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    An RF-S ultra-wide lens is next from Canon [CR2]

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    We have been told that “one of” the next lenses announced from Canon will be an ultra-wide for the RF-S mount. We are are going to assume that the lens will be some kind of variation of the terrific Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM.

    We were not given the exact focal range, speed or any specifications for the lens.

    Outside of the ultra-wide for the RF-S mount, we haven't heard of any other dedicated crop lenses for the EOS R7, EOS R10 and EOS R50. We do think that the RF-S line-up will mature a lot quicker than EF-M did and we'll start to see all-new new compact APS-C designs in the coming year.

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    6. A UWA RF-S zoom lens is needed yesterday.
      It should have been launched before the R50.
      There is less of an immediate need for RF-S prime lenses.
      The RF 16 f/2.8 and RF 50 f/1.8 already have RF-S prices.
      On the other hand, 22 mm and 32 mm would be nice to have
    8. We have been told that “one of” the next lenses announced from Canon will be an ultra-wide for the RF-S mount. ...
      ... We were not given the exact focal range, speed or any specifications for the lens. ...
      Great news for all APS-C fans.
      But it would have been even greater, if we at least have some more "Butter with the fish!", as we say in German for getting more information.
    10. The EF-M 11-22mm was my favorite travel companion when I was an M user. I still think the greatest weakness of the EF-M and now the EF-S lens lineup was a good quality, fast standard zoom lens. Once we get the 11-22 ported over, I would love to see an f/2.8-4 zoom that we've seen teased for years.
    11. "defecated crop lenses" ? :eek:
      Strange choice of words. I hope it's a lapsus...
      Is Canon now crappled?
      Given how APS-C(not just for Canon but also Sony*) is unwanted step child not surprised that choice of word for lazy low effort mount conversion if it is indeed EF-M lens being adopted over to RF-S.

      *Sony does have decent lens selection which hasnt been updated since FF take front seat even crop cameras are quite bad compared their own FF cameras.
    12. Given how APS-C(not just for Canon but also Sony*) is unwanted step child not surprised that choice of word for lazy low effort mount conversion if it is indeed EF-M lens being adopted over to RF-S.

      *Sony does have decent lens selection which hasnt been updated since FF take front seat even crop cameras are quite bad compared their own FF cameras.
      Not sure I'd characterize it that way. Given that APS-C bodies outsell FF bodies by ~4:1, it's a market segment very much wanted. For the big three (Canon, Sony, Nikon), APS-C comprises the entry-level segment and the intent is inexpensive bodies and lenses aimed at people who may buy an ILC with the kit lens(es) and that's all. So the segment gets the effort warranted to meet the need – modest bodies, nothing really fancy in terms of lenses. Of course, there is a small fraction of people who will expand their system...for those people, the APS-C offerings remain limited (EF-S 17-55/2.8, EF-M 32/1.4) because the real goal is to push them to FF.

      Fuji has taken a different approach, building a high end (relatively) APS-C system. But they've remained a niche player, which is really down to the segment and not their system. Note that they've also added MF to try and capture that higher end in a way that does not force them to compete with the big three.
    14. The EF-M 11-22mm was my favorite travel companion when I was an M user. I still think the greatest weakness of the EF-M and now the EF-S lens lineup was a good quality, fast standard zoom lens. Once we get the 11-22 ported over, I would love to see an f/2.8-4 zoom that we've seen teased for years.
      It is in Canon's interest to get you to buy an RF lens rather than RF-S. If the lens you want is going to be expensive or won't be that popular, that gives them more leverage to get you to take the lens they want you to have. I think the real test for R-series APS-C cameras will be whether any RF-S primes are developed.
    16. The EF-M 11-22mm was my favorite travel companion when I was an M user. I still think the greatest weakness of the EF-M and now the EF-S lens lineup was a good quality, fast standard zoom lens. Once we get the 11-22 ported over, I would love to see an f/2.8-4 zoom that we've seen teased for years.
      EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS is pretty awesome.
    17. EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS is pretty awesome.
      It was. However, it came relatively early in the lineup and Canon chose not to update it (though arguably, there was no need). There was no EF-M equivalent for that or the EF-S 15-85.
    19. The R50 has been criticized for the lack of an optional wide angle lens. This will fix that issue.
      Such criticisms apparently ignore the existence of the EF-S 10-18mm and EF-S 10-22mm that can be readily adapted. The RF 15-30 is also relatively inexpensive and provides a native WA option for the APS-C R bodies, as does the even cheaper RF 16/2.8.

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