Canon developing a new “L”-grade telephoto lens (200-600mm)?

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We got word Canon is working on a new “L”-grade telephoto lens. The new telephoto lens may be something in the 200-600mm range, with apertures not wider than f/4 nd likely not constant over the zoom range.

Canon has many powerful telephoto lenses in the “L” range of their offering, such as the amazing [shoplink 153]EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS[/shoplink], my favorite travel zoom, or the more far reaching and also heavier [shoplink 25455]EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS II[/shoplink], a favorite among wildlife photographer who can not afford or do not want to carry aroud the much heavier telephoto primes from Canon.

An EF 200-600mm lens would be handy for Canon. Sigma and Tamron are already offering lenses in this segment, for instance the popular [shoplink 25432]Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports[/shoplink] or the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, both more affordable than comprable Canon offerings.

Canon actively working on an EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens?

EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

This was murmured in the past, and got a new mention those days.

Rumor has it that Canon is developing an EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens. Apparently, Canon was already working on this lens and produced some prototypes when the company was developing the [shoplink 2160]EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM[/shoplink]. The lens was not released so far, according to the rumor, because Canon deemed it to be too large and too heavy. Before releasing this lens, Canon will eventually work on reducing size and weight.

That’s all. No suggested announcement date nor specifications.

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Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM specifications and image leaked

Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
The upcoming Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM


Specifications and an image of the Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM lens leaked ahead of the announcement. As supposed by most, the Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM is a macro lens with built-in LED lights.

  • Lens construction: 6 groups 10 pieces (glass mold aspheric lens 1 piece)
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 7 (circular aperture)
  • Minimum shooting distance: 0.13 m (working distance 3 cm)
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 1 time
  • Image stabilization effect: about 4 steps
  • Filter diameter: 49 mm (with lens hood ES-27 installed)
  • Size: 55.8 x 69.2 mm
  • Weight: Approximately 190 g
  • Built-in macro light
  • Hybrid IS
  • Lead screw type STM

We expect Canon to announce the EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM on April 5. Stay tuned…

Canon ef-s 35mm[via Nokishita]

Updated list of registered yet unannounced Canon gear (EOS 6D Mark II?)

 

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Nokishita updated the list of Canon gear that has been registered at certification authorities but has yet to be announced by Canon. Is the EOS 6D Mark II in the list?

The first item in the list may well be the EOS 6D Mark II, the SKUs referring to the body only option and to three different lens kits. The second item in the list could be the Rebel SL2. There is a new Powershot camera, and the EF-S 35mm f/2.8 M IS STM macro lens we told you about.

  • DS126631 [may be EOS 6D Mark II]
    • Digital single-lens reflex camera
    • SKU: 1897C003AA, 1897C010AA, 1897C015AA, 1897C022AA
    • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
    • Made in Japan (Oita)
    • Guess: High possibility of full size machine. Body only and 3 types of lens kit.
  • DS126671 [may be Rebel SL2]
    • Digital single-lens reflex camera
    • SKU: 2250C001AA, 2250C002AA, 2250C011AA, 2253C001AA, 2256C001AA
    • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
    • Made in Taiwan
    • Guess: The model name is different in Japan / USA / other regions. Body color is three colors? Black is only body and two kinds of lens kit. Other color is lens kit only.
  • PC 2329
    • made in Japan
    • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
  • PC 2335
  • PowerShot SX 730 HS
    • PC 2329 or PC 2335
    • Color: Black / Silver
    • Made in Japan (Nagasaki)
  • interchangeable lens
    • SKU: 2220C005AA
    • Made in Malaysia
    • Expected: EF-S 35mm F2.8 M IS STM

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