Canon R6 II R6ii with 100-500 for sports

[AndrewWaters]

Hi All,

First time poster here so be nice

I recently bought an R6 Mark ii with 24-105 f4 and so far it has been great!

I am looking to purchase my next lease - primarily I am shooting landscapes, my kids and kids sports - I have been looking at the idea of purchasing a RF 100-500 and just need a little bit more to push myself across the line

Would some users have some photos from the sideline both at 100-500 I really want to ensure reach is ideal - mind you I think I am just being a pain.

Additionally your experience and feedback would be awesome

 

[David Berry]

Andrew…

The RF 100–500 is an outstanding lens. I have yet to come across a negative review.

That said, I'll force myself to be negative:

• Zoom Ring : more than a quarter turn from 100 to 500,
• Control Ring : awkward location close to camera body,
• Price : RF 100–400 available for a quarter of the price (AU$1000 versus AU$4000).

Now, just go get yourself an RF 100-500. (It's my favourite RF lens!)

… David

 

[AndrewWaters]

Andrew…

The RF 100–500 is an outstanding lens. I have yet to come across a negative review.

That said, I'll force myself to be negative:

• Zoom Ring : more than a quarter turn from 100 to 500,
• Control Ring : awkward location close to camera body,
• Price : RF 100–400 available for a quarter of the price (AU$1000 versus AU$4000).

Now, just go get yourself an RF 100-500. (It's my favourite RF lens!)

… David

Hey mate,

Cheers for the response

I am borderline now haha, but then do I consider the RF 70-200 f2.8 or f4.
I don't think they will have the reach either.

 

[SYSO]

I am looking to purchase my next lease - primarily I am shooting landscapes, my kids and kids sports...

When my kids were younger, my most used lens was EF 70-200 f/2.8L for all their activities, from indoor performance events, portraits to sports. Once they grew up and left for college, I sold the 70-200 as I no longer had much use for it. I currently use RF 100-500/1.4xTC and RF 800 f/11 for my bird photography. You can do sports with the RF 100-500, but it's not as fast as the 70-200 f/2.8; portraits would be a stretch; unsuitable for indoor school events. The only thing it has over the 70-200 is the reach, but for all of my kids' events, including sports, the 70-200 sufficed. The 70-200 is also a better choice for landscapes, too.

 

[David Berry]

I am considering the RF 70–200 f/2.8 or f/4.

Andrew …

I have the RF 70–200 f/4. It's the least used of my RF lenses. It is the lens that can be left at home; however, because it is light and compact, it gets taken along!

The RF 70–200 f/2.8, although heavier and bulkier, is compact compared with its EF predecessor. It's priced around AU$4000 which is essentially the same as the RF 100–500. Worth considering!

… David

 

[MrSparks999]

I have both the RF 70-200 2.8 and the RF 100-500 and both are really good lenses, I wouldnt want to be without either of them, but if forced to choose i would go for the 70-200 very versatile and pin sharp.

 

[AKVet]

I have both the 100-500 and the 70-200 2.8. I enjoy shooting birds/wildlife so I use the 100-500 for 95% of my photos. It's my favorite lens and pretty much glued to my R5. I use the R6m2 with the 70-200mm 2.8 for sports and activities due to the fast action, especially when taking photos for indoor sporting events. If my primary purpose is for sports photography and I could only have one of those lenses, I would go for the 70-200 2.8. That is my highly unqualified opinion.

 

[jcass]

I have both lenses, an old EF 70-200mm F2.8L and the RF 100-500mm. The 70-200 2.8L is better for smaller court, indoor, or night games. Indoors and lower light is where large aperture is very useful. But it just doesn't have enough reach imo for the larger field outdoor games, like soccer, lacrosse, football, baseball, etc. Those larger outdoor games are where I prefer the RF 100-500mm. I coached youth soccer for 20 years and I would have like to have the 100-500mm zoom range.

I believe that it boils down to where you'll photograph the most and what other purposes you use the lens for.

 

[AndrewWaters]

Thanks all for the feedback and help.

I am still on the edge of the 100-500 as I will be shooting outdoors and not so much inside - if any.

I have got a mates EF 70-200 f2.8 which I will test out for the week and make a decision next week.

 

[AndrewWaters]

I am still deliberating but thinking I might buy a RF 100-500 brand new and then a second hand EF 70-200 f2.8

Couple of shots from the 70-200 this weekend.

• Canon EOS R6m2
• EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/2.8
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 320

• Canon EOS R6m2
• EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/2.8
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 250