According to Canon’s corporate strategy conference released a couple of days ago, the company plans to release no less than 32 new RF lenses over the next four years, which equals eight lenses per year. However, the company did not release a lens roadmap yet. Canon recently discontinued most of its EF prime lenses as part of its strategy to transition to the newest RF lens mount fully. Also, Canon continues to reveal new RF lenses at a decent timing, including the latest RF800mm f/5.6 L IS USM and RF1200mm f/8 L IS USM super-telephoto lenses. Even if the semi-conductor shortages increase production delays, the company has big plans ahead. Canon publishes its financial results and presentations for investors quarterly. The first 2022 report states that Canon plans to launch 32 new RF lenses in the next four years. Image credit: Canon 32 new Canon RF lenses coming Since the launch of the Canon EOS R in October 2018, there are momentarily around 26 native RF lenses to choose from. Some of them are incredible pieces of glass, like the RF 50mm F/1.2L USM, the RF 85mm F/1.2L USM, or the RF 28-70mm F/2L USM, but they are pretty pricey, to say the least. Also, some premium RF L prime lenses are still missing, especially on the wide-end, including a 24mm, a 35mm, and a 14mm. Most professional content creators that heavily invested in Canon EF lenses – myself included – are still using these with the various Canon EF...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 11 March, 2022