Category: Canon Lenses

Canon to Announce RF 16mm f/2.8 and RF 100-400mm Lenses Soon

Looks like Canon will soon announce new lenses for the RF mount. One of them might come with the form factor of a pancake lens.

Nokishita reports that an RF 16mm f/2.8 lens and an RF 100-400mm lens. Designed for Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless system, both lenses are expected to be announced soon.

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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. The RF 16mm f/2.8 might be a pancake lens.

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Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens Review

Here is the latest Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens review. ePhotozine has published their in-depth review for this telephoto zoom lens tested on the 45MP Canon EOS R5.:

“Highly Recommended – an inexpensive ‘Nifty Fifty’ that delivers on quality and ease of use.”

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens: $199 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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Sigma To Release New Contemporary Prime Lenses

Sigma is rumored to announce two new lenses full frame mirrorless cameras. The two Sigma lenses will be the Contemporary Prime Lenses and expected to be announced in the next few months.

From Nokishita:

One of the lenses that Sigma will announce next will be “90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary”. The other one is “24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary”.

Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens Specs:

  • 11 lenses in 10 groups
  • 9 diaphragm blades (circular diaphragm)
  • minimum shooting distance 0.5m
  • maximum shooting magnification 1: 5
  • filter diameter 55mm
  • Size φ64×59.7mm
  • weight 295g
  • suggested retail price in Japan the same as the 35mm F2 ($639)

Review : Canon RF 600mm f/11 vs RF 800mm f/11Comparison

Here is another Canon RF 600mm f/11 vs RF 800mm f/11 Comparison Review. Mirrorless Comparison posted their RF 600mm f/11 and RF 800mm f/11 review.

Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Lens: $699 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM Lens: $899 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Mirrorless Comparison’s review comes with plenty of test shots at different ISO settings, and lists pros and cons for each camera.

From their conclusion: Continue reading “Review : Canon RF 600mm f/11 vs RF 800mm f/11Comparison”

Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens Review

Here is the latest Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens review. ePhotozine has published their in-depth review for this telephoto zoom lens tested on the 45MP Canon EOS R5.:

“Highly Recommended – light, compact, fast and delightful to use, delivering great results.”

Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens: $1,599.99 at Amazon, B&H and Adorama.

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Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens in Stock & Shipping

The Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens is now back in stock and shipping.  Check availability at major US stores: Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

The Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM is a tele-zoom for the company’s full-frame mirrorless system. The lens can reduce shake by up to 5 stops, and up to 6 stops when attached to an EOS R5 or R6. It has dual nano USM motors, even driving their own focus group. Special elements included super UD and UD glass. The minimum focus distance is approximately 0.9m (just under 3ft). Despite having a rotational zoom, the lens is sealed against dust and moisture. The lens supports Canon’s RF 1.4x and 2x teleconverters for additional reach.

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New Patent : Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.0-7.1 & RF 100-300mm f/5.6-8.2 Lens

Here are two new Canon patents . The optical formulas are for RF 100-400mm f/5.0-7.1, RF 100-300mm f/5.6-8.2 and RF-S 55-250mm f/4.5-7.1 lenses. Note that the last one has an “RF-S”.

We can say that the RF 100-400mm f/5.0-7.1 and RF 100-300mm f/5.6-8.2 Canon lenses seem to be inexpensive telephoto lenses for RF-mount full frame mirrorless cameras.  According to the designation, the RF-S 55-250mm f/4.5-7.1 is clearly designed for an APS-C sensor. Continue reading “New Patent : Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.0-7.1 & RF 100-300mm f/5.6-8.2 Lens”

New Firmware Update for Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM (Improves Performance with R5 & R6)

Sigma has released a new firmware update version 2.03 for Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens. Best Canon RF Lenses

Download link:

Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens Firmware Version 2.03

Ver.2.03

  • It has improved the AF speed when used in combination with Canon mount adapter EF-EOS R series attached on Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6.

Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens: $5,999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L & RF 15-35mm f/2.8L Lenses in Stock

The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM and RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Lenses are now in stock at Canon USA Store. Both lenses are currently out of stock and back ordered at major US stores.

Designed for Canon full-frame mirrorless system, the RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM lens is a super-fast zoom in R-series lineup. On the other hand the RF 15-35mm is a new ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for EOS R and EOS RP.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM Lens – $2,999 at Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama.

Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens – $2,299.00 – Order at  Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS Lens in Stock and Shipping

The new Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens is now in stock and shipping. The US price of the lens is $1,399 and available at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

The RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM is the world’s first AF macro lens with an incredible 1.4x close up magnification for superb images. With L-series optical and build quality, the RF 100 macro delivers outstanding image quality and high-grade image stabilization and autofocus performance from a well-constructed, weather-sealed package.

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Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L MACRO IS Lens At a glance:

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • 1.4x Magnification with Autofocus
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 10.2″
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • Smooth and Quiet Auto Focus
  • Optical Image Stabilization; Hybrid IS
  • Control Ring for Direct Setting Changes
  • 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Weather-Sealed Construction

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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