The Canon EOS R1 begins shipping in November (I don't like being patient), and it looks like we're going to get some lens announcements ahead of its release to the world.
Now, I'll remind the folks in the back again, lens announcements have a tendancy to be fluid. We seem to be getting a bit better on reporting accurate dates, but we're not going to assume that will be the norm going forward.
The long-rumored RF 200-500mm f/4L IS USM has been tipped to be announced in November by various people. We actually know someone that has their hands on it. They won't give us all the dirty details obviously, but we hope they will give us something in the near future. We don't think that it'll have quick shipping after the announcement, but there is no 500mm lens in the lineup and it's probably time to get one out there.
We do not believe it will have a built-in teleconverter, as there is a new teleconverter coming. Canon would love to get your money that way instead. That shouldn't surprise anyone.
The Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z is also slated to be announced in November with a quick shipping time ahead of the EOS R1. With the RF 200-800 f/6.3-9L IS USM now off of the Canon delayed list, we think lens production maybe somewhat back on track.
In case you missed it, we seem to be getting that lens in two different colours. Which would be pretty cool to be honest. A lot of photographers love the white and videographers love the black.
We have heard some feedback about the new 70-200 from photographers in Paris, and it sounds like a fabulous lens, which should be expected. This will definitely be a day 1 preorder for a lot of people, or at least should be. It will be a massive seller.
As for the RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM and RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM (again, I hate being patient), they're still tipped to be announced later this month, but we haven't heard anything recently about those lenses. It's not unusual for Canon to announce lenses after camera bodies, as we see they weren't announced with the Cinema EOS C80.
We have not heard any updates on a wild-angle zoom Z lens.
Sadly, there haven't been any updates about the autofocus tilt-shift lenses. There are a lot of people waiting for them, and we think that they'll be a huge hit.
More to come…
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works. |
I know, I know, there\'s no such thing.
I don\'t mind inferior quality, just get in the hands of budget newbie. I know other cheap brands exist, but wouldn\'t mind a complete budget set from Canon. Starter pack if you will. 14mm, 35mm, 50mm, 135mm.
Whether F/4 or F/2,8, I wouldn't care. But a macrozoom with OIS: :love:
Iim not sure a reincarnation of the 200-400mm F4 in the 200-500 F4 is the answer it will be too big too heavy and ending up in niche situations.
Nikon are killing it with their more interesting offering like the
600 F6.3
180-600mm F5.6-6.3
Even the 500mm F5.6 PF lens
Its great canon are experimenting with these higher F stop lenses but here in the UK where its dark and grey most of the time and most of the wildlife is small and hidden away in trees these F9-11 lenses... although work can be compromising unless your in ideal scenarios which makes the sweet spots for these lenses are small.
The 100-500mm is a good compromise at 7.1 but 5.6 or 6.3 in the 600 range would be great 500mm on full frame is still limiting for small birds and 800 is more in the right ball park. If the 200-800 was good at 800 I wouldn\'t mind the F9 but from what ive read you need to stop it down to get better sharpness.
In the mean time we still have the EF glass but im sure canon will be discontinuing parts supply for the MKII versions in the not too distant future.
I'd love to see it but I think, Canon has other/higher priorities first.
Same here. In addition, I suppose a macro zoom would be to heavy and too slow in AF because of the moving elements.
Meanwhile, I have little doubt that Canon's f/11 DO lenses that go for <$1K are selling far better than Nikon's more expensive yet faster PF offerings.
TBH I dont know why you have to be so snarky with every reply, it's really quite tiring tbh almost every post of yours is the same.
It is perfectly acceptable to want more from what canons RF range is offering. Ive been shooting canon for 20 years and not interested in changing but observing another brand making good product is also positive, competition is positive.
Im one of many asking for other options watch wild Alaska, Duade Patton, Jan Wagner etc etc there are a lot of people wanting different options for wildlife.
By the way I agree I think Nikon\'s approach to long teles is better than Canon\'s, so far. :unsure: