Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM Lens Archives

Pre-Order : Canon EOS R8, EOS R50 and Two RF Lenses

Canon today has officially announced the EOS R8, EOS R50 and two RF lenses: RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens and RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM lens. The release date for all these new products will be in Spring 2023.

Pre-order links:

Canon EOS R8: $1,499 at B&HPhoto/ Adorama.

Canon EOS R50: $679 at B&HPhoto/ Adorama.

Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens: $299 at B&HPhoto/ Adorama.

Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM Lens: $349 at B&HPhoto/ Adorama.

A brief overview of the new products:

EOS R8 Body – Combines high-performance full-frame capabilities with a new compact design
EOS R50 Body – Experience joy of creativity with APS-C camera that makes photography fun, simple and convenient.
RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM – An affordable, versatile telephoto zoom lens that gets you closer to the action
RF 24-50mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM – A wide to standard 2X zoom lens, ideal from everyday photos to special occasions.

Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM Telephoto Zoom for APS-C Cameras

Along with the EOS R50, Canon also added a new compact APS-C telephoto zoom lens to their lineup, the RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM. This versatile RF mount glass offers a 3.8x zoom, can provide up to 4.5 stops of image stabilization (7 stops when used in combination with IBIS) and Canon claims that its STM focusing system is suitable for video shooting.

Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lens is a lightweight and portable zoom lens for sports and wildlife applications, providing an 88-336mm equivalent focal length range. It costs $349, first available for pre-order at B&HPhoto/ Adorama. Continue reading “Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM Telephoto Zoom for APS-C Cameras”

Canon EOS R50 : A new entry-level camera in the EOS R mirrorless system

Canon has just unveiled a new compact APS-C mirrorless camera, the EOS R50, along with a compact 55-210mm RF mount APS-C telephoto zoom lens. Aimed at content creators, the EOS R50 features a 24.2MP APS-C sensor, can shoot videos at up to UHD 4K30p, comes with new automatic modes and has Dual Pixel AF II.

It will go on sale for around $679.99, body-only. A kit with the retractable RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM will sell for around $799.99, and a two-lens kit that adds a new 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 takes the recommended price up to $1029.99.

The Canon EOS R50 is a compact mirrorless camera designed to appeal to users looking for something more than a smartphone. It’s based around a 24 megapixel sensor and Canon’s latest ‘RF’ lens mount.

Canon EOS R50 costs $679, first available for pre-order at B&HPhoto/ Adorama.

Canon 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 costs $349, first available for pre-order at B&HPhoto/ Adorama. Continue reading “Canon EOS R50 : A new entry-level camera in the EOS R mirrorless system”

Canon ADDS EOS R50 and EOS R8 TO THE GROWING EOS R MIRRORLESS Camera SYSTEM

Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H Photo

Plus, Image Story Telling Through R-Mount Lenses Is Ramped Up With Additions of the New RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM and RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lenses

MELVILLE, NY, February 7, 2023 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the launch of the new EOS R50 camera body, ideal for entry level users, and the EOS R8, an extremely compact, full-frame camera aimed at advanced amateur photo and video enthusiasts looking for budget-friendly options that don’t sacrifice performance. Additionally, two new RF-Mount lenses are being introduced to the ever-growing R-mount lens lineup. Continue reading “Canon ADDS EOS R50 and EOS R8 TO THE GROWING EOS R MIRRORLESS Camera SYSTEM”

Canon Teases Canon EOS R8 and EOS R50 announcement on February 8th

Canon will announce several new products on February 8, 2023. In North America, the announcements will happen at 10AM EST on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. The following gear will be announced.

Canon EOS R8

Will be body only or kitted with the Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Pricing: $1499 Body Only (USD)
Pricing: $1699 Canon EOS R8 with RF 24-50 IS STM (USD)

Canon EOS R50

Possibly two colors for the body
Kitted with Canon RF-S 18-45 f/4.5-6.3 IS STM & Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Pricing: $679 Body Only (USD)
Pricing: $1029 with both the Canon RF-S 18-45 f/4.5-6.3 IS STM & Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM

Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

Pricing: $299 (USD)

Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM

Pricing: Unknown at present

Rumored Canon EOS R8 Specifications

A set of alleged specifications for the Canon EOS R8 has already leaked:

Resolution: 24 million pixels full size CMOS sensor
Kit lens: RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
International price: $1,499 body, $1,699 lens kit
Weight: 461g
DIGIC X processor
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Object detection (aircraft, railroad, car, animal)
40 fps maximum
4K 60p (6K oversampling)
Full HD 180fps
C-Log3
No in-body image stabilization
vari-angle monitor
3.5mm microphone jack
Streaming over USB-C
Positioned between EOS R7 and R10
new form factor
A new kind of vari-angle monitor

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Rumored Canon EOS R8 Specifications

Rumored Canon EOS R8 Specifications. Canon EOS R8 will be announced on February 8th along with EOS R50 and two new lenses. Here are the key specifications of this new camera.

Canon EOS R8 Specifications

Weighs only 461g including battery and SD card.
top-level performance
hybrid camera that supports both stills and video
Full Frame 24 million pixels sensor
DIGIC X.
Continuous shooting achieves up to 40 frames per second with an electronic shutter.
AF is dual pixel CMOS AF II, equipped with tracking AF that can track not only eyes, face, body, but also airplanes, trains, cars, animals, etc.
IBIS (in-body image stabilization) is not installed, but digital image stabilization is available for videos.
Vari-angle monitor, microphone terminal, HDMI terminal, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.
Streaming via USB-C is possible.

According to this information, Canon EOS R8 seems to be a lower model that uses the same sensor and image processing engine as the current Canon EOS R6 Mark II.

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Canon EOS R8, EOS R50 to be Announced on February 8th

Canon will soon announce the Canon EOS R8 and Canon EOS R50 along with two new kit lenses. The previous rumored Canon EOS R8, EOS R50 and two kit lenses now confirmed. These new products will be officially announced on February 8th, 2023 ahead of CP+ Show 2023 in late February.

Canon EOS R8

Will be body only or kitted with the Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
US Price: $1499 Body Only (USD)
US Price: $1699 Canon EOS R8 with RF 24-50 IS STM (USD)

Canon EOS R50

Possibly two colors for the body
Kitted with Canon RF-S 18-45 f/4.5-6.3 IS STM & Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
US Price: $679 Body Only (USD)
US Price: $1029 with both the Canon RF-S 18-45 f/4.5-6.3 IS STM & Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM

Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

The entry level RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM will be a diminutive and light-weighted lens.
US Price: $299 (USD)

Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM

US Price unknown yet

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