How to use Sigma lenses seamlessly on Canon RF via the EF-EOS R adaptor
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Own a Canon RF camera and want to unlock the door to some high-performance alternative optics? Did you know that Sigma's 21 full-frame EF lenses work brilliantly on Canon RF bodies via the £120 Canon EF-EOS R adaptor? Just attach them and start shooting.
Watch the video to see how Aidan gets on testing the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG HSM OS | Contemporary and SIGMA 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art on a Canon R6...
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Also Canon need to remove their embargo on third party lens manufacturers - such as Sigma and Tamron - producing "native" RF mount lenses.
Why would they? Canon make the cameras and lenses that's their business so why would you then allow other companies to make similar lenses for less money? That's literally giving part of their income to other companies.
@@richard99970 because people don’t like this and will think of switching to other camera brands that don’t have this issue 🤷♂️. I’m using a canon r5 and I really like it but the problem that there are only a few lenses is just annoying!
@@D4rkLama to be fair the range of RF lenses are growing and the current choice isn't bad. Plus you can use the huge range of ef lenses with a converter.
Canon is rumoured to allow third party manufacturers by charging them a certain license fee..
So in the future we might end up with Sigma DG DN series of lenses I guess...
@@richard99970here's why sir.. about an year ago i was in the market for a new camera. I had narrowed down to the sony a7iv and the canon r6ii.. in my research i found canon is the better performer. But sony allows for cheaper but high quality sigma lenses on their bodies.. guess who i went with.. the sony!! Also bought 2 sigma lenses for the price of 1 canon lens. And i am pretty happy with the performance. This decision from canon is not "saving a part of their business" but infact losing them business. I would have definitely bought the canon r6ii if it supported sigma lenses. And trust me there r probably thousands like me out there..
I remember when dslr lenses were the way on Sony e mount.
Thankfully you now make some wonderful mirrorless e mount lenses which outshine their dslr counterparts. Keep up the great work.
I have the EF 150-600 sport and a 120-300 2.8 sport. The 150-600 sport is horrible wide open at 600mm on my R7, but f8 is pretty good. The 120-300 is tack sharp wide open at all focal lengths, but it has horrid pulsing when I focus on things within a few feet close to me in AI Servo mode. When things are further away the pulsing doesn't go on as much, but it's still there. I REALLY hope Sigma comes out with a firmware to fix the pulsing...I've tried Duade Paton's settings and they seem to help my 150-600 more than my 120-300. The 120-300 is amazingly sharp when things are focused, but I think my keeper rate drops from 90%+ using my Canon EF glass down to about 60%. Single shot mode is fine though.
I've had the 150-600C for many years and briefly owned the 120-300. In my case the 600C zoom was sharper than my 120-300 copy (probably a bad copy, the contrast on it was absolutely garbage for some reason).
However I agree the pulsing made the 120-300 unusable, especially being 2.8 and having such a thin DOF.
Imo the 120-300 can only be considered for sports shooters who shoot from far away, and I will add, on FF cameras. The R7 is too demanding for that old lens.
I have the Sigma 150 to 600mm as well and it does work great with all my Canon Cameras , 6D , 80D and now just recently purchased R6 Mark 2.
I'm thinking I will keep all my Sigma glass and continue on with Canon R Camera platform.
i think it is performing the worst on r6mk2! any news from sigma if they can at least make it behave like it did with r6? the pulsing focus is just relentless!
Thank you mate. Probably the only in-depth interview I could find
my 150-600mm was used on my 7D/90D/5D mkIII and now on my canon R6 this lens works flawlessly on all, also on my Fuji X-T5/X-T2.
Is your autofocus area cropped? Or does it cover the full screen?
@@unloadedone APS-C is cropped of course but not FF sensors
@Sigma UK - I own both Sigma 1500-600 C & canon eos r5, unfortunately, Eye AF doesn't go well with this combination. Do you have any update on this?
I'm currently in possession of the 150-600 Contemporary (though I think I'm going to trade it in for the Sport). It's a great lens on both my 1DX Mk III and 7D Mk II. It's good to know I can use it with the R6 Mk II I recently added to my kit. I've got the EF > RF adapter, and I'm definitely going to try the Sigma on the R6. Thanks for posting!
Very informative video, awesome to know that all those Sigma lenses can be used just with an adopter on Canon R series!
Great lenses, I got 20, 35, and 135mm last year for my R6 and they are really amazing! Looking into upgrading my 85mm Canon lens and switching to Sigma art as well!
