A number of these lenses interest me, but I am not rushing to pre-order.
Canon just announced the:
- RF 24 f/1.4 L VCM
- RF 50 f/1.4 L VCM
- RF 70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM Z lens (in black and white colors)
- And...to a much lessor level of interest for me: RFs 7.8 f/4 STM Dual Lens
Any of the first three could someday end up in my bag.
I might have pre-ordered the 50 f/1.4 VCM had I not impulse bought the RF 50 f/1.2 L a few months ago. Not long after I wrote "Is the RF 50 f/1.2 better than my Sigma 50A, yeah it is, but I actually do not use the 50A all that much since I got the EF 85 f/1.4. I might get the 50 f/1.2, but it certain isn't a pressing need." Which is still true, but I saw what I thought was a very good refurbished sale and I picked it up. I do love 50 mm. Now looking at the MTF and specs, the VCM is better/nearly as good in a less expensive in a smaller/lighter package. This is not a real regret; the few photos I have taken with the Sigma 50 Art vs the RF 50 f/1.2 and the f/1.2 difference was noticeable. Seems like an exceptional lens. However, had I waited, yeah, today I would have likely gone VCM. So it goes.
The RF 24 f/1.4. The MTFs look very good. Size/weight are appealing. I also love the 24 mm focal length. And this could be a great nightscape lens. I had wanted something a bit wider for nightscapes, so I am in no rush. But this is a lens I will watch and if I chase auroras (for example) during the solar maximum next year, I might get this lens.
The RF 70-200 f/2.8 L USM Z. So, the RF 24-105 f/2.8 L USM Z is incredible. I very much enjoy using that lens. It could become my everyday general purpose zoom, which is my most used lens. Early indications are that the 70-200 Z is following in those same steps. I am tempted. But not tempted enough to pre-order. This could end up in my bag if/when I decide to make an "RF lens transition". As for now, when I want 70-200 f/2.8, I still have/use my EF 70-200 f/2.8 II. I shot my EF quickly against Neuros/John's RF 70-200 f/2.8, which was slightly sharper. The size/weight were nice. But, for what a use the 70-200 for, family events, portraits, etc, the EF version is still more than good enough. In fact, it produces excellent images. My portrait usage has died down as I am in a lull between waves of nieces/nephews getting senior photos. So, it really is mostly family events. But, as I said, if/when I decide to transition to having a full RF kit, the only reason a 70-200 will not be in my bag is if Canon announces a 50-135 (or similar) f/2.
The dual lens. I think it is great what Canon is doing, but I am not doing it. I shoot a little video. I want a record of people's voices and mannerisms. Some events are best for videos. Otherwise, I am very much a stills photographer.
Overall...a good start to the day. Three lenses I could see owning someday, yet my photography account is still whole.
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