Canon is tipped to unveil multiple world-first lenses this year these are
the rumored RF lenses to look out for, and your chance to vote for your favorite

Date:
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:24:00 +0000

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Canon is being tipped to release several pro primes and zoom lenses in 2026. These are the lenses to look out for, and how to have your say on which ones excite you the most.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Canon could release several 'world-first' RF lenses this year Among them, an RF 24-70mm F2L and several 'big white' telephoto primes We'd love to get your votes on which ones you'd most like to see The folks at Canon Rumors have recently been writing about a string of promising Canon RF lenses , each tipped for a 2026 release, according to its sources. There's one pro zoom that sounds dreamy, plus several primes billed as first of their kind.

For me, the RF 24-70mm F2L could be a game-changer, covering multiple professional needs with a maximum aperture that's a whole stop brighter than the f/2.8 aperture in the equivalent traditional 24-70mm f/2.8 pro zoom . What's even more exciting is that the rumored lens could be much smaller and lighter than the RF 28-70mm F2L USM, according to Canon Rumors, even with
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That original 28-70mm zoom with constant f/2 aperture was launched around the time Canon debuted its EOS R mirrorless camera system and RF-mount in 2018, marking a new, post-DSLR age, and was an optic that we couldn't have imagined for Canon's EF-mount DSLRs.

It's a gargantuan lens, mind you, and I'm sure Canon fans will be excited by the possibility of a lightweight alternative with an even wider zoom range
and equally bright constant f/2 aperture. And the 24-70mm F2 isn't the only lens being talked about. You may like The best Canon camera Canon teased a
new camera and it could be a full-frame vlogging model Canon EOS R6 V vs EOS R6 III and EOS R50 V: here are 5 things you need to know Primed for action Canon has recently focused on expanded its range of hybrid 'VCM' lenses, such as these six primes, the latest of which is the RF 14mm F1.4 L VCM attached
to the camera. I've tried them all! (Image credit: Tim Coleman) Canon Rumors says that an RF 24-70mm F2L could be one of several new RF lenses ready for a 2026 launch that's one way to keep Canon fans happy especially since Sony
has been busy launching it's own lighter f/2 zooms, such as the 28-70mm F2 GM and 50-150mm F2 GM both five star rated lenses.

Other Canon lenses potentially in the pipeline, according to Canon Rumors,
are a new 500mm F5.6L and updates to the current 400mm and 600mm telephoto primes , all 'big-white' pro primes with 'new and unseen technology', the details of which we don't know yet. The 400mm and 600mm primes could feature
a built-in 1.4x teleconverter, and eye-watering price tag. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

There is also a suggestion that Canon won't stop at a single f/2 zoom lens, and Canon Rumors readers have been speculating about a 70-180mm F2L and 12-24mm F2L in the comments of the Canon Rumors article. There's also mention of a showpiece RF 85mm prime with maximum F1 aperture!

That's a serious collection of pro primes and zooms, though these are all rumored products and by no means guaranteed. I know which lens from the above excites me the most, but I'm keen to hear what you think. Have your say in
the poll below you can vote for multiple lenses, including all seven if you can't decide between them. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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