I delivered a verdict on the Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless camera last year, but Canon wasn’t quite finished. Canon has continued to support the EOS R and expand it’s capabilities via firmware. This includes vastly improved Eye AF real-time tracking (which now lags only behind Sony but is better than any other alternative), reduces the latency between autofocus and display, and added the inclusion of an intervalometer and ability to create time-lapse movies in camera. Beyond that, Canon has also started to deliver on what was clearly the greatest strength of the platform – the new RF mount and all its potential. While the bargain lenses for the RF mount are still few (though thankfully some third party support has started to come), Canon has delivered a number of their very best lenses yet on the RF mount. There’s been enough positive changes Canon EOS R that I’ve finally bought in and added an EOS R to my own kit. I’m pretty much done with DSLRs at this point and ready to shift completely into the mirrorless space. I’ve decided to release a new video which focuses on the positive changes to the EOS R and the RF platform and why it’s worth a second look in late 2019. I’ll also share some photos from the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L below as I start my review process on that lens.

Photos of the Canon EOS R

Canon EOS R + RF 50mm F1.2

Canon EOS R + Yasuhara Anthy 35mm F1.8 (Manual Focus RF Mount)

Canon EOS R + Adapted Lenses

Lenses used in gallery include: Zeiss Milvus 135mm F2, Irix 15mm F2.4 and 150mm F2.8 1:1 Macro, Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II, Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS, Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II, Sigma 40mm F1.4 ART, Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 G2, and Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 VC

Gear Used:

Purchasing your gear through B&H and these links helps fund this website and keeps the articles coming. You can also make a donation here if you would like. Visit my Amazon page for some of my gear of choice! Thank you for your support.

Great News! I can now offer a 5% discount on all purchases at Amplis Foto, Canada’s Leading Photographic Supplier. Please enter discount code: AMPLIS52018DA in your cart. It is good for everything in your cart, and is stackable with other coupons, too! It will take 5% off your entire order! Proceeds go towards keeping this site going and providing you with new reviews!

Use Code “DUSTINHDR” to get $10 off ($15 CDN) any Skylum product: Luminar, Aurora, or AirMagic

Keywords: Canon EOS R, EOS R, Canon, Mirrorless, EOS R Review, Canon EOS R Review, Canon R Review, RF, Firmware 1.4, Second Look, 85mm F1.2L, 15-35mm F2.8L IS, RF 70-200mm F2.8L, Canon RF, Canon RF 24-105 F4L IS, Dustin Abbott, Review, Hands-On, Sample Images, Video, AF, Resolution, Demonstration, How-To, RF 50mm 1.2L, RF 50L, 28-70 F2, Dynamic Range, Focus, Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 RF

DISCLAIMER: This article and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.