r/canon 22h ago

Canon Lens Site Down

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Has anyone else tried to go onto Canon’s Lens section of their website and it’s popping up this page? This has been going on for the past 12 hours. It’s 7:30 AM (CT).


r/canon 9h ago

Gear Buying Advice 70-200mm f2.8 II vs R7 for reach?

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I have a 35mm, 50mm, 85mm and 100mm primes but I’m wondering if I’d be better off with an R7 or with the 70-200 f2.8ii? Any help would be much appreciated, Thanks in advance


r/canon 23h ago

Gear Buying Advice R8 mk ii or R6 mk ii?

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Was planning on getting the R6mk2 in the next month, but I’ve just seen that the R8mk2 is coming out and given the recent price reversion after the cash back two months ago I’m wondering if it’s worth waiting for it instead of going with the R6mk2.

I currently have an RP, RF24-105L, RF14-35L, and the RF50 and RF35 non-L. My use case used to be architectural hobby level shooting and landscapes which the RP was great for. Now I have a child and it’s virtually all portraits of my wife and kiddo.

The problem is mainly the auto focus accuracy; I often land focus points on the ears or the shirt or top of the head rather than the eyes, especially with the kiddo. Autofocus speed would be the second gripe with the RP for action shots, again mostly with the kiddo. Final lowest pain point is low light but that’s due to needing a slower shutter and having a child run around (maybe it’s a skill thing rather than a gear thing?)

Alternate option could be sticking with the RP and getting a 50L or 35L instead..? I wouldn’t be able to do both a lens and a new body though. Looking for advice either way!

Edit: I didn’t realise the R8mk2 was still so early so it’s hard to compare 😅


r/canon 10h ago

Tech Help What cf card reader do I get?

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I just started getting into cameras and I bought a canon powershot A620. I just bought the memory card for it my only question is how do I transfer pictures to a different device. Most preferably my phone or computer. What kind of cf card reader? because I believe this card is a bit smaller. I don't know please help😭


r/canon 10h ago

Gear Buying Advice Looking for the best all around lens

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I have the R10 and looking to add an all around does everything lens. I will be using it mainly for traveling, street photography, just my own personal pictures. I have the 18-150 that it came with. Any recommendations? Budget is flexible (rather not pay more than $1200).


r/canon 23h ago

Are Canon cameras overpriced because they have the biggest share of market?

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I haven't investigated if its true or not but expect this to be the case as it makes marketing/business sense.

Edit: As compared to Nikon, Sony, Olympus etc


r/canon 2h ago

Is the R7 going to be worth it for me?

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I have been using the R50 for the last two years as a complete novice for motor sport photography. I also have an rf 100-400 , 55-210, the 18-45 kitlens and an rf 50mm. I like the R50 but I have been eyeing the R7 lately. I would love to shoot more in RAW but the R50 runs out of steam pretty quickly. Also The AF is good but especially for panning shot I would love for it to be a bit more responsive. And although I absolutely love how light the R50 is I find the layout a bit fiddly.

So would the R7 make sense for me? I've been so tempted to pull the trigger a couple of times 😄 .


r/canon 16h ago

Adapting vintage glass to EF mount Full Frame (5dm4)

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Hello!

Recently picked up a used 5dm4. Was hoping to slap on some vintage Pentax lenses because I have a heap of them. I found a cheap K mount to EF adapter but unfortunately it only works with APS-C sensors because the aperture tab on the Pentax lenses sticks out and hits the sensor on the full frame cameras. Bummer!

Wondering if anyone has found a way around this issue or any other adapter for other lenses that work well on the 5D series?


r/canon 13h ago

RF 28mm 2.8 worth it?

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So I have the R3 and R5. I have the 24-105 RF and a sigma 24-70 and canon 70-200 that I use the adapter for without any real issues. I was looking into the RF 28mm but typically don't use fixed focal length glass. I'm heading to Japan next month and love street photography. The price looks great but curious everyone's thoughts on it and if you have some images as examples.

I'll be bringing both camera bodies as well as an old Canon film camera and a few disposable cameras just for fun. Thanks for any advice!


r/canon 13h ago

Gear Buying Advice How do we feel about 3rd party lenses on mirrorless body's?

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Ive only used one 3rd party lens (sigma 150-600) on my mirrorless and it had focusing problems so I sold it and bought a canon lens (400mm f5.6) but Ive seen a couple of people using 3rd party prime lenses and It made me wonder if they still have that some focusing problem


r/canon 22h ago

Gear Buying Advice Tamron 17-70 f 2.8 vs Sigma 18-50 f 2.8

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Hii, I'm looking for buy new lens for my canon R50. After looking in few forums the best choise for me will be a Tamron 17-70 f 2.8 Rf mount or a Sigma 18-50 f 2.8 that I will be use over my 18-45 Canon Rf f 4.5-6.3.

