Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM DxOMarked (and it looks really good!)

EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM

DxOMark felt the pulse of Canon’s new and affordable EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM, a lens that already got plenty of good reviews (also because of the price tag, less than $300). The EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM is made for APS-C DSLRs (and was tested on an EOS 70D).

Regarding its position against the competition, DxOMark writes:

Against well-established and highly regarded rival models, such as the pro-level constant-aperture $659 Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 IF DX II and the extreme Sigma 8-16mm f4.5-5.6 DC HSM the new Canon doesn’t look too bad. Peak resolution is just behind both and it has low levels of distortion and vignetting. The wider Sigma has similar levels of chromatic aberration as the Canon, which in turn are both better controlled than the Tokina though that’s perhaps not surprising given the differences in their respective maximum aperture and focal length.

There is more in DxOMark’s analysis, be sure to head over to the review.

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II Developer’s Interview

Canon Asia posted a four part interview with the developers of Canon’s latest APS-C flagship, the EOS 7D Mark II. Also, don’t miss the short clip above, it shows the EOS 7D Mark II in various dissection animations.

An excerpt:

Q: Does the body have a dust- and moisture-resistant structure?

A: Yes, the body is designed with considerations given to its dust- and moisture-resistance. In response to feedback on the design of the EOS 7D, dust- and moisture-resistance is about four times stronger on the EOS 7D Mark II, with enhancements made to many parts of the body, including the strap mount and battery compartment cover.

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Image above:

  • A: Shutter Charge Motor Unit
  • B: Bounce Prevention Mechanism for Sub Mirror
  • C: Main Mirror
  • D: Mass Damper for Sub Mirror
  • E: Bounce Prevention Mechanism for Main Mirror
  • F: Drive Lever Unit for Main Mirror
  • G: Mirror Drive Motor Unit
Image © Canon
Image © Canon

In Germany Wex Photographie is accepting pre-orders for the EOS 7D Mark II (€1,699). The new EOS 7D Mark II can be pre-ordered also in the USA. Shipment is expected for November 2014 and orders will ship on a first come first served basis:

World-wide pre-order links after the break

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Canon Video Clip Dissects The Canon EOS 7D Mark II (update 2: we found it again)

Update: Thanks to reader Frenky who found the video on Canon Japan’s marketing channel

Edit: I don not know why but the video turned to private. It’s a pity. At least I made a screenshot (below)

This short clip by CanonUSA on YouTube showcases the new EOS 7D Mark II. The animations and dissections on how the 7D Mark II is build and assembled are cool.

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