Image quality, vignetting, and distortion test results are now available on the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II Lens Review.
Here are some comparisons:
Compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Lens
Compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Lens
Compared to the Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM Lens
Compared to the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens
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Image quality, vignetting, flare, and distortion test results, along with standard product images, are now available on the Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens Review.
This lens is tiny, ultra-light, and affordable (especially in used condition).
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Just posted: Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens Review
Outstanding lens.
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Just posted: Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM Lens Review.
The RF 28 will become a most-loved lens. Sample pictures will be added soon.
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Image quality, vignetting, and distortion test results, along with specs and measurements are now available on the Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens page.
Can you find a zoom lens sharper wide open than this one? This lens optically performs better with extenders than even the big white RF prime lenses do with them.
Here is the comparison to the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens. Incredibly, the zoom lens matches the sharpness of this impressive prime lens, including in the corners.
Add the 1.4x, and the zoom lens still matches, even exceeds in the corners, the optical performance of the prime.
At this point, you are not likely surprised that the zoom lens keeps up with the prime with the 2x extender mounted. I seldom appreciate the image quality produced with a 2x extender in the optical path, but the EF 300mm F2.8 IS II lens was one of the best with-2x performers, and the RF 100-300mm lens performs similarly (with slightly more but easily correctable lateral CA).
Creating high-grade with-extender image quality vastly increases the versatility of this zoom lens, and brings another outstanding zoom lens, the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM, into the radar.
This 200mm wide-open aperture comparison shows no winner. The 420mm vs. 400mm f/4 comparison also shows no winner, and ditto in the 600mm vs. 560mm f/5.6 comparison (though the RF lens has more lateral CA).
Many other comparisons are available:
Compared to the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens.
Compared to the Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM Lens.
With 2x compared to the RF 400 with 2x.
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Image quality, vignetting, and distortion test results are now available on the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM Lens page.
This tiny lens has an impressive sharpness to size, weight, and price ratio.
Compared to the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens
Compared to the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Lens (at f/2.8)
Compared to the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM Lens (at f/2.8)
Compared to the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS Lens
Compared to the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Lens (at f/2.8)
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Just posted: Canon EOS R100 Review
Mostly, this review contains only minor updates to the expectations. The R100 is an extremely lightweight, compact, and affordable camera that produces excellent image quality.
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This Sachtler kit is expensive, but the quality of the movements it enables and its fast setup speed are worth the price to serious videographers.
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The Canon EOS R100 is here, and it is time to set up this camera for use. Following are the 32 steps taken to prepare an out-of-the-box R100.
I make additional menu and other setting changes based on current shooting scenarios, but this list covers my initial camera setup process.
To copy this configuration means you intend to shoot as I do, including in RAW-only format. While this setup works optimally for me, you should adjust the camera setup to your needs.
If you can't remember your menu setup parameters, keeping an up-to-date list such as this one is a great idea. Anytime the camera is set to the factory state, such as when serviced or when acquiring an additional camera, the list will ensure all settings are quickly re-established.
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The short answer is "Get both." Otherwise, read on.
In this comparison, we look at a pair of stand-out professional-grade lenses in the ultra-popular 70-200mm focal length range, frequently used for photographing people and people participating in events, including sports. Landscape and product photography are two additional popular uses for these lenses. In addition to being so useful, lenses in this class also represent some of the longest focal length and widest aperture combinations available in an affordable, easily carryable lens.
Canon has long had a pair of 70-200mm image stabilized lens options in their lineup, and while their sizes and weights were reasonable, these were relatively long, heavy, fixed-size lenses that commanded a significant chunk of space in the case, requiring a horizontal position in most backpacks. Canon's first mirrorless 70-200mm lens option, the retracting RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens amazed us with its dramatically reduced size and weight, and the image quality produced by this lens was just as impressive.
Announced just over 1 year later, Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM Lens provided the second mirrorless option, featuring the same relative advantages as the F2.8 version.
The primary difference between these lenses from a use perspective is the maximum aperture opening. An f/2.8 aperture provides twice as much light to the imaging sensor as f/4, allowing it to do the same work in far darker conditions.
A wider aperture creates a shallower depth of field that results in a stronger background blur, and that is another big advantage of the f/2.8 lens.
While those two differences are tied directly to the required build specifications, the f/2.8 lens's modest image quality advantage is the result of optical design quality. The RF 70-200mm F2.8 vs. F4 lens image quality comparison shows the F2.8 lens as sharp (resolution and contrast) or sharper at f/2.8 as the f/4 lens at f/4. Equalized at f/4, the F2.8 lens has an advantage, and the two lenses perform more similarly at f/5.6.
The F2.8 lens has less lateral and spherical CA overall, shows modestly fewer flare effects at narrow apertures, and stopped down 1 stop, has less peripheral shading at 200mm f/4. The F2.8 lens has slightly better bokeh, creates better sunstars, and has less pincushion distortion at 200mm. The F4 lens has slight focus shift at narrow apertures and close focus distances.
