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Future of Canon M Series - Invest or Sell?

Started Feb 27, 2021 | Discussions thread
thunder storm Forum Pro • Posts: 10,139
Re: I stand corrected, thanks. But some thoughts

foot wrote:

You made some really good points.

Now I agree...the Canon M-mount lenses will soon not be worth much.

Since it needs to be controlled via electronics, it can't

I think it's possible.

be re-used like many fully manual lenses of history.

Heck, there is a company taking the Russian Helios-44 and upgrading it for use as a "cinema" lens

https://www.4kshooters.net/2019/11/22/iron-glass-helios-44-2-58mm-f2-cine-conversion/

If M-lenses will become as famous as that Helios it's not a big deal to redesign those electronics.

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I love 50mm (equivalence)

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