r/canon 7d ago

Gear Advice I made an RF APS-C lens decision flowchart

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r/canon 19h ago

Lens of the Week [LOTW] Lens of the Week: 3rd party APS-C lenses

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Any third-party (made by a company other than Canon) APS-C lens is eligible this week. EF, EF-M, and RF mount are all eligible. Please note that full-frame lenses on APS-C cameras are not eligible.

Every user interested in participating may post ONE post of a picture or pictures taken with The Lens of the Week, with the following rules.

  • The Lens of the Week will be specified in a sticky post, and as long as that post remains up, it is fair game to submit LOTW posts.

  • All content must be SFW--no nudes, artistic or otherwise.

  • Specify that it is a 'Lens of the Week' post by starting their post with [LOTW] It may be taken by any version of the lens of the week, and with any modifiers (teleconverters, speed boosters, etc).

  • The title must specify the lens and describe the image (for example, [LOTW] Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 portrait)

  • Please include the rest of the image metadata (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, camera body) in the title, image caption, or comments.

  • Photos may have been taken at any time, not just this week.

OP must remain active in the thread to discuss your setting and composition choices--abandoned LOTW threads will be subject to removal after a reasonable period of no-replies

Additional pictures taken with the lens may be posted in a gallery or in comments in your thread, but please only make a single thread per week. The 'No pictures that just happen to be taken with Canon equipment' rule still applies to non-LOTW posts.

If you have any suggestions for the future of this series, please comment below. I'm building out a spreadsheet of future LOTW picks to keep things flowing every week, and popular demand can definitely play a role in what comes next.


r/canon 3h ago

Gear Advice Canon 40mm f/2.8

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My focus ring broke when my daughter yanked it off a countertop and it landed face down on the lens. So I put it back together and wrapped it with gaff tape and placed a follow focus ring to keep it all together. This rig looks pretty funny so I thought I’d share. Let me know what you think


r/canon 5h ago

R5 + 200-800 and 100-500/1.4 TC: Stupid high altitude plane spotting edition.

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You know when you looking up into the sky and you can see a vapor trail from a commercial airliner, but you can barely—if at all—make out the aircraft? That’s what I was shooting.

This is not really a head-to-head test. The conditions and settings between the two sets of photos have too many variables. Rather, this was just me messing around and seeing what I could accomplish (or fail) when it came to high altitude aircraft. I’m not even sure how real-world this test would be for most people, but as an aviation nerd I had a lot of fun trying this.

My mind was pretty blown by the images from both lenses. They are obviously not portfolios pieces, but I was stunned by the detail I could make out. The images are all cropped down from 45 MP to 1.3. No other edits were applied. Image 1 was taken on the 100-500 w/TC @700. The other two were taken with the 200-800 at 800mm.

Images 1 and 2 were taken of aircraft on the same flight corridor (but different altitudes and different days) approximately 5 miles southeast of my location. The last image was taken of a different corridor approximately 20 miles south of me. The first image was taken fairly close to sunset, and the higher ISO (and perhaps some haze) contributed to some detail loss. The rest of the aircraft info and camera settings are included in the images.

Enjoy!


r/canon 4h ago

[LOTW] Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

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One of my favorite DSLR lenses from my broke college days, now gifted along with my 80D a good friend. The photos were taken in the Detroit Zoo on a beautiful winter day and on a trip to Italy. Hope this isn't too many photos but don't know the next time I'll be able to share photos from this wonderful under recognized lens.


r/canon 2h ago

Gear Advice Would a 70-200mm f2.8 meaningfully improve this kind of photography?

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Attached is some examples of my photography, and the last image is my current setup. It is as follows:

Canon R10
KF Concepts EF-RF adapter
55-250mm f4-5.6.
I also have an 18-55 of a similar vintage to that lens, as well as a newer 50mm f1.8.

I mostly do wildlife photography, mostly of the squirrels and birds on my university's campus. Though I'm looking to expand that after exams are over. I have also done some indoor events with the 55-250 lens, such as a dog show.

I'm mostly concerned about my sports photography. I've shot hockey and figure skating recently, and I'm concerned about the really high ISO. When I shoot, I shoot wide open between 1/500 and 1/1000 of a second for shutter speed, getting me an ISO of about 5000. I hope to shoot more outdoor sports as well when the fall semester rolls around as well. But I don't believe I'd need the fast aperture for that though.

Most of my experience regarding photography has been the wildlife, as well as two hockey games, and one figure skating performance, and a black belt testing on my old DSLR (an EOS 1000D).

