Images and specifications for the upcoming RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS & DM-E100

Joepatbob · Oct 17, 2019

wait... the 70-200 is not much bigger than the 85 1.2? damn I'm getting excited

CanonFanBoy · Oct 17, 2019

The telescoping zoom makes me wish I'd kept my EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, however, since I really don't need anything longer than a 135mm f/X.X I'll wait and see what comes out next year.

As far as the 85mm DS goes... I'm plenty happy with my current RF 85mm. I can't see any advantage in the sample photos I've seen. Not for me personally, anyway.

CanonFanBoy · Oct 17, 2019

And the 85mm is heavier.

motofotog · Oct 17, 2019

Those are lovely lens.
I hope I get to buy 85mm one day... till then “Canon is *******”

Joepatbob · Oct 17, 2019

CanonFanBoy said:
And the 85mm is heavier.

but damn it feels gangster to shoot with.

Canon1966 · Oct 17, 2019

These look awesome if your going mirrorless. I have the EF versions...still great.

-pekr- · Oct 17, 2019

70-200 is extending? Is that the first one, in their L line of whites?

IcyBergs · Oct 17, 2019

The RF 70-200 weighs in at almost a full pound (420g) less than EF version. That alone has me chomping at the bit for a pro RF body.

Wardenmsp · Oct 17, 2019

-pekr- said:
70-200 is extending? Is that the first one, in their L line of whites?

No, the 100-400 does too.

privatebydesign · Oct 17, 2019

-pekr- said:
70-200 is extending? Is that the first one, in their L line of whites?

No. Both 100-400's and the 70-300 L, along with the 35-350L and the 28-300L at least, I'm sure people can think of others.

RayValdez360 · Oct 17, 2019

CanonFanBoy said:
The telescoping zoom makes me wish I'd kept my EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, however, since I really don't need anything longer than a 135mm f/X.X I'll wait and see what comes out next year.

As far as the 85mm DS goes... I'm plenty happy with my current RF 85mm. I can't see any advantage in the sample photos I've seen. Not for me personally, anyway.

only like 1 photo has been released. dont even know if it is real or simulated.

amorse · Oct 17, 2019

I've heard a lot about the concerns with the telescoping 70-200, but if I'm honest I am happy it telescopes to keep the pack size down so much. I'm sure there will be some risk with sucking particles of dust or water vapour into the lens, but I'd probably accept that for the packed size. I've never had an issue with my 24-105 or my 24-70 which both extend quite a bit. For those who have had issues, how frequent of an occurrence is it?

YnR · Oct 17, 2019

-pekr- said:
70-200 is extending? Is that the first one, in their L line of whites?

No a few do it but most notably is the 100-400.

navastronia · Oct 17, 2019

I'm currently trying to sell my 70-200 2.8L IS II. Hope I do before this drops, because for those who own R bodies, I think it'll make an impact! I think it weighing so little is a huge selling point even if the IQ is basically the same as the EF version III.

CanonFanBoy · Oct 17, 2019

RayValdez360 said:
only like 1 photo has been released. dont even know if it is real or simulated.

What I saw was two photos of the same girl. 1 with each lens. I don't know why Canon would simulate the difference in bokeh. They have the lenses. Look at the difference in the position of the left ear ring in relation to her head. https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/...RF-85mm-F12-L-USM-vs-the-RF-86mm-F12-L-USM-DS

Joepatbob · Oct 17, 2019

CanonFanBoy said:
What I saw was two photos of the same girl. 1 with each lens. I don't know why Canon would simulate the difference in bokeh. They have the lenses. Look at the difference in the position of the left ear ring in relation to her head. https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/...RF-85mm-F12-L-USM-vs-the-RF-86mm-F12-L-USM-DS

I might be alone but I’m not a fan of the bokeh on the DS lens. Maybe because it looks like the artificial bokeh on camera phones

navastronia · Oct 17, 2019

Joepatbob said:
I might be alone but I’m not a fan of the bokeh on the DS lens. Maybe because it looks like the artificial bokeh on camera phones

I agree, I think it looks peculiar.

RayValdez360 · Oct 17, 2019

CanonFanBoy said:
What I saw was two photos of the same girl. 1 with each lens. I don't know why Canon would simulate the difference in bokeh. They have the lenses. Look at the difference in the position of the left ear ring in relation to her head. https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/...RF-85mm-F12-L-USM-vs-the-RF-86mm-F12-L-USM-DS

ok your right it might not be simulated and they are two different photos. I do find it strange they just put one photo out many months ago and thats all.

Nelu · Oct 17, 2019

navastronia said:
I'm currently trying to sell my 70-200 2.8L IS II. Hope I do before this drops, because for those who own R bodies, I think it'll make an impact! I think it weighing so little is a huge selling point even if the IQ is basically the same as the EF version III.

Wow! You're selling your EF 70-200 IS II; that really shows commitment to the new R mount!
I'm not that bold; I have the EOS R, the 5D Mark IV and the 1DX and also the same lens, EF 70-200 IS II but I don't have the guts to sell it...