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p.1 #1 · On an R1: EF 50mm f/1.0L or EF 200mm f/1.8L


R1's been out for over 15 months already. Anyone with that 2024 body + EF 50mm f/1.0L (discontinued 2000) or EF 200mm f/1.8L (discontinued 2004)?

Image samples, pls if you may?


Feb 24, 2026 at 06:37 AM
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p.1 #2 · On an R1: EF 50mm f/1.0L or EF 200mm f/1.8L


Sadly, I have neither of these lenses today.

I briefly owned a 200mm f/1.8L before "upgrading" to the 200mm f/2.0L IS, but I sold that lens some years ago. I once had a chance to buy a used EF 50mm f/1.0L for $900(!) but passed on it and bought a used EF 300mm f/2.8L IS instead. (I used the 300 for many years, but do wish I had the 50mm as a collectible today.)

Both of these lenses are likely to work better than ever on any Canon R body, due to the more accurate/consistent focus achievable. As older EF lenses, both will be framerate limited to about 7fps in high speed continuous mode, I believe.

https://cam.start.canon/en/H001/supplement_0080.html

The one caveat I can share is that if the 50L exhibits focus shift, it will not be correctable on a Canon R body. For example, the newer EF 50mm f/1.2L has noticeable focus shift which could be corrected for on a DSLR (I used MFA to calibrate mine for my preferred shooting aperture of f/1.6), but there is no equivalent feature on R bodies. There is a workaround for newer R cameras if you set the viewfinder Simulation setting to DOF+Exposure Sim... this will acquire focus stopped down to the shooting aperture. But sadly, older EF lenses are not supported for this mode.

I don't know if this issue pertains to the 50mm f/1.0L or not, but it would be something I would check before committing to a purchase.


Feb 24, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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Did you own the 200mm brand new or got it used?

The R1, R5 Mark II and R7 use Dual Pixel CMOS AF which reads focus directly from the sensor. This removes the "Back Focus" or "Front Focus" errors common on DSLRs. On an R1 the Eye-Control AF and Dual Pixel Intelligent AF allow these decades-old lenses to track subjects more accurately than they ever did on film or DSLR bodies. The focus is no longer a guess the camera locks onto the specific eye of the subject making the f/1.0 and f/1.8 apertures much more usable for professional work.

For those reasons above is why I am asking to see image samples from those 2 lenses using that R1 body.

For my buying one... I'd have wanted to do so back in 2003 when I got a EOS 10D. This would be 3 years after the 50mm stopped production and the last year of production of the 200mm.

I agree with you about the speed limit. The EF 50mm f/1.0L and EF 200mm f/1.8L use older 8-pin communication and slower focus motors. While the R1 can shoot at 40 fps these specific legacy lenses are limited to approximately 7 fps in high-speed continuous mode. They cannot keep up with the data requirements for the highest burst rates. Using them at faster speeds will result in many out-of-focus frames because the lens motor cannot move the heavy glass elements fast enough between shots.

"Focus shift" happens when the focus point moves slightly as you close the aperture (for example, moving from f/1.0 to f/2.8).

On the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II there is no menu setting to "correct" focus shift for legacy lenses.

The Exposure + DOF Simulation mode (Display Simulation) on the R1 and R5 II is designed to show the actual depth of field. However official Canon documentation confirms this mode is not supported for older EF lenses like the 50mm f/1.0L.

To ensure sharp shots when stopping down we must use Manual Focus (MF) with the "Focus Guide" or "Peaking" tools on the R-series bodies.
Feb 24, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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p.1 #4 · On an R1: EF 50mm f/1.0L or EF 200mm f/1.8L


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Did you own the 200mm brand new or got it used?

I acquired the 200mm f/1.8L used... in fact, I think it was already out of production at the time. It's been a while and my memory is fuzzy, but I think I owned it for a year or two before I traded it for the EF 200mm f/2.0L IS, which I bought new.

