Canon Rumors : Many Lenses Coming in the Second Half of 2021

It is good to have Canon news for the upcoming EOS R3 mirrorless camera. But the company isn’t done yet as latest Canon rumors indicates that many lenses coming at one time in the second half of 2021.

As you know Canon introduced the EOS R3 with a development announcement. So before the Tokyo Olympics we expect the Canon EOS R3 to be announced officially. This announcement will also bring many new Canon RF lenses. Here are the details. Continue reading “Canon Rumors : Many Lenses Coming in the Second Half of 2021”

Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L MACRO IS Lens Features Explained

Here is an excellent video from Canon Europe showcasing the features of the RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM lens. This new lens for the Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless system is going to be a best selling product.

The Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM will start shipping in July with a price tag of  $1,399. Check availability at B&H, Adorama.

The most prominent feature of the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L MACRO IS is the control ring for spherical aberration. The SA control ring allows to change the kind and appearance of the bokeh and to obtain a different focus effect by turning the ring. The 5 minutes video below introduces all the features of the RF 100mm f/2.8L MACRO IS. Continue reading “Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L MACRO IS Lens Features Explained”

New Patent : Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM Lens

Canon filed a new patent 2021-60475A (Japan) discusses various optical designs for a RF 35mm f/1.2L USM lens for RF mount. This is definitely a lens we are going to see in the RF lens lineup. Continue reading “New Patent : Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM Lens”

In Stock Again : Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM & RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Lenses

The Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM lens and RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM lens now back in stock at Amazon and B&H Photo Video.

The Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM is a fast, wide zoom lens for Canon’s full-frame mirrorless system. It features 16 elements, including 2 aspherical and 3 UD. A Nano USM motor moves the focusing group quickly and quietly. Its built-in image stabilization system can reduce shake by up to 5 stops, according to Canon. Being an ‘L’ lens, the RF 15-35 has excellent build quality and is weather-sealed.

Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens: $2,299 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

The Canon RF 24-70 F2.8L IS USM is a standard zoom lens for the company’s full-frame mirrorless system. It has a whopping 21 elements, including 3 aspherical and 3 UD elements. It uses a Nano USM motor to drive the focus group quickly and quietly. The minimum focus distance of the lens is 21cm at wide-angle and 38cm at telephoto. The 24-70’s image stabilizer can reduce shake by up to 5 stops, according to Canon. The lens weighs in at 900 grams and, like all ‘L’ lenses, is rugged and weather-sealed.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens: $2,299 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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Canon EOS R5 Firmware Update Version 1.3.1 Released with Minor Bug Fix

Canon released a new Canon EOS R5 firmware update version 1.3.1. This new Canon firmware update fixes a minor bug in Canon EOS R5 firmware 1.3.1 compared to version 1.3.0. Please note that the list below lists all new features and bug fixes introduced with firmware 1.3.1 and 1.3.0 (to remind those who forgot to update to do it). While firmware 1.3.1 includes all the fixes in 1.3.0, only item 13 is fixed with firmware 1.3.1.

As you know Canon EOS R5 Firmware Version 1.3.0 update brings Canon Cinema RAW light, C-Log 3 & 1080p @ 120fps to the Canon EOS R5. Continue reading “Canon EOS R5 Firmware Update Version 1.3.1 Released with Minor Bug Fix”

Canon announces 400mm F2.8L and 600mm F4L RF-mount lenses

Canon has announced two new telephoto prime lenses for the RF mount. The RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM and 600mm F4L IS USM have the same optical makeup as their EF-mount equivalents, with 17 elements in 13 groups, including one Super UD and two fluorite special elements, along with Super Spectra and Air Sphere coatings.

The minimum focus distance on the 400mm F2.8 is 2.5m (8.2 ft) and 4.2m (13.8 ft) on the 600mm F4. The maximum magnifications are 0.17x and 0.15x, respectively. Both support Canon’s RF 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.

As with all L-series lenses, the 400 and 600 are rugged and weather-sealed, and have a fluorine coating on the front element to repel oil and water.

The RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens and RF 600mm f/4L IS USM Lens will be available in July priced at $12,000 and $13,000, respectively.

Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens: $11,999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM Lens: 12,999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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New Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens, Price : $1,399

Canon’s new RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM lens is the company’s first RF-mount lens designed for close-up photography. The optical image stabilisation (IS) system provides up to 8-stops on the 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens when used with the Canon EOS R5 or R6 and the in-body image stabilisation. The Macro lens also offers up to 1.4x magnification, which Canon say is a Worlds first for an AF macro lens on full-frame cameras.

The Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM will start shipping in July with a price tag of  $1,399. Check availability at B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “New Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens, Price : $1,399”

Announced : Canon EOS R3 Camera and Three RF Lenses

Canon has revealed the first details of its high-end EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera. Along with the Canon EOS R3 development announcement, the company also unveiled the previously rumored three new RF lenses :

The Canon R3 will feature a new Canon-developed back illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, DIGIC X imaging processor, 30fps burst shooting with AF/AE tracking, an integrated grip design with professional levels of weather-proofing, Canon’s most advanced autofocusing system ever, an innovative new autofocus Eye Control Function, and compatibility with Canon’s Mobile File Transfer smartphone app.

Canon EOS R3 additional information:

    • Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
    • Eye Control AF, Dual Pixel CMOS AF
    • Subject Tracking with Deep Learning
    • Continuous Shooting Up to 30 fps
  • Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H

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Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens Will Have 1.4x Magnification and Control Ring

We are getting close to the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens announcement. The highly anticipated macro lens for Canon full frame mirrorless cameras will be officially announced with the RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM lens and RF 600mm f/4L IS USM lens later this month.

According to recent reports, the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens will feature 1.4x magnification and a new “SA Control” ring that can control spherical aberrations in the lens.

About the price tag the RF 100mm f/2.8 IS USM Macro Lens will probably cost $2,000.

Both the Canon EOS R5 and the EOS R6 are super hot selling mirrorless cameras on the market. Canon EOS R5 in stock.

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Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L & RF 600mm f/4L IS USM Images and Pricing

Here are the images and price of the Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L & RF 600mm f/4L IS USM Lenses.

Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens will be officially announced with the RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM lens and RF 600mm f/4L IS USM lens later this month.

US Price:

  • Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens: $1,399 USD
  • Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens: $11,999 USD
  • Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM Lens: 12,999 USD

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