Yeah it works a great mate! The auto eye focus works well. Crisp photo quality. I love it 🙏🏼
Sigma lens focus motor gets spoiled pretty quick when using with mirrorless camera for videos. I had to repair my sigma 35mm 1.4 lens focus motor 2 times in 2 years. The repair shop said I have to use it in Manual focus 😪
Looks like the autofocus area is cropped as if shooting in APSC mode.
I have all sorts of problems with the 150-600 AF on canon R5, when it works though it takes amazing photos
Do all Sigma EF art lenses have a reduced facial tracking area?
Are you planning to update the 150-600 contemporary in regards to the pulsing focus with si servo on canon r7??
Hi! what camera did you use to shoot the video? thanks!
I’m confused. There are videos stating the 150-600 c has really bad autofocus issues with R7… so has there been an update???
That’s what I came through here to find out now that I’ve had my R7 for a couple months now. I do see the issues with the R7s auto focus at times and it makes me wish I spent $200 more and just got the Sony A7IV, but updates should fix that soon
Any news?
IBIS may not work properly with an older Sigma lens for APS-C sensors. Not sure why, but my Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM is worse than unstabilized with both IBIS and lens stability enabled. The good news is that the lens stabilization works just as well as it ever has on it's own with IBIS off.
Does the adaptor work for APS-C specific Sigma lenses too for cameras such as the Canon R7?
I would like to know this too
@mickandrews9458 The Sigma EF-S 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM ART works perfectly with the adapter on the R7 and R5 (automatically switches to crop mode)
I am debating between Sigma 24-70 with EOSR adapter vs Canon RF 24 - 70 for Canon R5C. How comparable is Sigma to RF? I am hearing that autofocus may not work in Video mode in Canon R5C?
Hello! I love your content, I am a very new photographer and I bought a canon 700d and a sigma 150-500mm lens and it won't work on my canon 700d, by any chance do you know what adapter I need to use a sigma 150-500mm lens on a canon 700d. Thanks, Me.
Can sigma 16mm f1.4 DC DN work with canonR50 using the EF EOS-R RING ?
When using the R6/Sigma 150-600 combination for birds, which AF setting would be best, 1 or 2?
Sadly my Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM (non-ART) does not work with the RF adapter and my Canon R6 Mark II
What about older Sigma lenses ? I own a 24-70 2.8 dg hsm ex version and I would like to upgrade from 5D mk III to a mirrorless but don't want to loose this lens
I just ordered this exact lens from ebay and it is currently not working. Aperture ring not stopping down. This could be a compatability issue or a faulty lens. Be careful if buying anyway
Will the old sigma 300-800 work with the canon r5c?
Is this lens is working with canon r6 as full frame in mirrorless or cropped.
With an adapter, is there any crop or milimeter equivalent difference?
what about old sigma lenses like the 17-35 dg? does it works well? thanks
Anyone able to help. I have a sigma art 24mm f1.4 which I pair with my canon r8. For some reason I’m only getting a max aperture of f2.0 but the same lens operates at a maximum aperture of f1.4 with my canon 6d.
Hello and thank you for your question. It sounds like it may be a firmware compatibility issue. Please make sure that the lens and camera are both using their latest software. SIGMA lenses can be updated using a SIGMA USB Dock.
We have also sent your questions to the technicians at SIGMA HQ in Japan. We will let you know if they have any additional information to share.
@@sigmauk apologies guys! I had my maximum aperture set in the custom functions menu of my camera as f2.0. Sorted after changing this! Thanks again, the lens is perfect as expected
Hi! I have an EOS RP and I am looking to buy a Sigma 150-600mm contemporary and attach it with the EF to RF adapter, I was wondering if I could have any issues with this combo? (I’m planning to use it for plane spotting)
So if you aren‘t a photographer who‘s going to soll his pictures, you won‘t even see the difference without a trained eye.
Video?? Does continuous af work in video?
Hello to everyone i want to ask if canon eos r has Compatibility with APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM?
will this adapter work with Sigma 16mm lens?
Tons of third party EF lenses and cant wait for R5 II.
I have not seen anyone approach this? I had a Canon 7D2 crop and used a Sigma 17-50 DC crop lens. I have an EF to R lens adapter. Can someone then tell me if the adapter will work on the crop R7 and the Sigma crop 17-50 DC? Thx
I don't see why not
I tried different settings but my sigma art doesn't work on r6. all lenses are working but not sigma. if F1.4 I have weird circles on screen
I found solution )) I should off aberration corrections in settings of the camera))
It's just a massive shame the 24-70mm doesn't have stabilisation for video, otherwise this would be an great lens!
