19/04/2026 11:25 am
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I finally saved up enough for a Canon EOS R5 and I am so hyped to use it but honestly I am staring at all these lens options and I have no clue what is going on lol. I spent most of my savings on the camera body so I only have about $1300 left for a lens. Im heading to Japan in two weeks and I really just want one single lens that can do it all like zoom in on stuff but also take good pictures of my family at dinner and maybe some buildings.
The numbers like 24-70 or 24-105 are so confusing to me and I dont want to carry a heavy bag of glass around. Is there one specific lens that is like the best for everything so I dont have to keep switching them out?
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19/04/2026 11:26 am
Congrats on the R5! For a trip like Japan, you should definitely grab the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. Its my favorite all-rounder and fits your budget perfectly.
- 24-105mm f/4L: Pro quality, sharp, and works well for dinner shots.
- 24-240mm f/4-6.3: More zoom range but image quality isnt as good. I use the 24-105mm for everything and im super satisfied with the results.
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19/04/2026 11:40 am
Unfortunately, native glass is pricey. I had focus hunting issues with my Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. Use the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R with an Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM instead.
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19/04/2026 12:50 pm
Canons STM line is way lighter for travel, but be careful. I would suggest the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM even if it isnt as fast as the L glass.
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19/04/2026 12:30 pm
Saw this earlier but just now responding. I learned the hard way during a trip to Tokyo that reliability is everything. I messed around with adapters and third-party gear, but the connection felt flimsy and I kept worrying about it. Just stick with any native Canon lens. It's way more secure and you wont have to worry about weird error codes while you're out exploring.
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19/04/2026 12:10 pm
Saw this earlier but just now responding. @Reply #2 - good point! Adapting glass is definitely cheaper, but I gotta disagree on the practicality for a big trip. I tried that exact route with a Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R and some old glass when I first moved to mirrorless. After walking ten miles a day in Tokyo, that setup felt like carrying a literal brick around my neck. The balance was just totally off and it made the camera feel twice as heavy. My experience taught me a few things:
- Weight distribution matters way more than the actual total weight.
- Native glass usually focuses faster in those dim restaurants you mentioned.
- An adapter is one more point of failure when you're moving fast in a crowd. I ended up selling my adapted gear as soon as I got home. It's tempting to save the cash, but for a one-lens trip, native is the way to go.
