Canon Working on EF-S 24mm STM Lens, And On A New USM Motor (C-USM)?

EF-S 24mm
EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens

New rumors surfaced on the web.

Canon may announce an EF-S 24mm STM lens later this year, some time in the Summer 2014. No specs so far.

And it is murmured Canon is working on a new USM motor technology, called C-USM (Compact Ultrasonic Motor). The new C-USM motor is said to appear first on a 50mm lens, and could also be announced later this year.

Both are new rumors, take with a grain of salt.

[via CR]

More Canon Powershot G1 X Mark II Sample Images Published (Canon Europe)

Powershot G1 X Mark II

Canon Europe posted a set of 25 images taken with Canon’s new Powershot G1 X Mark II. Some of the images (14-25) can be seen in high-resolution.  More sample pics by Canon Japan here.

The Canon Powershot G1 X II was announced February 12th, and can be pre-ordered for $799 at Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama. and is expected to ship in April-May 2014.

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