Patent: Canon patents RF 200mm f/2L IS, RF 300mm f/2.8L IS and RF 500mm f/4L IS optical formulas

[Canon Rumors Guy]

Canon is obviously working on RF mount versions of the legendary EF 200mm f/2L IS, EF 300mm f/2.8L IS and EF 500mm f/4L IS lenses. I expect the 300mm and 500mm lenses to be announced in late 2022 or in 2023. As for an RF 200mm f/2L IS, maybe further down the road as it’s a pretty niche lens.
Canon RF 200mm f/2L IS USM

Focal length 200.00mm
F-number 2.06
Half angle of view 6.17°
Image height 21.64mm
Lens overall length 196.01mm
Back focus 38.50mm

Canon RF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

Focal length 292.53mm
F-number 2.90
Half angle of view 4.23°
Image height 21.64mm
Lens overall length 273.92mm
Back focus 76.35mm

Canon RF 500mm f/4L IS USM

Focal length 489.05mm
F-number 4.12
Half angle of view 2.53°
Image height 21.64mm
Lens overall length 411.08mm
Back focus 100.00mm

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[neuroanatomist]

Nice. By the time the RF 300/2.8 becomes a reality, I'll probably be in the market for one. I'm guessing availability in the summer of 2023, we'll see.

 

[dolina]

Would be nice if each weighed ~1kg.

 

[john1970]

I wonder if any of these lenses will use DO to further reduce weight. Moreover, I suspect that these lenses will be announced in parallel with the R1 flagship.

 

[Chaitanya]

Wondering if we ever will see replacement to 300mm f4 and 400mm f5.6 lenses. Would be curious to find pricing of 500mm f4 which would be a rental thing for weekends.

 

[neuroanatomist]

Wondering if we ever will see replacement to 300mm f4 and 400mm f5.6 lenses.

I doubt it. I think the 100-500 is the 'replacement' for them, in the sense that that EF 100-400 (1998) came out after both the 400/5.6 (1993) and the 300/4 IS (1997), and the 100-400 was updated to a MkII in 2014 while the two primes were not.

 

[kaihp]

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There must be a typo in the 500mm section - the focal length is the same as the 300mm (292.53mm)

 

[liv_img]

I wonder if any of these lenses will use DO to further reduce weight. Moreover, I suspect that these lenses will be announced in parallel with the R1 flagship.

Sadly no, because the RF 500mm f4 in this patent is 2,8 cm longer than the current EF 500mm f4. The DO lenses are lighter and much shorter.

 

[Joel C]

I'm going to be honest here for a second. I really want that 200mm f/2, but, I will likely settle for the 300mm as it will probably be years for the 200 if it ever comes out at all...

 

[davidhfe]

Would love to see a built in TC for that 300, similar to what Nikon did with their 400. (I am not holding my breath)

 

[neuroanatomist]

Sadly no, because the RF 500mm f4 in this patent is 2,8 cm longer than the current EF 500mm f4. The DO lenses are lighter and much shorter.

Agree that it won't be DO. However, the length of this lens patent (if it becomes a real lens) will be closer to the EF version than you suggest. The EF 500mm f/4L IS II is 383mm, that's the spec of the actual lens. The 411mm length above is the length of the optical formula, which is true for all lens patents. To estimate the length of the real lens based on a patent, you need to subtract the flange focal distance, which is 20mm for RF. Thus, the RF lens described here would be ~391mm long, only 8mm longer than the EF version.

 

[bbasiaga]

That is a beautiful list of stuff I want but can't afford!

 

[EOS]

I'm going to be honest here for a second. I really want that 200mm f/2, but, I will likely settle for the 300mm as it will probably be years for the 200 if it ever comes out at all...

The EF 200mm f/2L IS is a thing of beauty. It requires effectively zero lens distortion correction (I never adjusted for it) and very little vignetting (gone by f/4). But yes, a very niche, very amazing lens.

 

[Darrell Cadieux]

For the 200...why not go all the way and do an f1.8...I would love to own one again.

 

[mxwphoto]

Would be nice if each weighed ~1kg.

Given the likely prices of these (calling it now, 300mm $8000, 200mm $9500, 500mm $11000), if you can afford the lens, then you can afford a sherpa to lug it for you thus weight is a non-issue.

 

[Blue Zurich]

Nothing like the EF 200's rendering. An RF? Hope it's similar and not Sigma sticker look.

 

[roby17269]

The EF 200mm f/2L IS is a thing of beauty. It requires effectively zero lens distortion correction (I never adjusted for it) and very little vignetting (gone by f/4). But yes, a very niche, very amazing lens.

I had one once. Loved it deeply . Used it a lot for fashion. I sold it to finance (partially) my move into MF... but oh I do miss it!
One other great quality of the EF 200 f/2L IS.... super easy to sell at good prices
Well I am sad now

 

[jd7]

Nothing like the EF 200's rendering. An RF? Hope it's similar and not Sigma sticker look.

Sigma sticker look?

You mean like in this photo (which is not mine!)?

https://flic.kr/p/RvEHVK

And the photos about half way down in this review?

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Fujifilm's XF 50mm f/2 WR is the third addition in the series that have affectionately become known as the "Fujichrons." These are compact, lightweight, weather resistant, and have extremely fast autofocus. Made up of nine elements in seven groups, and formed in Fujifilm's classicly-styled...

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[Blue Zurich]

Sigma sticker look?

You mean like in this photo (which is not mine!)?

https://flic.kr/p/RvEHVK

And the photos about half way down in this review?

Fstoppers Reviews the Fujifilm 50mm f/2 WR

Fujifilm's XF 50mm f/2 WR is the third addition in the series that have affectionately become known as the "Fujichrons." These are compact, lightweight, weather resistant, and have extremely fast autofocus. Made up of nine elements in seven groups, and formed in Fujifilm's classicly-styled...

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Somewhat. The Hard Rock hoodie pretty much. Not sure if you know what I mean or are guessing? Too much separation basically. A layered look. I think people like it to tell you the truth as if it's a critical level of DoF quality.

 

[EOS]

For the 200...why not go all the way and do an f1.8...I would love to own one again.

The f/1.8L was 1/3 stop faster (and had the “Eye of Sauron” nickname LOL) but, if they are copying existing designs, the f/2L was by far the superior lens.