Photo Plus - UK (2020-01)

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OFTHEYEAR

Canon EOS

5D Mk IV

Price £2799/$2499 Tested 156

Pro/Top Spec

This year we tried and tested some top pro gear. Here’s the kit that excelled

What we love

The consummate all-round full-framer, the

5D Mark IV excels at just about everything.

Handling is a dream, it combines a high-res

30.4 megapixel image sensor with a fast 7fps

continuous drive rate and has exceptional

high-ISO image quality. It’s great for shooting

everything from landscapes to portraits, and

from action sports and wildlife to night-time

cityscapes. We love how the optical viewfinder

and high-performance autofocus module

combine for tracking moving objects, while

sensor-based Dual Pixel AF with rear screen

preview enables it to compete with mirrorless

cameras for speed and accuracy.

What’s missing?

Unlike in many of Canon’s latest cameras, the

5D Mk IV’s touchscreen is fixed and lacks a

vari-angle facility.

Why upgrade?

Mirrorless might be the new big thing, but

there’s still a lot to be said for full-frame

DSLRs, and this one is as good as they get.

Mirrorless might be the new big thing,

but there’s still a lot to be said for DSLRs

PRO

DSLR

WINNER

What we love

Canon’s latest EF 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is

fabulous, but this new Sigma Sports lens is

arguably even better. The autofocus system

is lightning-quick yet deadly-accurate, image

stabilization is highly effective for both static

and panning shots, and switchable dual

autofocus modes give priority to autofocus or

manual override – the latter enabling override

even in AI Servo (continuous AF) mode. Most

of all, the image quality delivered by this

Sigma lens is absolutely stellar. You also get

the option to set up dual switchable custom

operating modes.

What’s missing?

You can’t remove the tripod mounting ring to

reduce the overall size, although the foot can

be removed by unscrewing four Allen screws.

Why upgrade?

If you want the pinnacle of performance from

a fast telephoto zoom, look no further. It’s

also a bargain at the price.

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports

Price £1199/$1550 Tested 151

PRO-GRADE

TELEPHOTO ZOOM

WINNER