Pre-orders for the Canon EOS R and the new RF mount lenses start today
Today, September 12, 2018, pre-orders for the Canon EOS R start go live. Shipping is expected to start in October 2018. Pre-order in the USA, Canon EOS R: B&H Photo…
Canon announces four RF Mount Lenses for the Canon EOS R system
Pre-orders will start September 12, 2018, get notified when they available: Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO…
Images of Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 for Canon mount surface on the web
https://twitter.com/ShotenKobo/status/968360025147273216 Images of what appears the Canon mount version of the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens surfaced on Twitter. We expect the Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 to be announced for CP+.
Canon introduces Two PL-Mount Cine Lenses with full 4K performance!
Surprise Surprise! Right before the start of the NABshow in Las Vegas Canon announced two new PL-mount Cine lenses. Those High-quality Cine lenses can deliver a full 4K performance. The…
Today Only: Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF Lens (EF mount) – $279 (reg. 499)
Only for today (10/14/2024) B&H Photo has an excellent deal on the Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF Lens for Canon EF mounts (you can use it on your RF mount…
Canon Patent: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM (the released lens?)
Here is a new Canon patent, and it appear it is referring to the recently released RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM lens. Canon patent 2024140521 (Japan, published 10/10/2024) discusses optical…
Here Is The Canon EOS C80, Officially Announced (6K, $5499)
Canon announced the Canon EOS C80. The Canon Cinema EOS C80 Full-Frame camera is scheduled to be available in November 2024 for an estimated retail price of $5,499. At a…
Canon EOS R6 Mark III To Be Announced In 2025?
According to a suggestion that surfaced on Weibo (and NOT on the usual rumor site well known for stealing news without quoting the source), Canon might announce the Canon EOS…
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DN RF Review (AF fantastic, IQ great, D. Abbott)
One of the most serious gear reviewer posted a Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DN RF Review. Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DN at a glance: RF-Mount Lens/APS-C Format 29-80mm (35mm Equivalent) Aperture Range:…
Canon Patent: 180mm F3.5 Macro, 300mm F4 Macro, And 100mm F4 Macro
Canon patent application 2024103311 (Japan, published 08/01/2024) discusses method and optical formulas for three telephoto macro lenses: 180mm F3.5 Macro 300mm F4 Macro 100mm F4 Macro From the patent literature:…
Canon Patent: 9-18mm F4 IS, 10-20mm F2.8-4 IS And 11-22mm F2.8 IS
Here is another Canon patent application. Canon patent application 2024100498 (Japan, published 7/26/2024) discusses optical formulas or three wide angle lenses: 9-18mm F4 IS 10-20mm F2.8-4 IS 11-22mm F2.8 IS…
Canon Patent: RF-S 33mm f/1.8 And Other Lenses
Here is a new Canon patent application for a bunch of lenses, of which one might already have releases. Canon patent application 2024082112 (Japan, published 6/19/2024) discusses optical formulas for…
Canon Patent: 15-60mm f/2.8 And 22-80mm f/2.8 With Inner Zoom Mechanism
A new Canon patent for two lenses with inner zoom mechanism. Canon patent application 2024079936 (Japan, published 6/13/2024) discusses optical formulas for two (likely RF-mount) lenses with an inner zoom,…
Canon Announces New RF-S 3.9mm F3.5 Dual Fisheye Lens (VR content creation)
Pre-order the new RF-S 3.9mm f3.5 at $1,099 at B&H Photo. Canon press release: Canon Unveils the Future of Everyday VR Content Creation With New Dual Fisheye Lens MELVILLE, NY,…
Hot Deal: Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art Lens (Canon EF) – $749 (reg. $1599)
Here is a hot deal for a Sigma lens for the Canon EF mount (but works fine on RF mount with adapter too), the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art.…
Canon Announced The RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM Lens
Canon announced the RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM lens. The RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM lens is expected to be available in June for an estimated retail price of $1,499. Pre-orders are…
Canon Announces EOS C400 6K Full-Frame Cinema Camera
Canon announced the Canon EOS C400 full frame Cinema camera with RF mount, along with other stuff. At a glance: 6K FF Back-Illuminated CMOS Sensor Full Frame, Super35 & Super16…
Canon Patent: RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 And RF 20-50mm f/4-5.6
Here is a new Canon patent application, one for a RF-S and one for a RF lens. Canon patent application 2024072459 (Japan, 5/28/2024) discusses optical formulas for two RF-mount lenses:…
Canon Announces Development Of Canon EOS R1 Flagship
We expected it, and it came. The development announcement of the Canon EOS R1. B&H Photo will notify you as soon as it is available for preorder. Canon press release:…
Canon Patent: 200-800mm f/6.3-9 And 150-600mm f/6.3-9 Lenses
A new Canon patent application for two telephoto lenses. Canon patent application 2024062200 (japan, published 5/9/2024) discusses optical formulas for two telephoto lenses for the RF mount: 200-800mm f/6.3-9 150-600mm…