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Disappointed with the fate of the EOS M line

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m100
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Re: Disappointed with the fate of the EOS M line

R2D2 wrote:

m100 wrote:

R2D2 wrote:

m100 wrote:

aeronium wrote:

Such a compact system with compact lenses - Now being replaced by bulkier RF cameras and bigger RF-S lenses.

I own the R5 and many bigger EF/RF lenses, but my M6 II has always been a joy to carry out for casual photography and videography.

I hope Canon could could produce something as compact and capable as the M system in their RF APS-C lineup, but I'm doubtful due to the physical limitations of the mount size.

Designing then building small sharp at f/1.4 auto focus lenses was too much for Canon ?

They quit trying after the 32mm ?

And people complain about the lack of a small fast zoom lens ?

Canon had QC troubles with the small 15-45 ?

Maybe they can not design and build a small fast zoom that could make a profit ?

I understand that you're trying to build some controversy here, but seriously?

Canon's #1 operating principle has always been to protect their higher end sales. Period. It's never been a question of ability, it's always been about will.

R2

How do you know that ?

Simple. Their actions over the years.

Why did they get rid of the most useful 15 to 17mm range on the kit lens ?

My thought is that the change in flange distance caused the 15-17mm range to be untenable. It was already shaky on EF-M.

Because after the 15-45mm they gave up trying ?

They obviously didn't want to spend the resources re-engineering a basic kit lens for RF.

They did a total makeover ?

https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Lens-Specifications.aspx?Lens=1114&LensComp=1621

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