Tag: Canon RF Lenses

New Canon Patents : RF 28-70mm f/2.8 & RF 28-60mm f/4 Lenses

Here are two new Canon patent applications surfaced online. The company has filed two new RF lens patents for the 28-70mm f/2.8and RF 28-60mm f/4 Lenses, which are designed for Canon EOS R system.

[Publication number] JP 2021-179550(P2021-179550A)
[Publication date] November 18, 2021
[Patent application title] Optical system and imaging device

Take a look at the new Canon patents for RF 28-70mm f/2.8 & RF 28-60mm f/4 lenses. Continue reading “New Canon Patents : RF 28-70mm f/2.8 & RF 28-60mm f/4 Lenses”

Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens Review

Here is the very first in-depth review from the Photography Blog. They have published the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens review (tested on the 20MP Canon EOS R6).

Their verdict is : “The Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM is a superb macro lens boasting class-leading magnification, outstanding sharpness, impeccable build quality and a unique Spherical Aberration Control ring .”

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 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens Firmware Update Ver1.1.0 Released

Canon released the new firmware update version 1.1.0 for Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens.

The Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens is in stock at Amazon, B&H and Adorama.

Download link:

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens Firmware Version 1.1.0

Firmware Version 1.1.0 incorporates the following improvement:

  • Improves performance of the image stabilization when using the electronic shutter of the EOS R3 camera during still image shooting.

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Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens: $2,699 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

First Footage From Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens

Canon shows first footage from its unusual RF 5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye lens. The new Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens is the world’s first digital interchangeable lens that captures stereoscopic 180° images onto a single image sensor for processing in virtual reality (VR) software.

The RF 5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens will be available in early 2022 for $1,999 at B&H, Adorama.

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Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens in Short Supply

Canon adds the new Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens to its list of products with a supply issue.

Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens: $1,999 at B&H, Adorama.

[Applicable products]

・ RF 5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE

・ RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 IS USM

・ RF 100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM

・ RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM

・ RF 600mm F4 L IS USM

・ Ring type tripod mount E (B)

・ RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM

・ EOS R3

・ Eye cup ER-h

・ Eye cup ER-hE

・ Strap ER-L1

・ RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM

・ RF16mm F2.8 STM

・ Lens hood EW-65C

・ Multi-accessory shoe adapter AD-E1

・ Speedlight transmitter ST-E10

・ Multi-accessory shoe directional stereo microphone DM-E1D

・ Multi-accessory shoe Smartphone link adapter AD-P1

Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens Patent

There is a new Canon patent filed and it is related to the RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens. As you might guess this lens will be designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras. See the patent details below.

[Publication number] JP 2021-162822 (P2021-162822A)
[Publication date] October 11, 2021
[Patent application title] Optical system and imaging device

Embodiment 1

  • Focal length: 18.53-43.65
  • F value: 4.54-6.50
  • Half angle of view: 33.78-17.38
  • Image height: 12.40-13.66
  • Overall length: 92.00-83.05
  • Back focus: 30.20-51.20

Embodiment 2

  • Focal length: 20.01-43.64
  • F value: 4.60-6.50
  • Half angle of view: 31.79-17.38
  • Image height: 12.40-13.66
  • Overall length: 90.65-80.61
  • Back focus: 32.94-50.55

Via: Asobinet

Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens now Available for Pre-order

The new Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens is now available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama. The US price is $1,999.

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Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens: $1,999 at B&H, Adorama.

Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens Key Features:

  • Dual Fisheye lenses for 180° VR stereoscopic capture and 190-degree field of view
  • Compact, lightweight design with f/2.8 aperture
  • Two UD elements per lens
  • Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC)
  • Precisely synchronised and controlled EMD units

Key features EOS VR SYSTEM:

  • Simplified 180° VR setup and capture in a compact form
  • Professional grade image quality, with 8K file size output
  • A single image file enables an efficient workflow in post-production
  • EOS VR Utility3,4 simplifies image conversion
  • EOS VR Plug-in3,4 integrates with Adobe Premiere Pro


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New Canon Patent : RF 28-70mm f/2.8L Lens

A new Canon patent application spotted by asobinet.com that discusses optical formulas for a RF 28-70mm f/2.8L lens. The Canon RF Lens is a RF 28-70mm f/2.8L with inner focusing and that does not extend might be in the works.

The lens is indeed described to be shorter at the telephoto end (emphasis mine) in both embodiment:

  • Wide-angle intermediate telephoto
  • Focal length 28.84 36.81 67.90
  • F number 2.91 2.91 2.91
  • Half angle of view (°) 32.68 29.23 17.67
  • Image height 18.50 20.60 21.64
  • Lens total length 117.09 109.31 101.58
  • BF 9.99 13.47 21.59
  • Focal length 28.84 37.17 67.90
  • F number 2.91 2.91 2.91
  • Half angle of view (°) 32.65 28.90 17.67
  • Image height 21.64 21.64 21.64
  • Lens total length 132.62 122.81 111.18
  • BF 21.92 26.79 39.84

Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens Announced : Price $1,999

Canon today officially announced the new Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens. The US price is $1,999 and it will be released in late December 2021.

Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye Lens Key Features:

  • Dual Fisheye lenses for 180° VR stereoscopic capture and 190-degree field of view
  • Compact, lightweight design with f/2.8 aperture
  • Two UD elements per lens
  • Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC)
  • Precisely synchronised and controlled EMD units

Key features EOS VR SYSTEM:

  • Simplified 180° VR setup and capture in a compact form
  • Professional grade image quality, with 8K file size output
  • A single image file enables an efficient workflow in post-production
  • EOS VR Utility3,4 simplifies image conversion
  • EOS VR Plug-in3,4 integrates with Adobe Premiere Pro

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Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L USM Lens Coming Next

It is now confirmed by Nokishita that the next RF Lens coming from Canon will be the RF 5.2mm f/2.8L USM Lens. The details and announcement date is still unknown at the time of writing.

At the moment we only know that the Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L lens will be a dual fisheye VR lens (for virtual reality).

The full lens moniker is Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye.

It seems that Canon is entering VR with the EOS R system and this is definitely an interesting development for RF lenses.

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