Also perhaps a lens adapter FD to RF with some feature not in the many currently out there.

Great news! It just need a shutter shield (problem of original R8)!

Canon Rumors said:

I guess "retro" is more about prime lenses, you're probably right. The 45 would be cool.

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When I owned an AE-1, the lens I used the most was a Vivitar Series 1 35-85 f/2.8. If Canon could make it f/2 and half the weight of that lens, I might buy it.

I would love to see a retro style version of the next R8 body as I love the R8 size for travel photography and love the look of Fuji X cameras. However I hope they keep the deep grip from the original R8 as I know old vintage style cameras don’t always have grips but I think thats essential to keep the great ergonomics of the R8. For me they could do a more squared off design with metal top plate and multiple dials but keep the grip. That would be perfect.

Canon Rumors said:

I'd be cool if they did the 16-28 and 28-70 2.8s. They won't touch an L. I have no idea if lenses are in the cards

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I'd say the RF 28, 45 and 50 1.8 would be great candidates.

Before I actually see Canon deviating from their classic form factors, I expect an R8 housing with just a silver top. Remember, they did that with a special edition of the RP, too.

Wouldn't be too bad, tho:

Canon Rumors said:

I'd be cool if they did the 16-28 and 28-70 2.8s. They won't touch an L. I have no idea if lenses are in the cards

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A retro looking shell for these two lenses would be perfect.

It would be a excellent opportunity to (sort of) split the R8-line into a 'more video oriented' branch (the 'R8 V') and a 'more photograph oriented' branch (the 'R8 Mark II'). Being at the low-end of the full-frame range, it would be a logical point to test the waters for such an approach.

Disclaimer: video is just not my thing, so I'd rather not to pay for all this unused (by me at least) functionality.

SnowMiku said:

This is the first time I've heard of an R8 mark II. Will it get a normal release or only have the retro look? I wonder what improvements it would have over the original? Will this release make it time to retire the RP and have the original R8 take its place?

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I don’t mind the retro style, for those who care about that sort of thing, but there’s a reason modern cameras look the way they do. Their design is much more ergonomic, which significantly improves ease of use. That said, the original R8 is already close to being the perfect camera. If it’s positioned as the replacement for the RP, it’ll be the best of both worlds. Speaking for myself, and likely a bunch of other people, I couldn't care less about having a retro looking device.

This is the first time I've heard of an R8 mark II. Will it get a normal release or only have the retro look? I wonder what improvements it would have over the original? Will this release make it time to retire the RP and have the original R8 take its place?

But please, Canon: if you do release retro lenses, do not base one on the RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM. No one wants that lens, and I don’t think the camera itself would want to be mounted to it.

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I agree, but it's probably just us on the forum that don't want this as a retro look kit lens. I'd much rather a 50mm f/1.8

scyrene said:

If I were conspiracy minded I could imagine the site generating a new Sony troll every time engagement is down.

Anyway, I've considered a faster-than-f/1.2 lens every so often for many years but never taken the plunge. Always interesting to see a new one come out, regardless.

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A paid army of little Sony trolls whetting their blades, ready to enter the scene whenever a new Canon product is announced.

Desperately want the 20-50mm to be weather sealed. Such an easy landscape walk-around lens... Hopeful with the recent 16-28 type releases, and fixed aperture, but not so much - with it being PZ. Fingers crossed.

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neuroanatomist said:

The RF 28-70/2 gives you the first two in one lens, and the RF 85/2 already exists.

Personally, I view my 28-70/2 as a set of portrait primes in one lens, and the 85/1.2L DS provides what the zoom doesn't for superior bokeh.

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Absolutely, but not everyone can afford that setup or wants that large a lens on their body.

Otherwise I agree, the 28-70mm is incredible replacement for a few high quality primes; and weather sealed!

I would love a weather sealed 28 or 35mm F2 lens. For always on, but I'm actually in love with the 28mm F2.8, so I'll just be happy with that.

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There is also another camera coming that has been talked about here in the past, and I have been convinced is coming. I can report on that at some point this weekend.​

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If I read this as you were previously unconvinced (that is, you have now been convinced by your sources), I think I can guess what this camera is. Could be interesting times. Guess I'll be online more this weekend to find out.

If I were conspiracy minded I could imagine the site generating a new Sony troll every time engagement is down.

Anyway, I've considered a faster-than-f/1.2 lens every so often for many years but never taken the plunge. Always interesting to see a new one come out, regardless.

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GMCPhotographics said:

I don't where you get this idea from, maybe you can't comprehend a sharp lens that can be sharp wide open with a 2x tc.

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Hmmh, not sure if I understood the point of your message. I don't know what kind of tests those people have done who discuss about the rf 100-300 + 2x at f5.6 shortcomings. I made my tests shooting a variety of different static objects using a tripod and a remote to remove shakes and other similar issues. Lenses in the test included EF 500mm ii, RF 100-500, RF 100-300, both RF extenders and RF 200-800. All in all, the RF 100-300mm at 500mm and 600mm at f5.6 was slightly less sharp than I hoped for, but nothing too irritating. Not a scientific lab test, of course. I have never owned the EF 400 f2.8 but my EF 500mm ii is very sharp with both extenders. Primes are great.

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Turns out to be not quite as good as my original copy, so it will go back to Canon.

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Wow, thanks for posting the results! I need to start comparing extenders too to make sure mine are as they should.

Canon Rumors said:

I just bought an R8! Probably still the right call with an EVF, unless it has precapture and an optional EVF. I should know better.

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I can't even count how many times I have been very close to buying an R50V, only to decide "not today, maybe when they come up with an external viewfinder". And so it is. Still no R50V in my bag.

I think making EVF-DC2 compatible with R50V (and other upcoming small V cameras) wouldn't be too difficult, if the Canon engineers are not planning anything better. If they are, I hope they publish it soon.

A cool feature would be if the viewfinder was "turnable"; instead of just looking through it behind the camera, like you would through a normal viewfinder, the new external one could be turned to point different directions. Pointing it upwards would be very beneficial while shooting anything on ground level or near a wall or another similar obstacle. Yeah, you can turn the screen. But it is never as good as a viewfinder, in my opinion. And yes there are big viewfinders that can do this, but they are way too big with something like R50V. It would have to be something in the size class of EVF-DC2. One can dream.

*There is also another camera coming that has been talked about here in the past, and I have been convinced is coming*

So one that's not R7mkii?

Shallow DOF. Nicely done, danfaz.