I am honestly fed up with my current setup. I've been lugging around my old EF glass with an adapter on my EOS R6 Mark II, and the constant focus hunting and weight are killing me. I'm planning to upgrade to the R6 Mark III as soon as it drops, but I need a lens that actually works right. I'm tired of missing shots because my gear can't keep up when I'm switching between street photography and impromptu travel portraits. My budget is around $2k, but I really just want something that doesn't feel like a brick in my bag. I'm an intermediate shooter and just need one solid piece of glass that covers most bases so I can stop worrying about changing lenses in the middle of a shoot. What is the best all-around lens for the R6 Mark III that won't give me these same headaches?
> I just want something that doesn't feel like a brick in my bag. This comes up a lot, and honestly, you should look at the Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM. It’s way lighter than your old EF gear and super reliable. If you need more speed, grab the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM. It’s pricier and heavier, but the f/2.8 is worth it for portraits. Stick to native glass and your focus issues will vanish.
Listen, I hear you on the weight thing. Lugging bricks around is for the birds. I stopped paying those insane shop premiums years ago—I fixed my old shutter assembly myself when the dealer wanted $400, did it for $80 and saved me a ton. If you want a setup that pays for itself in sanity, look at the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM. It is honestly a beast for the price. You get massive range without the back pain, and honestly, the cost per year is negligible because you wont need to buy anything else. Just keep your sensor clean and save your cash for the kids. If you want something sharper, the Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM is even cheaper and lowkey underrated. Spend your money on memories, not glass that weighs a ton...
Can confirm this works. Did the same thing on mine and its been solid ever since.
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> I'm tired of missing shots because my gear can't keep up I feel this in my soul. I had the exact same headache last weekend. My brother-in-law insisted we take his old manual focus glass out for a hike, claiming it had 'character' and 'soul' that modern gear lacks. I ended up missing a perfect shot of a hawk because I was still fumbling with the focus ring while he was busy lecturing me about the purity of mechanical optics. It turned into a three-hour ordeal where we just argued about sharpness versus vibe while the light completely died. By the time we got back to the car, my bag felt like it was filled with lead and I had zero keepers to show for it. I am still annoyed just thinking about the wasted afternoon.
Ok adding this to my list of things to try. Thanks for the tip!
Rarely post but I had to chime in. If you want to dump the adapter and keep the weight down, you should look at the compact prime options instead of zooms. I think a high-quality fast prime is the only way to stop the focus hunting for good.
- Improved autofocus speed
- Significant weight reduction
- Superior low light performance Not sure if a single prime will cover enough range for your travel needs, but it definitely solves the brick-in-the-bag issue.
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Re: "Can confirm this works. Did the same thing..."
- I understand the frustration with heavy gear causing issues. I had a similar experience years ago when a mount screw worked itself loose while I was out in the field. The camera swung around and hit a rock, which was a costly mistake. Ever since then, I double-check all my connection points before I head out. If you notice any play in your current setup, I would recommend getting it professionally done if you are not sure how to tighten the housing properly. Just make sure you are not overtaxing the mount with heavy glass without checking the integrity of your equipment first. I ended up having to send my body in for repairs because I ignored a minor wobble for weeks, which resulted in a damaged sensor frame. It is better to be safe than sorry when you are handling expensive optics. Anyway.