Berowne said:

The RF24-105/4 is the lens i use most since i have it. I did not expect this. The reason is meanwhile clear for me, it is small and lightweight.

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Yes, a very versatile lens with good IQ except wide open @ 100mm near MFD. On the other hand it does not rely on computational work to deliver which would be critical with a 24 MPix sensor IMO.
And the noise it makes while zooming makes it a little bit underwhelming for video.

ctk said:

Make it a 35-85/2L and I'd seriously consider leaving Sony for Canon (again)

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Good idea because some of us do not need the widest end very often but like to have some standard portrait capability or tighter perspectives in landscape etc.
For me a 35-105 f/2.8 would be the preferred combination, maybe with 1:3 closeup and excellent IQ.
16-35 → 35-105 → 100-400 comes in mind. Tamron has one but not for Canon.

BroderLund said:

The question is also, will Canon come with an answer to the Sony 50-150mm F2?

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Yes, that would be quite interesting for me as standard zoom on FF.
This and the 100-400 (EF, ii) on the R7 (160 ... 640 equivalent focal length) would be a good two lens-two body combo.

The RF24-105/4 is the lens i use most since i have it. I did not expect this. The reason is meanwhile clear for me, it is small and lightweight.

Exploreshootshare said:

Ooooooook, are these lines about the once rumored RF 24-45mm F1.4 L zoom lens? That would give me goose bumps although I´d prefer the F2 zoom.

https://shuttercount.net/rumors/canon-rumored-ultra-fast-f1.4-zoom-lens?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Unfortunately, I couldn't find the original CR post.

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A 35-85mm f1.4 would be more useful
Or even 35-85mm f2.0

I'll put my hand up as interested for this lens. I have the EF 2.8 II version and would love to not use the EF to RF converter. If the optical performance is there I'll buy it even if it is more expensive than the current 28-70 f2.

If they rely on digital correction, then I'm tapping out and sticking with the existing 28-70. Canon seem to be the only manufacturer doing this to this extreme (compared to the Sony and Nikon options at least) and it's giving me a lot of grief.

I'll take the weight/size penalty if it means keeping the lens geometry accurate. and retaining bokeh performance, which also takes a hit. Otherwise, if they get the optics right, this is a slam dunk lens for me.

I love the insect's metallic colours.

Sounds pretty awesome. $6000, glass doesn't cover the image circle so the edges are going to be +4 to normalize and everyone will say "it's fine", really awesome plastic build, long front element extension so that it is sucking in dust like a hose, and control rings that will only work on r52 and after.

Gonna be a winner, that most will never buy because it's"not for them" and they will not not die if they cant afford it.

But the pros will add it to their kit because this is our money maker so no other reasoning matters.

Yup. Looking forward to it.

neuroanatomist said:

I'd buy a 24-70/2 in a heartbeat, especially if it comes in close to the size/weight of the 24-70/2.8.

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I use my 28-70 f/2 a fair amount, but i am not sure i am ready to try to replace it. wonder what the delta cost would be?
Adorama has one for $3200 in excellent condition. after this announcement, maybe $2000? so maybe they offer $1000 for mine?
in that case if the trade would be about $2000? that is pretty tough arithmetic.

Oh, a 24-70 F2 would be fantastic. The 28-70 F2 is by far the most used lens on my R5 II (and R5 before that). Yes, it is on the heavy side. Yes, in some occasions it isn't as wide as I'd wish. Still, I love that lens!!!

If Canon can indeed deliver a 24-70 F2 at the same IQ as the the current 28-70 F2 (digital corrections are absolutely fine by me) at a weight close to the current 24-70 F2.8, it will be an easy buy for me.

eero said:

I can't wait for the RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 mark ii, made from recycled plastic bags.

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Part of Canon’s commitment to the environment.

I can't wait for the RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 mark ii, made from recycled plastic bags.

Nathalietje86 said:

Enough new super zooms? The only one i know that is the tz99 of last year of Panasonic...
Sony doesn't have super zooms anymore and all other super zooms are pretty old.

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Whats needed in a super zoom that is not available? There seem to be way bigger gaps on the RX100 style camera side.

blackcoffee17 said:

The 50mm is the magnet-lens. Meant to be as cheap as possible to attract users and offer high-quality budget lens.

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It can keep doing this job with much better image quality. Take it to a $300 price point and bring the optical design into the 21st century. It hasnt changed much since the EF 50 1.8 from the 80s and its output shows that.

Make it a 35-85/2L and I'd seriously consider leaving Sony for Canon (again)

If they do this then it'll instantly replace my 28-70 f/2 which just isn't wide enough sometimes

BroderLund said:

The question is also, will Canon come with an answer to the Sony 50-150mm F2?

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Oh my "Yes Please" I have this Lens and absolutely detest the Sony body I had to get to use it. Love Sony glass, hate their bodies.

neuroanatomist said:

I suspect that if Canon launches a 24-70/2 VCM, the 24-70/2.8 would remain in the lineup as a 'current' lens.

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Certainly!
The f/2 version will be- far? - more expensive, the price difference alone would justify keeping the f/2,8 24-70 in production.

Sounds good. I feel that there will be 2.8 version with the new tech to create a lighter, sharper 2.8 version (than the existing one).

neuroanatomist said:

So many possibilities to be covered by 6-8 lenses per year, at most.

Meanwhile, where's my 600/4 + 1.4x?

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You mean, where´s your 600/4+1.4&2.0 TC

Craig got the smoke right, but forgot the mirrors ;-)
But seriously, it would really need to have just stunning optical performance to get me to upgrade from my RF 24-70/2.8.

Exploreshootshare said:

...still believe a newer and lighter version would be greatly welcome. Maybe not in the near future, but in a few years.
(oh, heck, lets dream and make it 20-80mm F2.8)

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Exploreshootshare said:

...rumored RF 24-45mm F1.4 L zoom lens

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Rceres said:

...Canon’s next generation of stills-first halo primes.

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So many possibilities to be covered by 6-8 lenses per year, at most.

Meanwhile, where's my 600/4 + 1.4x?

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