Canon officially announces the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro

lexptr

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So it does have a tripod collar after all! That makes me happier. On the other side, SA control seems to finally go to the downsides list for me. After seeing demos, I'm sure I won't use it. So for me it is an added price/weight/place to break. Also I suspect it will be easy to turn accidentally. But, any ways, a great lens, which brings many improvements over EF and priced reasonably. I will certainly upgrade.
 
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Rivermist

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Better examples of the SA control on the Canon Japan website: https://cweb.canon.jp/eos/your-eos/product/lens/rf100-f28/#sa-controling

The other interesting thing I spotted on here:
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The tripod collar also comes with a piece you fit onto the lens barrel to attach the tripod collar to. Interesting.
$199, why are we not surprised? Any opinions on whether they should have included it with every lens for a $100 increase in price, versus having to charge $199 because fewer will be sold and there are stocking / packaging and other overheads that accrue when sold separately? Canon includes the tripod collars as standard gear with the telephoto L zooms, why not the macro?
 
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So it does have a tripod collar after all! That makes me happier. On the other side, SA control seems to finally go to the downsides list for me. After seeing demos, I'm sure I won't use it. So for me it is an added price/weight/place to break. Also I suspect it will be easy to turn accidentally. But, any ways, a great lens, which brings many improvements over EF and priced reasonably. I will certainly upgrade.
It has a lock to prevent accidentally turning the SA ring
 
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As for the price, remember that everything is relative. It’s unfortunate that it may be out of reach for some who might want it, while for others, $1399 is a pittance. If it’s out of reach for you, buy it the old-fashioned way: save up until you have enough.
 
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$199, why are we not surprised? Any opinions on whether they should have included it with every lens for a $100 increase in price, versus having to charge $199 because fewer will be sold and there are stocking / packaging and other overheads that accrue when sold separately? Canon includes the tripod collars as standard gear with the telephoto L zooms, why not the macro?
I don't think it's as mandatory on a light weight lens as this. For specific user cases, yes, but I do think the majority of the users will use this without one. Even if they've shipped one within the package. Just my thoughts.
 
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Better examples of the SA control on the Canon Japan website: https://cweb.canon.jp/eos/your-eos/product/lens/rf100-f28/#sa-controling

The other interesting thing I spotted on here:
View attachment 196964

The tripod collar also comes with a piece you fit onto the lens barrel to attach the tripod collar to. Interesting.
Anyone know whether or not it has a built-in flange for Canon macro flashes? The EF 100 and 180 macros do not, but the MP-E 65mm 1-5x lens has a flange.
 
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Great news. Except for the price. That is tough.
1.549,00 € in Germany (incl. VAT)


Yes that will be really interesting.

And as I do a lot of handheld marco the better IS togehter with IBIS and the 1.4x mag would make me want to get it - if I went into R/RF ;)

I wish I lived (or at least could visit) Germany, for a couple of reasons, but this would be one of them <3
 
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Anyone know whether or not it has a built-in flange for Canon macro flashes? The EF 100 and 180 macros do not, but the MP-E 65mm 1-5x lens has a flange.

Don't know, but this is listed as "Lens accessories" on the lens product page.

 
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$199, why are we not surprised? Any opinions on whether they should have included it with every lens for a $100 increase in price, versus having to charge $199 because fewer will be sold and there are stocking / packaging and other overheads that accrue when sold separately? Canon includes the tripod collars as standard gear with the telephoto L zooms, why not the macro?

Yes, it's expensive as ****
Like the lens cap to my 16-35 f/2.8 III that I lost in a hotel once. Its like around $130 in Sweden. :O
 
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As for the price, remember that everything is relative. It’s unfortunate that it may be out of reach for some who might want it, while for others, $1399 is a pittance. If it’s out of reach for you, buy it the old-fashioned way: save up until you have enough.
Or get the EF 100mm L. Great value and can be found relatively cheap used.
 
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