There Are Two More VCM Prime Lenses Coming

[Zadak]

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.

I really wish Canon would give us a big aperture 14mm or something...

 

[David - Sydney]

I really wish Canon would give us a big aperture 14mm or something...

I’ve just ordered the astrhori 6/2.8 for fun. Should be easier to shoot vertically for full sky astro/Milky Wayto have more stuff on the horizon.
The 8-15/4 is a stop slower and you really need stuff to be close and you shooting low to fill more of the horizon eg below. Should also be fun for architecture especially for its size and low cost

 

[Canon Rumors]

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

Well, they have 3 85s, 3 50s, 3 70-200s, 2 24-105s. Again, it's about matching the size, weight, the auto iris, the aperture ring (I love the feature). The lenses you mention are completely different intended applications.

People have been using 100mm 2.8 macros as portrait lenses forever, it is a bit more versatile. The 135mm f2/f1.8 obviously give a crazy depth of field and more geared to portrait and event. Though it can be used for whatever you want outside of tilting and shift.

 

[Canon Rumors]

I’ve just ordered the astrhori 6/2.8 for fun. Should be easier to shoot vertically for full sky astro/Milky Wayto have more stuff on the horizon.
The 8-15/4 is a stop slower and you really need stuff to be close and you shooting low to fill more of the horizon eg below. Should also be fun for architecture especially for its size and low cost

I have the 9mm TTartisan, it's impossible, takes too long to get rid of the green fringing. I think it's more the sensor than the lens, or a bit of both. Doesn't matter, I suck at wide angle anyway.

I'd be interested to know if the 6mm is the same.

 

[john1970]

I own the 24, 35 and 50 mm VCM lens for low light travel photography. At this stage I do not foresee purchasing additional lenses in this lineup.

 

[AccipiterQ]

Question on these wider / widish angle lenses: Is Canon not making ones for stills shooters anymore? Are we just going to be forced to use VCM if we want a newer lens?

 

[Canon Rumors]

Question on these wider / widish angle lenses: Is Canon not making ones for stills shooters anymore? Are we just going to be forced to use VCM if we want a newer lens?

I believe they will.

 

[roby17269]

So still no news of a 35 1.2? Lovely

 

[yeahright]

Question on these wider / widish angle lenses: Is Canon not making ones for stills shooters anymore? Are we just going to be forced to use VCM if we want a newer lens?

what are the disadvantages of VCM lenses for stills photography?

 

[Canon Rumors]

what are the disadvantages of VCM lenses for stills photography?

Well, the wider ones require correction for distortion. that's easy to do, but some people don't like that, which is totally fine.

I don't find it an issue at all with the 50, and the 85 should be the same. The 50 does have lemon bokeh compared to the 1.2, but only nerds notice that. I did order the 20 with the 85 preorder, so I'll experience it. Maybe that will annoy me. You can set your viewfinder to correct it, so you don't see it using the lens.

The MTF for the 35 VCM shows that it's still sharp across the frame, better than the EF. So the optics are great.

 

[stillviking]

what are the disadvantages of VCM lenses for stills photography?

Probably first world problems: they moves/shakes on the bag; have an ring you can't block.

 

[Canon Rumors]

Probably first world problems: they moves/shakes on the bag; have an ring you can't block.

VCM lenses need power to hold the elements in place, as they draw from the camera when in use. So once the camera is off, it lets go. It's like IBIS cameras, take the battery out and the magnets let go.

 

[DhlcadR6]

14mm f2 (expect heavy digital corrections)
28mm f1.4 (probably easy to make but unpopular)
135mm f2 (true successor to the EF135L)
180mm f2.8 (hopefully there's macro too)

 

[Bigglesworth]

I'd love a 40mm prime, also.

 

[screenshooter]

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.

I hope you are wrong (doubt you are) because I hated seeing the focus steps/jumps on my S line Z series lenses. Guess I need to start saving for full mechanical lens set.

 

[Makmut]

Another VCM, another VCM, yet another VCM... I signed up for Canon gears because they said a lot of new lenses were coming - but to me these VCM lenses are just slightly better copies of already existing lenses. Where are the real NEW lenses? Other brands focus on innovative focal lengths, apertures and/or lightweight lenses while Canon just releases copies...

 

[Ozarker]

While a man might lust after an f/1.2, or that 28-70 zoom, there is definitely a cool factor to a set, all the same size.

So gimme a 105mm.

 

[Besisika]

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).

I am for 16mm F1.4 if no excessive barrel nor pincushion distortion; a little bit is ok.

 

[Navism]

Compare with their cinema RF prime.
It should be 14mm and 135mm.
14mm should be f1.8.

 

[Canon Rumors]

VCM lenses need power to hold the elements in place, as they draw from the camera when in use. So once the camera is off, it lets go. It's like IBIS cameras, take the battery out and the magnets let go.

Sony, Nikon and Canon have their own implementations, hopefully Canon doesn't have the same issue you're describing.