The RF 200-500mm f/4L IS USM continues. Every so often we get a lens that simply won’t come to fruition in timely manner for the rumor mill. I’m talking to you EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM II.
We recently reported that there will be two more lenses coming October 30 along with RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM, RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM & RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z or soon after.
We have been told there will be lens announcements next month and we think one of them will be an RF-S VR lens. The other, will be something white. Unfortunately we are getting many conflicting reports on what the white lens will actually be. I have heard some crazy claims, and we kind of hope that they’re accurate.
The EOS R1 begins shipping on November 14, and we do think a lens that would match nicely with the camera will be coming to keep the hype train going.
Simon of Ordinary Filmmaker is reporting that the RF 200-500mm f/4L IS USM has been delayed until 2025. He also mentioned that the EOS R6 Mark III was delayed until 2025 as well, but we reported that a long while ago.
There has been a recent specifications report about the EOS R6 Mark III, though they weren’t the first as claimed. However, they have some similarities with ours, and that is a good thing.
Let’s be honest, our record of launch dates over the last year at least has been spotty at best, though the products coming have been pretty accurate, even if some of them were obvious. We also had a nice surprise.
Summary of Ordinary Filmmaker Report (by asobinet)
- The RF 200-500mm will likely not be priced anywhere near the same as the 100-500mm. (The EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM 1.4x launched at $10,999)
- The RF200-500mm will be “F4 L”.
- It’s clearly there, but it won’t be announced on October 30th. A source who provided other information said we can’t expect it to be announced on October 30th. We can’t expect it to be announced in November, either.
- Based on the source’s track record, the reliability is 50/50.
- In addition to the RF 200-500mm, the R6 Mark III has also been delayed.
Source: Ordinary Filmmaker Via: asobinet
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I'm so frustrated by this dang lens! That's another thing that has been denied and claimed!
I didn't like the 200-400 at all. It was too big, too heavy and the built-in TC was pointless. A 400 2.8 over it every single time! Second body with the 100-400 instead. With what I use those sorts of lenses for anyway.
I don't think "versatile" fits because of its size. I use the big whites for Africa and field sports. The 400 2.8 is way better for both than an f/4 zoom and it may be smaller and lighter. Though Canon seems to keep coming up with ways to slash weight.
When in Africa, you don't need reach for mammals if you have a good photocentric guide. If you want to shoot small birds, you have an 800 f/5.6 and the IQ is still top notch. You always have a second body as well and the 100-500 is absolutely brilliant.
There may be things others shoot that would fit a big white f/4 zoom. I'd love to know what people used the 200-400 for, I have seen them in Africa, but other than that, I don't seem to.
For those waiting for it I hope Canon can get more reliable and less delayed with their product availability.
Best to ask the EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x owners ;)
I've never run into "off road" issues. The Serengeti (which I don't like) has basically highways haha. No issues going off-road though... we've even been able to leave the vehicles for sundowners and meals. I generally go to the private part of the Masai Mara area, so there's really no rules.
Botswana we spent most of the time off-road.
South Africa is anarchy!
As you know, nothing fast really happens most of the time. Your guide generally puts you where something is going to happen. Good ones know animal behaviour. So a 400 2.8 is still more vesatile. You have time to TC. If you need reach, it's longer and faster. The added bonus, there are so many 400 2.8s available for various budgets. They all perform well with TCs.
We all have our own preferences though.. hence making all these different lenses.
Release date November 2014
How did it not come to fruition?
Oh it took forever, it was like a year after I saw one before it was announced. Poor articulation I guess.
Maybe the recently patented Canon RF 300-600mm F2.8-4.5L.??
I own one. It is great in the middle distance - but:
MFD: 2.0m, Magn: 0.15x which makes a 227mm f4.0 lens at minimum distance.
The RF100-300 offers MFD 1.83m, o.16x -> 218mm f2.8 at min distance.
So the RF without extender provides 1.2kg less weight, 1 stop more speed slightly more magnification, close to the same reach.
--- The internal extender corrupts the usability regarding focal breathing in a non acceptable way! ---