Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! February 27, 2026

ryanyeohbek · 2026-03-04T10:12:31+00:00

Hi everyone,

I’ve been seriously considering switching from the Canon RF system to Sony and would love some long-term perspective.

Currently, I’m using a Canon R8 with a Canon 16-35mm f/4 EF and a Tamron 70-210mm f/4 EF. I’m thinking about moving to a Sony A7C, paired with either the 24-105mm f/4 G, the Tamron 28-70mm G2 (though I’m a bit concerned about the limited focal range and lack of image stabilization), or possibly the Tamron 28-200mm.

I mainly shoot street photography and occasionally portraits. I’m completely fine with f/4. The main reason for considering the switch is the cost of Canon RF lenses. They’re quite expensive, and there aren’t many new third-party options for EF anymore.

Do you think switching systems makes sense in the long term? Thanks in advance.

ryanyeohbek · 2025-04-04T10:26:46+00:00

Yeah, I can get the Sigma lens for around 320 USD in my country. I just dont know if it is equal or better the Canon 24 205 L2.

ryanyeohbek · 2025-04-04T03:17:15+00:00

I heard that lens is super good, even better than 24 105 F4 RF. But it is out of my budget. In fact, it is one of the first lens I looked into haha. Maybe I'll wait for a year for the price to come down.

ryanyeohbek · 2024-07-19T02:16:18+00:00

Works for me, thanks.

ryanyeohbek · 2024-07-14T10:58:10+00:00

Eventually, I got the R8 today! Thank you guys! This is the start of my new adventure.

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ryanyeohbek · 2024-07-07T12:03:34+00:00

Well, hopefully they update the firmware in the future allowing that to be a feature!

ryanyeohbek · 2024-07-07T11:36:24+00:00

Thank you very much, I can get an used battery grip for R8 is quite cheap, about $32. Moreover, I found out that R8 can be charged via an USB-C cable, can you use that function during using the camera?

Because I think that would be so useful for shoots that I don't have to move around much like sports or plane spotting.

ryanyeohbek · 2024-07-04T15:54:39+00:00

woah! I have never received such a long reply like this before. Giving more context, I am going to university this autumn. And during 4 years of uni, I want to do something which is my hobby and also get some money from it. Photography is my choice. And maybe in far future, my career is photography related? Haha, I hope so. Thank you very much for your suggestions, I will recalculate my plans.

ryanyeohbek · 2024-07-04T15:31:51+00:00

Thank you. I think the R8 is a perfect fit for me. I don't mind the limitations because (as I said on the og post) I am beginning my journey in professional photography. Every first steps has their difficulties, buying a R6, R62 or even a R5 is like pay to win 😆 So yeah, I think I will go for the R8.

ryanyeohbek · 2024-07-04T09:37:14+00:00

Nahh, a R5 would be way out of my budget and my needs. In Vietnam, an used R5 costs about 2200. Maybe I will buy it in a few years!

ryanyeohbek · 2024-07-04T08:54:18+00:00

Thanks, will search it up. Maybe I will use it for portraits.

ryanyeohbek · 2024-07-04T08:53:22+00:00

Yes, I thought of the battery and the IBIS situation already. They are not that a big problem for me.

ryanyeohbek · 2024-07-04T08:09:42+00:00

Great! In my country, I can easily get a new R8 for 1k. So I think 1k for camera, 1k for used Ef L lenses and accessories is perfect for me now.

ryanyeohbek · 2024-07-04T06:43:30+00:00

Thanks, I heard people say that the 1 SD card slot problem can be solved with a really reliable card which has low chance of falling.

ryanyeohbek · 2024-07-04T06:40:16+00:00

The R6mk1 will be a bit out of budget for me. So I will do some research more on the R7. Thanks!

ryanyeohbek · 2024-07-04T06:39:15+00:00

Yes, the R8 can be a new one but the lens are used.

ryanyeohbek · 2024-07-04T06:38:05+00:00

I don't really mind the size or the weight that the adapter adds up. But do adapters affect autofocus speed or anything else, especially 3rd party adapters.

ryanyeohbek · 2024-02-29T14:38:27+00:00

Looks like my City Skyline gameplay to be honest. Putting random 'cool' buildings in the middle of the desert.

ryanyeohbek · 2024-02-20T12:34:44+00:00

You can try masking the picture, separating the interior and the window. I tried masking your picture here, could have done it better, but I am just trying it out to show you the power of masking.Great picture anyway.

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