Thanks primarily to the smaller lens elements required to create an f/4 aperture vs. an f/2.8 aperture, the F4 lens's big advantages are a considerably smaller size, lighter weight (about 2/3 as much), and lower price (about 43% less).
The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens vs. Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM Lens comparison shows the just-mentioned size and weight benefits of the f/4 aperture.
Model | Weight oz(g) | Dimensions w/o Hood "(mm) | Filter | ||
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens | 37.8 | (1070) | 3.5 x 5.7 | (89.9 x 146.0) | 77 |
Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM Lens | 24.5 | (695) | 3.3 x 4.7 | (83.5 x 119.0) | 77 |
The F2.8 lens has a tripod mount ring, an advantage for rotating a camera mounted on a tripod or monopod, but the F4 lens isn't heavy enough to require such for balance purposes. The F4 lens has a modest maximum magnification advantage (0.28x vs. 0.23x). The F4 lens's zoom ring is located behind the focus ring and closer to the rear of the lens (an advantage), and its control ring positioned at the front of the lens is easier to use vs. the F2.8 lens's rear position. The F2.8 lens's hood has a filter adjustment window (that I don't like).
If the size, weight, and price differences are not an issue, get the F2.8 lens. I choose the F2.8 version most frequently, including for freezing low light action such as sports on a cloudy day, after the sun sets, or indoors, creating a stronger background blur, and creating starburst effects. This lens version is also the best option for portraits, weddings, and stage events. I also use this lens version for product photography and other close work where focus shift is not tolerable.
Otherwise, the F4 lens has your name on it. If hiking and traveling are on the agenda, small and light are likely more important than the f/2.8 aperture, and I likely have the F4 lens in my pack.
As hinted in the short answer, the ideal kit will include both lenses.
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Just posted: Canon BG-R10 Battery Grip Review.
The BG-R10 is one of my most-used and highest-valued accessories.
Used BG-R10 prices are influenced by the current $50.00 instant savings promotion on the new BG-R10. B&H currently has three used Canon BG-R10 Battery Grips in stock. Conditions from 9+ to "Like New" are priced at only $244.95 to $262.95.
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After presenting the Canon EOS R8 compared to the EOS R6 Mark II, I was asked how the Canon EOS R8 compared to the EOS R6. Good question, so let's answer it.
The Canon EOS R8 vs. EOS R6 specification comparison, along with the visual comparison of these cameras, highlight most of the "What are the differences between the Canon EOS R8 and the EOS R6?" answer.
Here are the R8 advantages over the R6:
Here are the R6 advantages over the R8:
While both cameras have signification advantages that should be carefully considered, the R8 delivers impressively for the lower list price. As mentioned, the R6 promotions are now equalizing this difference.
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Designed for astrophotography.
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Let's compare the Canon EOS R100 to the least expensive camera in Canon's current DSLR lineup, the EOS Rebel T7 (2000D).
The Canon EOS Rebel T7 / 2000D is shown behind the R100 above.
Here is the EOS R100 vs. Rebel T7 specification comparison. Also view the complete visual comparison of these cameras.
What are the differences between the Canon EOS R100 and the Rebel T7? Here are the R100 advantages:
Here are the Rebel T7 advantages:
I would find it difficult to go back to the limitations of a DSLR. Still, those with an extremely limited budget may find the T7 to be the right camera for them.
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It is always interesting to compare a camera to its predecessor, and the Canon EOS M50 Mark II gets that distinction for the Canon EOS R100. The R100 is shown to the left of the M50 II in the image above.
Here is the EOS R100 vs. M50 Mark II specification comparison. Also available is the complete visual comparison of these cameras.
What are the differences between the Canon EOS R100 and the M50 II? Here are the R100's advantages:
Here are the M50 II's advantages:
Mostly, the R100 is the M50 II updated with an RF mount. Some continuous shooting speed and the Vari-Angle touchscreen were omitted, but the R100 is less expensive.
As always, send me a message if I missed a relevant difference.
The Canon EOS R50 became the Canon EOS R-series entry-level model, primarily due to it having the lowest price. Still, there seemed to be room for a lower-end model. About 3 months later, the Canon EOS R100 was announced — with a $200.00 lower price tag.
A compact, lightweight, entry-level camera with an ultra-low price begs the question: "What is missing?" Or, in this comparison, "Where did the $200.00 go?"
The Canon EOS R100 is shown to the left of the R50 in the image above. Check out the EOS R100 vs. R50 specification comparison, along with the complete visual comparison of these cameras.
What are the differences between the Canon EOS R100 and the R50? Here are the R50's advantages:
What are the R100's advantages?
While the R50 holds most of the advantages, and some of them are compelling, the lower price line item on the R100's list holds significant weight.
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Significant information is now available on the Canon EOS R100 page.
This is a remarkably inexpensive camera.
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Image quality test results from the Canon EOS R7 have been added to the Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM Lens Review.
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Check out the Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens page for information about and expectations for this outstanding new lens option.
The MTF chart comparison is especially interesting.
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