Canon Patent: RF-S 10-14mm F3.5-4 Lens For APS-C
After a long time, here is a new Canon patent application. Canon patent application 2023066202 (Japan, published 5/15/2023) discusses optical formulas for a RF-S 10-14mm F3.5-4 lens, i.e. a lens…
Canon Execs Interview At CP+ 2023 (“we continue to support and intend to continue the M system”)
Soon to be defunct DPReview interviewed a bunch of Canon executives at CP+ 2023. Here is what the had to say. DPReview "met with senior executives from Canon to get…
Canon Patent: RF 100-300mm F2.8 x 1.4 Extender Lens
A new Canon patent application for another RF mount lens. Canon patent application 2023018429 (Japan, published 2/8/2023) discusses optical formulas for an RF 100-300mm F2.8 x 1.4 extender lens. From…
Is This The Upcoming Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens?
An image surfaced on Instagram, allegedly it shows the upcoming Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM (image on top). But is it real? For the time being we have no…
Is Canon Developing A Mirror Lens With Auto-Focus?
That's what a Canon patent application seems to suggest, a 300mm f/2.3 mirror lens. Read on. Canon patent application 2023013456 (Japan, published 1/26/2023) discusses optical formulas for a 300mm f/2.3…
Canon Patent: 18-55mm F4-6.5 & 20-60mm F4-6.5 For Full Frame Mirrorless
Two Canon patents today, this one and the one featured here. Canon patent application 2023010106 (Japan, published 1/20/2023) discusses optical formulas for what seem to be two possible kit lenses,…
Canon Patent: 10-20mm f/4, 9-18mm f/4, And 11-22mm f/4 For RF mount
A new Canon patent, and as almost all Canon patents of the last two or three years it is for RF mount lenses. Canon patent 2023005851 (Japan, published 1/18/2023) discusses…
Canon Patent: 200-400mm F4 x 1.4 & 200-500mm F4 x 1.4 Lenses For RF Mount
A new Canon patent application for two RF-mount telephoto lenses with extender: 200-400mm F4 x 1.4 and 200-500mm F4 x 1.4. Canon patent application P2022185663 (Japan, published 12/15/2022) discusses optical…
Canon Patent: RF 70-300mm f/4.5-7.2 & RF 250-600mm f/6.3-11
A new Canon patent, and once more more for RF mount lenses (what else?). Canon patent application 2022178447 (Japan, published 12/2/2022) discusses optical formulas for two zoom lenses for the…
Canon Patent: RF 24-120mm f/2.8 IS & RF 85mm f/1.4 IS
A new Canon patent application for a RF 24-120mm f/2.8 IS and RF 85mm f/1.4 IS lenses. Canon patent application 2022175604 (Japan, published 11/25/2022) discusses optical formulas for two RF…
Canon Patent: 35mm And 45mm f/2.8 For Full Frame, And 35mm f/2.8 For APS-C
A new Canon patent for more RF mount lenses: 35mm and 45mm f/2.8 for full frame imaging sensors, and a 35mm f/2.8 for APS-C sensors. Canon patent application P2022163979 (Japan,…
Canon Patent: RF 28-70mm f/2.8 Lens That Retracts When Zooming
Rather interesting Canon patent for a 28-70mm f/2.8 lens that becomes shorter when zoomed to the telephoto end, i.e. it retracts. Canon patent 2022147945 (Japan, published 10/6/2022) discusses a rather…
Canon Patent: 16mm f/2.8 & 20mm f/2.8 With Image Stabilization
A new Canon patent to start a new week. Once more for lenses for the RF mount. Canon patent 2022125455 (Japan, published 8/29/2022) discusses optical formulas for two prime lenses,…
Canon Patent: Automatic Self-composing Selfie Stick (extends, retracts, changes angle)
You read it right. This Canon patent application might refer to a selfie stick that automagically adjusts length and angle to take the perfect selfie. Canon patent application 2021040089 (published…
Firmware Update For Canon C70 Released
Canon released a firmware update for the Canon EOS C70, which resolves an issue that emerged in July 2022. Canon EOS C70 firmware 1.0.4.1 incorporates the following fix: 1. Fixes…
Canon Patent: Air Cooling System That Also Does In Body Image Stabilization
Well, that's an interesting Canon patent application: an air-cooled heat dissipation system that also functions as IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization). Canon patent application 2022137975 (Japan) discusses methods and technology…
Canon Patent: Extension Grip With Easy To Change Batteries
A potentially rather useful Canon patent was spotted: an extension grip that allows for uncomplicated change of the batteries. Canon patent 2022125113 (Japan) discusses methods and technology for an extension…
Canon Patent: Foldable Screen For A Compact Mirrorless Camera
Well, that's an interesting Canon patent: a foldable screen on the back of your future mirrorless camera. Canon patent application 20220269152 and 20220272266 (both USA) discuss technology and methods to…
Canon Patent: 20mm f/1.8, 28mm f/1.8 And 24mm f/1.8 With Backlight Control
A new Canon patent for RF mount lenses: 20mm f/1.8, 28mm f/1.8 and 24mm f/1.8. Canon patent application 2022122047 (Japan) discusses optical formulas for three RF mount lenses with backlight…
Canon Patent: 30-90mm f/1.5, 18-45mm f/1.5, 70-210mm f/2.5 Cinema Lenses
A new Canon patent and for once it doesn't refer to RF mount lenses but for Cinema optics: 30-90mm f/1.5, 18-45mm f/1.5, 70-210mm f/2.5. Canon patent application 2022119007 (Japan) discusses…