For me, an ultra-fast 200mm was strictly a specialty lens that I ended up not using often, which is why I sold them off eventually.
Feb 24, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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I acquired the 200mm f/1.8L used... in fact, I think it was already out of production at the time. It's been a while and my memory is fuzzy, but I think I owned it for a year or two before I traded it for the EF 200mm f/2.0L IS, which I bought new.

For me, an ultra-fast 200mm was strictly a specialty lens that I ended up not using often, which is why I sold them off eventually.

Based on your FM registration date I thought you had 1 of the last copies of the 200mm f/1.8 in 2003/2004.
Feb 24, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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p.1 #6 · On an R1: EF 50mm f/1.0L or EF 200mm f/1.8L


dolina wrote:
Did you own the 200mm brand new or got it used?

The R1, R5 Mark II and R7 use Dual Pixel CMOS AF which reads focus directly from the sensor. This removes the "Back Focus" or "Front Focus" errors common on DSLRs.

"Focus shift" happens when the focus point moves slightly as you close the aperture (for example, moving from f/1.0 to f/2.8).

On the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II there is no menu setting to "correct" focus shift for legacy lenses.

The Exposure + DOF Simulation mode (Display Simulation) on the R1 and R5 II is designed to show the actual...Show more →

It seems like you probably know, but Canon's mirrorless cameras generally focus wide open and if a lens exhibits stopped down focus shift, the default focusing method will not correct it. Indeed, the Exposure + DOF Simulation mode resolves it, but only with compatible lenses.

With focus by wire USM EF lenses like the 50/1.0 and 200/1.8, I believe that stopping down locks focus, therefore it would not be possible to refocus while stopped down. At least that was the case on DSLRs. The later EF USM lenses that were not manual focus by wire didn't have this limitation because of the mechanical connection between the focusing ring and the focusing group.

In any case, there shouldn't be any focus shift concern with the 200/1.8. I also vaguely recall a post or two here where someone shot indoor watersports with the 200/1.8 on Canon mirrorless and was very happy with the results.

I guess the appeal of the 50/1.0 is that it's also an AF lens. If you can tolerate manual focus, but want f/1.0, you might consider the Voigtlander 50/1.0 in RF mount. It's a thoroughly modern lens compared to the EF's optics.

Here's a review of the EF 50/1.0 by FM member Bastian: https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-canon-ef-50mm-1-0-l-usm-still-the-worlds-fastest-af-lens/

And his review of the Voigtlander 50/1.0 in Leica M mount. The RF version would be optically optimized for the Canon RF sensor stack and would therefore perform similarly to the VM version on Leica M rather than how the VM performs adapted to Sony: https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-voigtlander-vm-50mm-1-0-nokton-the-actually-fastest-m-mount-lens/
Feb 24, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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p.1 #7 · On an R1: EF 50mm f/1.0L or EF 200mm f/1.8L


Pop photo did lens tests of 50/1.0 & 50/1.2 together IIRC, I remember thinking I'd be better off picking up exposure 1/2 srop on the 50/1.2. Stuff I've seen posted on here from 50/1.0 didn't change my opinion.

The 200/1.8 got the highest score of any lens or brand on the old photodo.com site. Period. 5.1 on a scale to 5, so it should be fine, maybe even great, optically


Feb 25, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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And his review of the Voigtlander 50/1.0 in Leica M mount. The RF version would be optically optimized for the Canon RF sensor stack and would therefore perform similarly to the VM version on Leica M rather than how the VM performs adapted to Sony: https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-voigtlander-vm-50mm-1-0-nokton-the-actually-fastest-m-mount-lens/

Coincidentally I was looking up the most desirable EF & RF manual focus lenses and discovered the Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical for Canon RF mount that was released on October 2023 for $1,849 is now $1,399 on BHPhoto. In Hong Kong it still sells for HK$13,500-13,800 (US$1,730-1,770).

