Leaked UK Prices For Canon Rebel T8i (EOS 850D/Kiss X10i) and RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Macro

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Nokishita leaked UK prices for the upcoming Canon products.

  • Canon Rebel T8i (EOS 850D in EU and Kiss X10i in Asia) – £819 (leaked images are here)
  • Rebel T8i with EF-S 18-55mm lens – £899
  • Rebel T8i with EF-S 18-135mm lens – £1199
  • Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Macro – £459 (leaked images here and here)
  • Canon Selphy Square QX10 – £139

We expect Canon to announce these products within this week, along with the EOS R5. The Rebel T8i/EOS 850D will likely start shipping in late April 2020, as well as the RF 24-105mm IS STM f/4-7.1 STM and the new EOS RP kit with the RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 lens.

Stay tuned.

Canon Lens Rumor: RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Macro, More Images And Basic Specs

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Close to the announcement, here is a Canon lens rumor with new images and basic specifications of the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Macro lens for the EOS R full frame mirrorless system. Note that this lens was previously rumored to have f/3.5-5.6.

According to Nokishita, the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Macro has this specifications:

  • Optics made of 13 elements and 13 groups
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.2m (autofocus) /0.13m (manual focus) 
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 0.4x (autofocus at 105mm) / 0.5x (manual focus at 24mm)
  • 5 stops image stabilisation
  • Filter diameter is 67mm
  • 76.6mm x 88.8mm, 395g
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    The upcoming Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Macro

We expect the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Macro to get announced very soon, likely this or next week. More images of the lens are here.

We also expect Canon to announce the EOS R5 and the Rebel T8i very soon and within the same time frame as the RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Macro. There is also a (controversial) set of specifications for the EOS R5 that’s going around. The specs in bold are said to be more reliable. But still: 8K video at 30fps seems definitely a bit of a stretch, and 4K at 120fps too.

  • It will not be named Canon EOS Rs but R5
  • 45mp full frame CMOS sensor
  • IBIS (In Body Image Stabilisation)
    • 5 stops with IBIS alone
    • 7-8 stops of correction when used with in-lens stabilization
  • 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
  • Scroll wheel added to the back
  • No touch bar
  • Liveview/Movie toggle like previous EOS DSLRs
  • Larger capacity battery, but looks like the LP-E6
  • 8K@30fps RAW
  • 4K@120fps
  • 4K@60fps
  • Built-in 5GHz WiFi
  • New battery, but the same shape and compatibility as the EOS 5D Mark IV
  • Announcement February 2020 ahead of CP+
  • Shipping in July 2020 

More Canon lens rumor stuff is listed here.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS Review (the flagship zoom for the EOS R)

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Here is a Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS review by Christopher Frost Photography. The Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS was announced a in August 2019.

The Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS is one of the “holy trinity” lenses for the Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless system.

More Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS review stuff is listed here.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

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Canon EOS R Review – How Well Is It Suited For Nightscape Photography?

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Here is a Canon EOS R review focused on nightscape photography.

Daniel at Nightscape Photography posted a neat and exhaustive review about how well the Canon EOS R is suited for nightscape photography (and it comes with a set of beautiful pictures).

From the conclusion:

I’m a big fan of the Canon EOS R for Nightscape and Astro photography, I’ve found the camera to have all the features I need and it just makes my night photography easier. I honestly think it is one of the best cameras on the market right now for Nightscapes and Milkyway photography, of course this is only my thoughts based on my personal experiences and my own needs in a camera, but I think most would agree the EOS R  is capable of delivering some fantastic images and has some great features suited to these subjects.

Daniel liked also the operational semplicity that comes with the Canon EOS R:

Something I have always liked about Canon cameras is the simplicity of operation, the button layouts are not over crowded and what you need most is generally easily found on the body or with one or two button presses. Menus are easy to navigate and make sense in the way they are presented and most Canon cameras operate very similarly, meaning if you have used one you can generally find your way around a new model or someone else camera. The Canon EOS R is no exception to this, when I got my R I literally went out shooting with it right away and had no problem finding everything I needed to and setting up the camera the way I wanted.

Read the Canon EOS R review at Nightscape Photography

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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Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L Review (an exceptional lens, D. Abbott)

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Here is another Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L review.

Dustin Abbott reviewed the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L lens for the EOS R full frame mirrorless system. The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L is a highly regarded lens, and Dustin Abbott’s review confirms it.

From his conclusion:

It is, quite simply, a lens that no other system has right now.  It delivers Otus-like levels of optical perfection while adding a larger maximum aperture, autofocus, and weather sealing while costing nearly $2000 less.  When you pair this with the Eye AF tracking of the Canon’s full frame R cameras, you get a portrait, wedding, and event tool that will make the life of such photographers easier.  I’ve already seen some stunning examples of photos taken with the lens.

Clearly this is a lens for those with deeper pockets, but is also the kind of exceptional lens that can make one’s work that much more special.  It is built to last for many years to come, and is a lens that will only get better as Canon delivers higher resolution cameras with greater dynamic range.  Perhaps the RF85L should be viewed more as an investment, and it could be argued that it would be worth owning fewer lenses to have a few exceptional ones like this one.  It’s too big, too heavy, and too expensive…but also too exceptional to ignore despite all those things.

Read the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L at dustinabbott.net.

Dustin Abbott’s reviews are exhaustive and cover everything you might be interested to learn about this lens. We always recommend you head over to his site and take the time to read the review and check the test charts. But if you’re in a hurry or prefer watching your reviews, then the two videos below will tell you everything that’s in the written review. You can choose between the short version (first video) and the full version (second video) of the review.

And here is the full version of the review as video.

More Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L review stuff is listed here, and you won’t find a review that’s not praising this lens.

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L key features and description:

  • Focal length: 85mm
  • Aperture range: F1.2-16 (1/3 EV stops)
  • Filter thread: 82mm
  • Close focus: 0.85m (2.79 ft.)
  • Maximum magnification: 0.12x
  • Diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm)
  • Hood: ET-89 round-shaped hood (supplied)
  • Length / Diameter: approx. 103.2 x 117.3 (4.06 in. x 4.62in)
  • Weight: approx. 1,195g (approx. 2.63lbs)
  • Optical construction: 13 elements in nine groups
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