison) with greater reach
• Modestly superior AF system featuring Subject Tracking and Eye Detection AF independant from AF area selection
• Electronic shutter with up to 1/16000 vs. 1/8000 (the R7's mechanical shutter also tops out at 1/8000)
• Viewfinder magnification 1.15x vs. 0.76x
• X-Sync of 1/320 with electronic 1st curtain shutter vs. 1/250
• Continuous shooting up to 15 fps with mechanical shutter vs. 12 fps.
• Continuous shooting up to 30 fps with electronic shutter vs. 20 fps.
• RAW burst mode and preshooting
• Movie mode setting on power switch that is accessible to grip hand
• Movie recording up to 6 hours vs. up to 29:59
• Canon Log 3 vs. Canon Log
• Dual Pixel RAW format
• Auto image level
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 vs. USB 3.1 Gen 2
• Slightly Smaller: 5.2 x 3.6 x 3.6" vs. 5.45 x 3.84 x 3.48" (132.0 x 90.4 x 91.7mm vs. 138 x 97.5 x 88.4mm)
• Slightly Lighter: 21.6 oz (612g) vs. 24.0 oz (680g)
• Less expensive

Here are the R6 advantages.

• Battery grip available (the R7 should have this option)
• Larger imaging sensor with larger pixels shows less high ISO noise at the pixel level (here is that comparison)
• AF working range down to EV -6.5 vs. EV -5
• Metering Range to EV -3 vs. -2
• Larger image buffer — 1,000+ JPG or 240 RAW images vs. 224 JPG or 51 RAW images (fast memory cards can far exceed these specifications)
• ISO 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), L:50, H1: 204800 vs. 100-32000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), H1: 51200
• 0.5" (12.7mm) EVF with 3.69 M dots vs. 0.39" (9.9mm) with 2.36M dots

As seen in the product images, the controls for these cameras differ significantly.

The primary choice here is between the R6's larger sensor featuring lower noise and a stronger background blur vs. the R7's higher resolution, modestly more advanced AF system, faster shooting capabilities, and lower price. Both options have merit the choice.

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With eight years separating their introductions, the Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS 7D Mark II are significantly different cameras. However, both cameras were designed to deliver high-performance at a reasonable price — and both have a "7" in their moniker.

Let's look at a comparison highlighting many of the differences between these models.

Here are some of the R7 advantages:

• Significantly higher resolution (32.5 MP vs. 20.2 MP, here is that comparison) with greater reach
• 5-axis IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) provides approximately 7-stops of shake correction (increases with lens IS coordination) and auto image level
• DIGIC X vs. Dual DIGIC 6
• Vastly superior AF system featuring Eye Detection AF and near full-frame coverage, functioning in light level ranging from EV -5 to EV 20 vs. -3 - 18 and with apertures as narrow as f/22
• Silent electronic shutter with up to 1/16000 vs. mechanical shutter to 1/8000 (the R7's mechanical shutter also tops out at 1/8000)
• Metering Range to EV -2 vs. 0
• EVF with up to 120 fps refresh rate, OVF emulation, considerably more information configurably available, greater nose relief, and 1.15x magnification vs. OVF with 1.00x
• Vari-angle touch screen 2.95" (7.5 cm) LCD with approx. 1620k dots vs. 3.0" (7.7cm) LCD with approx. 1040K dots
• X-Sync of 1/320 with electronic 1st curtain shutter (both cameras X-Sync at 1/250 with the mechanical shutter)
• Has CRAW compressed file format available vs. reduced resolution M-RAW and S-RAW (R7 CRAW files are smaller than 7D II RAW images, despite the 32.5 MP vs. 20.2 MP difference)
• Continuous shooting up to 15 fps with mechanical shutter for 224 JPG or 51 RAW images vs. 10 fps for 130 JPG or 31 RAW images (fast memory cards can far exceed these specifications)
• Continuous shooting up to 30 fps with electronic shutter for 126 JPG or 42 RAW images (fast memory cards can far exceed these specifications)
• RAW burst mode and preshooting
• 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) 60 fps movies and Full HD up to 120 fps, recording up to 6 hours vs. Full HD (1920 x 1080) 60 fps for up to 29:59
• Canon Log 3
• ISO 100-32000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), H1: 51200 vs. 100-16000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), H1: 25600, H2: 51200
• Built-in Wi-Fi (vs. Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7) and Bluetooth
• HEIF and Dual Pixel RAW format available
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 vs. USB 3.0
• USB Power
• Dual UHS-II SD memory card slots vs. one CF and one UHS-I SD slot
• HDMI Micro out vs. HDMI mini out
• Utilizes newer RF mount, compatible with all RF lenses in addition to adapting to all 7D II compatible lenses
• Smaller: 5.2 x 3.6 x 3.6" vs. 5.9 x 4.4 x 3.1" (132.0 x 90.4 x 91.7mm vs. 148.6 x 112.4 x 78.2mm)
• Much lighter: 21.6 oz (612g) vs. 32.10 oz (910g)

That list is solid, but the old 7D Mark II holds some advantages.

• Battery grip available (the R7 should have this option)
• Cross-type AF points sensitive to lines of contrast in two directions
• Exposure compensation of -5 to +5 EV vs. -3 to +3 EV
• OVF with instant response
• Top LCD panel (I don't find these to be as important on mirrorless cameras)
• Higher level of weather sealing
• N3-type remote control terminal vs. E3
• Built-in GPS
• Built-in pop-up flash with remote flash master control capabilities
• PC Terminal socket
• Anti-reflection LCD surface
• Longer battery life with viewfinder use — 670 vs. 500 shots.

As seen in the product images, the controls for these cameras differ greatly.

Introducing a new camera does not make an old camera perform worse. However, the newer cameras' features are often highly attractive.

When the Canon EOS 90D was introduced, the 7D II recommendation was challenged. With the R7, there is no question about which camera I prefer — get the R7. Of course, the 7D Mark II being discontinued makes the decision even easier, unless that camera's considerably lower used price attracts you.

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Thanks to suggestions and comments, clarifications and additional information have been added to the Does an APS-C Format Imaging Sensor Increase Reach? EOS R7 vs. R5 Comparison article.