I have the 24-70mm 2.8 Art on my R6 and ibis works with no issues.
@@eria3069 sorry i didn’t mean the IBIS for the camera, I meant the lens stabilisation. Flick that on/off and it doesn’t help. It helps for photos, but not video and even with both, it’s nowhere near as stable as the canon kit lens I used to have.
Which camera did u use to shoot this video ? looks gorgeous
Thanks Shinzy, we used the Sony A7Siii with a range of Sigma Art primes. Great combo!
@@sigmauk ur color grading is fab, I could never get such a beautiful look from a7s3
Thank you, I’ll pass that on to the film maker!
Are you turning off stabilization on the lens when you attach to mirrorless Canon Body with IBIS?
Great question! We kept the stabilisation on when testing the lenses on the Canon EOS R6.
So does the optical stabilisation work in tandem with sensor stabilisation?
My R6II doesn’t like OS turned on with the 24-105 Art. I don’t know if it’s an issue with the lens though. Sigma seems to think it’s repairable but for now I’m trying it with OS off. It’s a newly acquired used lens. I’m looking forward to RF glass in the future.
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Unfortunately the 150-600 sigma pulsates so badly with the canon R5. Beauty of a lens for the price, just not compatible with RF camera bodies.
Can you define pulsing? Not being able to focus?
@@TieitAndFlyit hi Ben, that’s correct. The Canon mirrorless RF cameras tend to pulsate in and out of focus with the Sigma lens. This has been reported to be hit & miss between Camera bodies. But mine is really bad. There’s a few UA-cam videos about this issue.
18-35 f1.8 does not work on Canon R5C
Isn't there a crop in factor?
The crop factor depends on sensor size.
On Canon APS-C sensors you "get extra reach" thanks to the crop factor. Focal lengths are ALWAYS stated as the full frame equivalent first. Even lenses designed specifically for crop sensors. For instance the Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 (one of my favorite lenses on my old Canon T6) would be multiplied by 1.6 to arrive at the equivalent of a 38.4mm focal length on a full frame camera.
Now let's say you're shooting landscapes with a crop sensor camera and you are starting to want to get wider FOV you would DIVIDE the focal length to find out the crop equivalent for a full frame.
Say you want to have an image that emulates a 21mm full-frame landscape. What focal length do you need for your APS-C sensor? Divide 21 by 1.6 to arrive at 13.125. You would need to find a lens described as 13 or 14mm.
@@jimcastile1905 so when you are on a fullframe wouldn't the adaptor still Crop the image?
@@DanishCamp That depends on the lens. If the lens is an APS-C design then yes. If it was a Full Frame designed lens then no. The adapters themselves have no effect on crop factor.
@@jimcastile1905 the lenses in the video is aps-c no?
I found this really helpful! I’ve gotten started in photography with a second hand Canon eos 600D and am at the stage of upgrading to an R6. I love the sigma lenses that I’ve been using (14mm prime and 150-600mm contemporary) and am glad that with the adapter I can continue to use them! Keep up the amazing work guys 🙌🏼
Does the 150-600 work properly with the 1,4 Converter as well? So using it on a EOS R, with Adapter, converter and then the lens?
@@stefankurzinger3930 no with 1.4 x when u zoom above 500mm the af and stabilization will show problems while clicking moving animals and objects. But without 1.4 X u will face zero problems while zooming fully to 600 mm.
My R5MKII and R6MKII disable the IBIS with my Sigma lenses attached :( that's a bit of a bummer.
Good to see the Sigma EF mount 150 - 600 mm Contemporary lens working well on the Canon R6.
I have the R6 and want to get a Sigma 150-600 mm lens. Also considering the newer Sigma Contemporary or Sports 150-600 mm DG DN lens in L mount for my Panasonic S1 camera.
Yeah works absolutely great, AF is very responsive. You won’t regret it!!
Do you know if there is model number that is better then others. Looking at getting this lens while sale is currently on. Heard about the af issues from previous reviews. If there still making the lens is there a batch with s/n that is better then other's?
Hey mate, did you the bought the 150-600mm? how is it working with R6?
Beautiful grade on this! Thanks for the info!
