Canon's 200mm f/2L is known as one of the most impressive lenses out there, and so, it was disappointing not to see it on the company's mirrorless roadmap. That may be changing, however, as a patent for a new version has emerged.
When we saw Canon's upcoming lens roadmap, I was quite disappointed to not see an RF 200mm f/2 on the list. The EF 200mm f/2L IS USM is a popular lens for sports photographers, but it has also found a second home as an ultra-premium portrait lens, where its near-perfect image quality combined with the compression of the long focal length and ultra-thin depth of field make for photos that have an instantly recognizable pop. I have discussed how much I love the lens before, and so, it is great news to see that Canon Rumors and Canon News have discovered a new patent for an RF 200mm f/2 lens. Of course, we see patents for lenses and cameras that never actually make it to the market all the time , but in this case, I think it is fairly safe to say that we will eventually see a mirrorless version of the beloved 200mm f/2 lens. It will certainly be interesting to see what Canon can do to improve on the already highly impressive original.
The only thing that could make me happier about this is if it was f1.8L IS.