There Are Two More VCM Prime Lenses Coming

[Canon Rumors]

This week Canon announced the highly anticipated RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM, which is the 5th lens in the VCM series of hybrid lenses, following (in chronological order) the RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM, 24mm f/1.4L VCM, 50mm f/1.4L VCM and RF 20mm f/1.4L VCM. For the most part, this line of lenses has been very well […]

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[m4ndr4ke]

The second lens, I don’t want to say it. It’s possible an RF 28mm f/1.4L VCM would fit into the lineup.

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Meh, most likely a 16mm or something like that...

 

[candyman]

I am still looking forward to a replacement for my EF 100mm f/2 with an RF 100mm /2. Preferable USM but VCM is ok too. Just not with macro and the extending barrel.

 

[Exploreshootshare]

I don't think a 135mm F2 would makes sense given there is a 135mm F1.8. I don't know if a 135mm F2.8 would make sense in terms of being lightweight. Also, if there is no lens with a focal length under 20mm, I'd conclude following focal lengths:

ranked after perceived/ guessed probability:
1.) 28mm F1.4
2.) 105mm F1.8 (or F2)
3.) 65mm (or 70mm) F1.4

I don´t really think option 3 is realistic. If a UWA would be in mix, I´d guess

4.) 16mm F1.8 (or f1.4 if possible).

 

[Zadak]

So what happens with the RF 100 2.8 then? It is an L lens, will it be the one that gets 'cannibalized' in this?

 

[muentzer]

So what happens with the RF 100 2.8 then? It is an L lens, will it be the one that gets 'cannibalized' in this?

The RF 2.8/100 is a dedicated macro lens. A 100mm VCM will have zero impact on its sales.

 

[Canon Rumors]

So what happens with the RF 100 2.8 then? It is an L lens, will it be the one that gets 'cannibalized' in this?

I guess I meant more a 0.5x. I do not know either way.

 

[stillviking]

Meh, most likely a 16mm or something like that...

I hope so, perfect for underwater photography.

 

[m4ndr4ke]

I hope so, perfect for underwater photography.

You missed my disappointment

I really, REALLY want a 28, but I seriously doubt it will happen.

 

[masterpix]

A reasonable lenses might be the 135 F1.8 and 200 F1.8/F2.0. longer lenses will have to be much bigger in size and will not fit the "one size" concept which allows the photographer to change lenses withouth the need to adjust the balance of the whole system. but thinking of it, a 16mm F1.4 or even wider might be also very handy.

 

[Canon Rumors]

You missed my disappointment

I really, REALLY want a 28, but I seriously doubt it will happen.

It hurts.

 

[CanonGrunt]

These are video centered lenses. I know they say hybrid, but video shooters love these. So it would make sense that they fill out a standard “priime kit.”

The two that would make the most sense would be 14mm and 135mm. That would be in line with the CN-E line up, and most prime kits. 28mm & 100mm could be contenders. It would be nice to see the return of a 50mm macro lens as well. I don’t really see any candidates past these for this design. They will have to slow down the apertures for the long and wide ends anyway. Makes sense they started in the middle.

 

[Zadak]

A reasonable lenses might be the 135 F1.8 and 200 F1.8/F2.0. longer lenses will have to be much bigger in size and will not fit the "one size" concept which allows the photographer to change lenses withouth the need to adjust the balance of the whole system.

I don't know, normally those lenses have BIG glass, and VCM is probably not powerful enough to drive them?

 

[Canon Rumors]

I don't know, normally those lenses have BIG glass, and VCM is probably not powerful enough to drive them?

Nikon uses voice coil motors in their super telephoto Z lenses.

I think, but don't know. Canon is going to move on from USM motors. VCM and STM will be the way forward.

Like Nano USM, VCM combines the speed and precision that professional photographers require with the smooth, stable and near-silent autofocus needed for video. VCM motors, however, are more efficient at moving the heavier focus lens groups found in primes and zooms with fast maximum apertures.

 

[Zadak]

Nikon uses voice coil motors in their super telephoto Z lenses.

I think, but don't know. Canon is going to move on from USM motors. VCM and STM will be the way forward.

Fair enough, though wouldn't it be silly to release a new 135mm 1.8 with VCM when the initial release of the existing RF 135 was 2023? The RF 100mm was released in 2021

 

[Canon Rumors]

Fair enough, though wouldn't it be silly to release a new 135mm 1.8 with VCM when the initial release of the existing RF 135 was 2023? The RF 100mm was released in 2021

I think whatever comes above 85 isn't a replacement for either of those lenses, the macro has a specific function and the 135 is big. So what others have suggested, something like a 105 f/1.8 makes the most sense. They have to hit the 67mm filter thread.

 

[Canon Rumors]

I think whatever comes above 85 isn't a replacement for either of those lenses, the macro has a specific function and the 135 is big. So what others have suggested, something like a 105 f/1.8 makes the most sense. They have to hit the 67mm filter thread.

 

[Zadak]

I think whatever comes above 85 isn't a replacement for either of those lenses, the macro has a specific function and the 135 is big. So what others have suggested, something like a 105 f/1.8 makes the most sense. They have to hit the 67mm filter thread.

Yeah, just that I own both RF 100 and RF 135 and would find it strange

 

[David - Sydney]

The RF 2.8/100 is a dedicated macro lens. A 100mm VCM will have zero impact on its sales.

Still a nice portrait lens though and I haven’t been aware of a noisy auto focus even when hunting through the full focal range

 

[David - Sydney]

I hope so, perfect for underwater photography.

I’m not sure I would use a 16/1.4 for underwater. A narrow dof is always tricky to get the subject in focus but it would be good for low light ie without strobes eg orcas in Norway

It would be good for concerts etc in low light or even better for Astro although I would prefer a 14/1.8 instead.