This is the list of gear Canon is going to announce in September (Canon EOS R, R lenses, and more)

Nokishita posted what is likely the definitive list of new gear Canon is going to announce ahead of Photokina 2018, starting by next week.

  • Canon EOS R (the full frame mirrorless camera)
  • Canon EOS R with 24-105mm lens kit
  • Canon RF 35mm F/1.8 M IS
  • Canon RF 50mm F/1.2L USM
  • Canon RF 28-70mm F/2L USM
  • Canon RF 24-105mm F/4L USM
  • Canon EF-M 32mm F/1.4 STM
  • Canon EF 400 mm F/2.8L III
  • Canon EF 600 mm F/4L III
  • R adapter (please note: there may be three adapters. M.ADAP R, M.ADAP R ND, M.ADAP R PL. At the time being we are not sure what the different codes/names mean)
  • PD – E1 is also included in the accessory list

As you can see, a pretty decent gear list, and a cool lens line-up. Good to know that Canon will start with some interesting lenses for their new system. The new Canon EOS R system is getting three L lenses from the beginning. Good move Canon!

Is the Canon RF 28-70mm F/2L a world’s first? And how big will this lens be? It has to be a massive piece of glass having f/2 for a FF sensor. I think it’s a very smart move by Canon to announce the Canon EOS R along with a 50mm f/1.2L, and with two classic zoom lenses for FF cameras, the afore mentioned RF 28-70mm F/2L and the RF 24-105mm F/4L. Not sure what the “M” in RF 35mm F/1.8 M IS means but a fast 35mm lens rounds up very well the initial R mount lens line-up.

The Canon EOS R was rumored to have IBIS (In Camera Image Stabilisation). I wonder if this still makes sense given that one lens appears to have image stabilisation (IS). However, IBIS is still an option I’d not exclude.

The Canon EOS R might obfuscate Nikon’s Z6 and Z7, alone for the initial lens offering. Add to this that most likely the Canon EOS R will shoot 4K video with Dual Pixel AF and you may see a real winner here.

I am also very happy that eventually Canon is releasing a fast prime for the EOS M system, the 32mm f/1.4. This was one needed and will be part of my EOS M kit asap.

Announcements will start on September 5, 2018. Exciting times ahead.

Stay tuned!

Nikon’s new Z mount technology and benefits explained by the engineer who designed it

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Atsushi Suzuki, Nikon Optical Engineer and Technical Liaison, illustrates the structure and design of the new Nikon Z mount system. The Z mount is featured on Nikon’s brand new full frame mirrorless cameras, the Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7.

Canon is also rumored to introduce a new mount type on their upcoming full frame mirrorless cameras.

Upcoming Canon Full Frame Mirrorless Camera to be named Canon EOS R?

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Things are heating up ahead of next week’s Canon announcement. For those who have been on a different planet for the last weeks: rumors have it that on September 4/5 Canon might announce (at least) one of the two full frame mirrorless cameras the company has on schedule. Please note that you may be very disappointed by next week’s announcement. More about that later or tomorrow.

After our very basic specification list for Canon’s full frame mirrorless camera, Canon Rumors got some more bits, the most interesting being the supposed moniker of Canon’s full frame mirrorless camera, and that Canon might introduce a new mount type.

  • Name: Canon EOS R
  • RF Mount (New mount, possible EF compatibility?)
  • No reports of new “RF” lenses being announced alongside the body.
  • Similar ergonomics to the EOS M50
  • Slightly larger body than the EOS M50
  • Will compete with the Sony A7 III & Nikon Z6
  • 24mp or 28mp (Two different reports)

All in all nothing that’s not at least plausible. A new mount type has been rumored many times. If this Canon full frame mirrorless camera is going to compete with the Nikon Z6, then it hardy will be a professional-oriented MILC. Is Canon still scared to cannibalise their DSLR market?

All Canon full frame mirrorless rumors are listed here.

Stay tuned.

