Latest Canon Rumors Roundup (R6 III, R7 II, R10 II, lenses)
Below is a roundup of the most credible Canon rumors that surfaced in the last two weeks. I’ve grouped the rumors by product family so you can see how they fit together and – just as important – where the rumors are still murky.
1. Full-frame bodies: a “moving target” launch calendar
EOS R6 Mark III
The most-quoted leak is that Canon quietly pushed a May product event to “later in the year”, stalling the long-anticipated R6 III as well as several lenses. Behind the scenes, sources cite two factors: a 7-8 % price hike for North-America, and fears that new U.S. tariffs could whipsaw production costs. Specification whispers haven’t changed – 24-30 MP new-gen sensor, 6 K (possibly 8 K) capture, better thermal management, and an EVF upgrade – but commentators now peg the body for late Q4 2025 or even early 2026.
2. APS-C bodies: “Baby R5” hype and cascading delays
EOS R7 Mark II
It might come with a stacked 40 MP APS-C sensor, 8 K/60p video, and be the first Canon mirrorless body that might ditch the mechanical shutter entirely. The new chassis is said to be physically larger so it can share the R5 II’s cooling grip and larger battery. If those specs stick, the R7 II would leapfrog Fujifilm’s X-T5 on resolution while matching its 8 K headline. But the same sources warn that the R7 II is tied to the R6 III event window, so the practical ship date could slide in lockstep.
EOS R10 Mark II
Insiders mention the entry-level R10 II as “collateral damage” of Canon’s reshuffled roadmap. Expected upgrades – oversampled 4 K/60 p, livestream-friendly USB, and a flippy screen – are intact, but no firm timing survived the schedule reshuffle.
3. Lens buzz: two threads worth watching
(a) The long super-telephoto zoom
What about a RF 300-600 mm f/5.6 L IS USM as the “new big white zoom”? With a design that would slot between the RF 100-500 mm and the long-rumored but heavier (and pricier) RF 200-500 mm f/4. The leak stressed a constant-aperture 5.6 design to keep weight and cost under control, plus an internal zoom to maintain balance on monopods.
(b) A pair of ultra-fast f/1.2 L primes
It is rumored that two new f/1.2 L primes for stills shooters are “imminent.” No focal lengths were named, but insiders speculate on a revamped RF 50 mm f/1.2 L (lighter, possibly with VCM focusing) plus a long-awaited RF 35 mm f/1.2 L. Conversation on X during the past ten days shows the story still has legs, with commenters noting the absence of patents for an updated RF 85 mm f/1.2, suggesting Canon may refresh the 50 mm first.
4. RF-S glass: small hints, no hard leaks
Forum chatter continues about four unnamed RF-S lenses scheduled for 2025, but no real specs leaked in the last 14 days. The consensus – based on older road-map slides – is two constant-aperture zooms and at least one compact prime, likely timed to ship with the delayed R7 II and R10 II bodies. Until Canon reschedules its APS-C announcements, that thread remains speculation.
5. Market context: why every rumor now carries an asterisk
Canon’s own financial guidance called for a global price adjustment in April, and North-American retailers have already updated price lists. Add the looming U.S./China tariff hikes and component shortages, and it’s easy to see why every body-launch date leaked this month came with a hedged “late 2025 or 2026” qualifier. Analysts also warn that Canon is spacing releases to avoid cannibalizing R5 II and R1 sales in a year when margins are razor thin.
6. What feels firm – and what still feels fuzzy
| Category | Likelihood (next 9 months) | Key unknowns |
|---|---|---|
| R6 Mark III | Medium – delayed but highly developed | Final sensor resolution; CP+ 2026 vs. Q4 2025 launch |
| R7 Mark II | Medium-low – tied to R6 III timeline | Will Canon really go stacked 40 MP APS-C? |
| R10 Mark II | Low – entry bodies slip first | Whether Canon keeps mechanical shutter to cut costs |
| RF 300-600 mm f/5.6 L | Medium – optical patents exist | Internal zoom vs. external zoom; target price |
| New f/1.2 L primes | Medium-high – multiple sources, long overdue | Exact focal lengths; whether VCM focus rings return |
Bottom line
Over the last two weeks Canon rumors have shifted from “what’s next?” to “when is next?”. Hard specs on the R7 II fan the flames of an APS-C renaissance, but tariff jitters and component inflation have turned May’s expected launch cycle into a waiting game. On the lens side, a constant-5.6 mega-zoom and refreshed f/1.2 primes look the most solid, yet even these are hostage to Canon’s revised calendar. If you need new gear for summer 2025, the safest bet is still the already-shipping R5 II or existing RF glass. If you can wait, the next nine months should be telling – just keep in mind that every credible leak now carries an economic caveat as big as the cameras themselves.
[via CR]