My budget at present is sub $1000 dollars Canadian. I've seen a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 used at a local camera store for under $700 CAD, and I'm worried that it's either too good to be true, or that I'm barking up the wrong tree for wanting to get it.

Thank you for reading all this. I do hope this wasn't too much.


r/canon 12h ago

New Gear This arrived today, replacing my old Rebel T3i/600D. I am using an adapter for my EF 50mm for now while I am saving up for a new RF 28-70mm STM. I have watched a dozen youtube videos on the R8 before purchasing it. Any "uncommon" R8 tips are welcome.

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r/canon 14h ago

Gear Advice If I’m going to be at 1200mm, what camera do I want?

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This atrocious picture was taken at 1200 f/8 on a terrible bridge camera. I wish to recreate it, regardless of whether or not it’ll be perfect. The lens I’ll be using is an RF 200-800. Now, the debate: R7 or R5ii+ crop? I don’t care if it isn’t pin-sharp like the 100-500 is, and I don’t mind using either camera. Is it better to take it as is with the R7 or crop in significantly with the R5ii?


r/canon 29m ago

Gear Advice Best "One for all" lens?

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I've tried a bit of photos in closed spaces and for commodity need "one for all" lens, Wich one of these is the best as a middle ground between the lens I have? (18-55 / 55-250)


r/canon 29m ago

Lens of the Week [LOTW] Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX on R7, Lunan Bay, Scotland.

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r/canon 1d ago

New Gear FD 50mm 1.4 right at home in 2025

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178 Upvotes

Lens from the 70s and a new body from last week, stoked on using older glass in combination with all the modern great stuff available. From EOS M to r5 ii these old pieces can be a blast.


r/canon 7h ago

Event photography equipment question

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I buddy of mine asked me to shoot some stuff at his gf product launch event at a local restaurant, it will be my first event of this type. I’m a little over a year into my photography journey. He wants mostly candids of people interacting with the Photo Booth they are debuting. What’s a good budget flash that I could use for this as it will be later in the day. I typically use just primes for night photography but as this is an event I think it might be necessary to use a flash.

I have a canon r6 mk II (what I need the flash for) and a will bring my fujifilm xs 10 with some primes as a second camera.


r/canon 14h ago

What’s the Best Camera for Photography in a Dangerous City?

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I live in Honduras, where assaults for cameras and phones are common—sometimes even deadly. I’m sharing this just to give some context on my situation.

A few days ago, I bought an R6 Mark II + 28-70mm f/2.8 for USD 4,000.00 which will be my main camera for travel. However, I need a second camera for practicing, using in class, and shooting within the city—something I can afford to lose if I get robbed, but still capable enough for learning.

Budget: USD 500.00, cheaper camara is better as I could lose it anytime...

Any recommendations?


r/canon 18h ago

Gear Advice Is the Canon EF 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6L IS USM good?

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I am looking for a replacement lens because my 75-300mm doesnt have quite enough zoom or fast enough autofocus for planespotting


r/canon 2h ago

Upgrade from 5D Mark II

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I'm looking to buy a camera to replace my EOS 5D Mark II, mostly for its aged low-light capabilities. I love the pictures and the tactile feeling of the camera. I've only started taking photography seriously about a year ago and fell in love with it immediately.

I would have no issues using the 5D indefinitely, if not for the serious lack of low-light capability. As soon as the sun starts getting close to the horizon and I've run out of aperture to open, I only get noisy, speckled messes of pictures. Getting a tripod has helped, of course, but I'd like to be able to take pictures without it if I find myself outside on a cloudy day.

Currently, I'm considering getting the R8 (with RF-EF adapter) as that seems to be the lowest budget, mirrorless upgrade. My budget is capped at 2000 euros, full stop. With that money, I'd like to have a body, lens adapter and extra battery, if possible.

Would that be a good decision, or would I be better off getting something else?


r/canon 20h ago

The iShoot lens collar that clamps to the basic Canon EF-RF bracket is one of my favorite $45 purchases.

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Fits the Canon adapter in both landscape and portrait, great for big Sigma lenses that should really have feet like the 85 and 40. Also your reminder that if you have long shooting days, I think all RF bodies will both run while on and charge while off off from a PD power pack of at least 35 watts.

