A couple of days ago we reported that Canon was hard at work on a second f/2 zoom, with a suggestion that we'd see a “holy trinity” of f/2L zoom lenses from Canon.
We've been told that the next f/2 zoom from Canon will be an RF 16-28mm f/2L USM, which will fit nicely with the RF 28-70mm f/2L USM. None of the f/2 zoom lenses will get image stabilization, but don't fret, all future EOS R bodies will have in-body image stabilization.
We have no word on what the telephoto f/2 zoom will be to complete the holy trinity of f/2 zooms.
More to come…
The image for this article is the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM.
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Because many of the photographers who can afford these lenses, and many who can justify them for business, really see a need for it--and because Canon can't ignore the trend forever. :)
Looking forward to getting one of those IBIS beauties myself!
(And I will remember to take this with a grain of CR1 salt.)
Wouldn’t a 70-200 f/2 be prohibitively large? Like, honestly, wouldn’t it end up weighing 50% more than the already-heavy f2.8?
If Canon wants a new trinity (lenses with focal lengths that line up to cover a large range), I think the tele zoom is a 70-135 or 70-150 to save on size, weight, and cost.
It will be interesting the weight of this lens.
As I've said before I don't see the attraction of a 16-28MM F2 Zoom unless its great for Astro.
It all depends on the type of photography that you do.
I'm sure there will be buyers for it or Canon wouldn't design and sell it.
I compared my Mark IV with 85 art (huge lens) to an R with 28-70 and the R setup is nearly the same weight and actually shorter. I haven’t compared it to the new 85L 1.2 yet which would be a better comparison.
From what I can see so far, the RF lenses are more balanced and heavier near the mount than EF, which balances out the whole system well with a smaller and lighter body.
If you’ve been using a pro DSLR and Fast zooms and primes, The R and these lenses aren’t going to be any significant difference in weight and will actually be a little shorter and more balanced. (That’s just assuming the unreleased lenses are similar to what’s already been released.)
But I second you on the weight training. I’m getting flabby these days and near the 8 hour mark of the day, my back muscles have had it.
Of course, I'll end up with f/2 envy on an f/4 budget. :)
I used to show up to a wedding with 35, 50, 85, 135, and 200..... ugh spent so much time wallowing over which lenses to use.
I guess their idea is that an event photographer will carry two bodies and a 16-28 and 28-70 simultaneously. My concept was to carry a 20-35 f/2.0 on one body and a 50 or 85mm prime on a second body.
Now, the question is should I hold off buying the 15-35 RF in favor of this one. I think I might.
I know many photographers who can afford such a lens. Don't worry, sit back and count your penny jar. We'll take care of ordering this sort of thing.
Meanwhile, there's still plenty of other good lenses available at smaller prices for photographers with smaller budgets, or who may prefer financing. Not every new RF lens will be highly expensive either.
On a personal note, I only upgraded to the 5DMIV early last year, but I have zero issues carrying it and my 70-200 f/2.8 II around as a general walkaround lens. Maybe unconventional, but it always gets the job done. :D
Anyway, I'm sure somebody here could do the math and figure out how large the lens would have to be. Holdability would depend on how Canon Balanced the lens out and how much weight they could shave off of it. I mean, it looks as if Canon is working on a new trinity and why make the first two F/2 if they're going to make the third part an f/2.8? Seems like they're taking a lot of design risks with the RF lenses.