Canon Announces First Lens in Series of Fixed Focal Length RF Hybrid Lenses – RF35mm F1.4L VCM

[blackcoffee17]

Because it is not a 1.2

I take the smaller size/price over half a stop anytime!

 

[Exploreshootshare]

The weird thing is that even Rudy didn’t make a comment on how many stops you get with IBIS and the new 35, worrying…

I wouldn't worry about it. Most wide angle lenses without IS benefit from IBIS. The RF 16mm F2.8 has around 5,5 stops of shake protection, the 35mm F1.8 also gained an extra 2 stops. Even the unstabilized Sigma Art 35mm F1.4 EF version was rated at around 5.5 stops using an adapter.

 

[Exploreshootshare]

Disabling the aperture ring in photo mode is the stupidest decision ever. Like if it\'s already there and working, why disable it?

Aparently, it is firmware issue and only applies to cameras released "before may 2024".

 

[Juangrande]

I take the smaller size/price over half a stop anytime!

Not me.

 

[bbasiaga]

That 35mm is pretty exciting looking! Maybe not for me, but a great price and promising initial reviews. I'll look for the 24mm and see how it is for astro.

Brian

 

[Juangrande]

$1499 for a 35 f1,4 L that is also a new hybrid, that scares me regarding IQ… Is a 1.2 coming?

Yes still photographers want an f1.2 35mm. Are you listening Canon !

 

[blackcoffee17]

Aparently, it is firmware issue and only applies to cameras released "before may 2024".

So every single camera apart from the c400

 

[roby17269]

I take the smaller size/price over half a stop anytime!

Well I guess we have different opinions then.
Which is absolutely fine.
Of course I like price and size and weight, but I would still take a bigger heavier more expensive 1.2 if Canon had seen fit to deliver one.

 

[Juangrande]

The 35mm F1.4 sounds great:
- two focusing motors (VCM & nano USM)
- lower weight with 555 grams
- 67mm screw on filters and rear gel filters
- Aperture ring and control ring
- starting price 1.499 $

Great job Canon! Now please give us a 20mm, 24mm, 50mm and 85mm with exactly those kind of specs

Sounds to me like they compromised the F1.2 to accommodate videographers who have their own line of cinema gear that btw makes no compromises to accommodate still photographers needs, so why do photographers have to make concessions for videographers? Canon where’s the RF 35mm f1.2 L? #canon #rf35mmf1.2l

 

[FS670ES]

Really strange that aperture control ring can be only used for video. People would love this for photo if it would have switch for clickable aperture control.

 

[kafala]

The 35mm F1.4 sounds great:
- two focusing motors (VCM & nano USM)
- lower weight with 555 grams
- 67mm screw on filters and rear gel filters
- Aperture ring and control ring
- starting price 1.499 $

Great job Canon! Now please give us a 20mm, 24mm, 50mm and 85mm with exactly those kind of specs

I agree. I have the RF 50mm 1.2 and Rf 85mm 1.2 and despite their great quality, I hate shooting with them because of the weight. I would gladly trade them for 1.4 L primes.

 

[frankchn]

Yes still photographers want an f1.2 35mm. Are you listening Canon !

I think if Canon wanted to release a f/1.2 in the near future, they would have released that one first.

They can then capture all the people who want a 35mm L prime to buy the f/1.2 for $2500 (or whatever) and then release this lower cost just-a-bit-slower lens a year or two in for more budget minded folks. That's what Sigma did with their 35 f/1.2 DG and f/1.4 DG release strategy (it was a little over 2 years apart, with the more expensive f/1.2 launching first).

Now if they release a f/1.2 next year or the following year, they will have a much harder time convincing everyone who was waiting for a RF 35L and bought this lens to upgrade a year or two in.

 

[kafala]

Disabling the aperture ring in photo mode is the stupidest decision ever. Like if it\'s already there and working, why disable it?

an extra step for those who go from video to photo quickly. typical canon cripple hammer

 

[kafala]

Sounds to me like they compromised the F1.2 to accommodate videographers who have their own line of cinema gear that btw makes no compromises to accommodate still photographers needs, so why do photographers have to make concessions for videographers? Canon where’s the RF 35mm f1.2 L? #canon #rf35mmf1.2l

the RF 35mm 1.4 is sharper than the 1.4 II Ef canon version which was a great lens. 1.2 and 1.4 is not that big of a difference at 35mm.

 

[Bonich]

Yes still photographers want an f1.2 35mm. Are you listening Canon !

I am happy with the Voigtländer NOKTON RF 40mm 1.2

 

[neuroanatomist]

So every single camera apart from the c400

As Canon stated when the RF 24-105/2.8 came out, the aperture ring won’t work for stills on pre-2024 cameras.

Question: what use would you have for a continuously variable (clickless) aperture ring for stills?

 

[jeffa4444]

Finally our first f1.4L lens! Pre-ordered mine straight away. Roll on the 24mm, 50mm & 85mm they will all be VC lenses and sell like hot cakes.

 

[AJ]

Really strange that aperture control ring can be only used for video. People would love this for photo if it would have switch for clickable aperture control.

Probably a dumb question, but here it is anyways (I'm a stills shooter not a videographer). For video, why would you want to change aperture on the lens with the camera rolling? Why risk camera shake by touching the lens? Why not rack aperture and focus from a remote control?

 

[padam]

I tried out the new Canon RF 35mm F1.4 – and it's the multi-purpose prime pros have been waiting for

Canon fills a key gap in its RF lenses lineup

www.techradar.com

Surprising amount of distortion here.

 

[blackcoffee17]

Sounds to me like they compromised the F1.2 to accommodate videographers who have their own line of cinema gear that btw makes no compromises to accommodate still photographers needs, so why do photographers have to make concessions for videographers? Canon where’s the RF 35mm f1.2 L? #canon #rf35mmf1.2l

What concessions? For me, the concession would be an extra 500g weight and $1000 price for the 1.2 version. I'm very happy with the smaller size and price.