Canon announced the RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM this week. While we knew such a lens was coming, the announcement time was a surprise, which does add a bit of fun to new gear. We don't believe Canon is done with new lenses in 2023.
We have been told that Canon will likely announce at least two new RF-S lenses and another RF L lens before the end of 2023. There seems to be some announcements coming from other manufacturers in November, so Canon make be part of that round of new products.
We weren't told any specifics about the new lenses, but we'd wager an RF-S ultra-wide zoom will be in the cards. Our updated lens roadmap from this week may shed some light on what to expect.
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And according to SAR, the mount will be available(but not totally open) to SigTam, so there should be at least 1 lens a month from Dec23 to 2024
There are already 5 lenses released this year, so I'd expect only a couple more: the RF-S 11-22 and the RF 200-500.
This almost completes this site roadmap early leaked from Canon (I think it there won't be ever a RF-500) except for the 3 fast primes and the 2 tilt-shift, just the most suitable lenses to accompany next year the R1, R5 II and R5S launch.
I also hope they'll release a high quality RF 20-70 IS F4L to complement the F4 trinity zoom.
A 200-500 would cost so much more than an RF 500.
That would leave a gaping hole in Canon's lineup.
Same goes for 300 f/2.8.
I'd be surprised to see the 200-500 before a major new body is announced to accompany it, and the R1 and the R5 Mark II are both expected next year, not this.
Even though I don’t want it, I’m looking forward for the RF 35mm L. You 35mm guys need it
But you do a good job keeping the tension high ;) :p
I know I've said this before, but the EF 35/1.4L II is one of the more recent EF releases, and is really an excellent lens. I would not be surprised to see an updated RF 24/1.4L before the 35L is brought to RF. Either way, Canon knows how many of each lens they've sold, so they'll probably bring first the one that more people will buy.
I previously owned the EF 35/1.4L MkI, which I chose over the 24/1.4L after shooting a 16-35/2.8 II fixed at 24mm then 35mm for a couple of days each. I found myself preferring the narrower FoV and usually cropping in on the shots from 24mm. However, since I have the 28-70/2 I have no real interest in either a 35L or 24L prime. That lens is a big beast, but it's like a bag full of primes for my use cases.
Recently, Canon told APSC users to simply use their full-frame lenses.
Long-winded way of saying that there are situations where 1.2 v 1.4 would matter.... to me.
But, while I still would love for Canon to cater to my wishes and release the 35 1.2 next month, I think I will stop repeating myself on this forum. It is obvious that Canon does not listen to me (the horror :ROFLMAO: ), so I will sulk in silence
What I will do is what I have always been doing: I will vote with my wallet. RF 35 1.2 will be a buy, RF 35 1.4 will not be
Don't forget the two tele-converters are also counted as "lenses"
If that was the case, they could easily do what they did with the 400 and 600 by simply adding a permanent adaptor.
There's a significant difference between bolting on an adapter that adds 5-7% to the length and <3% to the weight of a lens and doing that when it adds 25% to the length and 15% to the weight.