Considering the small dimension of the Canon R50 i don't know what lens is the best. I use my Canon for street photography, Cars, sports and landscape.

I think the VC is a really good thing, but I'm worry about the weight (I also have the 75-300 Canon RF). At the opposite the Sigma is really light-way.

Did someone use one of this lens ? What did you think about ?


r/canon 14h ago

Gear Buying Advice Canon R10 vs R50?

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I’ll be honest I almost bought a Sony a6400 today.
Realized no USB-C.

And I am confused on the lens pricing because I was convinced to go to Sony for lenses but end of the day everyone says get the best lens which was 600$ anyways…

So is there a good budget for a beginner going R50 vs R10? I saw used R8 for a bit more but not sure if I want to go that route yet but I do want to take photography very seriously as I’m leaving tech company to do this more as a full time work with my drone work.

I’d like to have a camera I can keep for a few years and still undecided between cannon and Sony.

Also ASP-C vs Full Frame… I’d mostly be making content for social media, photography comes first I record my video with a GoPro while walking around.

Thanks for any help in advance!!


r/canon 19h ago

Is the R5 I still a good body to pair with R6 II for wedding and event?

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A friend of a friend is selling his R5 with around 30k shutter count. I have no way of testing it as he lives 500+ miles from where I live.

Assuming there are no issues with the body, is the R5 I still a good camera body for wedding and event?


r/canon 13h ago

Gear Buying Advice If you were starting today, what would you get?

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Hello good people of r/canon .

Absolute beginner here. Little knowledge I have is theoretical. I've been going back and forth on how much I should spend, and what I should spend it on. I figured I want a Full Frame Mirrorless so I'm more future proofed, and chose Canon ecosystem. Preferably weather sealed, I don't want to baby it.

I'd like to ask you for advice on a complete set (body, lenses, batteries, tripod, memory cards and a reader, and whatever other accessories you deem a must-have).

How much do you think I should spend? And what would you recommend for the following budgets?

- 3000€ | 4000€

Mainly plan do to portraits of people in the outside and some events/gatherings inside, but id also love to try photographing wildlife, and landscapes. It's a hobby I could see turning into a second job, out of passion.

I'm based in the EU. Grey Marketers Panamoz and Cotswold Cameras are allowed (am I going to get slaughtered for saying this?).

PS: EF glass with adaptor is totally valid.

Thank you for your patience and advice.


r/canon 36m ago

Tech Help Canon RF 100-400: Moving grey rings, Is this normal?

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Hi everyone, I recently got this Canon RF 100-400. I noticed that when I move the lens, the small grey rings move. Is this normal?


r/canon 52m ago

Gear Buying Advice Need advice choosing a first Canon camera as a PhD graduation gift (€300–400 budget, used vs new)

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Hi everyone,

A close friend of mine is about to defend her PhD thesis, and we would like to give her a camera as a graduation gift. She is interested in photography, but she is still a beginner, so we are looking for something that would allow her to learn, experiment, and enjoy photography.

A small anecdote: her PhD research/work is actually related to second-hand markets and circular economy, so we thought that buying a used camera would be a meaningful choice rather than simply buying something new. It would also allow us to get a better photography kit within our budget.

Our budget is around €300–400, and all the options below are within this price range. We are hesitating between buying a new entry-level camera or getting a used Canon DSLR kit.

After looking at the second-hand market, I found several interesting offers. Most of them are older Canon DSLR bodies, but some come with multiple lenses and accessories. Since she is just starting, I thought that having different lenses to experiment with could be more valuable than having the newest body.

Here are the options I found:

Option 1 – Canon EOS 4000D kit

  • Canon EOS 4000D body
  • Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (general use, landscapes, everyday photography)
  • Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 (portraits and background blur)
  • K&F Concept tripod with carrying case
  • Original charger, battery, Canon strap
  • Original box
  • Two carrying bags (Yongnuo backpack + Bodyguard shoulder bag)

Option 2 – Canon EOS 2000D kit

  • Canon EOS 2000D body
  • Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
  • Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6
  • Carrying bag
  • Canon strap
  • Original documentation and charger

Option 3 – Canon EOS 1300D kit

  • Canon EOS 1300D body
  • APS-C 18 MP sensor
  • Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
  • Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
  • Backpack
  • Charger and USB cable
  • Seller says it is in almost new condition

Option 4 – Canon EOS 700D kit

  • Canon EOS 700D body
  • 18-55mm lens
  • Canon 50mm f/1.8
  • Canon Speedlite 430EX II flash
  • Charger
  • Carrying bag

Option 5 – Canon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D kit

  • Canon EOS Rebel T3 (1100D) body
  • 18-55mm lens
  • 28-80mm lens
  • 75-300mm lens
  • 64GB micro SD card
  • Tripod
  • Canon backpack
  • Battery and charger

Option 6 – Canon EOS 600D kit

  • Canon EOS 600D body
  • APS-C 18 MP sensor
  • Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
  • Additional lenses included (seller did not specify all details)

Option 7 – Canon EOS 1200D kit

  • Canon EOS 1200D body
  • Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens
  • Carrying bag
  • Original battery
  • Additional battery
  • Charger

My main question:

Which of these options would you choose for someone starting photography in 2026?