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Lucie Technical Awards introduce “Chuck Westfall Technical Education Award”

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Chuck Westfall © Harris Fogel

The Lucie Technical Awards aim to honor the large and small companies, as well as the individuals, who have advanced the photographic industry in a given year. The Lucie Technical Awards are an initiative of the Lucie Foundation, and a sister program of The Lucie Awards. The Lucie Awards are hosted at Photo Plus Expo 2018.

For the first time the Lucie Technical Awards will present the “Chuck Westfall Technical Education Award“, named after the late Chuck Westfall, a Canon legend and the company’s most prominent spokesperson and “technical educator” for the masses. And a very nice person. Chuck Westfall passed away in March 2018.

Press release:

Los Angeles, CA—The fourth Lucie Technical Awards, an annual initiative of the Lucie Foundation and sister program of the Lucie Awards, will take place in New York City. The awards will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018, during the PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. There will be a 5:30 p.m. reception followed by the 6:30 p.m. awards presentation.

Held just prior to the Lucie Awards weekend, the Lucie Technical Awards embraces a large and critical segment of the photographic community. The awards honor the large and small companies as well as the individuals that have advanced the photographic industry in a particular year. All-inclusive, these awards intend to encompass items such as cameras, lenses and lighting as well as accessories, printers, software and more.

Fourth Lucie Technical Awards Feature Chuck Westfall Award

In addition, this year for the first time, the Lucie Technical Awards will be presenting the Chuck Westfall Technical Education Award. The award is named in honor of the late legendary Canon spokesperson who was a “teacher of technology” to journalists and industry members for more than 35 years.

Despite his long battle with cancer, Chuck Westfall remained a transcendent, authentic spirit who loved photography and the photo industry. This distinguished honor is bestowed on an influential voice in the photographic industry who displays an extraordinary commitment to as well as love for the art and technology of photography.

Moreover, the recipient will have demonstrated a tireless effort to share their extensive knowledge with others, either through interactions with the media, written or published documents, as well as public appearances and presentations.

“For the fourth year in a row, we spotlight an ever-growing segment of our beloved photographic community by embracing those whose penchant for the technological lifts up the talented image makers. Many of whom we honor just a few days later at the Lucie Awards,” said Hossein Farmani, the founder of the Lucie Technical Awards. “It is also with great pleasure that we add the Chuck Westfall Technical Education Award, to the festivities.”

The 16th Annual Lucie Awards will follow on Sunday, October 28, at Zankel Hall in New York City’s Carnegie Hall.

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Samyang MF 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS lens review (fantastic quality, ePhotozine)

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Samyang MF 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS at a glance:

  • F-M-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 136mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
  • One High Refractive Index Element
  • Ultra Multi-Coating
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Non-Rotating 62mm Filter Mount
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Samyang just announced the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS for mirrorless systems, Canon EOS M included.

ePhotozine tested and reviewed the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS (although not on a Canon EOS M camera, but on a Sony A5100).

From the conclusion:

There are so many excellent lenses, and the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS is another one. Fantastic quality, very nicely made, excellent price, compact and light… the only thing not to like is that focusing can be a bit tricky. However, to be fair, this depends also on the actual camera used. If used on a tripod with careful, magnified focusing, then the results possible from this lens are exemplary.

The Samyang (aka Rokinon) MF 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS sells for $399 and can be pre-ordered at B&H Photo and Adorama

Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM lens for EOS M System Gets Another Mention, Announcement Soon

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Nokishita suggests that Canon might very soon announce the Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM lens for the Canon EOS M system. A welcome addition to the EF-M lens lineup in any case. This will be the fastest Canon lens for the EOS M system.

A new and fast prime lens for the Canon EOS M system was rumored since a while and an announcement expected. A much needed lens for the EOS M system, in my opinion. So far the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM pancake lens was the only Canon offering if you wanted a fast prime with auto-focus. Other manufacturer make manual focusing lenses up to f/1.2 with native EF-M mount.