This is the Canon RF lens roadmap

[Khatgs]

Is there a chance to see another RF telephoto zoom L lens ? The aperture 7.1 from the 100-500 isn't very exciting.

 

[slclick]

Is there a chance to see another RF telephoto zoom L lens ? The aperture 7.1 from the 100-500 isn't very exciting.

But the images in capable hands are.

 

[Khatgs]

But the images in capable hands are.

Only during a sunny day, i couldn’t use this lens for deer photography in the early morning for example. I have a 400 2.8 is ii right now but i want something lighter for travel but with a better aperture than 7.1..

 

[Dragon]

Only during a sunny day, i couldn’t use this lens for deer photography in the early morning for example. I have a 400 2.8 is ii right now but i want something lighter for travel but with a better aperture than 7.1..

That lens is f.5.6 to 360mm. If you want a zoom that goes through 400 at f/4, it is going to be a LOT heavier. If Canon makes the rumored 400mm f/3.6 mirror lens that has been rumored, it might be perfect if you are OK with doughnuts (personally, I like mirror lenses and am looking forward AF and IS included).

 

[neurorx]

Take the Sony 200-600 for example. 600mm at under $2000. And great optical quality, fast AF, metal build, weathersealing and internal zoom. No, not asking for 600mm F4 for $1000.

I would really love a Canon version of the Sony 200-600. That would be an awesome lens.

 

[neurorx]

I keep hoping for the RF 135 f1.4L.....

 

[Exploreshootshare]

Since this list - so far very accurate list! - is for 2020/ 2021 and a few months due to delays, I'm wondering whether there are new rumors about lenses coming in 2022 (which isn't really far away). I really hope Canon will complete the F2 trinity. I'd be excited to see a 16-28mm F2 or 70-135mm F2 or something similar.

 

[Czardoom]

Only during a sunny day, i couldn’t use this lens for deer photography in the early morning for example. I have a 400 2.8 is ii right now but i want something lighter for travel but with a better aperture than 7.1..

It does not have to be sunny to use a lens at f/7.1. It can be morning. It can be evening. It can be cloudy. Unless your deer are running fast and you need a really high shutter speed, you will have no problems.

 

[masterpix]

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What about those CAT lenses that were patented not long ago?

 

[usern4cr]

*** one thing I'd like is a mode that keeps taking pictures until it gets a super sharp one...

I'd like a mode where the camera (or in-post software) could give you some numerical measure of sharpness in the image, so that you could take many shots of the same thing and be able to easily choose only the sharpest one and discard the rest. I doubt we'll see it in-camera, but I'd really like to see it in post (like FastRawViewer or PhotoLab) as it would save me a TON of time there!

 

[jeffa4444]

Im waiting for the RF 85mm f1.4L IS USM hope that shows up on a 2022 list.

 

[Dragon]

Im waiting for the RF 85mm f1.4L IS USM hope that shows up on a 2022 list.

You might have a long wait. It took 30 years to the EF version .

 

[Exploreshootshare]

You might have a long wait. It took 30 years to the EF version .

Especially since Canon has released three 85mm RF primes so far. Don't expect them to release another one in the next years.

 

[usern4cr]

Im waiting for the RF 85mm f1.4L IS USM hope that shows up on a 2022 list.

Since there are so many 85mm RF lenses, I'd suggest you pin your hopes on a future RF 100mm f1.4L lens. There might be a chance for that in the future, and it'd be an awesome portrait lens!

 

[Pixel]

Is the 300 2.8 focal length dead? There's never been any mention of it in the Canon road map and it's not appearing in the Nikon road map either?
What gives?

 

[dennishensphoto]

Comparing the lens lineup of Sony vs Canon and got a bit disappointed.
In terms of primes there is no 24mm, there is no 35mm f1.4, no 50 f1.4 and no 85 f.14, also missing the 135 actually.

 

[neuroanatomist]

Comparing the lens lineup of Sony vs Canon and got a bit disappointed.
In terms of primes there is no 24mm, there is no 35mm f1.4, no 50 f1.4 and no 85 f.14, also missing the 135 actually.

Patience, young padawan. Sony has been making FE lenses for 9 years, Canon has been making RF lenses for 4 years. Canon’s launch rate (lenses/year) is higher than Sony’s. Zooms are generally more popular than primes, and they prioritized accordingly.

 

[Exploreshootshare]

Comparing the lens lineup of Sony vs Canon and got a bit disappointed.
In terms of primes there is no 24mm, there is no 35mm f1.4, no 50 f1.4 and no 85 f.14, also missing the 135 actually.

I think Canons lineup is quite impressive for three years and two months in the making. At the moment, there are more Sony offerings on the table, but not for long anymore.
Plus, I like Canons innovation with their lenses on the consumer side (600/ 800mm/ 70-400mm/ affordable primes) as well on the professional side (14-35mm F4/ 28-70mm f2/ 100-500mm/ 70-200mm and their primes) and I expect more great things to come.

 

[SHAMwow]

Just waiting for the next RF 35mm. Only piece I want to add to my RF based kit at this point.

 

[HenryL]

Just waiting for the next RF 35mm. Only piece I want to add to my RF based kit at this point.

I've only got one missing piece at this point as well, but mine's a big white to fill the hole left by the 500 f/4 IS I sold a while back. Canon's picks for the initial offerings hit all my marks, and for the first time ever I've duplicated some focal lengths with the STM 16, 35, 50 and 85. I use them for packing a light kit for hiking and honestly loan them out to my son who uses them more than I do but is on a limited budget.