Canon 24-70mm L MK 1 performance on mirrorless system(s)

Discussion in 'Beginner Questions' started by Kelechi B, Feb 14, 2022.

  1. Kelechi B

    Kelechi B New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2022
    Messages:
    1
    Equipment:
    Canon RP / Canon M50
    Canon: 24-240mm / 50mm 1.8 / 24-70mm MK 1
    Viltrox adapter
    Canon EF RF adapter
    Rokinon: 85mm 1.4
    Zhiyun Gimbal
    Hello everyone,

    I have a Canon RP and would like to pair it with the Canon 24-70mm L version 1 lens.

    I bought this lens from a pawn shop ($150) and had it sent in for repair (repair ~$400). Coming back within the next couple days or so. I bought it after researching the version 2 and felt it would be worth the purchase despite the age/version. Figured it would be good to use on either my Canon RP or M50.

    I am shooting video and photo.

    Would these two pair nicely together?
    Are there important considerations/advice you might have since the lens is 20+ years old?
    I have a 24-240mm RF lens, would it be better to sell the Version 1 and find more RF glass?...

    Thank you in advance,

    Kelechi
     

  2. Craig Sherriff

    Craig Sherriff Well-Known Member Site Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2017
    Messages:
    3,233
    Location:
    Tasmania, Australia
    Equipment:
    60D,350D 1dmark3, T70, AV1, lenses ranging from 28mm to 600 mm, canonet Junior, Canonet QL 25, Mamiya C3 and 3 lens sets,Mamiya 645 pro TL and 3 lenses.Mamiya universal press camera and 4 lenses, Mamiya RB67 Pro S and 5 lenses, Pentax MG and various lenses, Toyoview 4 * 5 inch large format camera,Calimat C1 8*10 inch ultra large format camera.
    Hello, Kelchi, welcome to the forum, I can not help with you inquirey but make a decision yourself by trying the lens out in varying conditions and for a 20 year old glass . I regularly us lenses dating back to the sixties and get excellent results.in your case it would come down to the quality of the lens and how it works on your camera.
     
  3. GDN

    GDN Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2018
    Messages:
    2,198
    Location:
    South Island, NZ
    Equipment:
    A little Canon stuff
    I would agree with what Craig has said. You own the lens, so go out and have a play around with it for a while. If you are happy with the lens, you are the only person who can really judge that.

    Let us know how you get on.

    Gary
     

Share This Page