Canon News has uncovered a patent with optical formulas for an RF 70-200mm f/2.8 and RF 70-200 f/4. What's interesting about this patent is that both designs are for inner zoom lenses, which is different than the current RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM which as you know has an external zoo, which does help keep the lens compact when in your bag and in your hand.
It would be pretty cool if Canon gave photographers a choice of which design they'd prefer to buy, but I think the chances of that are quite slim.
Canon RF 70-200mm f/4.0L
- Focal length 72.00mm 133.20mm 194.00mm
- F-number 4.10 4.10 4.10
- Half angle of view (degrees) 16.72 9.23 6.36
- Image height 21.64mm 21.64mm 21.64mm
- Total lens length 202.98mm 202.98mm 202.98mm
- BF 38.71mm 38.71mm 38.71mm
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L
- Focal length 72.00mm 133.20mm 194.00mm
- F-number 2.88 2.88 2.88
- Half field angle (degrees) 16.72 9.23 6.36
- Image height 21.64mm 21.64mm 21.64mm
- Total lens length 228.54mm 228.54mm 228.54mm
- BF 24.36mm 24.36mm 24.36mm
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Extending zoom is just fine :)
External "ZOO" is unlikely what you meant to write, but it's fun to ponder even for fun ! Cheers, M. D. Vaden / www.mdvaden.com/redwoods.shtml
As an outdoor/wildlife photographer, I would prefer an inner zoom version. I haven't bought the RF partly for this reason.
Not for everybody, unless referring to weight. My thinner 70-200mm 2.8 zoom allows other batteries, flash units, etc., to rest on top of the lens in the compartment. Whereas the fatter RF model would prevent that. If it were one or two more inches shorter, it would be equal in my bag. But I'd probably opt for the one less pound.
The rf comes with a gray flannel pouch only.
Here's what I ended up with:
Ruggard Onyx 45 Camera/Camcorder Shoulder Bag
An RF 70-200/4L would be great for hiking, landscapes etc.
It actually wouldn't shock me that much if Canon did give an RF 70-200/2.8L that was non-extending. Canon has been doing lots of unprecedented things recently and moreover has always, always focused like a laser on professionals and the 70-200/2.8 as a key product. If professionals say they want the non-extending version then it would be very easy to do - the optical design could stay identical it just would sit in a different outer body. A fixed lens will likely be a bit more robust and better weather sealed no matter what - the RF appears excellent in these ways too but ultimately you can't beat physics. For travel and casual use the extending design looks great, indeed a revelation for a 70-200/2.8, but I could imagine pros preferring the fixed model.
Maybe the person who designed the case for the EF lenses retired, and Canon had nobody to create one for the short and chubby new model. So they tossed in a pouch, just to be generous. :rolleyes: Hey, times are tough for the camera industry!
Come to think of it...I'm surprised Fro-Knows-Photo, who is usually detail-oriented, didn't mention this in his review!
I don't have this lens, but what about this? 14 cm will be tight, but should fit. They also do 11 x 18 cm. I don't know how wide the lens hood is.
Lens Case 11 x 14cm
It did not work and I told B&H's customer service. Now there are only wraps associated with the lens as accessories, no cases yet.