We get the feeling the Canon couldn't get a true non L kit lens ready in time for the launch of the EOS RP. It appears the only kit lens option around most of the globe is going to be the RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, which is a great lens, but costs about $1100USD on its own.
The latest reports suggest that Japan will get the RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro as a kit lens option. This is a fantastic lens and will fit the diminutive EOS RP quite well as a great walkaround option.
We still wish something along the lines of an RF 24-70mm f/4 IS STM was being offered in a kit with the EOS RP, but maybe that'll come at a later date.
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I agree in regards to offering it as a kit lens with the R. If the RP is too crippled for my needs, I'll probably step up to the R, and it would be nice have something in between R body only and the R+24-105. I would also guess that a lot of R buyers already have nice EF standard zooms and might be interested in a small prime RF lens. A boy can dream at least.
Well the lens kit doesn't save you any money on the R package so you can just get the body only and the 35mm
I personally quite like this idea, but suspect that given how little Canon (as opposed to Leica, or Fuji) trades in anachronism, selling a camera body bundled with just a prime lens just wouldn't fly IMO.
Edit: wow, I obviously stand corrected, given the title of this thread :p Color me surprised!
It is interesting that they are putting such effort into high range lenses - that can only be because they are pitching the whole future strategy as centring around the new lens mount (ie mirrorless bodies are the means to make the new mount work, but not the rationale). That was the theme when the EOS R launched late last year. Contrast again to Nikon ...
In a way it would be a shame to use the camera with a Non-L lens but it would add to the price.
The 35mm is a good option for the serious photographer but for a beginner its not so attractive.
24-105mm is a great range in general.
I carry my R with the 35 which makes the 24~105 feel huge. The EF50 stm on control ring adapter makes a great normal lens but my style runs more toward 35 anyway.
YES! offer the RP with RF35 and make the entry point to modern full frame photography affordable to all!
PS: I'll bet the RP will outperform the 6D-II in real world usage...