Canon’s New “Sandwich” Lens Design Patent Teases an Affordable RF 85mm f/1.2

[el peso]

If it would provide the same image quality as RF 45/1.2, then no thanks.

 

[Del Paso]

If it would provide the same image quality as RF 45/1.2, then no thanks.

It should be much better, think of what Canon did achieve with the RF 28mm f/2,8, which also uses resin lenses.
The only real issue might be a psychological one, and some brainless internet "experts"...

 

[EricN]

It should be much better, think of what Canon did achieve with the RF 28mm f/2,8, which also uses resin lenses.
The only real issue might be a psychological one, and some brainless internet "experts"...

I'm guessing the 45mm was a test: "Will enough people buy a cheaper 1.2 from Canon?"

 

[illadvisedhammer]

I’m excited about this lens and definitely am the target audience. Right now I prefer the M6ll with the 32 1.4 over the R8 with the 501.8, and when the M6 dies an R10 / 50 with the 35 1.8 will be the substitute but I don’t look forward to that day,and this lens will be competing with the Sigma 56 1.4 on APSC, which I use much more than the 85 f2 on the R8, which is so bulky I like it less than the EF 85 1.8. Maybe these fast modest lenses will tip the balance from EOS M to R for walkabout with family, it’s not a slam dunk yet.

 

[Del Paso]

I'm guessing the 45mm was a test: "Will enough people buy a cheaper 1.2 from Canon?"

Or part of a strategy to widen customer basis.

 

[chrysoberyl]

I certainly do not critcize Canon for its strategy, but I am very glad I have some vintage glass. The RF 85mm 1.2 is my most-used glass and after that a Zeiss 18mm 2.8. I would love to buy an Otus 16mm or 18mm.

I have two Chinese RF offerings but stopped using them after a bit. There is just something off about the images and the lack of EXIF data is most irritating.