New Patent: Canon RF 8mm f/4 Fisheye Lens

Canon has filed a new lens patent for RF-mount full frame mirrorless cameras. The patent application describes the RF 8mm f/4 Fisheye lens which will be the first for Canon RF mount lineup.

This fisheye lens would be good companion for the previously patented .

Check out the Canon RF 8mm f/4 Fisheye Lens patent details.  Continue reading “New Patent: Canon RF 8mm f/4 Fisheye Lens”

Canon RF 85mm f/2 IS STM Lens Coming in 2020

Canon is rumored to be working on a new affordable RF 85mm f/2 IS STM lens. This new 85mm prime is expected to be announced in 2020.

In addition, Canon is planning to a whole line of f/2-f/2.8 non-L prime lenses with IS in the next 12 months. And these prime lenses will range from 18mm to 85mm.

Canon currently has two 85mm RF lenses for Canon EOS R and EOS RP mirrorless cameras: RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Lens ($2,699) and RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS “Defocus Smoothing” lens ($2,999).

This is the first time we’ve heard such a RF 85mm f/2 IS STM lens coming. So just take it with a grain of salt until we can confirm the information above.

The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM lens is in stock and shipping at major stores in US. The price of the lens is $2,699 and available at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon.

New Patents for Canon RF 85mm f/1.8 & RF 100mm f/2.8 Lenses

Canon has just filed two new lens patents RF 85mm f/1.8 lens and RF 100mm f/2.8 lens. New Canon patents are for RF-mount and will be designed for company’s full frame mirrorless cameras.

These are probably non-L lenses and we hope the 100mm is a macro glass. Check out the patent details for Canon RF 85mm f/1.8 & RF 100mm f/2.8 Lenses. Continue reading “New Patents for Canon RF 85mm f/1.8 & RF 100mm f/2.8 Lenses”

Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 Will Be Officially Announced on April 20

Canon issued a new press release that they will be hosting a Virtual Press Conference at 1pm on April 20, 2020 ‘to unveil the company’s new professional imaging products and technologies.’

We will probably see the highly anticipated Canon EOS R5Canon EOS R6, Canon Cinema EOS C300 Mark II Camcorder and a new Cinema lens on that day.

The new Canon EOS R5 camera already listed at Adorama and B&HPhoto.

$500 off on Canon EOS R body: $1,799 at AmazonB&HAdorama

Canon Confirmed the EOS R5 is the 5D Series Equivalent for Mirrorless

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Canon Confirmed the EOS R5 is the 5D Series Equivalent for Mirrorless

Techradar recently had an interview with David Parry, Canon’s Product Marketing Specialist who talked about some of the details about the Canon EOS R5.

In February 2020 Canon officially announced the development of the EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera. The new Canon EOS R5 camera already listed at Adorama and B&HPhoto. Here are some excerpts from the interview. Continue reading “Canon Confirmed the EOS R5 is the 5D Series Equivalent for Mirrorless”

6 New Canon Lenses and 2 Teleconvertors Show up for Certification

Six new Canon lenses and two teleconvertors have shown up for certification in Russia.

According to Nokishita Camera, Canon has just registered a new lens SKU 4234C005AA at Russia certification body. As previously posted Canon will release a total of 9 RF lenses & extenders, including RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens (B&HAdoramaAmazon), RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM lens, Extender RF 1.4x, Extender RF 2x. Continue reading “6 New Canon Lenses and 2 Teleconvertors Show up for Certification”

Canon RF 14-28mm f/2L Lens to be Announced Soon

Canon will allegedly announce a RF 14-28mm f/2L Lens  and this will be a new addition to complete the trio.

As you know the company unveiled the RF 28-70mm f/2L USM lens for EOS R full frame mirrorless camera system in 2019. Now recent reports indicates that Canon will release a “holy trinity” of RF mount f/2L zoom lenses. The RF 14-28mm f/2L USM Lens is one of them and to be announced next. The other telephoto zoom f/2L lens would be the RF 70-135mm f/2L USM lens which we will meet later in this new series. Continue reading “Canon RF 14-28mm f/2L Lens to be Announced Soon”

Upcoming Canon Cameras to be Announced in 2020

We decided to make a list of Canon cameras, which is expected to be announced in 2020. The list below is based on the recent set of rumors we have previously posted.

To wrap up the year and see the upcoming Canon cameras to be announced in 2020, here is a short list below. Hope you find it useful.  Continue reading “Upcoming Canon Cameras to be Announced in 2020”

More Canon EOS R6 Specs : 20MP, IBIS, Full HD @ 120p and Dual Card slots

More Canon EOS R6 specs have been leaked as it looks like a lower-end model than the EOS R5.

According to recent reports, Canon will also announce the EOS R6 FF MILC before Summer if everything goes well. Keep in mind that the production of the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 have been delayed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Less than 1/4 of Canon’s manufacturing capacity has been impacted because of the supply chain issues from the Coronavirus.

First Canon EOS R6 specs showed us that it will feature 20MP sensor, IBIS and 12fps shooting speed and 4K video recording at 60p. Now more details about the EOS R6 specs surfaced and it will be able to record full hd movies at 120p and comes with dual card slots. Check it out ! Continue reading “More Canon EOS R6 Specs : 20MP, IBIS, Full HD @ 120p and Dual Card slots”

Upcoming Cameras of 2020

Tony Northrup published a video on Youtube which you can find his predictions about new cameras and their features that are likely to be announced in 2020.

The rumored camera models are Olympus E-M10 Mark IVPanasonic GH6Nikon Z5Nikon D860Canon EOS 5D Mark VSony A7 IV and Sony A7S III.

Here are the upcoming cameras of 2020 according to the video review.  Continue reading “Upcoming Cameras of 2020”