The new Canon DPP 4.0
Canon Japan announced that Canon’s new photo software DPP 4.0 and an also new version of EOS Utility will be available for download starting June 26. The update is free, and according to Canon it is s “significant update”.
Machine translated text of the press release after the break.
[via DCI]
EF-M 55-200mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens construction
Canon Japan posted the lens construction and MFT charts for the new EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM for [shoplink 6091]EOS M systems[/shoplink].
[via DicaHub]
EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM MFT charts
| Angle of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) | 23 ° 20 ‘~ 6 ° 30’ · 15 ° 40 ‘~ 4 ° 20’ · 27 ° 50 ‘~ 7 ° 50’ |
|---|---|
| Lens constitution | 17 pieces in 11 groups |
| Number of blades diaphragm | 7 pieces |
| Minimum aperture | 2-32 |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.21 times |
| Filter diameter | 52mm |
| Maximum length × diameter | φ60.9 × 86.5 mm |
| Weight | 260g |
| Camera shake compensation effect | 3.5 stages (CIPA guideline compliant) |
Leaked yesterday, Canon’s new EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM for the EOS M system [shoplink 6091](price & specs)[/shoplink] is officially presented on Canon’s New Zealand site:
A compact telephoto zoom lens that inherits the EF-M lens design and portability.
With design and portability characteristics of the EOS M series, you can easily enjoy the world of telephoto zoom lens shooting in a compact and lightweight body with the EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM. This EF-M lens features a built-in Image Stabilizer so you can capture images from a distance in sharp, crisp quality and a built-in stepping motor (STM) for silent and smooth Autofocus. Used in combination with an EF-M standard lens, a wide range of shooting scenes can be covered with the EOS M series.
There is a product brochure you can download here.. Sample pics are also available, click here and scroll down.
| Focal length | 55-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Lens Construction | 17 elements in 11 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 1.0m |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21x |
| Dimensions | 60.9 x 86.5mm |
| Weight | Approx. 260g |
| Included Accessories | Lens cap E-52 II, Lens dust cap EB |
Digicame-info (translated) spotted the leak.
EF-M 55-200mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
– […] molded aspherical lens and one UD lens
– 22% shorter compared to the EF-S 55-250mm IS STM
– 31% lighter than the EF-S 55-250mm IS STM
– image stabilisation up to 4 stops
– Faster AF thru optimisation of the algorithm of the drive system
– Full-time manual focus
– Hood ET-54B
The EF-M 55-200mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is compact and lightweight lens, 22% shorter and 31% lighter than the EF-S 55-250mm IS STM. The lens weights 260g and has a total length of 87mm. Appears to be a pretty compact and light tele zoom. And with optimised AF speed. Great news for EOS M owners. And no one saw it come ;-)
Let’s hope Canon will release this lens world-wide, and not just for the Asian market as they did with the EOS M2.
Canon press release:
MELVILLE, N.Y., June 13, 2014 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced Canon Europe has signed an agreement to acquire Denmark-based Milestone Systems A/S, a world leading provider of open platform video management software, via its subsidiary Canon Europa N.V. The new combination will create a formidable player in the fast growing network video surveillance market by combining the strengths of Canon’s innovative imaging technology with Milestone’s best-in-class video management software expertise.
Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85
The world’s fastest lens with native Canon EOS M mount, the Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85, can be pre-ordered at B&H Photo for $2,079.99, and ships to everywhere (shipping costs depend by your location). For other mount types click here.
Image samples can be found at handevision.de/en/impressions/.
Product description after the break.
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