Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM Confirmed for 2024 [CR3]

[Del Paso]

I agree with most of it except for tempting Leica users.
They are style over substance.
Canon would need to start making stylish cameras and lenses again.
Those were just Leica clones back then anyway.

Have you ever used Leica M lenses???
I guess never...

 

[roby17269]

Paging @roby17269, report to this thread.

Aaaaaaaggghhh!
Be still my heart!
I am skiing on the Italian central alps… and this rumor comes along! How am I supposed to worry about not breaking my old knees now?1?
I want to be happy, but after so much disappointment and conflicting rumors…
Please Canon make this true… and soon!

 

[Del Paso]

Aaaaaaaggghhh!
Be still my heart!
I am skiing on the Italian central alps… and this rumor comes along! How am I supposed to worry about not breaking my old knees now?1?
I want to be happy, but after so much disappointment and conflicting rumors…
Please Canon make this true… and soon!

Who needs knees when there's an RF 35mm f1,2 coming?

 

[bbasiaga]

Internet: Broken!

Unless they somehow got this down to 600-grams or less, I would have MUCH rather had a 500-gram f1.4 like Sony is doing with the GM lenses. Don't need another 1kg prime for an extra half-stop.

Fitting for this forum that the first post is a whine....

Brian

 

[EricN]

Aaaaaaaggghhh!
Be still my heart!
I am skiing on the Italian central alps… and this rumor comes along! How am I supposed to worry about not breaking my old knees now?1?
I want to be happy, but after so much disappointment and conflicting rumors…
Please Canon make this true… and soon!

Aren't you offended by this part of the post?

The speed difference won't make much difference in real-world shooting, but it will help the marketing department.

 

[Dragon]

Internet: Broken!



Fitting for this forum that the first post is a whine....

Brian

After it ages a bit, maybe it will be a fine whine .

 

[Maximilian]

Aaaaaaaggghhh!
Be still my heart!
I am skiing on the Italian central alps… and this rumor comes along! How am I supposed to worry about not breaking my old knees now?1?
I want to be happy, but after so much disappointment and conflicting rumors…
Please Canon make this true… and soon!

Just focus on and enjoy the slope. The lens won't be under your Christmas tree.
So skiing is more important - and joyful - yet.

 

[Del Paso]

Unless they somehow got this down to 600-grams or less, I would have MUCH rather had a 500-gram f1.4 like Sony is doing with the GM lenses. Don't need another 1kg prime for an extra half-stop.

Just buy a Sony...and be happy!

 

[Del Paso]

Unless they somehow got this down to 600-grams or less, I would have MUCH rather had a 500-gram f1.4 like Sony is doing with the GM lenses. Don't need another 1kg prime for an extra half-stop.

You want? Who cares?

 

[Del Paso]

Aaaaaaaggghhh!
Be still my heart!
I am skiing on the Italian central alps… and this rumor comes along! How am I supposed to worry about not breaking my old knees now?1?
I want to be happy, but after so much disappointment and conflicting rumors…
Please Canon make this true… and soon!

I've already told you I saw it coming in the entrails of a roadkill. So, don't be skeptical, entrails don't lie! Never!

 

[LSXPhotog]

I fear that my spending with Canon hasn't ended. The RF 24-105 f/2.8 and 200-800 back-to-back with an R1 and possible R5II hot on its heels? Now this? In theory, I reality, I really don't use 35mm much for professional work. I used it a lot when I shot weddings, but I don't shoot them anymore. It will have to be what I tell myself when they launch this lens - I really DON'T need it and my Sigma Art 24mm and 35mm lenses that I picked up for well under $800 for the pair serve me well...that's what I have to keep telling myself! haha

 

[navastronia]

I fear that my spending with Canon hasn't ended. The RF 24-105 f/2.8 and 200-800 back-to-back with an R1 and possible R5II hot on its heels? Now this? In theory, I reality, I really don't use 35mm much for professional work. I used it a lot when I shot weddings, but I don't shoot them anymore. It will have to be what I tell myself when they launch this lens - I really DON'T need it and my Sigma Art 24mm and 35mm lenses that I picked up for well under $800 for the pair serve me well...that's what I have to keep telling myself! haha

Yeah, I own the EF Sigma 35/1.4 Art and find that I don't love using it anymore, even for weddings. The honeymoon is over, so to speak.

Next year, I want to upgrade to the RF 15-35/2.8 and 70-200/2.8, then throw one of those on each body (R6) and be good to go for the whole wedding day.

 

[Del Paso]

After it ages a bit, maybe it will be a fine whine .

A Lacrima Christi...

 

[roby17269]

Who needs knees when there's an RF 35mm f1,2 coming?

I do! My shooting style is not very stationary….
Hmmmm… mobility scooter….

 

[simonella_virus]

Unless they somehow got this down to 600-grams or less, I would have MUCH rather had a 500-gram f1.4 like Sony is doing with the GM lenses. Don't need another 1kg prime for an extra half-stop.

Agreed. When i was younger i was more focused on specs/prestige. Older me: more practical

 

[roby17269]

Aren't you offended by this part of the post?

Nope, don’t care… it matters to me and that’s all the reasons I need right there
And rationally… indeed 1.2 and 1.4 are not that different. But if I had listened to my rational side in the last few years I wouldn’t have the toys I have

 

[roby17269]

Just focus on and enjoy the slope. The lens won't be under your Christmas tree.
So skiing is more important - and joyful - yet.

Yeah, not even a measly 200-800 under that tree
Oh well. Skiing was awesome today. First slopes of the season so no camera nor drone with me… but tomorrow it’ll be different

 

[roby17269]

I've already told you I saw it coming in the entrails of a roadkill. So, don't be skeptical, entrails don't lie! Never!

Apologies my shaman, I only a fool would doubt the entrails

 

[Dragon]

Unless they somehow got this down to 600-grams or less, I would have MUCH rather had a 500-gram f1.4 like Sony is doing with the GM lenses. Don't need another 1kg prime for an extra half-stop.

Actually closer to 1/3 of a stop, but you might be surprised. 35mm is a FL where lenses can be made small and fast, just not for the back focus distance of an SLR.

 

[neuroanatomist]

Actually closer to 1/3 of a stop, but you might be surprised. 35mm is a FL where lenses can be made small and fast, just not for the back focus distance of an SLR.

There will be no surprises. The Sony will still be better. Because Sony.