Since then I've been watching YouTube reviews of it
Feb 25, 2026 at 01:00 PM
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p.1 #9 · On an R1: EF 50mm f/1.0L or EF 200mm f/1.8L


I don't have an R1, but I have used both of those lenses on the R5 II. They both work very well. To your point, I believe they work better on the newer mirrorless bodies than they did in the DSLR days.

One thing that I wouldn't worry about is focus shift while they are stopped down. Do people really use either of these lenses stopped down much if at all? The 50 f/1.0L is the closest lens that I have to something that is more of a collector piece than a working tool. It has a unique look, but the modern day 50 f/1.2L will outperform it in every measure except for shooting at f/1.0.


Feb 25, 2026 at 03:16 PM
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dolina wrote:
Coincidentally I was looking up the most desirable EF & RF manual focus lenses and discovered the Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical for Canon RF mount that was released on October 2023 for $1,849 is now $1,399 on BHPhoto. In Hong Kong it still sells for HK$13,500-13,800 (US$1,730-1,770).


Japan is the place to get Voigtlander and Zeiss lenses. Here's the RF mount version at Map Camera: https://www.mapcamera.com/item/fx/4530076236011?CurrencyCode=USD

Their exchange calculator says $1043 US. If you can do a connecting flight with stopover in Tokyo, it could be worthwhile for some tax-free shopping. Canon lenses are also a touch cheaper in Japan.
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rscheffler wrote:
Japan is the place to get Voigtlander and Zeiss lenses. Here's the RF mount version at Map Camera: https://www.mapcamera.com/item/fx/4530076236011?CurrencyCode=USD

Their exchange calculator says $1043 US. If you can do a connecting flight with stopover in Tokyo, it could be worthwhile for some tax-free shopping. Canon lenses are also a touch cheaper in Japan.

Many thanks! The last place I'd imagine competitively priced camera gear is JP much less Map!

Historically HK's the place to make these purchases.

This October 2023 released lens must not be selling all that well.

For future reference these are the price history of the following lenses at

- 1USD = 155.04JPY
- 1JPY = 0.00645USD

Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm F1 Aspherical RF-mount (for Canon RF) New 24-month warranty

¥178,000 (tax included)
¥161,819 (base price) ¥16,181 (consumption tax)

Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM New 24-month warranty

¥2,851,200 (tax included)
¥2,592,000 (base price) ¥259,200 (consumption tax)

Really nice of Map Camera to think about us gaijins.

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All prices are in USD & without sales tax

Canon R1

- US: $6,799 (BHPhoto)
- JP: $5,387.52 https://www.mapcamera.com/item/fx/4549292230116?CurrencyCode=USD
- HK: $4,700 https://www.price.com.hk/product.php?p=633645

ZEISS Otus ML 35mm f/1.4

- US: $2,299 (BHPhoto)
- JP: $1,997.45 https://www.mapcamera.com/item/fx/4530076832077?CurrencyCode=USD
- HK: $x,xxx.xx https://www.price.com.hk/product.php?p=685291

ZEISS Otus ML 85mm f/1.4

- US: $2,999 (BHPhoto)
- JP: $1,997.45 https://www.mapcamera.com/item/fx/4530076832046?CurrencyCode=USD
- HK: $2,549.50 https://www.price.com.hk/product.php?p=655139

ZEISS Otus ML 50mm f/1.4

- US: $2,499 (BHPhoto)
- JP: $1,535.17 https://www.mapcamera.com/item/fx/4530076832015?CurrencyCode=USD
- HK: $2,091.50 https://www.price.com.hk/product.php?p=655129

RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM

- US: $22,699 (BHPhoto)
- JP: $16,718.40 https://www.mapcamera.com/item/fx/4549292184471?CurrencyCode=USD
- HK: $18,748.10 https://www.price.com.hk/product.php?p=557612

RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

- US: $18,799 (BHPhoto)
- JP: $14,222.25 https://www.mapcamera.com/item/fx/4549292184464?CurrencyCode=USD
- HK: $13,914.4 https://www.price.com.hk/product.php?p=567199

RF 28mm f/2.8 STM pancake

- US: $329 (BHPhoto)
- JP: $255.42 https://www.mapcamera.com/item/fx/4549292219487?CurrencyCode=USD
- HK: $181.10 https://www.price.com.hk/product.php?p=591392
Feb 26, 2026 at 06:09 AM
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p.1 #12 · On an R1: EF 50mm f/1.0L or EF 200mm f/1.8L


BrianP wrote:
Do people really use either of these lenses stopped down much if at all?

