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.

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?

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.

Canon Rumors said:

There's another one that fits in there that causes my skin to burn if I type it out. It should not exist in its current form.[…]

See full article...

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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.


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

m4ndr4ke said:

While a 24-70mm f/2 would be a great lens, I doubt dropping the f/2.8 24-70mm variant would be a good idea.

Many users are fine with f/2.8 zooms and are not looking for higher specifications, but would appreciate a lighter yet still pro 24-70mm f/2.8.

Sony did it (695g), Nikon did it (675g), and Canon has a 900 grams lens that is considering replacing with a heavier option?

Make a new f/2 standard zoom lens, but make a f/2.8 zoom as well. Both lenses have their targets.

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I agree, a new light weight 24-70mm F2.8 would make sense. Drop IS and pushed the weight below 650gr, improve the mfd and Canon would have a winner. Even it competes with the assumed morphed lens.

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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That´s probably the route Canon would logically take, but I still believe a newer and lighter version would be greatly welcome. Maybe not in the near future, but in a few years.

I'm personally much more interested in a Canon RF 20-70 2.8L IS.

Keep it the same weight as the 24-70 2.8L IS, and make the corners a touch sharper.

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This would make a great couple of options:

RF 20-70mm f2.8 L with 650 gr
RF 24-70mm F2 L with less than 900gr

Canon could release the F2 lens first and check if the market still "demands" a new F2.8 version and if so, they´ll release it as a 20-70mm F2.8 (oh, heck, lets dream and make it 20-80mm F2.8)

MayerMP said:

I know.

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Ok. Why did you ask why Canon doesn't make something that they do, in fact, make...if you knew about it before you asked the question? That was rhetorical, no need to answer.

A RF 24-70mm F2 L with the weight of the current RF 24-70mm F2.8 L would be a sure purchase for me, maybe even a "preorder", depending on the price. Bring it on!