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riker · Jun 13, 2026

OK, you got my money already put aside for 24-70/2 along with the 300-600. Don't make me wait for ages pls.
If Canon makes it a 24-85/2, I swear a 10y loyalty.

exquisitefacade · Jun 13, 2026

Rceres said:
Another zoom? I’m sure it will be optically excellent, and I understand why so many photographers are excited about it.

Personally, my credit card and I will be sitting on the sidelines waiting for Canon’s next generation of stills-first halo primes.

The RF 135mm f/1.8L showed what Canon can do when the design goal is maximum image quality, wide aperture, and excellent handling. I’d be far more excited by a new RF 100mm f/1.4L portrait lens, a redesigned RF 50mm or 85mm f/1.2L II, or a new fast wide-angle prime.

Canon already has a pretty strong RF lineup and I am glad they are challenging Sony with new F2.0 zooms. What I hope they don’t lose sight of is the aspirational role halo primes play in defining the system and inspiring photographers. I’d hate to see Canon cede that part of the market—or the high-resolution bodies needed to fully exploit it—to Sony and medium format.

Just my two cents.

100% This!

SnowMiku · Jun 13, 2026

MayerMP said:
Why don't I they build something better than kit lenses for those of us who can't spend thousands?

You can get some used EF lenses, even L lenses for less then the price of some entry level RF lenses, you can save quite a bit of money this way.

Bob Howland · Jun 13, 2026

Toamelicious said:
It's weird. I'm not excited about any lens or camera rumours lately. I think... I think I am happy with my stuff? Is this what some people call getting rid of GAS?

It's called finding fulfillment in other aspects of you life. I develop GAS when there is a particular photographic problem that I want solved and my current equipment won't do it. My current problem is that I'm old and getting weaker and I want lighter stuff. I'm almost there.

koenkooi · Jun 13, 2026

scyrene said:
Huh? Are you suggesting people would never use the macro wide open? I use the rather similar Sigma 180 macro and almost always shoot at f/2.8.

How is the sharpness of the new 70-200, especially at MFD? I tried the mark II EF as an alternative to a long macro lens and found the IQ too poor for close shots of flowers and insects. Macro lenses tend to have exceptional sharpness at 1x magnification.

The sharpness on the 70-200Z+2x at MFD is decent so far, I need to take a lot more photos to say more than that. Without the extender it's an excellent 70-200, which is what I bought it for. I've only had it for 3 days, it does a great job at rainy sport events

Toamelicious · Jun 13, 2026

It's weird. I'm not excited about any lens or camera rumours lately. I think... I think I am happy with my stuff? Is this what some people call getting rid of GAS?

mb66energy · Jun 13, 2026

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.

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.

mb66energy · Jun 13, 2026

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

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.

mb66energy · Jun 13, 2026

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

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.

Berowne · Jun 13, 2026

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.

Eloniel · Jun 13, 2026

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.

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

benperrin · Jun 12, 2026

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.

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