Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 and RF 70-400mm f/5.6-7.1 IS USM Lenses Coming Soon

Along with the RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM lens, Canon will allegedly announce  two RF lenses in the near future. These optics would be the RF 16mm f/2.8 and RF 70-400mm f/5.6-7.1 IS USM lenses.

The Canon RF 70-400mm f/5.6-7.1 IS USM lens is a non-L lens. The aperture of the Canon RF 70-400mm lens has not yet been confirmed, but it is rumored for F5.6-7.1.

The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 lens is also a non-L prime lens which has not appeared on the roadmap until now. This lens is probably for a full-frame sensor, but it may also be a very useful wide-angle lens for APS-C cameras. I don’t think this lens will have a macro function. Continue reading “Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 and RF 70-400mm f/5.6-7.1 IS USM Lenses Coming Soon”

Patent: Canon RF 24mm f/1.2L, RF 28mm f/1.2L and RF 35mm f/1.2L USM Lenses

New Canon patents published for RF mount lenses. These Canon lenses are the RF 35mm f/1.2L, 35mm f/1.4L, 28mm f/1.2L and 24mm f/1.2L.

Canon is working hard on the small and lightweight ultra wide lenses with good optical quality for the Canon EOS R series mirrorless cameras.

[Publication number] JP 2021-92694(P2021-92694A)
[Publication date] June 17, 2021
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Confirmed : Canon EOS R3 Sensor is Designed and Manufactured by Canon

It is now confirmed that the Canon EOS R3 sensor is designed and manufactured by Canon. 

Canon officially announced the development of the EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera and stated that the upcoming EOS R3 sensor “will feature Canon’s first-ever full-frame backside-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor that it designed in-house”.

But nearly a month after Canon EOS R3 development announcement, some sites reported that the sensor in the upcoming Canon EOS R3 could made by Sony.

To put an end to speculations, Canon has reiterated in no uncertain terms that it is not only the designer of the new sensor but also its manufacturer (via PetaPixel).

The sensor in the upcoming EOS R3 camera is Canon designed and manufactured.

This is the same statement that the company said to journalists in April ahead of the Canon EOS R3’s official development announcement.

The Canon EOS R3 will be an ideal mirrorless camera for sports, wildlife and news photographers.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Firmware Update Version 1.3.3 Released

Canon pulled the previous released Canon EOS 5D Mark IV firmware version 1.3.2.  As a result the new firmware update version 1.3.3 for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is now available for download. Here are the details and download link.

Firmware version 1.3.3 incorporates the following fixes:

  1. Improves the camera’s connection compatibility to a PC while using a USB 3.0 or higher compatible cable.
  2. Fixes an issue, in which self-timer shooting cannot be performed in Firmware Version 1.3.1 and 1.3.2.
  3. Fixes an issue, in which an electronic beep does not sound when registering an AF frame as the AF start position in Firmware Version 1.3.1 and 1.3.2.
  4. Fixes an issue, in which a small sound is generated from the speaker when the power is turned on in Firmware Version 1.3.2.

*Item 1 applies to Version 1.3.2, whereas Items 2 through 4 apply to Version 1.3.3.

Download link:

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Firmware Version 1.3.3

Coming Next : Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens

Looks like the next lens from Canon will be the RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens. The lens hood is EW-83P. The details and announcement date is still unknown at the moment.

Nokishita confirmed that Canon will soon announce a new RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM lens, which will be equipped with an EW-83P hood.

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. First one would be the Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens. Continue reading “Coming Next : Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens”

Rumors About Canon EOS R7, EOS R8 & EOS R9 APS-C Mirrorless Cameras

Canon is rumored to announce three new APS-C format RF mount mirrorless cameras. This rumor is about possible  Canon EOS R7, EOS R8 & EOS R9 that will arrive in the next 1-2 years:.

Canon EOS R7: The first Canon RF mount camera with an APS-C image sensor. It is already undergoing testing in the field by a select group of photographers. The official announcement will come as soon as Q4 of 2021, or Q1 in 2022. The source claims that the Canon EOS R7 APS-C RF mount camera will be “directly aimed at sports, wildlife and videography”, to replace the Canon EOS 7D Mark II? And this Canon EOS R7 is rumored to have a 32.5MP APS-C CMOS sensor, DIGIC X Image Processor, 5-Axis IBIS and UHD 4K60p & Full HD 120p video and more.

Canon EOS R8: The second Canon APS-C RF mount mirrorless camera. This camera will be designed for vloggers and other types of social media creators.

Canon EOS R9: The third Canon APS-C RF mount mirrorless camera. This will be the entry-level camera to the EOS R system.

Of course, these are just rumors and we cannot claim that all these models will be implemented yet. The previous rumor said that Canon will stop spending more resources developing Canon EOS M series cameras and 2021 will be the last year for Canon EOS M series cameras. This information is still not verified by reliable sources so take this information with a pinch of salt.

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Will Canon EOS R3 Come With 30MP BSI Sensor?

According to latest rumors, the upcoming Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera will have a 30MP back illuminated stacked CMOS sensor.

As you know from the development announcement and updates, the Canon EOS R3 will be an ideal mirrorless camera for sports, wildlife and news photographers. The big question now is what the Canon EOS R3’s megapixel count will be for stills.

The latest rumors suggest the upcoming Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera will have a 30MP back illuminated stacked CMOS sensor. Here are the updated EOS R3 specs:

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Canon EOS R3 Spotted, Undergoing Field Tests

It seems the release of the Canon EOS R3 is getting closer.  Looks like select photographers are getting their hands on the new Canon RF mount flagship camera.

The Canon EOS R3 is apparently being used at the G7 summit in the United Kingdom this week.

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Canon EOS R6 Won the No.1 Best Seller in May 2021

MapCamera, one of the leading specialist photographic retailers in Japan, published its top 10 new camera sales ranking in May 2021. According to the listing, the Canon EOS R6 won the No.1 best seller while the Canon EOS R5 is ranked third this time.

Designed for both photographers and video content creators, the Canon EOS R6 is one of the most capable mirrorless cameras on the market and it is perfect for photographing high-speed action sports as well as filming 4K cinematic video with ease.

Canon EOS R6 body: $2,499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Canon EOS R6 with 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Lens: $2,899 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Canon EOS R6 with 24-105mm f/4L Lens: $3,599 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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Canon EOS RP Replacement (RP Mark II) Coming after the EOS R3

According to the latest rumors, Canon will announce entry-level EOS RP camera successor (RP Mark II) after the announcement of high-end EOS R3.

Canon EOS R5 and the EOS R6 are selling really well. At this stage it should come as no surprise that after the launch of the EOS R3, Canon is considering adding a boost to budget-friendly cameras.

Canon released more details and specifications of the upcoming Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera.

Canon is currently working hard on the replacement for the Canon EOS RP, which will obviously be the new entry-level RF mount mirrorless camera and will be priced aggressively. It is interesting to see how far the successor to the EOS RP will incorporate the features of the higher-end models. Continue reading “Canon EOS RP Replacement (RP Mark II) Coming after the EOS R3”