Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM Review (one of the most exciting lenses in the system)
Here is a Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM review in video format. This seems to be a little and affordable lens ($279( that is getting lots of positive reviews. At…
Cosina Will Soon Announce A Nokton 50mm f/1 For The RF Mount
Good news for those looking to an ultra-fast prime lens for the EOS R camera system. A NOKTON 50mm f/1 aspherical lens is coming. Cosina will soon release a NOKTON…
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…
Here Are The Canon EOS R8 And EOS R50 (plus RF and RF-S lenses)
As expected, Canon announced the new Canon EOS R8 and Canon EOS R50. The Canon EOS R8 will be available at $1,499. The Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens…
Today Only: Save 20% On Metabones EF to RF Mount T Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x – $383 (reg. $479)
Only for today (2/6/2023) both B&H Photo and Adorama have a 20% discount (that's $96) on the Metabones EF to RF Mount Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x adapter. At a glance:…
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,…
The Canon RF 135mm F1.8L USM Starts Shipping on January 26, 2023
Canon announced the availability of the Canon RF 135mm F1.8L USM lens. At a glance: RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22 Nano USM AF System Optical Image Stabilizer…
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…
Today Only: Vello Auto Extension Tubes for Canon Lenses (RF, EF) – $49.95 (reg. $79.95)
Only for today (12/5/2022) B&H Photo has a $30 discount on the Vello Auto Extension Tubes for Canon RF-Mount Lenses, for RF and EF mount lenses. At a glance: Shortens…
TTArtisan 11mm F2.8 Fisheye Lens Announced (Canon RF)
A new lens for the RF mount, the TTArtisan 11mm F2.8 Fisheye At a glance: RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16 Fisheye Optical Design Manual Focus Operation Minimum…
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…
Today Only: Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 – $369.95 (reg. $599.95, EF & RF mounts)
Only for today (11/30/2022) B&H Photo has a $230 discount on the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 lens for both EF and RF mounts. At a glance: RF/EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format Aperture…
YONGNUO Might Release Lenses For Canon Cameras, Rumor Has It
Interesting Canon rumor coming from Asia. YONGNUO might be set to soon release a lens for the Canon RF mount. An image shared by CameraBeta shows EXIF information suggesting a…
Canon Patent: RF 18-35mm f/1.8 DS & RF 120-300mm f/2.8 DS (Defocus Smoothing)
And here is another Canon patent application for two RF-mount lenses with Defocus Smoothing technology. Canon patent application 2022175307 (Japan, published 11/25/2022) discusses optical formulas for two RF-mount lenses with…
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 RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS Review (versatile lens, fairly strong macro performance)
Here is a brand new Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS review. At a glance: RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22 One UD Element, One Aspherical Element Super…
Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS Hands-on Review
Here is a Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS hands-on review. The Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS was announced last week along with the Canon EOS R6 Mark II. At a…
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,…