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    Canon to announce at least 6 new RF lenses next week

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    Update: Canon will announce at least 6 new RF lenses, we've added the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS to the list.

    Canon is going to be announcing at least 5 RF lenses next week, and we've also been told as many as 8 will be announced.

    Five lenses have already leaked and they include the following:

    • Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
    • Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
    • Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
    • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
    • Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
    • Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS

    That'll give us the promised “holy trinity”, as well as the already rumored RF 85mm f/1.2L and a new superzoom that will likely be available in a kit.

    The Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS ended up being wider than 16mm to begin the “holy trinity”, but not as wide as previously mentioned.

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    3. Here I am, thinking all I want is the 24-70 2.8 IS. But now it seems I want a few more.

      But do I want to sell my EF gear to fund it? Argh!
      I wish Canon did trade-in offers like Sony & Nikon are doing with their cameras.

      I want that RF 85mm f/1.2L, but I really hope Canon implement IBIS because that heavy glass will need it.
    5. Looks like Canon's lens team is given a free reign. While nikon still hasn't released their 50mm .95 lens here we have Canon launching some practical lenses which pros and normal users can use.
      I am really hoping to see a 100mm Macro for EOS-R mount.
    8. Next lenses we waited for a long time on EF.... to sad Canon is doing this with us. They score with better bodys for EF as R, but not with long awaited lenses (50 1.2, 24-70 2.8 IS, ~16-35 2.8 IS). Maybe we will also see a new 135 2.0 with IS?! Would freak me totaly.

      So lets hope they will bring a decent upgraded 5IV on R!! (min. of 10fps!)
    10. That 24-240 f/4-6.3 IS USM is the lens I was waiting for. It looks like it's going to be a top seller for the EOS R and EOS RP cameras. I'm a little surprised Canon didn't launch the EOS R with this lens, but x10 optical zoom full-frame glass is no easy feat to make, so maybe it got hit with production/testing delays.
    12. that 70-200 looks really compact for a f/2.8 zoom!

      That stood out to me as well. The 70-200L glass on EF forewent a telescoping barrel. I'm not sure how they can make a 2.8 telephoto zoom that short without a telescoping barrel, even on a mirrorless system.
    13. Looks like the 24-240 is missing the customizable ring?

      Could be that the "focus" ring is in reality a customisable ring which could be configured as a MF ring? The texture is consistent with that of the other customisable rings.
    15. I'm not sure how they can make a 2.8 telephoto zoom that short without a telescoping barrel, even on a mirrorless system.

      That's true. And one of the drawings in the 70-200 patent application had a moving front element, so a telescoping barrel could be a possibility.
    16. That stood out to me as well. The 70-200L glass on EF forewent a telescoping barrel. I'm not sure how they can make a 2.8 telephoto zoom that short without a telescoping barrel, even on a mirrorless system.
      It has a red ring, so I guess it’s not DO. Also noticed the 15-35 will use screw in front filters.
    19. Strange that the 70-200 has no function ring either, and is probably a telescoping design.
      70-200 has the ring, it is just put into a position more suitable for a tele lens.

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