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Prices for the upcoming Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (leaked image and leaked lens diagram) and RF 70-200mm f/4L IS (images) lenses leaked over the web.
The Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM will sell t $199, the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS at $1,599. Prices are on the same tier as the EF versions. We expect the announcement this week, likely in a few days.
Stay tuned.
[via Nokishita]
Canon released two unique lenses with the Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM and RF 600mm f/11 IS STM. Here is a review for the former.
Brent Hall reviews the Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM and compares it with the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2. Which one is the best budget wildlife lens?
At a glance:
Also interesting: an interview with the engineers who made these unique lenses.
Canon RF 600mm f/11 [shoplist 62748]
Canon RF 800mm f/11 [shoplist 62749]
The Canon RF 85mm f/2 IS STM is one of the less expensive lenses for the RF mount (not a boutique lens). And it has macro functionality.
At a glance:
Photography Blog reviewed the Canon RF 85mm f/2 IS STM MACRO lens for the Canon EOS R system, and came away with a rather positive impression. This lens is a no brainer, as well as the upcoming RF 50mm f/1.8 will be, and should be in every EOS R owner’s camera bag. From their conclusion:
The RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is one of the most affordable lenses in the still relatively new Canon full-frame mirrorless system, and thankfully it’s also a great lens to boot.
It’s a very versatile lens, doubling up as both a great 85mm prime for portraits and as a 1:2 magnification macro lens.
Subsequently we think it deserves to find a place in the camera bag of every Canon EOS R owner, especially given the eye-watering size and price of its main rival, the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM.
There’s lots to like in terms of the RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM’s image quality, and very little to complain about.
This lens is sharp almost from the get-go, excellent in the centre and at the edges when shooting wide open at f/2 and outstanding between f/2.8 and f/16.
It’s capable of producing some lovely bokeh effects for what is after all only an f/2 lens, helped by the ability to focus as close as 35cms away from your subject.
Read the review at Photography Blog…
Canon RF 85mm f/2 IS STM MACRO: [shoplist 62746]
Canon released firmware version 1.2.1 for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III.
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III firmware 1.2.1 (download) incorporates the following fix:
1. Fixes a phenomenon, in which, after updating the camera’s firmware to version 1.2.0, the Smart Controller may respond slowly or not at all on some cameras. *) *) The phenomenon described above may occur in cameras whose first two digits of the serial number are "01" "02" "03" or "04". Firmware Version 1.2.1 also incorporates the following fixes and enhancements from Firmware Version 1.2.0: 1. Enhancements when using Browser Remote: - The image list displayed will be refreshed automatically on the browser. - On the shooting screen of the browser, you can set the movie resolution and a high frame rate. - On the shooting screen of the browser, you can change the movie shooting mode. - On the shooting screen of the browser, Live View will be displayed as soon as you select the movie shooting button. 2. Enhances Auto Focus (AF) for improved face and eye recognition at greater distances. 3. Fixes a phenomenon that may occur during viewfinder shooting, in which the shutter may not be released or the camera may not operate in the following settings: - In One-Shot AF mode, when the AF Area Selection Mode is set as Zone AF, Large Zone AF or Automatic Selection AF. - In AI Servo AF, when direct AF point selection is made using the smart controller. - When the Register/Recall Shooting Function is assigned to the AE Lock button, in the Custom Controls. 4. Connectivity during FTP transmission, has been improved. 5. Improves Wi-Fi connectivity when using the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E9. 6. Fixes a phenomenon, in which the card access time may take longer, when using certain CFexpress cards.
Ahead of the announcement, a set of images of the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS lens for the Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless system leaked over the web.
The Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS will be announced most likely next week, along with the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (leaked image and leaked lens diagram).
Stay tuned…
The Canon Store has refurbished Canon EOS RP kits with the RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS lens on sale.
Key features:
Get the Canon EOS RP with the RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS lens on sale at $1,199. Compare at $1,700. Refurbished items from the Canon Store come with 1 year Canon USA warranty.
The refurbished listings at the Canon Store is where to look tor the best deals:
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