This generally is not a concern for the long lenses, but image quality on all of the EF 50mm lens models definitely improves when stopping down.

When I needed a fast aperture, I generally shot the EF 50mm f/1.2L at f/1.6 and the EF 50mm f/1.4 USM at f/1.8, apertures where I found the central image quality to be more acceptable while still providing good rendering.

I never owned the 50mm f/1.0L but I have seen some reviews, and this lens would certainly benefit from the same approach.

Unfortunately, if a lens has focus shift then stopping down a bit will definitely impact sharpness when working with closer subjects (such as people), unless there is some way to correct for it.

Note that stopping down further (past f/2.8 or so) usually eliminates this problem as depth of field generally covers the subject well enough. So it's really an issue at fast apertures.


Feb 26, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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Hi Gary,

I agree with everything that you said. Sorry, I didn't make my point very well. I just meant that the only reason you would buy a 50 f/1.0L is to shoot it at f/1.0. If you stop it down, there are better alternatives like the RF 50 f/1.2L. The RF lens will beat the EF on every measure except it can't shoot at f/1.0. So my point was that they only reason you would use the 50 f/1.0L is to shoot at f/1.0. It is similar but not as extreme with the 200 f/1.8L. If you stop it down to f/2.8, I would use other lenses instead...not as much for optical reasons. Other lenses would just be much easier to use, so you would normally shoot even the 200 f/1.8 at (or very near wide open). These lenses are both purchased for their fast aperture. I hope I did a better job of explaining what I meant by my statement "Do people really use either of these lenses stopped down much if at all?"
Feb 26, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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BrianP wrote:
Hi Gary,

I agree with everything that you said. Sorry, I didn't make my point very well. I just meant that the only reason you would buy a 50 f/1.0L is to shoot it at f/1.0. If you stop it down, there are better alternatives like the RF 50 f/1.2L. The RF lens will beat the EF on every measure except it can't shoot at f/1.0. So my point was that they only reason you would use the 50 f/1.0L is to shoot at f/1.0. It is similar but not as extreme with the 200 f/1.8L. If you stop it down...Show more →

Yes, I definitely understand and agree with your point.

There were sometimes exceptions though. In the case of the EF 50mm f1.2L, I preferred its rendering and bokeh characteristics to any of Canon's other 50mm lenses, even after stopping it down a tiny bit. Likewise, I found that the EF 50mm f/1.4 provided smoother bokeh at f/1.8 than any of the nifty fifties.

These differences may be subtle to some eyes, but to me they made it worth owning the faster lenses at the time.

I guess the best news about the modern era is that today's ultra fast lenses are really "no compromise" designs. You can confidently shoot wide open with little if any concern for image quality. The only things you have to worry about is your wallet and your back, haha.


Feb 26, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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dolina wrote:
Many thanks! The last place I'd imagine competitively priced camera gear is JP much less Map!

Historically HK's the place to make these purchases.

This October 2023 released lens must not be selling all that well.

For future reference these are the price history of the following lenses at

- 1USD = 155.04JPY
- 1JPY = 0.00645USD

Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm F1 Aspherical RF-mount (for Canon RF) New 24-month warranty

¥178,000 (tax included)
¥161,819 (base price) ¥16,181 (consumption tax)

Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM New 24-month warranty

¥2,851,200 (tax included)
¥2,592,000 (base price) ¥259,200 (consumption tax)

Really nice of Map Camera to think about us gaijins.

