Photokina is just over a month away, and Canon's announcement plans haven't exactly come into focus yet. There are the obvious products enthusiasts want Canon to announce, and then there is the reality.
Below is the gear we know for certain Canon is going to announce ahead of the September tradeshow.
We've got at least 3 lenses coming.
I think it would be strange if Canon didn't announce a high volume lens. Most of us would like to see a new 50mm lens, but I sadly can't say that one is coming.
Canon has previously waited until after Photokina to announce a high volume lens like they did with the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II, as that lens came in November following Photokina in September of 2014.
What about DSLR camera bodies?
We're told that Canon will not announce another DSLR in 2018. That means no EOS 90D, no EOS 7D Mark III and no replacement for either EOS 5DS series cameras is coming this year.
What about mirrorless?
While an EOS M5 Mark II is possible, we've received no information that we'd consider reliable about this camera being announced in the near-term.
As for a full frame mirrorless, we believe Nikon will get the hype for Photokina and Canon will wait until 2019 to make an official announcement. For the moment, I think all we can hope for is a development announcement.
Let me find out.
Oh well....
Re: the three lenses coming... yay, I guess? Folks should be excited about that EF-M prime, as I believe it's the first time Canon has ever made a crop-specific lens faster than f/2.8 before. One might read that as at least a tiny commitment to enthusiasts in the crop space, but I highly doubt we'll see Canon go all Fuji X with EF-M and offer a boatload of lenses like this.
Re: FF Mirrorless, there's a hole in the 'better than Rebel' release calendar from now until the middle of next year. It simply must arrive in that window.
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Are the kind of cameras, most of us here expect, really typical Christmas presents?
The 5D4 is mid product cycle -- you won't see a 5D5 for a good 2+ years. Are you worried about its value dropping precipitously, or does it lack some functionality that you need?
The 5DS2 will possibly come next year, but not imminently.
FF mirrorless may be the soonest to arrive, but it may simply be feature-wise on par with the 5D4 or 6D2 (with newer sensor tech, surely), depending on price point. There's no guarantee Canon will lead with a high end FF mirrorless offering.
If you have a pressing near-term need and you are not a working pro, considering renting to get through your pressing need. If you are pro, I'd liken this to your car breaking down and you kinda need a car to get to work. If your livelihood is at stake, I'd just get a solid body that prioritizes your biggest needs and not overthink it.
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Jumping to Nikon or Sony won't be too hard at this point.
With Sony probably lowering their prices by at least 200 bucks and people probably already preordering the new Nikon next month - Good luck...
I don't know if it's so smart waiting till next year if the mirrorless war is already on and so many pros already switched to Sony cause Canon keeps the rumor machine going since at least 2 years but still has no competeting product against Sony A7II/A7III, also cause the 6D2 was a massive letdown.
Personally, I'm a big Canon fan. But if they don't WANT to make money it's their fault. I'm really tempted to jump on the Sony wagon.
My bank account is safe.
Fingers crossed the G7X mkiii is announced as well. Need that dpaf an the portability would be nice. Thanks for the updates.