Upcoming Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L Lens Said To Be Postponed, Again

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I do not like this kind of rumors. Rumors born out of the fact that it is very likely that Canon will release a given lens (or gear). It’s the case with the Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L lens for the EOS R system.

There is no doubt this lens will come to EOS R system, sooner or later. So why not start a rumor? Says the source of the rumor:

[it had been] reported that it would be announced in 2021, and then in 2022, and now we are told that the lens has been pushed back to 2023. We’re not exactly sure why the lens has been pushed back, but I think that we can assume as to why, and we’re tired of typing the reasons!

I guess the reasons are the usual supply chain issues, mother of all issues. So, after having been rumors for 2021 (with a certain confidence), now the Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L is a 2023 affair. See here all Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L rumors listed since their beginning. There is also a patent referring to the lens.

Stay tuned.

Source: Canon Rumors

These Are The Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM And RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM (images & specs)

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A day before the alleged announcement, images and specifications of two upcoming RF lenses have leaked: Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM and Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM.

The Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM and Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM are expected to get announced tomorrow, June 12, 2022. Images and specifications have already leaked on 5channel and imgur. Here they are.

RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

  • Lens configuration: 13 elements in 11 groups
  • Shortest shooting distance: 0.16m
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 0.5x
  • Image stabilization: 5.5 steps, 7.0 steps when coordinated
  • Filter diameter: 67mm
  • Size: 76.6 x 88.4 mm
  • Weight: 390g
RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

and the

RF 24mm f/1.8 MACRO IS STM

  • Lens configuration: 11 elements in 9 groups
  • Shortest shooting distance: 0.14m
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 0.5x
  • Image stabilization: 5 steps, 6.5 steps when coordinated
  • Filter diameter: 52mm
  • Size: 74.4 x 63.1 mm
  • Weight: 270g
RF 24mm f/1.8 MACRO IS STM
RF 24mm f/1.8 MACRO IS STM

Announcement most likely tomorrow, June 12, 2022. Stay tuned.

[via asobinet]

Announcement Soon: Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF 24mm f/1.8 MACRO IS STM

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It seems that two new Canon RF mount lenses might get announced very soon. Vendors appear to have them already added to listings.

According to the rumor, Canon might announce two new RF mount lenses very soon, the Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 MACRO IS STM. Images of both lenses allegedly in vendor listings appeared on Imgur. Here they are:

Both images above could be faked, but we believe they are real and that both lenses will get announced soon.

The complete list of upcoming Canon gear is this one:

  • Canon EOS R100
  • RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
    / EW-73E
    / E-67II
  • RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
    / EW-65B
    / E-52II
    / LP1016
  • EW-73E
  • RF 135mm F1.8 L USM (expected 2022 Q4

Stay tuned.

[via asobinet]

Is Canon Set To Announce RF 15-30mm IS STM and RF 24mm f/1.8

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A new rumor with uncertain reliability surfaced from the deep corners of the interweb. Two new lenses are rumored: RF 15-30mm IS STM and RF 24mm f/1.8.

The rumor originated on 5channel, an anonymous bulletin board. The full list of rumored gear:

  • RF15-30mm IS STM (f number unknown)
    • EW-73E
    • E-67II
  • RF24mm F1.8
    • EW-65B
    • E-52II
    • LP1016
  • EW-73E

The lenses seem to be for full frame imaging sensors and might be budget lenses, given that they are driven by STM. Hard to say if this comes from an insider or is just bs spread on an anonymous forum. It has to be said that there are two Canon patents that seem to refer to these lenses. The patent applications refer to a RF 24mm f/1.8 and an RF 16-30mm f/4-5.6.

Any idea?

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Unlikely Rumor: RF 70-300mm f/2-4L IS And RF-S 33mm f/1L Lenses To Come

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A new rumor surfaced, suggesting Canon might announce two lenses: an RF 70-300mm f/2-4L IS And RF-S 33mm f/1L.

We do not think the rumor is reliable. f/2-4 and f/1 (for APS-C sensors) sound very unlikely to us. The source claims:

  • Canon RF-S 33mm f/1L USM lens
  • Canon RF 70-300mm f/2-4L IS USM: 1.6kg zoom lens that still has a large aperture of f/2.4 at 150mm. The image quality at 300mm should be equal to or even better than the already discontinued Canon EF 300mm f / 4L IS USM lens.

According to the source, the RF-S 33mm lens is supported by an already spotted Canon patent application. We do not think this means anything.

Stay tuned…

[via PR]