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All...Show more →

I don't think the great Voigtlander pricing is specific to Map Camera, though they may be somewhat less than the 'big box' stores like Yodobashi. There are other shops that should have similar pricing. It seems to be more that Cosina, the manufacturer of Voigtlander and (many) Zeiss lenses, has set very attractive domestic pricing for the Japan market.

Yeah, I don't think the Voigtlander 50/1.0 is selling all that well as it's a quite specialized lens. It's a touch on the chunky side for use on Leica M cameras (plus viewfinder blockage, ease of focus with the rangefinder, etc.) and I think even a harder sell for the Nikon and Canon mirrorless mounts where many probably want a AF lens for that money and speed. For some reason Map Camera still has the Sony FE version listed at around the original MSRP, but the Nikon, Canon and Leica M versions are quite a lot lower.

One piece of advice about Voigtlander lenses: if you think you want one of these, probably jump on it sooner than later as Cosina is not shy about quickly discontinuing production of a given lens model or even mount version.

Thanks for the heads up about HK pricing of Canon gear. Is there any shop in particular in HK that you recommend for online purchases?

When I mentioned Canon is cheaper in Japan, I meant relative to the US market. Actually, I think the US market might be one of the worst now because it appears Canon has baked in a significant buffer to cover potential tariff fluctuations. That said, if you checked the RF 1200 thread I linked in your other thread, you'll note the OP there bought a refurbished copy from Canon USA for just over $10K (after various discounts that may or may not still be available). But given neither you nor I are US residents, the refurbished route is not easily doable.
Feb 26, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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rscheffler wrote:
I don't think the great Voigtlander pricing is specific to Map Camera, though they may be somewhat less than the 'big box' stores like Yodobashi. There are other shops that should have similar pricing. It seems to be more that Cosina, the manufacturer of Voigtlander and (many) Zeiss lenses, has set very attractive domestic pricing for the Japan market.

Yeah, I don't think the Voigtlander 50/1.0 is selling all that well as it's a quite specialized lens. It's a touch on the chunky side for use on Leica M cameras (plus viewfinder blockage, ease of focus with the rangefinder, etc.) and...Show more →

Other desirable manual focus lenses for Canon's system

RF mount

- 2026 Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/35
- 2026 Voigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4
- 2025 Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85
- 2025 Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/50
- 2023 Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.0 Asph.
- 2022 Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro

EF mount

- 2017 Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 ZE
- 2015 Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/2M (Macro) ZE
- 2013 Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 ZE

https://www.price.com.hk/ was a static price guide website over a dozen years ago on anything and everything camera hardware. Within the last decade they've morphed into what is viewable today. Really useful when gauging whether it is worth buying in HK vs US vs JP vs PH vs TH vs SG. Again, really surprised that Map Camera in JP can out price shops I typically inquire pricing over.

Use WhatsApp and message ‭Wilson Cheung of New Sankyo +852 9882 7263‬. His father-in-law, Tony Leung, is the person I sourced my EF 800mm & other items from over 17 years ago. Got his contact details from fellow FM user Bong Nabong. Bong sadly passed away in 2021. He's a fellow Filipino who reached out to me and helped me source better than PH or US prices for birding gear & got to go birding with him too. I got my EF 800mm weeks ahead of the Canon PH Ambassador who paid a premium equivalent of EF 300mm f/2.8 getting it through Canon PH.

New Sankyo's a known entity as early as year 2000 https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?7223-Tony-Leung-New-Sankyo-Camera and 2002 https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/17467/

I do not know if New Saknyo can ship to CA though. We had them ship the EF 800mm case + box by sea freight to PH.

Exciting times. I hope our conversation helps other FM members find a better deal.

If I have a friend with RF body visiting that part of Japan I'll have them pick up a copy.

