Is a Canon RF 24-70mm f/2 launching with the EOS R?

[rrcphoto]

Why can't ANY company build a killer interchangeable lens vlogging camera? It isn't that hard Canon! It needs a flip LCD screen, 4K video, 120 fps 1080, duel pixel auto focus, a port for an external mic, video out to an external monitor, and (dreaming now) the ability to run off of an external battery

why would you need 120fps for a vlogging camera? just curious it sounds like you are just rattling off specs for specs sake.

I do agree with most of the stuff there though for vloggers, sounds like the Z cameras are close to what you want. I'm not even sure Canon does 4k video out right with the m50.. do they?

 

[Sibir Lupus]

For a launch price of 1900, I figure it'd be 6Dish -- 1 card slot. I'd expect 2 card slots for the higher model.

Good point, but many don't agree with this. The 6D Mark II got flack for only having one SD card slot as well when it was announced. From what it sounds like, the market now wants dual card slots with any FF DSLR or mirrorless camera.

 

[Sibir Lupus]

I do agree with most of the stuff there though for vloggers, sounds like the Z cameras are close to what you want. I'm not even sure Canon does 4k video out right with the m50.. do they?

The M50 does 4K cropped and with only contrast AF. These were limitations imposed by Canon as it is the entry 4K mirrorless camera in the lineup. The M5 Mark II should have uncropped 4K with Duel Pixel AF.

 

[JordanRushing]

why would you need 120fps for a vlogging camera? just curious it sounds like you are just rattling off specs for specs sake.

I can't speak for them, but I have a simple personal example: b-roll. That's it, creamy buttery b-roll

 

[Quackator]

Sigma has a f2.0/24-35mm ART lens in their portfolio.
They have the 1.8/18-35mm ART, the 1.8/ 50-100 ART.

Only the 24-35 is even full frame, so a 2.0/24-70 as
EF-M would be more plausible.

 

[tmc784]

I agree M-cameras are a bit lighter but they drain out battery faster than DSLR, I hope Canon have a new version FF DSLR coming soon.

 

[Respinder]

Again reading this rumor I think it is either not true at all, or if it is true, this will be an epic fail. What is Canon thinking releasing a new camera with single-card slot - and using SD medium of all mediums?!
The specs coupled with the single-card slot tell me this is a prosumer camera - nothing more. Yet it will not be satisfying at all for prosumers, who are sticking to their cell phones.
Canon needs to either rethink their plans (either wait 6 months to a year) or these rumors are untrue and they are working on a real EF-mount mirrorless solution.
Right now, I just don't see any difference between what this rumor is suggesting and the current EF-M line, which is also prosumer oriented.

 

[ahsanford]

Accuracy and integrity have been hallmarks of CR since the beginning.

Please don't post these baseless rumors. They may drive traffic, but it's disingenuous and harmful to your long-term credibility.

Only if he says it's happening. He hasn't. He's being transparent that this is likely a bogus rumor.

- A

 

[ahsanford]

Is such a lens even possible without making it a foot in diameter???

Diameter doesn't necessarily need to be enormous, but length and weight would be comical. The FF Sigma 24-35 f/2 is already longer and heavier than the 24-70 f/2.8L II, so stretching to 70mm would put it up to (idk) 70-200 2.8 size territory.

- A

 

[edoorn]

it sounds very odd to me to release a very fast and unique zoom - obviously targeted at pro's - alongside a camera that is targeted at 'just' enthousiast photog (considering the 1 slot and rumoured price point). So I'd say false. Either the lens bit, the 1-card slot bit, or both

 

[esimmons]

since they're basically posting anything at this point, my "sources" tell me the new canon mirrorless line will be called T, for Titan. it will be medium format, not full frame, because bigger always = better. it will come with a revolutionary sensor that exceeds the human eye's dynamic range. we're talking like 100 stops or more. it is completely weightless, and indestructible. it will come with a new kit lens, 1-5000mm f.95, with 50 stops of image stabilization, and is the size of a 40mm pancake lens. it has 4 memory card slots, again, because bigger = better. take that nikon! and it will be free to anyone who asks for one, because canon now believes in socialism.

 

[Sibir Lupus]

since they're basically posting anything at this point, my "sources" tell me the new canon mirrorless line will be called T, for Titan. it will be medium format, not full frame, because bigger always = better. it will come with a revolutionary sensor that exceeds the human eye's dynamic range. we're talking like 100 stops or more. it is completely weightless, and indestructible. it will come with a new kit lens, 1-5000mm f.95, with 50 stops of image stabilization, and is the size of a 40mm pancake lens. it has 4 memory card slots, again, because bigger = better. take that nikon! and it will be free to anyone who asks for one, because canon now believes in socialism.

