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Canon has some exciting lenses in its lineup. The company has been trying to expand this offering for RF users since they have not been able to get all their EF focal ranges to mirrorless systems. Per a new report, the company has been developing two new lenses, a prime and a zoom, to expand its portfolio. And one of them seems to be a direct answer to Nikon. Here’s a look.
According to Canon Rumors, the company distributed a feedback form at a Canon event. The report states that the user said the list included two lenses: RF 40mm f1.2 STM and RF 20-50mm f4 PZ. Although Canon has not announced anything yet, the reports are garnering attention, especially since there have been patents about the same.
The 40mm f1.2 is likely a non-L series lens with autofocus. Although this may sound like an unusual focal range, it is closer to human vision, which sees in 43mm. This also seems like a response to Nikon’s 40mm f2. The latter lens is also affordable, priced $300. Something like this will be versatile, and there are not too many third-party offerings. For instance, there is only the Viltrox 40mm f2.5 FE and the TTArtisan 40mm f2. In that regard, Canon’s 40mm f1.2 could change the game, and for the better. Something like this could benefit street photographers, portrait photographers, and night photographers, who want extra bokeh.
As for zoom lenses, Canon has already filed a patent for 14-30mm, and they have also launched RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ for APS-C shooters. So, in that regard, the 20-50mm could be designed for RF users and is likely to be aimed at hybrid shooters. Thus, a full-frame version can help people get the results with a higher resolution camera, and it would be a first in the company’s own lineup of power zooms. As for third-party users, there are options such as Tamron 20-40mm f2.8 Di III VXD and Sigma 28-45mm f1.8 DG DN Art, but they are not power zooms. Thus, video users may not go after them.
While there is no confirmation, something like this can be helpful to bridge the gap between focal ranges. Of course, a wider aperture can be helpful, especially if it is priced well and has better weather sealing. Whether the company releases these lenses anytime soon or not remains to be seen, but they do hold promise for the future of RF lenses.