I got to see the $25,000 Sigma green lens mounted on a stand at Photokina in Cologne (Koln), Germany back in 2012. I don’t recall the focal length specs, but maybe f/2.8, my initial thought when seeing it firsthand was, it was totally worthless to me.

GMCPhotographics said:

Funnily enough, Canon have just done exactly this....go look at the new RF 7-14mm fisheye!

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Well, duh - that's what I was referring to in my first comment.

I wish Canon would include drop-in filters into many more other lenses. For example, I'm convinced they could've done it for the 24-105 f2.8 as well as the internal zooming 70-200 f2.8. Both lenses aimed at video, which means they'll often have their front ends mounted into matte boxes - further complicating the control of the screw on filters.

Not to mention how cool it would be to have it on the 100-500 and not having to reach and fiddle with the circular polarizers all the way up front and then searching for that little finger port, flicking it open, smudging the filter in the process...

The drop in filters can be controlled without removing your left hand from the lens.

benperrin said:

So is everyone hearing end of Feb for the arrival date? I'm in Australia and I got an email after my pre-order saying March.

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In the press release for the two lenses, Canon stated end of February:

The Canon RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens and RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens are currently expected to be available by the end of February 2026...

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What's the cage on the R1 in the article image?

So is everyone hearing end of Feb for the arrival date? I'm in Australia and I got an email after my pre-order saying March.

I will just keep 15-35 2.8 L to use front filters.

What I'm not fully understanding is how they're getting away charging the MSRP from 7 years ago... I'm not even talking about the very expensive limited edition.

I get that some people might want such a camera or even see a need for it, and since they're out of options, they will go for it.

But this is a clear case for me where I will just have to vote with my wallet. If they want my money, they need to update the camera.

Also if we're being honest the change from Mark II to Mark III wasn't big either.

Dr_Flash said:

... Compared to especially Nikon, Canon is currently not first choice for wildlife and sports photographers, even if the R5 II is an amazing camera to do exactly that.

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Blanket statements are always a bit precarious. I have spent the last few months seriously looking at Nikon's offerings - and they do have some excellent choices. But in my experience - and my preferences, Canon would be my choice. During the 5 years or so I have been shooting wildlife (mostly birds) I find that primes are far too restrictive. Those lightweight Nikon PF lenses are sure tempting, but I will choose a zoom over a prime every time. I do prefer a lightweight lens, though, so the best wildlife lens in my opinion is the Canon RF 100-500. For many birds I shoot, maximum reach is another preference, in which case, the RF 200-800 is something no one else offers, and it is also relatively affordable, which is my other preference. So, based on that, my vote for the best two wildlife lenses available at a reasonable cost are both Canon.

GMCPhotographics said:

Not really, it's pretty much the EF version with an integrated Ef ot R adapter with dropin filters. Very sweet, this is the first RF lens taht can use these particular drop in filters. I hope Canon does a few more UWA lenses with this feature!

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Comparing the MTF diagrams of the RF lens vs. the EF version, the RF performs much better, and although the optical construction at first sight may look similar, several elements are clearly different (RF: 16 elements, 11 groups, 2 aspherical, 5 Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) vs. EF: 14 elements, 11 groups, 1 aspherical, 1 UD) - which I suppose explains the marked improvement in performance.

Canon Rumors said:

I wonder if you could get $2000 for one on Amazon or ebay. I know the "regular" one was fetching $1500.

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Oh, hell yeah. The eBay scalpers gonna have a field day with these cameras fetching $2000+.

Geez, what a low-effort marketing stunt. It really disappoints me. If it were $100 more, I would've honestly thought about this, but a 45% price increase? For a color, a logo, and a package redesign? Please.

I just hope that we'll still get the AE-1 remake at some point.

foda said:

Thanks, glad you are enjoying the photos. We ended up observing almost fifty species of hummingbirds on that trip, so there were plenty of photos to choose from.

Our guide wrote up a comprehensive trip report, which you can access online at https://www.birdingecotours.com/trip-report/very-best-of-colombia-trip-report/

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Your photos are the stars! Did you take a back-up body and lens with you?

LDS said:

As a "limited edition" it couldn't be more "limited", unless Canon just repackaged the same camera in a different box.

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what were you expecting? anything more than that and maybe an accessory would have been a new camera model. maybe a cool faux leather case with a shoulder strap would have gone over big...

Speedfinder said:

Foda, all your hummers are stunning. Did you do an article on this trip ?

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Thanks, glad you are enjoying the photos. We ended up observing almost fifty species of hummingbirds on that trip, so there were plenty of photos to choose from.

Our guide wrote up a comprehensive trip report, which you can access online at https://www.birdingecotours.com/trip-report/very-best-of-colombia-trip-report/

P-visie said:

Can you give us a clue how Canon can make you happy?

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Sure! by saving me money I can spend on Hasselblad stuff

John Wilde said:

I wonder how long it will be before Canon releases a photocentric PowerShot with their new 1.4" sensor. It's a safe bet that Canon didn't create a new sensor and a new sensor size for just one camera model.

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Is it like clicking your heels together three times? Or saying Beetlejuice? If you repeat it often enough, it must happen!

So do you guys think Canon will finally fix their UW video wobble while using IBIS?!?!
The 14mm and also the fisheye zoom are new huge arguments for a long needed fix!

ernestojt said:

The most expensive SD Card ever

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That was an additional battery on my B&H sales receipt...

I checked my 'junk box' and found these memory cards:

(Shutter count now 37,281)

I wonder how long it will be before Canon releases a photocentric PowerShot with their new 1.4" sensor. It's a safe bet that Canon didn't create a new sensor and a new sensor size for just one camera model.

David - Sydney said:

14/1.4 is definitely very busy internally!
They have thrown everything in one lens and hoping that users needing just one feature will pony up the $$$$

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Hm if they had done this: they would have added here also the drop in filter!

The most expensive SD Card ever

roby17269 said:

It must be a *you* thing... Canon obviously, manifestly, undeniably, demonstrably, evidently and patently, must make *me* happy!

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Can you give us a clue how Canon can make you happy?

Richard CR said:

we're ignoring that for now. Craig is going to write that one up because he doesn't trust me to do so

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It's going to be real, and is going to be spectacular

I am perfectly willing to pay $880 USD (B&H as of this morning) for a ‘regular’ G7X Mk III to replace mine when it eventually malfunctions. This is 35% more than my original purchase in 2021. The Anniversary Limited Edition contributes zero to the functionality of the camera and end results, unless an ego boost helps out in the process.

My experience with all the PowerShots I have owned is that something ‘mechanical’ happens after 30-40k shutter actuations. The shutter or IS gets ‘sticky,’ or the complex non-linear guides on the collapsing zoom/focus lens barrels get worn down and loose.

My count is ~30,750. How do I know? I have my file numbering set to ‘continuous’ and I don’t create new folders on the SD memory card. The file number rolls over from IMG_9999 to IMG_0001 and its done this three times already.

foda said:

Thank you. Who says you can't have nice background separation at f/10? I'm really liking that lens.

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If the background is sufficiently far back, then no problem. I have no complaints!