Indeed. I doubt I'd ever buy it, but I see the relevance and I think I see what Canon is trying to do.
People have to keep in mind that the EOS-M, especially the M50 has been a huge success and most of those lenses to go F6.3 - so is max aperture that important to those purchasers?
There is no upgrade path from EF-M to RF and Canon doesn't care - why? because the RF system will be it - from basic consumer to professional. Much like it was in film days. The EF-M system is basically advanced powershots with interchangeable lenses.
it's not a sexy lens. But there should be enough sexy lenses already in the RF mount to keep everyone occupied for another few weeks until Canon drops the hammer on this year's RF development plans (IMO).
You're right!
The 24-205 STM lens output does not upset. Grieving for the lack of lenses for ordinary photography enthusiasts. That is, those that would harmoniously look with cameras, had decent aperture ratio (even variable), moderate size and weight.
For maniacs
(in the good sense of the word) there are already 4 lenses! 28-70, 50 and two 85!
For pros and semi-professionals, too, 4: 15-35, 24-70, 24-105 and 70-200.
There are already 2 lenses for beginners: 24-240 and 24-105 STM ...
Where are the lenses for fans?
conditionally, while only one! 35