Upcoming 2024 Canon RF lens recap

[neuroanatomist]

otherwise i couldn't really decide what a hybrid prime would be.

 

[tvviewer13]

rf 35 1.4 will be welcomed. The current ef 35mm 1.4 ii is $2000 from Canon so not a surprise that it will also cost $$. That's a workhorse lens for many. I'm interested.

 

[lightingb]

CANONRUMORS... Any updates on the Tilt-Shift Lens? It seems to have heated up then completely cold with no updates or timeline

 

[frankchn]

What happened to the 200-500/4? I would think it will be great to showcase that at the Olympics.

 

[EOS 4 Life]

MY theory was it was some combination of cinema lens and photo lens.

maybe something like a RF 50mm F1.4L T1.7 frankensteinian monster child.

otherwise i couldn't really decide what a hybrid prime would be.

It would be out of character for Canon to make a non-DS f/1.4 lens T1.7

 

[sanj]

Would love to know a bit more about the gray market and where i can find deals

Ebay, Amazon

 

[sanj]

No one mentions it, but I wish for 70-200 f2

 

[frankchn]

No one mentions it, but I wish for 70-200 f2

$10k lens right there with the size and weight of the 100-300mm f/2.8L, so market might be (even more) limited. Personally, I think a RF 200 f/2L IS with the same weight and price as the Sony 300/2.8 GM would be great.

 

[mb66energy]

About RF-S lens:
A good allround zoom would be very welcomed (for me). I propose
RF-S 15-60 f/4.0 with good close focus, very good sharpness/contrast/bokeh. 600 $/€ would be o.k. for me.

 

[LSXPhotog]

I know it's not a very popular opinion with photographers, but I for one am ALL FOR "hybrid" lenses. Using the RF 24-105 f/2.8L IS USM Z lens has been nothing short of exemplary for all future Canon lens designs...at least more designs that have similar use characteristics. I would even consider ditching my 50L 1.2 for a 1.4 is it comes with benefits for video shooting.

 

[roby17269]

If true, my money will remain in my gear fund. No interest in primes in this range, and unless the 70-200/2.8 Z offers something unforeseen over the current RF 70-200/2.8, it’s also of no interest. No interest in RF-S from anyone, my M-series bodies and EF-M lenses remain a great compact system.

Oh well…there’s the R1, and maybe I’ll yield to the temptation of a longer prime (85/1.2 or 135/1.8). Or maybe Canon will pull a lens-rabbit out of the hat.

I am happy to read that Sigma and Tamron have starting making RF AF lenses.
Maybe Sigma will convert their 35 1.2? Unlikely I know...

But I am with you - this list of RF lenses + the rumored R5 II and R1 specs are not something that would make me part with my money.
I will need to see the official specs of everything before deciding of course.
I am still holding on a tiny weeny hope that there will be some surprises...
If not, I may decide that an EF 35mm f/1.4L II, second hand, is good enough for me after all.

You should deffo try out the 85 1.2 - it is an amazing lens, it never lets me down. Ever. The 135 1.8 is great as well, but more niche and, to me, it doesn't have the same "magic" as the 85 1.2

 

[Del Paso]

Good news for those with very deep pockets. Not good news for those not willing to spend four digits.

There are enough high IQ alternatives for little money, via adapter.
But why should I ask for a high definition sensor to spoil the result with an inferior lens?
High IQ native RF lenses are not cheap, but optically and mechanically superb.

 

[m4ndr4ke]

The original source said €2000 according to @ordinaryfilmmaker, hopefully that includes tax already.

Hope so. That would definitely make a difference. 2000€ MSRP, with taxes...I'd imagine 1200 to 1400€ on a good sale.

 

[Del Paso]

CANONRUMORS... Any updates on the Tilt-Shift Lens? It seems to have heated up then completely cold with no updates or timeline

I'm waiting for it just like you, and also growing impatient!

 

[EricN]

I am happy to read that Sigma and Tamron have starting making RF AF lenses.
Maybe Sigma will convert their 35 1.2? Unlikely I know...

But I am with you - this list of RF lenses + the rumored R5 II and R1 specs are not something that would make me part with my money.
I will need to see the official specs of everything before deciding of course.
I am still holding on a tiny weeny hope that there will be some surprises...
If not, I may decide that an EF 35mm f/1.4L II, second hand, is good enough for me after all.

You should deffo try out the 85 1.2 - it is an amazing lens, it never lets me down. Ever. The 135 1.8 is great as well, but more niche and, to me, it doesn't have the same "magic" as the 85 1.2

I've been using the 35 ii a lot over the last week. My only complaint is it's soft wide open with an extension tube, but that is neither what it was designed for or something that will be a common use case. Otherwise, it's hard to find a negative aside from not being 1.2.

85mm 1.2 has to be the most optically perfect lens I've used. The only negative is a about three pixels of purple fringing in some situations when viewed at 100% on R5 images (dxo can handle it).

 

[mpmark]

The original source said €2000 according to @ordinaryfilmmaker, hopefully that includes tax already.

ordinaryfilmmaker really doesn't have a good track record for getting things right, I could mention many times he was incorrect. ex: R6II would have a R3 stacked sensor, that never happened. I wouldn't take anything he says too seriously. He's chasing views

 

[Bonich]

Hmm…I’m not sure this is the 50mm f/1.4 we’ve been waiting for.

I’d take a 50mm f/1.4 with a 1500€ MSRP, then proceed to buy it on a sale for 1000/1100€.

But a $2000 MSRP would translate into 2300~2500€ here in Europe, and probably 1500~1700€ on sale.

The thing is, we can get a gray market RF 50mm f/1.2 for 1700€, here.

As long as the 1.2 is not as expensive as the 1.4: take the 1.2!

 

[rangerider]

So…lots of wide angle lenses in an Olympics year? This is the sports year. The year of the R5ii and R1–the speed flagships. And we’ve all been waiting patiently for them to put out dedicated supertele primes, or perhaps even some mid tier PF options. No long glass this year?

 

[roby17269]

I've been using the 35 ii a lot over the last week. My only complaint is it's soft wide open with an extension tube, but that is neither what it was designed for or something that will be a common use case. Otherwise, it's hard to find a negative aside from not being 1.2.

Is it sharp wide open with no extension tubes?
I really did not want to buy an EF lens... but reasons

85mm 1.2 has to be the most optically perfect lens I've used. The only negative is a about three pixels of purple fringing in some situations when viewed at 100% on R5 images (dxo can handle it).

I love it. I simply adore it

 

[EricN]

I'm waiting for it just like you, and also growing impatient!