Canon Patent: 50mm f/1.8 Image Stabilized Lens

Egami (translated) spotted a Canon patent for a 50mm lens with f/1.8 and image stabilization. The patent does in some way fit with a rumor regarding a new image stabilized Canon 50mm lens said to be announced in 2013. Another Canon patent for a 50mm lens I reported about can be seen here. Canon has three 50mm lenses in their line-up: the EF 50mm f/1.2L, EF 50mm f/1.4 and the inexpensive EF 50mm f/1.8. The lens described in the patent will not replace the 50mm f/1.2L nor the 50mm f/1.8, most probably it will replace the 50mm f/1.4 (I don’t think Canon will add a fourth 50mm lens to their line-up).

  • Patent Publication No. 2013-142782
    • Publication date 2013.7.22
    • Filing date 2012.1.11
  • Example 1
    • Focal length f = 51.51mm
    • Fno. 1.85
    • Half angle ω = 22.78 °
    • Image height 21.64mm
    • The overall length of the lens 76.78mm
    • BF 37.84mm
    • 8 pieces of 7 lens configuration
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    • (Optical system of the anti-vibration unit is located between the aperture and the front lens group) and vibration-proof

Don’t Harm Your Gear: A Torture Test On The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8

How fragile is a Canon glass? That’s the question photographer Richard Choi tried to answer. He took a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens, one of Canon’s most inexpensive lenses, all made of plastic, with a price tag around $100, never the less a lens with great optical performance (and good value for the money). He used a lens that was no longer working. At the end he used a hammer. You will be surprised to see that the damage is less than you may expect. Just a few scratches.

The “nifty fifty” lens is a no brainer for every Canon shooter. All plastic, that’s true, not an “L” lens, that’s also true, but still a lightweighted lens with an excellent performance for the price tag. And you have f/1.8. All for around $95 here on Amazon.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II price check: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE [via PetaPixel]

Schneider-Kreuznach Confirms Xenon FF-Primes (T2.1/35mm, T2.1/50mm and T2.1/75mm)

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Schneider Kreuznach will soon launch a new series of lenses for full-frame sensors, called Xenon full-frame primes. These high-profile lenses are made for DSLR-videographers (support for 4K resolution) but are perfectly suited for still photography too. Three lenses will make up the initial line-up: T2.1/35mm, T2.1/50mm and T2.1/75mm.

Press release:

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New Discounts On Sigma Lenses (10-20mm, 70-300mm, and 50mm)

 

 

 

 

Discounts On Sigma Lenses

B&H started a discount program on selected Sigma lenses. The offer expires on June 17th. The lenses on rebate are:

  • Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Autofocus Lens is $50 (10%) off, plus 2% reward and free shipping – $429 (click here) – for other mount types click here
  • Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Lens is $100 off (28%), plus 2% reward and free shipping – $259 (click here) – for other mount types click here
  • Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Autofocus Lens is $100 off (20%), plus 2% reward and free shipping – $399 (click here) – for other mount types click here

 

 

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More Deals On Selected Canon Gear (P&S, 50mm f/1.4, 6D, 5D3, T4i)

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Adorama has a couple of good deals running. Check the list below:

  • Get a gift card up to $30 when buying on of these Canon Point&Shoot cameras (click here)
  • Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM after discounts and 6% reward is yours for $292 (click here)

  • Canon EOS 6D with Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens and Canon PIXMA PRO-1 printer and Canon Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss

     – final price after discounts and rewards $2609 (click here)

  • Canon EOS 6D  with Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens the following items bundled for free (you must select the Buy Together and Save option and scroll to the correct package and add it to the cart) – final price after discounts and rewards is $2342.84 (click here):

    • Lexar 16GB Professional 400x SDHC UHS-I Memory Card for Cameras

    • Canon 100-EG Custom Gadget Bag

    • C

      anon Monopod 500, 5 Section Leg with Mini Ball Head, Height: 21.9″ to 64.5″ – Supports up to 8.5 lbs

    • Flashpoint Zoom Lever Gear Ring

    • Flashpoint Swivi HD DSLR LCD Universal Foldable Viewfinder Version II with 3.0X Magnification

    • Flashpoint VL-35, Camera & Video 35 LED Light with Bracket

  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III with Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS after discounts and rewards is on sale for $3572 (click here)

  • Canon EOS Rebel T4i bundled with the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II and Red Giant Adorama Production Bundle (Win/Mac) on sale for $657 (click here) – you must select the Buy Together and Save option and scroll to the correct package and add it to the cart

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