Canon Patent For A Bunch Of RF Mount Prime Lenses (24mm, 35mm, 28mm, 50mm)

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It’s not a secret that Canon is actively working on expanding the lens lineup for the EOS R full frame mirrorless system. A new Canon patent application adds to the long list.

Canon patent application 2021-18277A (Japan) discusses optical formulas for a bunch of prime lenses for the RF mount with f/1.8 and f/1.4.

RF 24mm f/1.4:

  • Focal length: 24.00 mm
  • F number: 1.40
  • Half angle of view: 42.03
  • Image height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens length: 120.00 mm
  • Back focus: 15.00 mm

RF 35mm f/1.8:

  • Focal length: 35.00 mm
  • F number: 1.80
  • Half angle of view: 31.72
  • Image height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens length: 100.00 mm
  • Back focus: 15.00 mm

RF 28mm f/1.8:

  • Focal length: 28.00 mm
  • F number: 1.80
  • Half angle of view: 37.69
  • Image height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens length: 100.00 mm
  • Back focus: 15.85 mm

RF 24mm f/1.8:

  • Focal length: 24.00 mm
  • F number: 1.80
  • Half angle of view: 42.03
  • Image height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens length: 110.00 mm
  • Back focus: 15.06 mm

RF 24mm f/1.4:

  • Focal length: 24.00 mm
  • F number: 1.40
  • Half angle of view: 42.03
  • Image height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens length: 120.00 mm
  • Back focus: 15.79 mm

RF 50mm f/1.4:

  • Focal length: 50.00 mm
  • F number: 1.40
  • Half angle of view: 23.40
  • Image height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens length: 100.00 mm
  • Back focus: 15.00 mm

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

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Canon RF 85mm f/2 MACRO IS STM Review (lot of great virtues optically)

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Here is a new Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Review. The RF 85mm f/2 is one of the less expensive lenses for the EOS R system.

Coming from Dustin Abbott, this is a full and exhaustive Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Review. From Dustin Abbott’s conclusion:

[the RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM] has a lot of great virtues optically, delivering great detail, nice bokeh, and a quality of rendering that is quite excellent.

But the autofocus left me often frustrated, and that’s even more disappointing in a day where I’m seeing great autofocus from all kinds of players in the lens market.  […]  This lens needed Canon’s Nano-USM rather than the cheaper STM motor.  The great optical performance is unfortunately let down by a disappointing autofocus system.

[…] I really, really want to love this lens, as the idea of an affordable, optically excellent 85mm lens that just happens to do 1:2 macro competently is an enticing one. But while I loved the images I got from the [RF 85mm f/2], I found the process of getting them often frustrating. You’ll have to determine whether you can live with the flaws I’ve detailed. User reviews are generally very positive, though the one caveat that does routinely show up is some disappointment with the autofocus. The lens is otherwise good enough that it might be worth living with, but ultimately you’ll have to make that call for yourself.

As usual the review comes with a huge set of sample pictures, comparison charts, and all the information you might want to know. Dustin’s reviews are what I look for when I am about to purchase new gear. And for those who prefer to watch their reviews, Dustin Abbott provides a comprehensive video-review.

A 13 minutes summary of the review:

And the full and definitive review:

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Other reviews have been more positive and consider the Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM to be a very good performer. Some say this lens is just a no brainer for any EOS R owner.

Canon RF 85mm f/2 IS STM Macro:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

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Here Is An Updated Canon RF Lens Roadmap For The Next 2 Years

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A lot of lenses coming for the Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless camera system. Here is an updated Canon RF lens roadmap.

