Rumor: Canon EOS 7D Mark II Release Postponed To 2014?

7D Mark II

A new, not-so-funny rumor concerning the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, the anticipated successor of the Canon EOS 7D [shoplink 337](price & specs)[/shoplink], surfaced on the web. It is now murmured that Canon will not release the EOS 7D Mark II during 2013. There could be an announcement, but 7D Mark II will be released no earlier than 2014. If true, it means that we will see only the announcement (and hopefully) release of the Canon EOS 70D this year. Not good news for all those who are looking forward to replace the 3 year old EOS 7D, or are waiting to get the new iteration of the 7D.

However, there could be several lenses that will get announced during 2013.

Canon EOS 7D price check: [shopcountry 337]

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Rumor: New Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS II Lens Could Be Announced Fall 2013

[shoplink 104]EF 800mm f/5.6L IS II[/shoplink]

A rumor concerning the replacement of the replacement of the Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM [shoplink 104](price & specs)[/shoplink] lens.

The Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS II could be announced shortly after the Canon EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x has (eventually) started shipping. According to the latest rumors this could due in Fall 2013. However, if there will be an announcement it will be a development announcement. Regarding used materials the new EF 800mm f/5.6L IS II will have a new build type, the optical formula is said to be “nearly identical” but improvements in vignetting and sharpness are possible.

Finally, some sources say the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS II could have a built-in teleconverter.

This will not be a cheap lens: the actual Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM has a price tag of $13,249.

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM price check: [shopcountry 104] [via CR]

Next Speculation About Canon’s EF 200-400mm f/4L IS 1.4x Lens Release Date

EF 200-400mm f/4L IS 1.4x
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Just a few days ago we featured a sneak preview of the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS 1.4x lens. The lens that looks as if it will never get released to the public. The latest murmured release date was postponed to 2014! Now there are new tidbits about the release of the lens: May 14, 2013, may the the day Canon will eventually officially announce this highly awaited lens to the public, the lens should then be available to the public in September-October 2013. Prototypes exist and are undergoing tests, see here and here.

[via CR]

Canon EOS 70D Announcement Not Before June 2013?

EOS 70D
Canon EOS 70D mock-up (not the real one)

Another Canon EOS 70D rumor surfaced and is reported at Northlight Images. No specs this time but some tidbits about the announcement. They have been told that the announcement of the EOS 70D is “some 6 weeks away”. It appears as if some of the expected Canon announcement may have been delayed due to technical and marketing reasons.

The Canon EOS 70D announcement is a sort of mistery. No real leaks so far and repeatedly wrong announcement dates. Where the hence is the EOS 60D [shoplink 335]price & specs)[/shoplink]replacement?

Canon EOS 60D price check: [shopcountry 335]



Rumor: Two New Canon EOS M Cameras Coming This Year?

Canon eos m

Two new EOS M system cameras in the coming months? That’s what a new rumor suggests. Canon may try to relaunch the EOS M system [shoplink 6091](price & specs)[/shoplink] with two new cameras. One being the replacement for the actual EOS M, the other being a more pro-oriented camera, a higher end model with viewfinder and other accessories. There could also be three new lenses for the EOS M system.

But the best part of the rumor is this: the auto-focus on the new EOS M models is said to be “class leading”.

The EOS M with the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM lens is now available for just $499 at Adorama (click here), B&H (click here), and Amazon (click here). Please note: the final price shows up when the item is added to the cart.

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Rumor: Four New Sigma Lenses To Be Announced In 2013?

New Sigma Lenses

Sigma appears to be very actively working on new lenses. We just had the announcement of very innovative lens, the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC (sample pics here) with a constant f/1.8.  New Sigma rumors surfaced on the web. It looks as if there will be four new Sigma lenses in 2013:

  • a 135mm f/1.8 DG OS lens (“ART” line-up)
  • a 24mm f/1.4 DG lens (“ART” line-up)
  • an updated 50mm f/1.4
  • one more lens (but no hints here)
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