Canon killing off third party lenses

[Octarine]

The situation changes as time passes.
See this. Meike’s New 85mm f/1.4 to be the First 3rd Party Autofocus Lens for Canon RF.
Credit: petapixel.com

Do you actually fully read these articles?
Last paragraph:

At the time of publication, Meike had not determined a final price or the release date. The lens is currently on display at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. It remains to be seen if Canon will allow Meike to actually produce the RF mount version of the lens.

As long as Canon's legal department does not give green light, it's just noise in the news and food for speculations and wild thoughts.

 

[ricohflex]

He says.
2:40 to 2:55 in the video. Wait and see what happens.
It does not matter. Basically it is Canon balancing benefits versus downside. Simply a business decision.

 

[Octarine]

Just an other YT guy.. you seem to dig them up by the dozen to whatever purpose you decide to pick.

 

[one eye jack]

RF lenses by Sigma in February 2024?