Canon CPS lens requirements--seriously?

So, I was re-signing for CPS membership (gold), and took a closer look at the lens list--kind of shocked by what they consider to be a "pro lens":
50mm 1.4
85mm 1.8
20mm 2.8
28mm 1.8
100mm 2.0
60mm 2.8

Combined with the requirements for a minimum of 2x 20d bodies, this could easily qualify any number of people for easy membership. Not that those are bad lenses or anything, but I seemed to recall that the last time I checked, the only non-L lenses on the list were the EF-S 10-22, the EF-S 17-55 IS, and the EF-S 15-85mm.

Are those "cheaper" lenses new additions to the list?

No clue... I don't really check their requirements... at least the nifty fifty isn't there

themadman wrote in post #12483715
No clue... I don't really check their requirements... at least the nifty fifty isn't there

Requirements list:
http://usa.canon.com …andard_display/​CPS_Member

They're good consumer-range lenses, but they're still lumping in $400-$500 products. The 100, 50, 85, and 60 are all worthy of praise for the price, but the 20 and 28? Even the 15mm fisheye? Canon seems to really be lowering the bar here.

MOkoFOko wrote in post #12483347
Are those "cheaper" lenses new additions to the list?

I'm pretty sure they were there when I looked a few years ago.

As for qualifying, isn't there something in there about being a full time photographer? Doing portraits in a studio environment, a couple of 20Ds and some nice primes will give excellent results without breaking the bank. And the person running that studio is more worthy of CPS membership than some hobbyist who spends their disposable income on a bag full of L glass just because they're "L" and trading up to whatever is the latest and greatest body.

Whats wrong with their fisheye? It is the only fisheye they sell (currently)

Wish I have another Canon lens to be qualified. Do I have to have 3 lens? I have 2 Canon out of 3 and don't have any plan to add another Canon lens for a long while but upgrading a Tamron to a Sigma.

Tigerkn wrote in post #12483883
Wish I have another Canon lens to be qualified. Do I have to have 3 lens? I have 2 Canon out of 3 and don't have any plan to add another Canon lens for a long while but upgrading a Tamron to a Sigma.

Yes... you need to have at least 3...

Much stiffer requirements for CPS in Europe.

https://cps.canon-europe.com/

40D is the minimum body which will give you Silver membership only

Qualifying Bodies

EOS 40D
EOS 50D
EOS 5D
EOS 5D Mark II
EOS 60D
EOS 7D
EOS-1D Mark II
EOS-1D Mark III
EOS-1D Mark IIN
EOS-1D Mark IV
EOS-1Ds Mark II
EOS-1Ds Mark III
EOS-1V

The only non L lenses are
EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
EF15mm f/2.8 Fish Eye
EF400mm f/4.0 DO IS USM
EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
EF70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
EF-S10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
EF-S17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Extender EF 1.4X II
Extender EF 1.4X III
Extender EF 2X II
Extender EF 2X III
MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro
And the Tilt Shift lenes.

What's wrong with the 100 f/2? I use it on the MK3 to shoot volleyball and basketball in high school gyms. Same goes for the 85 f/1.8. That is a standard for the newpaper guys shooting indoors.

whiteflyer wrote in post #12484387
Much stiffer requirements for CPS in Europe.

Even stiffer here in Australia.

"To qualify for a CPS Silver Membership you need to have purchased a minimum of two Canon 5D series bodies, two L-series lenses..."

"To qualify for a CPS Gold Membership you need to have purchased a minimum of a Canon 1D series and 5D series body, three L-series lens...'

pjl wrote in post #12573378
Even stiffer here in Australia.

"To qualify for a CPS Silver Membership you need to have purchased a minimum of two Canon 5D series bodies, two L-series lenses..."

"To qualify for a CPS Gold Membership you need to have purchased a minimum of a Canon 1D series and 5D series body, three L-series lens...'

I have silver in the USA... looks like I would still qualify in Australia

krb wrote in post #12483799
....... And the person running that studio is more worthy of CPS membership than some hobbyist who spends their disposable income on a bag full of L glass ....

Why would they be more worthy to Canon?

CPS is not an award for being a photographer, it is a way of recognizing those who invest in Canon gear and use it for whatever reason. This is a loyalty program.

In Canada, there are two levels. Gold for amateurs and part-time photographers who do not earn the majority of their income from photography and Platinum for those who do earn their income. Platinum can buy Gold level, Gold cannot buy Platinum.

Please note that you buy into CPS. It is a business tool to be more attractive to users. Nothing more, nothing less.

I'm a Gold level member. And I derive a portion of my income from photography, for now. That percentage will grow as I leave the full time workers world and reduce my income to retirement levels, but it will still be a lesser percentage of my income (that's the plan, but who knows?)

The suggestion that I'm not worthy of CPS is particularly insulting on a board such as this. Rather condescending comment.

JAZZ D.P.G. wrote in post #12579370
Why would they be more worthy to Canon?

CPS is not an award for being a photographer, it is a way of recognizing those who invest in Canon gear and use it for whatever reason. This is a loyalty program.

In Canada, there are two levels.

This thread is not about Canadian CPS, it is about the qualifications for American CPS where the "P" stands for "professional" and all 3 levels require that you not only have the equipment but that you use the equipment to earn a living.

MOkoFOko wrote in post #12483347
So, I was re-signing for CPS membership (gold), and took a closer look at the lens list--kind of shocked by what they consider to be a "pro lens":
50mm 1.4
85mm 1.8
20mm 2.8
28mm 1.8
100mm 2.0
60mm 2.8

Combined with the requirements for a minimum of 2x 20d bodies, this could easily qualify any number of people for easy membership. Not that those are bad lenses or anything, but I seemed to recall that the last time I checked, the only non-L lenses on the list were the EF-S 10-22, the EF-S 17-55 IS, and the EF-S 15-85mm.

Are those "cheaper" lenses new additions to the list?

wow, I have the 28mm 1.8 and the 85mm 1.8 - and i'm no pro. Just have a gripped XSi