Category: Canon

Techart Releases TZC-01 – New Canon EF to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter

Techart releases the TZC-01, an adapter that makes it possible to mount and use autofocus Canon EF lenses on Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras

Techart says the TZC-01 will work with EF-mount lenses from Canon, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina and Zeiss. In addition to ‘native’ autofocus performance, the lenses will also maintain aperture control, stabilization features and EXIF data. In total, Techart lists 62 lenses it says are proven compatible with the adapter: Continue reading “Techart Releases TZC-01 – New Canon EF to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter”

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 & RF f/2.8 Pancake Lenses Coming in 2020

Canon will also announce two inexpensive prime lenses for Canon EOS R and EOS RP full frame mirrorless cameras in 2020.

The first one is an RF f/2.8 Pancake lens, which is definitely in the works. This small and lightweight optic is expected to be announced sometime in the first half of 2020. Maybe it will have the same design as the current EF 40mm f/2.8 pancake lens.

The second one is the RF 50mm f/1.8 lens, just like the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens for Canon EF mount. The exact announcement date is still unknown. Continue reading “Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 & RF f/2.8 Pancake Lenses Coming in 2020”

Canon Focuses on RF Lenses, no New EF Lens Unless Market Demands It

During the EOS-1D X Mark III launch event, Canon has confirmed that they are now focus on RF lenses and EOS R mirrorless system. Canon said that there will be no new EF mount lenses unless they are demanded by the market.

See Canon RF Lens Roadmap 2020

Up to $500 off on Canon EOS R body & bundles at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Canon Focuses on RF Lenses, no New EF Lens Unless Market Demands It”

Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens Announced for Sony E, Fuji X, and Canon EF-M

Venus Optics announced the Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens for Canon EF-M (EOS M), Sony E, Fuji X mounts.  The lens has a good price tag at $199.

Featuring a one-of-a-kind 210° field of view, Laowa 4mm f/2.8 fisheye lens can create a circular fisheye perspective on Micro Four Thirds (M43) cameras. Photographers can create a 360° full panorama image with a maximum of 2-3 shots. The lens  weigh only 4.8 oz (135 g) which makes it extremely portable and allows photographers to have creative shots anywhere, anytime. The lens can also be mounted on DJI Inspire X5 cameras for creating a unique perspective you have never seen before.

Laowa lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H. See Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens announcement. Continue reading “Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens Announced for Sony E, Fuji X, and Canon EF-M”

Rumored Canon EOS R Mark II Specs : 32MP, IBIS, 12fps, DIGIC X

Check out the rumored specs of rumored Canon EOS R Mark II. The full frame mirrorless camera is expected to feature 32MP full frame image sensor, IBIS, 12fps burst and diferent version of DIGIC X image processor.

The EOS R Mark II will be a fast camera and the DIGIC X image processor will be slightly different then the 1D X Mark III.

As previously noted Canon is working on to implement DUAL IS feature in next generation of professional mirrorless cameras including Canon EOS R Mark II. The Dual IS function will include Sensor shift Image stabilization (IBIS) as well as support for lens IS so they will work together in video and in still mode.

Up to $500 off on Canon EOS R body & bundles at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Rumored Canon EOS R Mark II Specs : 32MP, IBIS, 12fps, DIGIC X”

Canon RF 70-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens Coming in 2020

Latest rumors suggests that Canon will announce another telephoto zoom lens. The product would be the RF 70-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens and it will arrive sometime in 2020.

The RF-series lens was previously mentioned in a patent application. While the Canon RF 70-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens offers a wider range in focal length, it will be particularly well-suited for wildlife and bird photography. The source also said to expect it to be about the same size as the recently released Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM ($2,699 at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon).  Continue reading “Canon RF 70-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens Coming in 2020”

New Firmware Update for Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens

Canon released the new firmware update version 1.0.6 for Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens.

This new firmware for the RF70-200mm fixes some users experienced front-focusing issues when focusing on a subject close to the minimum focusing distance at the telephoto end.

Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens: $2,699 at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon.

You can follow the links below to download the firmware update: Continue reading “New Firmware Update for Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens”

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Now Available for Pre-order

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR camera announced. It is the latest high-end, ultra-tough, hyper-fast DSLR from Canon.

The EOS-1D X Mark III is scheduled to be available in mid-February 2020 for an estimated retail price of $6499 USD, body-only.

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon.  Continue reading “Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Now Available for Pre-order”

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR Camera Announced

The EOS-1D X Mark III is the latest high-end, ultra-tough, hyper-fast DSLR from Canon.

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III officially announced and brings a new sensor, Dual Pixel AF and 5.5K Raw video. The 1D X MK3 comes with a new 20MP full-frame CMOS sensor that uses a ‘high-detail’ low-pass filter, plus the new Digic X processor. Canon says that the Digic X boosts image processing speeds by three times compared to the Mark II, and boosts Dual Pixel AF processing by 380 times. There’s also now a dedicated Digic 8 processor for autofocus and metering through the viewfinder.

The EOS-1D X Mark III price stands at $6499 and available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon. Release date on February 13th, 2020. Continue reading “Canon EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR Camera Announced”

Best Lenses for Canon EOS R

Best Lenses for Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless camera. Looking for the recommended lenses for Canon EOS R ? Here is our selection of top recommended Canon EOS R lenses.

The Canon EOS R is one of the most popular full frame mirrorless cameras on the market and it gets 79% overall score from the experts at DPReview.

Canon’s full frame mirrorless camera features a 30.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor and a powerful DIGIC 8 Image Processor. The Canon EOS R supports ultra high-definition 4K (3840x2160p) videos at 30fps, a wide ISO sensitivity range of up to 40000, and highly-detailed 30MP still images at up to 8 frames per second. The Canon EOS R also comes with the aility to shoot Canon Log, providing 12 stops of dynamic range.

So, if you are the lucky one who have already got the Canon EOS R (Amazon, B&H, Adorama), the next thing is to find the right lenses.  The Canon EOS R is designed for full, uninhibited compatibility with all existing EF, EF-S, TS-E and MP-E lenses through the use of mount adapters. So, if you have some EF and EF-S lenses, then one of the four mount adapters, each uniquely designed to meet the individual needs of the user.

If you don’t have any EF or EF-S lenses and new to the Canon RF system, here we list the top recommended and most suitable native full-frame RF-Mount lenses for Canon EOS R mirrorless camera.  Continue reading “Best Lenses for Canon EOS R”