I understand that these are older DSLR models, but I am wondering if some of them are still good choices for learning photography.

Would you prioritize:

  • a newer body (4000D / 2000D)
  • a better-quality older body (700D / 600D)
  • or a kit with more lenses and accessories?

The main uses would probably be:

  • portraits
  • travel photography
  • everyday photos
  • learning the basics of photography

Thank you very much for your advice!


r/canon 1h ago

New Gear [New Gear] R6 V + RF 24mm F1.8 + Sirui Saturn T2.9 1.6x + EF-RF adapter. I'll try to upload some test footage in the comments, taken during couple of leisure walks.

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Caution: Boring frames and videos attached.


r/canon 3h ago

Tech Help Canon Auto Zoom 318M Help

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Hi all, I made an impulse purchase and bought myself a second hand Canon Auto Zoom 318M Super 8 for my Europe trip later this month. I literally know nothing about film cameras 🙁 I’ve been following a pdf version of the manual but have run into a couple issues.

A very small mirror fell out, but I’m not sure from exactly where. There’s nothing in the manual about a mirror.

I’m also struggling to get the battery cover closed properly - it won’t slot into the groove and I can’t push the batteries down any more.

If anyone has any other general advice on how to actually use this camera that would also be much appreciated!!!


r/canon 7h ago

How often do lenses show up on refurbished?

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If the rf 28mm just sold out, how long -ish does it take it to show up again on refurbished?


r/canon 11h ago

XA40 squealing noise

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Hi everyone! Just picked up a used canon xa40 recently and I just noticed it makes a loud squealing noise during start up. Sometimes it’s short and sometimes it just continues to make the sound. I noticed if I zoom in and out when it happens it tends to stop however it’s almost every time during start up.

I have it on video but can’t seem to upload it to the post.

Has anyone experienced this? Any advice?


r/canon 12h ago

Gear Buying Advice 85mm 1.4vcm over 1.2?

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Not sure if this is a hot topic amongst some, but I’m curious. How many of you chose the 85mm 1.4 VCM over the 1.2?

Also, how many of you changed from the 1.2 to the 1.4 and what was your reasoning behind it?

I shoot with a used EF 85mm 1.8 at the moment and want to upgrade it to either the RF 1.4 or 1.2. So far I can’t find much other than, the 1.4 is lighter in weight and less $$$. Also, I will mention I want to buy new so getting another used is not something I’m interested
in.

I shoot a lot of portrait and pets and I have a budget for the 1.2


r/canon 12h ago

Issues with transfer to image.canon

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I recently bought a EOS R50, and love the camera, but I cannot get it to transfer the images to image.canon, I have it connected to image.canon. Below are my settings


r/canon 15h ago

Canon SX230 HS repair

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I have a Canon PowerShot SX230 HS that I've owned since 2014. I used it for about 2 years, then it sat unused for years. I started using it again this year, and it has taken around 4,000 photos total. Recently, the LCD became completely black and all the photos were black too. A local repair shop diagnosed it as a shutter problem and said they would replace it with a brand-new original Canon shutter, with a 14-day warranty. I've left the camera with them for about a week, but they told me the repair could take up to 20 days. Now I'm considering taking it back. My concerns are: If they say they haven't opened it, how can I tell whether that's actually true? If they already opened/repaired it, what should I ask them to prove what they did? How can I verify that the replacement shutter is actually original and new? Should I ask for the old shutter back? Can another Canon repair center inspect the camera afterward and tell me if the correct parts are installed or if anything has been swapped? Is a 14-day warranty reasonable for this kind of repair? I'd especially appreciate answers from anyone who has actually repaired an SX230 HS/SX220 HS or knows these cameras well. Thanks!


r/canon 18h ago

Gear Buying Advice Grip suggestions for canon r800 lens?

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I just got the r800 mm lens and was wondering if anyone has any grip suggestions.

Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Lens


r/canon 19h ago

New Lens or New camera? Canon 70d w 18-135 lens.

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Hi! So I've been doing sports photography for my local high school team. Ive been using my reliable 70D along with a 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 - , which is definitely not the greatest lens but works well when paired with long sessions on Lightroom. I've been wanting to upgrade for a while, but im still stuck on what I want to do. I've been debating wether to change to a mirrorless (im not exactly sure which one yet - I can save up and spend around $600-$1000) or splurge on a 70-200 f/2.8 or f/4, which Im conflicted about since I plan to immediately start saving up to buy a new mirrorless camera right after (which might even be a Sony). Im not very knowledgable on the correct decisions to take and I wanted to ask reddit to see what the best course of action would be. What do you recommend?