Canon’s New “Sandwich” Lens Design Patent Teases an Affordable RF 85mm f/1.2
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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"...
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I'm guessing the 45mm was a test: "Will enough people buy a cheaper 1.2 from Canon?"
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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.
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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.
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.
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I love my RF 45mm f/1.2 and a similar RF 80mm f/1.2 would be great as I like that focal length/aperture but I'm reluctant to buy the RF 85mm L f/1.2 as it costs nearly $5K NZD and I'd much rather spend say $1200 NZD on a smaller, lighter version and put the money left over towards a 2nd R5ii body
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