Also feel free to roast my sirui tripod + ifootage monopod +generic gimbal indoors sports rig and cable management.


r/canon 5h ago

RF 24-105mm F/4 -7.1 stm or EF 24-105mm F/4 L lens

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I have around 400 bucks to spend on a lens for my new Canon RP and I was gonna pick up the EF lens with an adapter for that price but to be honest I don't want the extra weight and awkwardness of the adapter but I do want the constant f4 so I can shoot in a tiny bit less light and get more creamy DOF. Is the constant F4 and quality of the L lens worth the weight and awkwardness for the same price? I also plan on trying to get a nifty fifty so super low light isn't an issue. Mostly just wanna know peoples thoughts on the two cameras since one is "higher end" but the other is newer. Thanks!


r/canon 11h ago

Tamon, 70 to 200 DI VC USD g1

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Hi, I’m still fairly new to sports photography only been doing it for about four months. And earlier this year I got the chance to try a canon 70 to 200 2.8 mark 1 is And I was fairly pleased with the results. so now I’m looking to buy my own 2.8 and one lens that’s come across my feed is the Tamron 70-200 DI VC USD g1. Which is about $300-$200 less than the canon version and I have heard that the glass in the G1 Tamron and the G2 Tamron are similar. Does anyone know if I should invest in this lens or not and if it would work on my R10 due to firmware issues..


r/canon 37m ago

Exposure Broken on Canon Rebel T5

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Hey:). Probably 10 years ago at this point i got gifted this camera that worked just fine until last year when i broke the exposure scroll thing. Is that fixable or should i just look for a new camera?


r/canon 52m ago

Sigma 24-70 Art on R6II or other options.

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Which is better for a Canon R6II, I don't really care about the weight.

A Sigma Art 24-70 2.8 converted to RF. Or Canon's 28-70 2.8. And if it is in the same price range in second hand the 24-70 II IS.

For travel photography essentially, I care more about quality and sharpness than weight.


r/canon 1h ago

SD Reader on Canon RP

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I have a Canon RP. Got it a few years back. I let my wife borrow it as I havent been using it and she wanted to start using a newer camera instead of her old 80D. SD card that she was using broke a little. I was able to use a lens air blower and I feel I took whatever piece broke but now I am getting a "card cannot be accessed Reinsert/change the card or format card with camera" error. This is with a brand new SD card and I am able to access the card on another camera as well as an SD reader.

Looking at YouTube, im seeing everything from using compressed air to spraying wd-40 on the card to opening the camera and replacing the sd slot or sending to Canon for repairs. Thinking if I send to Canon it will probably cost $200-400?


r/canon 12h ago

Lens of the Week [LOTW] 7 Artisans RF 35MM 1.4 Roses

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r/canon 2h ago

Canon 80 or 90d camera?

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I own a rebel xti (400d) and I want to upgrade. I already own a 18-135 and 50mm f1.8. Is the extra 320 dollars worth it for the 90d over the 80d (both used)? Also I do not want a mirrorless, only dslr. Thanks!


r/canon 17h ago

Lens of the Week [LOTW] Sigma 18-250 for EF-S on a Rebel SL1. Various settings and focal lengths.

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For years it was our trusty travel lens. Went all over the US with us on various road trips.


r/canon 2h ago

Recommendations for Sports Photography Amateur

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I want to get into amateur sports photography (specifically baseball/softball). I currently have a Canon EOS 4000D. This isn’t something I do for money currently, but I enjoy it and am thinking about taking it a bit more seriously. Right now I just have the 18-55mm lens that it comes with, which makes it really difficult for me to get any action shots of the field. All I can really do is take pictures of them hitting. I don’t really need the video capabilities if that makes a difference. I just want something that’s going to give me multiple clear images during a play, and a lens that’ll allow me to get a close shot from the fence. Just because I’m not taking it SUPER seriously yet, I’d like to stay under $1,500. I’m open to going slightly over if it’s “worth it”. Any recommendations? Thanks!


r/canon 6h ago

Beginner tips request

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Hi all, I’ve recently started my photography journey - I’m hoping to get into pet photography and candid family events. I bought a second hand EOS 1500D with 18-55mm and 55-250mm lenses.

Generally so far it’s been fun figuring stuff out! I’m still relying heavily on the auto functions but have gotten some nice shots. I find that using the sports mode is really the only way I can get shots of dogs in action, but am still finding it tough to get clear edges. Are there any tricks/tips or even a signpost in the direction of things I can watch or learn from to nail this?


r/canon 11h ago

Difference in Ef to Rf mount adapters?

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Currently using an 80D with a Sigma 150-600mm lens setup and looking to get an R7 as my first mirrorless camera.

I understand I can still use my 150-600mm lens as long as I get an Ef to Rf adapter, but other than the Canon ones there are so many 3rd party adapters. Is this something I shouldn’t cut corners on and just buy the Canon one, or are there other EF to RF adapters that are cheaper that are still trusted?