Rumor has it that Canon may have a Cinema camera with RF mount in the works.
However, such a camera isn’t to be expected before 2021, or even later. I have no idea if the RF mount is anything that would make something special out of Canon’s Cinema cameras.
Honestly, I don’t think we will see such a camera anytime soon, if ever.
Source: Canon Rumors
Canon released a firmware update for the RF 24-105mm F/4L IS lens for the EOS R system
Firmware Version 2.0.0 incorporates the following enhancement:
This firmware update is for lenses equipped with older firmware versions. If the lens’s firmware is already version 2.0.0, update is unnecessary.
The version of the lens firmware can be checked on the camera menu.
Notes:
Download Firmware Version 2.0.0 for the RF 24-105mm F/4 L IS USM.
If you have not already done so, please register the RF 24-105mm F/4 L IS USM. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email about future announcements.
Canon is showcasing they upcoming lenses for the RF mount (EOS R system) at CP+ 2019. Images via Capa Camera Web.
Canon will eventually announce six new lenses for their EOS R system in 2019: RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM, RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM, RF 85mm f/1.2L USM, RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS, and the RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM Lens.
The folks at NewsShooter posted the video below with a short interview about these lenses.
[via Mirrorless Rumors]
Latest has it that Canon might announce two more RF lenses beyond the six lenses we already know they will announce. The rumor isn’t entirely clear about when Canon might announce these two lenses, citing some plans Canon might have had in the recent past and then abandoned, and considering 2020 too as the year for a possible announcement.
The focal lengths Canon might have up their sleeve are the RF 100-400mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM and RF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS. Both are supported by patent applications filed by Canon.
It’s pretty clear that Canon takes their EOR R system very seriously, and that the company will invest a lot in the development of the eco system (i.e. lenses). A lot of new RF lenses are set to hit the market in the next years, that’s for sure. For the same reason a lot of RF lenses related rumors will hit the Web in the next months.
Latest on the EOS RP is listed here. Hands-on and first impression reviews are here. A rather interesting interviews with Canon execs is featured here. The EOS RP user manual can be downloaded.
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Press release
MELVILLE, NY, February 13, 2019 – Continuing with the message of “optics at its core,” Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc, is developing six new RF-series lenses, further displaying the company’s commitment to the EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera system. Canon’s new RF mount allows for fast, light, and high-performing optics with a large opening diameter and short back focus distance. Each new lens in development will help fulfill the needs of amateur and advanced amateurs to professional photographers and videographers, covering critical focal lengths. In 2019, Canon’s already well-established optical lens heritage will celebrate a production milestone of 140 million EF and RF lenses and the celebration starts with the development announcement of these six lensesi.
The six new RF lenses under development include:
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