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Originally Posted by tracer bullet
I wonder why the change to the mount? I'm sure it has to do w/ how things fit and do or don't have room. But w/ mirrorless you'd think there would be plenty of room to configure things however would be needed.
Needing to use an adapter, while workable, kinda kills the whole idea of getting a Canon body because you already have Canon lenses. At that point the Sony and etc. all become stronger competitors.
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The problem is that the back element sits closer to the sensor, relative to the flange. They don't want anyone accidentally putting an EF lens on the mirrorless. Also, the physics allow for a slightly smaller lens size and weight. To take full advantage of that, you need new lenses.
I'll be curious to see how this AF system works, with 5000 AF points!!! The Sony a9 has "only" 693 AF points. That seemed like "enough" to me, but we'll see how this new Canon system doesn.
In Canon's marketing material, they're claiming that this is the first mirrorless camera to AF at f/11. That's not true. My a9 and a7RIII both AF at f/11. This is a big deal when you want to put an f/5.6 lens on and then add a 2.0x teleconverter. I do that often.
It's good see Canon finally seriously entering the fray. I'm with Sony now, but competition will keep Sony moving forward, faster than they might otherwise.
Dave