Canon Rumors summed up all the latest and older rumors about RF mount lenses in a neat list. Here is the RF Lens roadmap:

Canon RF Tilt-Shift Lenses (first to have AF):

  • Canon TS-R 14mm f/4L
  • Canon TS-R 24mm f/3.5L

Canon RF Zoom Lenses:

  • Canon RF 10-24mm f/4L USM
  • Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM
  • Canon RF 18-45mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM (announced 11/4, 2020)
  • Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-7.1 IS USM

Canon RF Prime Lenses:

Canon RF Macro Lenses:

  • Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro
  • Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon RF Super Telephoto Lenses:

  • Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM
  • Canon RF 500mm f/4L IS USM
  • Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM
  • Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
  • Canon RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM

The list is obviously not complete and might well change over time. Not all of these lenses can be expected to be released in 2021. And there is a global pandemic going on, affecting supply chains and manufacturing.

How To Use A Giant IMAX Lens On A Canon EOS R, And Shoot Portraits

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Weel, this is an exotic setup for a mirrorless camera. An enormous IMAX lens used on a Canon EOS R, and to shoot street portaits.

Coming from the folks at The Slanted Lens, the video below shows how you can adapt an IMAX lens o your EOS R, and what kind of pictures you might shot with it. The focus is on street photography and portraits.

What the heck is that huge lens? That Crazy Huge Lens is an IMAX Lens. You will be surprised at the cool street portraits we got with this thing. Take a look at how Jay P rigged this with his Canon EOS R camera and the amazing results.

Not bad, eh? Might be a nice DIY weekend project.

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Canon EOS R Review – After Using It For A Year

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With all the talk about the Canon EOS R5 (and R6) we might forget that Canon has another very capable full frame mirrorless camera. Here is a Canon EOS R review.

Coming from Photo Tom, the 9 minutes video review below discusses pro and cons of the Canon EOS R.

More Canon EOS R review stuff is listed here.

Canon EOS R: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

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These Are The Canon Cameras We Can Expect To Get Released In 2021

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2021 has just started, we all hope it will be better than 2020. And some might also be curious to learn what Canon cameras might get released in 2021. A curated list of the top 2020 rumors has been compiled for your rumors fun and speculations.

An EOS R camera with an APS-C sensor

While we are still having a hard time to buy it, the long running rumor of an EOS R model still surfaces every now and then. Indeed, this rumor started the week after the EOS R was released. Such a possibility was denied by a Canon exec in an interview back in 2018. Everything is possible but for the time being we are not sold on this rumor nor on the imminent dead of the EOS M system. Time will tell and we will see if the rumor gets moved to the next upcoming year as it happened so far. In other words: we do not think this camera will get released in 2021.

High-resolution RF body

Another long running rumor, but one that definitely is going to happen soon. We were first to leak it and there is also a related patent. Moreover, it was later confirmed by a Canon exec. So far this camera is rumored to have a 90MP imaging sensor that can go up to 300MP with pixel shift. The high resolution EOS R was dubbed EOS R5s by the rumor mills community.

Two entry level EOS R bodies

These camera will replace the EOS R and the EOS RP. No specifications have leaked so far but is seems safe to assume that they will both be placed below the EOS R6, with one of them to sell at less than the EOS RP, as another Canon exec suggested. Rumored price tage are $899 and $1499, respectively. Not sure if both will be seen in 2021. Take it with a grain of salt.

An EOS-1D X tier EOS R body

Another rumor with a high chance to become reality in 2021. Canon will release a flagship EOS R camera that is on EOS-1D X level. This too was already confirmed by a Canon exec. The camera was dubbed EOS R1 by the rumor outlets name giving squads.

Canon EOS C50 and EOS C90

Two new Canon Cinema cameras with RF mount. The EOS C50 might come in the first half of 2021, the other one’s release is yet unknown. Canon already released a Cinema camera with RF mount, the EOS C70, and it’s safe more will follow.

A Canon 8K video camera

Already teased many times, this one might definitely get announced in 2021.

So, while these is nothing new we hope you appreciate the sum up of what Canon cameras might come in 2021. Be aware that both the global pandemic and a recent fire at a supply factory might delay some of the announcements. Let us know what you think about this rich and large (and possible) Canon release schedule