Austin7642
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This is a question that has been on my mind today regarding the Canon ecosystem. For those who do photography and not video, I am wondering who will be interested in buying into either this new ff camera or any of the lenses coming with it. From the looks of it, the camera appears to be a mirrorless equivalent of the 5D IV. If it's priced similar to the 5D IV, I don't think that I will be interested. If the camera ends up at $2,000 like I've heard one rumor state, then I will do something I've never done with any of my gear: I will preorder it. Whether I acquire the new body or not, I definitely will be selling either of my 5D IV bodies, even if this new camera turns out to be .5lbs lighter. I would however, sell my 6D ii/ 7d Ii.
Regarding the lenses, I am interested in just two: the rf 50mm f/1.2 and the rf 28-70mm f/2. Foremost, I hope these lenses will be compatible with ef mount cameras. I also imagine the pricing of both of these will be out of this world, like both the 50mm f/1.2 and the 24-70mm f/2.8 ii were upon release. If so, I don't think I will be buying either for a while. However with the 24-70mm f/2 if the performance was out of this world at f/2 and doesn't weigh 2.5-3+ lbs will, then regardless of the price, I will probably strongly consider buying one. As far as the 50mm f/1.2 goes, unless it is somehow like 35mm ii wide open, has better af and is reasonably priced (unlike what the original was in 06), I can't justify myself buying one when I have the original 50mm l, 35mm ii and 85mm f/1.4 is.
Since there are so many ef lenses out there in the world and so many are so great regardless of age (the 135mm f/2!!!!!!), I don't know if many photogs are going to go out and buy these newer rf lenses unless they are ef mount compatible and are either ergonomically practical (the 28-70mm f/2) or are substantially improved from the previous versions (rf 50mm f/1.2).
Lastly, there is also the fact that I am largely satisfied and deeply attached with my gear. I work as a freelance photographer and use 9 different L lenses across all the genres I dabble in. My oldest lens by design was brought to market in 96 and my newest lens came out in 2017, with all the rest coming around the later 2000's. All of them perform so well, it's ridiculous. Any more resolving power/ sharpness is not going to do me any good. These rf lenses will also not being any lighter than current ef lenses, only the bodies will be somewhat smaller. In fact, some of these rf lenses may even be heavier than their ef counterparts.
Speaking of weight, even though they may be heavier than what this mirrorless camera will be, I also love my 5D IVS. Being able to view your exposure in real time through the viewfinder is the only real benefit I can think of with this potential new camera (unless it has ibis), and even then, the act of "chimping" isn't something I do to check my exposure/ settings, it's something I very often because I like to see the moments I captured in real time on my back lcd, whether it be during a wedding, portraiture, or whatever else.
So far from what I've seen with Sony, the benefits of their mirrorless system for still photography have only been very marginal. I wonder if it will be the same with Canon's new ml system. We will have to see, I guess, if there is honestly anything game changing enough that from this new mirrorless system that I will be enticing enough for me to consider.
Sidenote: Dear Canon, please let the 5D V be when it comes out be a DSLR that either obliterates the D850 or at least matches it
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Regarding the lenses, I am interested in just two: the rf 50mm f/1.2 and the rf 28-70mm f/2. Foremost, I hope these lenses will be compatible with ef mount cameras. I also imagine the pricing of both of these will be out of this world, like both the 50mm f/1.2 and the 24-70mm f/2.8 ii were upon release. If so, I don't think I will be buying either for a while. However with the 24-70mm f/2 if the performance was out of this world at f/2 and doesn't weigh 2.5-3+ lbs will, then regardless of the price, I will probably strongly consider buying one. As far as the 50mm f/1.2 goes, unless it is somehow like 35mm ii wide open, has better af and is reasonably priced (unlike what the original was in 06), I can't justify myself buying one when I have the original 50mm l, 35mm ii and 85mm f/1.4 is.
Since there are so many ef lenses out there in the world and so many are so great regardless of age (the 135mm f/2!!!!!!), I don't know if many photogs are going to go out and buy these newer rf lenses unless they are ef mount compatible and are either ergonomically practical (the 28-70mm f/2) or are substantially improved from the previous versions (rf 50mm f/1.2).
Lastly, there is also the fact that I am largely satisfied and deeply attached with my gear. I work as a freelance photographer and use 9 different L lenses across all the genres I dabble in. My oldest lens by design was brought to market in 96 and my newest lens came out in 2017, with all the rest coming around the later 2000's. All of them perform so well, it's ridiculous. Any more resolving power/ sharpness is not going to do me any good. These rf lenses will also not being any lighter than current ef lenses, only the bodies will be somewhat smaller. In fact, some of these rf lenses may even be heavier than their ef counterparts.
Speaking of weight, even though they may be heavier than what this mirrorless camera will be, I also love my 5D IVS. Being able to view your exposure in real time through the viewfinder is the only real benefit I can think of with this potential new camera (unless it has ibis), and even then, the act of "chimping" isn't something I do to check my exposure/ settings, it's something I very often because I like to see the moments I captured in real time on my back lcd, whether it be during a wedding, portraiture, or whatever else.
So far from what I've seen with Sony, the benefits of their mirrorless system for still photography have only been very marginal. I wonder if it will be the same with Canon's new ml system. We will have to see, I guess, if there is honestly anything game changing enough that from this new mirrorless system that I will be enticing enough for me to consider.
Sidenote: Dear Canon, please let the 5D V be when it comes out be a DSLR that either obliterates the D850 or at least matches it
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