If you’re disappointed with the current line up of Canon RF mount lenses, you’re not the only one. Canon first introduced the RF system in October 2018 with the Canon EOS R. Currently, they have only 4 lenses on the market but over the next year, plan to release 6 more according to the new RF Lens Roadmap. Below is the list released by Canon.
- RF 85mm F1.2L USM
- RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS
- RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
- RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM
- RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM
- RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM
Did you notice something odd with one if the names of one of the lenses? That’s right it’s the DS. Canon is even planning to release a new feature on one of the lenses, the RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS, which is called Defocus Smoothing. In the description of the lens, Canon describe it as having “beautifully smooth, defocused foreground and background bokeh”.
Canon RF Lens Roadmap: RF Lenses coming in 2019
The list below are from Canon’s press release:
RF 85mm F1.2L USM, is a large aperture mid-telephoto prime lens, offering the ultimate performance for advanced and professional portrait photographers.
RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS, with Defocus Smoothing, is a unique high-performance lens, offering a combination of beautifully smooth, defocused foreground and background bokeh and a super-fast aperture to produce breathtaking portraits.
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM, is a high-performance, standard zoom lens for professionals and photo enthusiasts alike – ideal for shooting portraits, landscapes, documentary or weddings.
RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM, offers a wide angle and fast aperture in a single package, the is ideal for a range of genres including architecture, interiors or landscapes.
RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM, is a must-have for any professional photographer shooting weddings, sport or wildlife. This lens is a great all-round, high-speed, medium telephoto zoom lens.
RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM, is the perfect travel companion. It’s practical in both size and performance. It is a versatile all-purpose lens for the advanced amateur photographer or videographer offering a range of focal lengths for capturing extraordinary shots.