May I have two of those?! You know, one as a backup camera..... XD.

 

[BeenThere]

since they're basically posting anything at this point, my "sources" tell me the new canon mirrorless line will be called T, for Titan. it will be medium format, not full frame, because bigger always = better. it will come with a revolutionary sensor that exceeds the human eye's dynamic range. we're talking like 100 stops or more. it is completely weightless, and indestructible. it will come with a new kit lens, 1-5000mm f.95, with 50 stops of image stabilization, and is the size of a 40mm pancake lens. it has 4 memory card slots, again, because bigger = better. take that nikon! and it will be free to anyone who asks for one, because canon now believes in socialism.

I can,t believe it would be free.

 

[Mikehit]

since they're basically posting anything at this point, my "sources" tell me the new canon mirrorless line will be called T, for Titan. it will be medium format, not full frame, because bigger always = better. it will come with a revolutionary sensor that exceeds the human eye's dynamic range. we're talking like 100 stops or more. it is completely weightless, and indestructible. it will come with a new kit lens, 1-5000mm f.95, with 50 stops of image stabilization, and is the size of a 40mm pancake lens. it has 4 memory card slots, again, because bigger = better. take that nikon! and it will be free to anyone who asks for one, because canon now believes in socialism.

Well I've heard the second of the releases be 'H' series for 'Harry'.
It will be 4 inches thick and incorporate a mobile phone to enable instant connectivity to YouInstaTwitFace. It will also include a unique app that links you to his a random helicopter landing on a desert island.

 

[Josh Leavitt]

A 24-70mm f/2 would make a lot of people happy. But I'm hopeful that this RF business doesn't apply to a mount, but rather a new mirrorless lens design fully compatible with the EF mount.

 

[knight427]

Maybe it’s f/2 only at 24mm but is f/4 at 70mm?

Also, regarding one card slot, I would not be surprised if the A7iii/z6 competitor has one slot, and the next higher end model has two. Amateurs like me see little need for a second card slot, but I understand that I’d feel differently if I was making a living off of photography. So if 2 card slots is one of the key differentiators between the “enthusiast” camera and the “pro” camera, that’s just fine with me.

 

[fentiger]

don't believe for 1 second about 24-70f2 for mirrorless, may be for EF like the 5D or 1D
As for the camera, everybody is getting their knickers in a twist over something we know nothing about, YET.
Why don't you wait and see what canon deliver? Canon usually get it right, even if the forum members don't agree.

 

[ahsanford]

Correctly questioning part of my mind:

• Why would Canon offer a boat anchor of a lens in a thin new mount (designed to reduce length)?
• Why would Canon give the middle finger to countless EF users with a dream lens that won't work on their SLRs?
• Canon doesn't open new systems with 'push the boat out' Spruce Goose sort of enterprises. They keep it simple.
• The grip on that camera would need to be the size of Gibraltar to comfortably control that.
• We presume all the sales units are in the $2k model market segment, not the higher end stuff... So why start high end with (surely) a $2-3k lens?

Idiotic 'what if it's true?' part of my mind:

• People who cling to their EF lenses at night and are terrified that the end is nigh need a kick in the balls that the end is nigh is really happening. This release could get folks to flip their gear and (who knows?) buy in on this new system as 'the future'.
• Stubborn EF users (i.e. most of us here, myself) will want a reason to buy into this new mount for a reason other than "it's an inch thinner". And an f/2 standard zoom we'd never get on EF is a reason.

Still think this is nonsense on balance. Just riffing out loud here.

- A

 

[Random Orbits]

Good point, but many don't agree with this. The 6D Mark II got flack for only having one SD card slot as well when it was announced. From what it sounds like, the market now wants dual card slots with any FF DSLR or mirrorless camera.

True, but they'll buy it anyway. Canon is designing the lowest full frame model to be discounted heavily. The 6D mark II launched at 2000. Street price according to CanonPriceWatch is close to 1500 now, and grey can be had for less than 1300. I think the track for this entry level mirrorless FF camera will be similar... and if it does launch at a lower price than the 6D mark II, then it looks like it's poised for mass market/market share and will not cater to the more well-heeled enthusiast/pro markets.

 

[WilliamJ]

I reckon I could tolerate the size and weight of a 24-70 f2 around the size of the Nikon vr version, maybe slightly bigger but on mirorless it would really need to be a big camera body with optional grip available to balance it out.

Not that I think anything about that is true, it’s something Sigma might (hopefully) try one day, but a massive lens announced alongside a small-ish mirrorless body?

But I’m still skeptical of any ff mirorless at all being announced next week...