Canon will likely release at least three RF-S lenses in 2023, a couple of them will likely be based on their EF-M counterparts.
One of the lenses we're told that will launch in the first half of 2023 is an RF-S 11-22mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM. The EF-M version was a favourite of EOS M shooters since it was launched. It really is a very good lens, especially at its price point.
We haven't been told the full roadmap for 2023, but I imagine we're going to see more information as we get closer to CP+ in February.
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Any minute now, we'll see wish lists appearing...
Perhaps the RF-S 11-22 will be announced alongside the R8, if the latter is a vlogging camera it needs an ultrawide.
I am considering the RF 100-400 for travel, to urban destinations where a longer focal length may occasionally be useful but not sufficiently to justify bringing the 100-500L.
Plus: Let the independents make RF and RF-S lenses!
Honestly, I wouldn't even bet a penny on that. I hope I'm wrong ;)
Anyway I\'m not interested before seeing an 11mm f2.8 prime. Not likely to happen. Get a third party manual focus one.
Even better value right now, with the current rebate dropping the price by 23% to $500.
I just ordered one from B&H.
For the price weight and optics the RF 100-400 is unbeatable. I just came back from Yosemite and the sharpness wide open never made me left wanting (also hikes with it feel SO much easier!).
If there is one downside it is that the lens needs ISO cranked up once sunlight starts trailing off. I have also had focus hunting in complex tree shade scenarios while shooting birds, but that's on a R6. Perhaps your R3 would perform better in that regard.
With the R5, and using Topaz DeNoise AI, I normally shoot in the ISO 800-1600 range, but even at ISO 6400, denoised shots are extremely acceptable when viewed on a 5K 27" screen. At that speed the cropped RAWs look pretty awful, but modern denoise software really works miracles.