Canon Patent: RF 9-18mm f/4 Wide Angle Zoom For EOS R System
Here is a new Canon patent application, and it is a rather interesting one. Canon patent application P2022065383 (Japan) discusses optical formulas for a RF 9-18mm f/4 wide angle zoom…
Canon Patent: RF 16-28mm f/2.8, RF 15-28mm f/2.8-4 and RF 15-28mm f/4-5.6 IS
A new Canon patent, once again for RF mount lenses. Some interesting lenses, we might add. Canon patent application 2022063727 (Japan) discusses optical formulas for three RF mount lenses: RF…
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS Review (solid lens for the money, D. Abbott)
Here is another Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS review, by one of our favorite gear reviewer. Although it is not an "L" tier lens, the Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS…
Canon RF 16mm F/2.8 STM Review (excellent value for money, extremely versatile)
Here is a new Canon RF 16mm F/2.8 STM review. An affordable lens that performs quite good. This is not the first very positive review this lens gets. Canon RF…
Canon RF 14-35mm F/4L IS Review (a beauty delivering lovely results)
Here is a Canon RF 14-35mm F/4L IS review. A rather enthusiastic review, we might add. At a glance: RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame FormatAperture Range: f/4 to f/22Three UD ElementsThree Aspherical ElementsAir-Sphere…
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS Review (a surprising lens and pretty darn good)
Here is a Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS review. An affordable lens for the Canon EOS R system. At a glance: RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame FormatAperture Range: f/5.6 to f/45One UD Element,…
Canon Patent: Shift-compatible Mount Adapter Supporting Electronic Contacts
Here is a new Canon patent application: shift-compatible mount adapter with support for electronic contacts. Canon patent application P2022052536 (Japan) discusses the technology to implement a shift-compatible mount adapter with…
Canon Patent: Drone Camera Pan/tilt Assembly And Mount
Here is a somewhat different Canon patent application. A drone camera pan/tilt assembly. Canon patent application 2022-046746 discusses methods and technology for a drone camera assembly. [Problem] To provide an…
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS Review (performance generally excellent, D. Abbott)
Here is a new Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS review for you. The RF 100-500mm is a remarkable lens, with many enthusiastic reviews. At a glance: RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame FormatAperture Range:…
Canon Patent: RF 130mm f/2 Lens For The EOS R System
Here is a new Canon patent. A RF 130mm f/2 lens for the EOS R full frame mirrorless system. Canon patent application 2022-043436 (Japan) discusses optical formulas for a RF…
The Affordable Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Gets Praise From DxOMark
The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM for the EOS R system got DxOMarked and it didn't score bad at all. This is not the first very positive review this lens…
Here Are The Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L IS and RF 1200mm f/8L IS Lenses
We knew they were coming, here they are: Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L IS and RF 1200mm f/8L IS telephoto lenses. Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L ISCanon RF 1200mm f/8L ISRF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame…
Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Review (insane bargain, Optical Limits)
Here is a Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM review by one of the most respected technical experts. This seems to be a cute little gem of a lens at a…
Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens Review
Here is a new Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye lens review. At a glance: RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame FormatAperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16Captures Stereoscopic 3D 180° VR imageryTwo Ultra-Low Dispersion ElementsSuper-Spectra…
Canon Patent: RF 80-240mm f/3.5 Zoom Lens For EOS R System
Here is another Canon patent application. This one is for a RF 80-240mm f/3.5 zoom lens. This is not the first patent we feature today. Canon patent application 2022-29115 (Japan)…
Canon Patent: RF 30-600mm f/4-8 Zoom Lens For The EOS R System
Another day, another Canon patent for an RF lens . Canon patent application 2022-29145 (Japan) discusses optical formulas for a RF 30-600mm f/4-8 überzoom lens. PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To…
Canon Might Announce New Lenses Soon: RF 800mm f/5.6L IS And RF 1200mm f/8L IS
Rumor has it that Canon might be set to announce soon two new lenses for the RF mount. The new lenses Canon may be going to announce soon are the…
An Example Of 180° VR Footage Captured With The Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L DUAL FISHEYE
Here is a showcase of what you can produce with the Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye lens. Even if you don't have a VR headset you can benefit from…
Canon Patent: Underwater Attachment Optic For Better Performance
Very interesting Canon patent application. If I got it right, it is for a sort of underwater attachment optic you can mount on a telephoto lens. The optical system should…
Canon Patent: RF 20mm f/1.8, RF 24mm f/1.8, RF 28mm f/1.8 Lenses
A new Canon patent application, once more for RF mount lenses. Canon patent application 2022-20096 (Japan) discusses optical formulas for a bunch of RF mount lenses: RF 20mm f/1.8, RF…