No 3rd party lenses my ass!

[bergstrom]

How's this happening?

Meyer Optik Görlitz Announced Biotar 58 f1.5 II Lens (RF mount

Meyer Optik Görlitz releases the Biotar 58 f1.5 II, the long-awaited new edition of the world famous lens and adds another unique im

www.canonwatch.com

 

[neuroanatomist]

You weren’t paying attention. The issue is with autofocus lenses only. There are a whole slew of manual focus RF mount lenses from a variety of manufacturers, and Canon does not seem to care about that.

By the way, your ass has nothing to do with this issue.

 

[AlanF]

You weren’t paying attention. The issue is with autofocus lenses only. There are a whole slew of manual focus RF mount lenses from a variety of manufacturers, and Canon does not seem to care about that.

By the way, your ass has nothing to do with this issue.

The thread should be retitled: No 3rd party lenses - oh, I'm an ass.

 

[Daltongang]

Samyang / Rokinon AF 14mm f/2.8 RF

Samyang / Rokinon AF 14mm f/2.8 RF - Lab Test / Review

Samyang / Rokinon AF 14mm f/2.8 RF - Lab Test / Review

www.opticallimits.com

 

[neuroanatomist]

Samyang / Rokinon AF 14mm f/2.8 RF

Samyang / Rokinon AF 14mm f/2.8 RF - Lab Test / Review

Samyang / Rokinon AF 14mm f/2.8 RF - Lab Test / Review

www.opticallimits.com

Thank you. Now, show us a link to purchase a new copy from a reputable dealer.

 

[AlanF]

Thank you. Now, show us a link to purchase a new copy from a reputable dealer.

The introduction to the linked Opticallimits review says that they are about to stop manufacturing the lens and begins:
”As of the time of this review, Samyang has been the only third-party manufacturer offering AF lenses in Canon RF mount - namely the Samyang (Rokinon) AF 14mm f/2.8 RF & AF 85mm f/1/4 RF ... but their status is unclear. Canon R-mount is a closed ecosystem with Canon obviously not willing to issue mount/protocol licenses. But it seems as if there's even more to it. Samyang appears to have reverse-engineered the protocol but, at least according to messages on social media, they are about to stop manufacturing AF lenses for R-mount (because Canon threatened them?). The future of these lenses is therefore foggy at best. However, you can still buy the AF 14mm f/2.8 RF for as little as 650USD/EUR making it an attractive alternative to the superb but expensive, native Canon RF lenses.”

 

[Daltongang]

Thank you. Now, show us a link to purchase a new copy from a reputable dealer.

Read the header for the thread. Is it a 3rd party RF Lens or not? Does it have AF or Not? Finding one isn't MY problem.

 

[neuroanatomist]

Read the header for the thread. Is it a 3rd party RF Lens or not? Does it have AF or Not? Finding one isn't MY problem.

The fact that you can’t keep up with current news is YOUR problem.

 

[Daltongang]

The fact that you can’t keep up with current news is YOUR problem.

Reading Comprehension, it's a good skill to learn.

So is learning how to use a search engine.

Mirrorless Lenses and Compact System Lenses | B&H Photo

Shop B&H for our huge inventory of Mirrorless Lenses and Compact System Lenses from top brands like Rokinon, Sony, Samyang and Fujifilm, all at unbelievable prices.

www.bhphotovideo.com

Samyang 14mm F2.8 AF

14mm F2.8 AF Wide Angle, Full Frame Auto Focus Lens for Canon EF

www.adorama.com

 

[neuroanatomist]

Reading Comprehension, it's a good skill to learn.

Yes, it is. I suggest you try to acquire it.



Did you miss where I wrote ‘new copy’?

So is learning how to use a search engine.

That’s only helpful if you comprehend what you read in the results. You also missed where I wrote, ‘available to purchase’.



Show me the RF mount lenses here:

Samyang Optics

A New Perspective Samyang Optics. Provides detailed information and support for Samyang Optics lenses. You can also view magazine content and sample photos.

www.samyanglens.com

They used to be there, they’re gone now.

Here they’re just ‘sold out’ but somehow not in non-RF mounts.

Products

Samyang US is the premier supplier of quality camera lenses that are compatible with major brands like Nikon and Canon. Browse our Samyang lenses today.

samyangus.com

If you’d like to embarrass yourself further, be my guest.

 

[AlanF]

Reading Comprehension, it's a good skill to learn.

So is learning how to use a search engine.

Mirrorless Lenses and Compact System Lenses | B&H Photo

Shop B&H for our huge inventory of Mirrorless Lenses and Compact System Lenses from top brands like Rokinon, Sony, Samyang and Fujifilm, all at unbelievable prices.

www.bhphotovideo.com

Samyang 14mm F2.8 AF

14mm F2.8 AF Wide Angle, Full Frame Auto Focus Lens for Canon EF

www.adorama.com

You have come in late to this party. To put in context, the history is that we had thoroughly discussed in other threads the news that Canon was preventing the production of AF RF lenses but not not MF RF. The story was broken in dpreviews and widely discussed in forums here and elsewhere:

Re: Has Viltrox AF 85/1.8 RF been removed from Viltrox homepage?: Canon EOS R Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.

www.dpreview.com

There is no dispute about the availability of MF RF lenses. If you are going to barge in late, you can take the consequences of accusing neuro of lacking reading comprehension.

 

[Ozarker]

I clicked because I thought "ass" was a poorly written acronym for a special lens coating.