topic Re: R8 - but perhaps others: lens retract on power off timing in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS R8 suggestion, but perhaps others: lens retract on power off timing

Tomkidd — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:43:45 GMT

One “feature” request - it would be incredibly helpful if the lens would retract immediately when switching the camera to off - rather than waiting for lens cleaning to finish. This almost certainly could lead to unnecessary ware on the lens if replacing the cap (as the helpful reminder indicates to do).

Re: R8 - but perhaps others: lens retract on power off timing

Waddizzle — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:35:17 GMT

I think it is what it is. I assume Canon engineers have a good reason for not performing both operations concurrently.

Personally, I have using cameras for years. I am used to retracting my lenses by hand. Most have a lock switch to lock the position.

Re: EOS R8 suggestion, but perhaps others: lens retract on power off timing

Tomkidd — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:53:30 GMT

I’d wondered about potential rear element cleaning - but I know of no such shifting element - it seems very strange.

Re: EOS R8 suggestion, but perhaps others: lens retract on power off timing

Tomkidd — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:25:37 GMT

Come to think of it, perhaps there are some lenses that also have a cleaning cycle before they retract - or mayhap something being reserved for the future.

For my part, I adore internal zooms/focus to avoid this issue entirely though.

Re: EOS R8 suggestion, but perhaps others: lens retract on power off timing

jrhoffman75 — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 13:58:39 GMT

@Tomkidd wrote:

One “feature” request - it would be incredibly helpful if the lens would retract immediately when switching the camera to off - rather than waiting for lens cleaning to finish. This almost certainly could lead to unnecessary ware on the lens if replacing the cap (as the helpful reminder indicates to do).

I am not aware of the cameras performing rear element lens cleaning. Is this a particular feature of the R8?