Canon Patent: RF 70mm F2, RF 70mm F2.8, RF 75mm F2.4, and RF 85mm F2.8

Canon Patent

A new Canon patent application for relatively fast prime lenses.

Canon patent application 2023149130 (Japan, published 10/12/2023) discusses optical formulas for prime lenses for the RF mount:

  • RF 70mm F2
  • RF 70mm F2.8
  • RF 75mm F2.4
  • RF 85mm F2.8

From the patent literature:

  • The present invention provides an optical system that is small and lightweight, yet can satisfactorily correct various aberrations including chromatic aberration and obtain high optical performance, and an imaging device having the same.
  • BACKGROUND ART
    In recent years, there has been a strong demand for optical systems used in imaging devices to have a compact overall lens system and high optical performance including chromatic aberration correction.
  • Generally, in a telephoto type optical system, as the focal length becomes longer, the entire lens system becomes larger and its mass increases. In order to miniaturize the optical system with a telephoto power arrangement, it is effective to strengthen the positive refractive power on the object side and the negative refractive power on the image side, but it is effective to increase the positive refractive power on the object side and the negative refractive power on the image side. Challenges arise in balancing both work and life.
  • Furthermore, in an optical system compatible with a large image sensor, it is important to perform focusing quickly using a small and lightweight lens group, and with less burden on the driving device. In a telephoto optical system, in order to easily perform focusing and to reduce aberration fluctuations during focusing, it is important to appropriately set the lens configuration of each lens group.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses that a first lens group with positive refractive power, a second lens group with negative refractive power, and a third lens group are arranged in order from the object side to the image side. An optical system is disclosed in which the distance between matching lens groups is varied.
  • However, in the optical system described in Patent Document 1, the number of lenses constituting the optical system is large, and the optical system cannot be sufficiently miniaturized.
  • The present invention provides an optical system that is small and lightweight, yet can satisfactorily correct various aberrations including chromatic aberration and obtain high optical performance, and an imaging device having the same.

Example 1

  • Focal length: 70.00
  • F value: 2.06
  • Half angle of view: 17.17
  • Image height: 21.64
  • Total length: 78.88
  • Back focus: 16.48

Example 2

  • Focal length: 70.00
  • F value: 2.83
  • Half angle of view: 17.17
  • Image height: 21.64
  • Total length: 68.97
  • Back focus: 17.41

Example 3

  • Focal length: 85.00
  • F value: 2.83
  • Half angle of view: 14.28
  • Image height: 21.64
  • Total length: 83.01
  • Back focus: 17.55

Example 4

  • Focal length: 75.00
  • F value: 2.40
  • Half angle of view: 16.09
  • Image height: 21.64
  • Total length: 86.00
  • Back focus: 15.64

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Canon Patent: Haptic Feedback On Camera Operations

Canon Patent

A new Canon patent application: haptic feedback, i.e. vibration, for feedbacks when “beeps” should be avoided.

Canon patent application 2023-147064A (Japan, published 10/12/2023) discusses technology and methods to implement a haptic feedback in a camera body.

From the patent literature:

  • The present invention provides an electronic device that can provide appropriate notification depending on a user’s holding state of the electronic device or a setting state of the electronic device.
  • BACKGROUND ART: Hitherto, there has been known an electronic device having a function of causing the vibrating device to generate vibration at a predetermined timing and notifying the user. By using vibration (tactile sensation), notifications can be made without relying on sight or hearing, which is useful in that it does not easily affect the user’s operation of electronic devices. Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a plurality of piezoelectric members are arranged in a grip section or a display section of a camera, and the piezoelectric member with the largest contact area with the user’s hand is deformed to notify the user.
  • However, in the configuration disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the piezoelectric member that has a large contact area with the user’s hand is deformed, depending on the state or setting of the camera, the Users may not be able to properly recognize notifications.
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION: Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device that can provide appropriate notification depending on the state in which the electronic device is held by the user or the setting state of the electronic device.

It seems the described system recognises how the user is holding the camera body (which hand?) and then activates the right motors, which are the items 100 and 100b in the image on top. If I got it right, the described technology gets the hand position through pressure measurements on the grip. Not sure if this patent will go into production any time soon.

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Save Big On Datacolor SpyderX Calibration Tools (today only)

Datacolor Spyder

Only for today (10/11/2023) you can save big bucks at B&H Photo on two Datacolor SpyderX calibration tools.

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Canon RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM Lens Officially Announced (and it’s $2300)

Canon RF 10-20mm F/4L IS STM

Canon announced the Canon RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM lens for the EOS R system. The Canon RF10-20mm F4 L IS STM lens is expected to be available in November for an estimated retail price of $2,299.

At a glance:

  • Full-Frame | f/4 to f/22
  • Fast Wide-Angle Zoom
  • High-Speed STM Autofocus System
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Programable Control Ring
  • One Super UD and Three UD Elements
  • Air Sphere and SWC Coatings
  • Weather-Sealed Construction

Canon RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM preorders: B&H PHoto | Adorama

Worldwide preorders:

America: B&H Photo, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

Canon press release:

Going Wide: Canon Introduces The  RF10-20mm F4 L IS STM to Its Lens Lineup

MELVILLE, NY, October 11, 2023 – Today, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced the launch of the RF10-20mm F4 L IS STM lens, a full-frame ultra wide-angle lens that can help the work of a professional photographer or serious enthusiast stand out from the crowd.

Opening the door to supreme full-frame visual possibilities, the RF10-20mm F4 L IS STM lens continues Canon’s respected reputation for optical excellence associated with L-series lenses. This new addition enhances optical performance with a modern mirrorless lens design that is fully equipped with key features, including:

  • New Image Stabilization (IS) technology, to help minimize wide-angle “fluttering” at outer areas of frame
  • Impressively compact size and light weight (1.25lbs/570g) at half the weight of EF series 11-24mm f/4 L lens
  • Super quiet Canon STM focus drive motor, which is ideal for video and marking the first time this technology appears in a Canon L-series lens

Speaking directly to the professional video and stills visual storyteller, the RF10-20mm F4 L IS STM features a built-in lens hood and lens function button on the barrel for customizing functions such as AF settings, Pre-Recording, Zebras and more. For landscapes, cityscapes, architectural, real estate and weddings, the RF10-20mm F4 L IS STM lens is a widely important lens for any professional to have at the ready.