Is Canon Set To Announce RF 15-30mm IS STM and RF 24mm f/1.8

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A new rumor with uncertain reliability surfaced from the deep corners of the interweb. Two new lenses are rumored: RF 15-30mm IS STM and RF 24mm f/1.8.

The rumor originated on 5channel, an anonymous bulletin board. The full list of rumored gear:

  • RF15-30mm IS STM (f number unknown)
    • EW-73E
    • E-67II
  • RF24mm F1.8
    • EW-65B
    • E-52II
    • LP1016
  • EW-73E

The lenses seem to be for full frame imaging sensors and might be budget lenses, given that they are driven by STM. Hard to say if this comes from an insider or is just bs spread on an anonymous forum. It has to be said that there are two Canon patents that seem to refer to these lenses. The patent applications refer to a RF 24mm f/1.8 and an RF 16-30mm f/4-5.6.

Any idea?

[via asobinet]

Today Only: Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens – $1279 (reg. $1599)

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Only for today (May 31, 2022) B&H Photo has a 20% discount on the Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens for Canon EF mount.

At a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/14 to f/40
  • Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • One Extra Refractive Index Element
  • Magnification: 2:1 to Infinity
  • Min. Focus: 1.5′; Working Distance: 0.8″
  • Long Lens Barrel, Small Front Diameter
  • Built-In LED Ring Light, Micro-USB Power
  • Waterproof Front Lens Barrel
  • Manual Focus Design

Get the Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens for Canon EF mount on sale at $1,279. Compare at $1,500.

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Black Friday Killer Deal: Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART On Sale At $769 (reg. $1399)

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Well folks this is a real killer deal: the awesome Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART Lens for Canon EF at $769. That’s 45% off and yu don’t see it often for this lens.

At a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • Two FLD Elements, Three SLD Elements
  • Three Aspherical Elements
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Hyper Sonic AF Motor, Manual Override
  • Weather-Sealed, Protective Front Coating
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Compatible with Sigma USB Dock

Adorama has the Sigma 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART Lens for Canon EF on sale at $769. Compare at $1,399.

Curated and selected Black Friday deals:

Refurbished lenses and DSLRs at Canon Store (best deals might be found here)

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Canon Patent: 22mm, 24mm, 33mm, 35mm, all f/1.4, For The RF Mount

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And here is a new Canon patent application for lenses for the RF mount: 22mm, 24mm, 33mm, 35mm, and all are f/1.4.

Canon patent application 2021-113905A (spotted by High Lows Note) discusses optical formulas for the following RF-mount lenses:

  • RF 22mm f/1.4
  • RF 24mm f/1.4
  • RF 33mm f/1.4
  • RF 35mm f/1.4

Here they are:

Embodiment 1

  • FOCAL LENGTH (MM): 35.00
  • F NUMBER: 1.42
  • HALF ANGLE OF VIEW (DEGREE): 31.73
  • IMAGE HEIGHT (MM): 21.64
  • LENS LENGTH (MM): 126.05
  • BACK FOCUS (MM): 11.06

Embodiment 2:

  • FOCAL LENGTH (MM): 35.00
  • F NUMBER: 1.42
  • HALF ANGLE OF VIEW (DEGREE): 31.72
  • IMAGE HEIGHT (MM): 21.64
  • LENS LENGTH (MM): 128.31
  • BACK FOCUS (MM): 11.06

Embodiment 3

  • FOCAL LENGTH (MM): 34.99
  • F NUMBER: 1.43
  • HALF ANGLE OF VIEW (DEGREE): 31.73
  • IMAGE HEIGHT (MM): 21.64
  • LENS LENGTH (MM): 123.63
  • BACK FOCUS (MM): 11.06

Embodiment 4:

  • FOCAL LENGTH (MM): 24.17
  • F NUMBER: 1.42
  • HALF ANGLE OF VIEW (DEGREE): 41.83
  • IMAGE HEIGHT (MM): 21.64
  • LENS LENGTH (MM): 124.64
  • BACK FOCUS (MM): 11.06

Embodiment 5:

  • FOCAL LENGTH (MM): 33.11
  • F NUMBER: 1.42
  • HALF ANGLE OF VIEW (DEGREE): 33.17
  • IMAGE HEIGHT (MM): 21.64
  • LENS LENGTH (MM): 126.01
  • BACK FOCUS (MM): 11.06

Embodiment 6:

  • FOCAL LENGTH (MM): 33.03
  • F NUMBER: 1.42
  • HALF ANGLE OF VIEW (DEGREE): 33.23
  • IMAGE HEIGHT (MM): 21.64
  • LENS LENGTH (MM): 125.39
  • BACK FOCUS (MM): 11.06

Embodiment 7:

  • FOCAL LENGTH (MM): 34.99
  • F NUMBER: 1.43
  • HALF ANGLE OF VIEW (DEGREE): 31.73
  • IMAGE HEIGHT (MM): 21.64
  • LENS LENGTH (MM): 122.18
  • BACK FOCUS (MM): 11.06

Embodiment 8:

  • FOCAL LENGTH (MM): 22.00
  • F NUMBER: 1.42
  • HALF ANGLE OF VIEW (DEGREE): 44.52
  • IMAGE HEIGHT (MM): 21.64
  • LENS LENGTH (MM): 125.60
  • BACK FOCUS (MM): 11.06

More Canon patents are listed here. Some particularly interesting patent applications we think might get into production are these:

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 Deal – $119 (reg. $149, authorized retailers)

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A pretty good Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 deal is now available at authorized Canon retailers.

The Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM is on sale at $119. Compare to previous $149, that’s 30% off: Adorama | B&H Photo, same price also on Amazon US.

At a glance:

  • EF-S-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 38.4mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • One Aspherical Element

More hand-picked deals are listed here.

Get a handmade Hyperion camera strap with 15% discount by using our code CanonWatch.

Get DxO PhotoLab 4 with a 30% discount.

Today’s Gold Box and one day only deals at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, B&H Photo, eBay, Adorama.

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