Before deciding on the R1 I was eyeballing the Fuji GFX 100s II then adapt my EF lenses to it

- US: $5,699.95 (BHPhoto)
- JP: $4,411.80 https://www.mapcamera.com/item/fx/4547410522105?CurrencyCode=USD
- HK: $3,988.20 https://www.price.com.hk/product.php?p=626093
- PH: $5,719 / ₱329,990 12% VAT inc https://www.henryscameraphoto.com/Fujifilm-GFX100S-II

I've been out of the briding game for nearly a decade and the people I've spoken said that PH birders do not have anyone using a RF 800mm f/5.6 or RF 1200mm. Seeming the RF 800mm would be somewhat redundant I've made some inquiries about pricing/availability for the 1200mm. For that purchase I think I'd have to personally get it from JP.

RF 600mm f/4 is rather popular with nearly a dozen birders using it.
Feb 26, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Thanks for all the info!

I'm not a birder at all, but based on what I've read here, it would seem the 400/2.8 with TCs is a popular option. Or 600/4. An advantage of the 400 (and RF 800/5.6) is that minimum focus distance is much shorter than the 600. The 400 is also smaller and lighter than the 600 and takes TCs really well.

But if you have a need for 800 or 1200, a benefit is you can still add TCs to those (though air quality is a significant consideration). But obviously you're stuck if you need wider.

There are a couple FMers here who have or have had the RF 800/5.6. I believe RobAmy has gone back to the 400/2.8 and TCs. His birding work (which you can see in the seasonal Canon images thread on this board) is a lot of smaller birds in flight, so the 400 might offer better handheld flexibility and he may be able to get relatively close to the birds (on his property) in the first place, which would be relatively more comfortable with a human in their space.
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I have the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.0 RF mount and their 35mm and 50mm Nokton’s both f/1.2 M (Leica) mount and they all work flawlessly with my R1. I also have the EF 200mm f/2 that is perfect on the R1 - fast and precise AF.

The EF 50mm f/1.0 is not very sharp wide open and has very low contrast and very slow AF. I could have bought one at 2800 USD many years ago, but unfortunately I didn’t because I was very disappointed about its optical performance.

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FFabricius wrote:
I have the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.0 RF mount and their 35mm and 50mm Nokton’s both f/1.2 M (Leica) mount and they all work flawlessly with my R1. I also have the EF 200mm f/2 that is perfect on the R1 - fast and precise AF.

The EF 50mm f/1.0 is not very sharp wide open and has very low vontrast and very slow AF. I could have bought one at 2800 USD many uears ago, but unfortunately I didn’t because I was very disappointed about its optical performance.



Like you also have the EF 200mm f/2 USM & EF 85mm f/1.2 II USM and use it extensively with the R1 for pickleball. Using both on that RF body improves AF response time & accuracy so much that it feels like I have a new Series II & III version of each respective lens.

Also have the ZEISS Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for EF mount that I got over 17 years ago. If I am not mistaken this is the 1st lens to get Focus Guide (the little green boxes) found in RF bodies. This feature used on that lens works very very well with it to the point I'm more open about the RF mount MF lenses @rscheffler mentioned even when the Voigtländer's just 1 stop faster & I need to make a stop in Tokyo to enjoy the sub-$1,050 price point. I have a special sentiment for the brand as it was my first film camera when I was a middle schooler, the Voigtländer Vitoret 110.
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p.1 #20 · On an R1: EF 50mm f/1.0L or EF 200mm f/1.8L


Check out the thread about the new Shoten Leica M to RF mount adaptor. With it you can make any non-chipped lens compatible with Canon's manual focus assist feature by stacking adaptors.

The old ZE 50/1.4 is a traditional double Gauss design that exhibits a lot of wide open spherical aberration, especially at near distances. As you know it requires stopping down a fair amount for maximum sharpness. The new Milvus 50/1.4 was completely redesigned with a modern optical formula that significantly increased its size. The Voigtlander 50/1.0 is also a thoroughly modern design that is sharp from wide open and includes a floating element system that helps maintain high sharpness at closer focusing distances. It technically outperforms Leica's 50/0.95 for the M system.
Feb 27, 2026 at 03:21 AM
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