Any idea if the R7 and Sigma 50-500 are compatable
While Sigma makes wonderfully optically good glass, many, including me, have reported issues with autofocus on Canon RF mount bodies. My 150-600 Contemporary would pulse back and forth while trying to focus and this resulted in a very low keeper rate for my bird photographs. In some situations, the autofocus works well, in others not so much. Eventually, for me, the "not so much" won out. As for the comments around Canon lifting the embargo on third party makers of RF glass, I actually don't agree. The technology is so sophisticated now that Canon should have the privilege of exploiting their huge investment for at least a reasonable time - isn't it a 20 year patent for pharmaceutical brands? And I love that my new Canon long lens operates so truly seamlessly with my RF body.
I just started getting into mirrorless (went with the R6 Mark ii) and learned about Canon not allowing third party RF mount lenses. If there's a solution using this adapter and making EF lenses (Sigma and Tamron) work with RF camera, what would be the advantage of having native RF mount? is there any loss of functionality ?
The only downside I found is size. I use the Sigma 40mm 1.4 (it is a big beast) with my R6 II and recently shot a wedding with it. It performed beautifully and I just love the 40mm focal length. Maybe RF glass is a bit faster but I have found that the 40mm on the R6 II is fast enough for a wedding so there is that. I will probably get the 28mm or 14-24mm from Sigma next. :)
@@fffeuchtnerhi bro.. did u have any problems with af on mkii?
This video review does not reflect my personal experience with Sigma lens on Canon. My Sigma 150-600 c worked great on my Canon 6D. Now that I am using the Canon R6, this lens no longer communicates and responds like it did or like it should . Using the same Sigma 150-600c lens on my Canon R6, it misses 30-50% of shots. I often have to use the MO focus ring to help the lens autofocus kick in. Sometimes the autofocus will not kick in at all. Pulsing in the eye AF is also a problem. I'm truly disappointed with the way this beautiful lens is acting on the mirrorless camera.
Great job Aiden. Excellent video.
Well Sigma how about to fix a black-rings-over-the-image issue on particular lenses like 85/1,4?
Would this adaptor allow me to use Sigma EF lenses on the Canon R8?
Yes
Does using adaptor affects the autofocus points or speed too much ??
I have Sigma 12-24mm f4 Art Lens which I am planning to use on Canon R8 with adapter. Do I need to use some kind of a lens collar to use this combo on a tripod? I am concerned that the lens is quite heavy (1200g) compared to the camera body (460gr). Will it not damage the body mount? Thanks
I've been wondering about this, because I love the Art series so much it's mostly what I shoot with on my APS-C Canon DSLR. If and when I buy a mirrorless camera body, I don't want to have to start over with lenses. But not a single vlogger has clarified whether you buy adapters for the *mount* or for the lens. If it's for the lens that would be a nightmare... two camera systems and four different brands of lenses arrgh.
This was shot on a Sony A7S III. Anyone else find that funny?
Correct! It’s the camera our freelance video guy uses, along with E-mount Sigma Art lenses 👍🏻
Sir, i have canon mirrorless m50 mark2 , which EF sigma lens is best for this camera.. Because i want to use sigma ef lens in all canin cameras, like ef ef-m ef-s and R series
How do you change the aperture on Sigma lens using the lens only? Changing the aperture ring on lens is not doing anything. I have to use the Canon R5 screen or dial button.
Anyone with r6 ii and 85mm 1.4? Did u have problem with af
I have had a problem with lens or adapter connecting to the r7 turn it off and back on and it works. So not sure what is the problem
Hmm good question Barry. Sorry you’re having that issue. First thing, check the contacts on the camera and lens are clean. If they are, I’d say updating the firmware on both the camera and lens is the next step (you need a usb dock to update the lens, or we can do it for you). If still no joy, we’d need to take a look at the lens ideally to check the contacts, but that would mean bringing it in or sending it in to us. Let us know how you get on
the video I needed
Ho la Canon R6 , se avevo qualche dubbio fino adesso .
Ora me l’hai tolto , spero di fare un acquisto giusto .
Grazie mille .
Non so parlare Inglese perciò.
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My Sigma 35mm ART F1.4 has dark rings in the image on my Canon R8 with the EF-RF adapter, it's not even like vignetting, like actual rings drawn on it. Am I screwed? It should work no?
Had the same issue when I switched from 6D to 5D mkIV back in the days. Just had to update lens firmware (using Sigma USB dock) and the circles were gone. Maybe it's the same thing with R8?
Is this a sign they won't be making a RF lineup? I have been waiting to buy a sigma telephoto rf for my R6 mark II