Tag: Canon Full Frame Mirrorless

Patent: Canon RF 24-100mm f/2.8L, RF 24-300mm f/4-5.6 and 24-85mm f/2.8L Lenses

Canon has filed three new patents for RF mount superzoom lenses with f/2.8 bright aperture. The patent application describes the Canon RF 24-100mm f/2.8L, RF 24-300mm f/4-5.6 and 24-85mm f/2.8L lenses designed for the company’s full frame EOS R system.

The Canon RF 24-300mm f/4-5.6 lens will be a consumer oriented glass and the focal range is ideal for travel photography. Canon previously filed several RF superzoom lens patents. These lenses are the , , .  Check out the patent details of Canon RF 24-100mm f/2.8L, RF 24-300mm f/4-5.6 and 24-85mm f/2.8L lenses.  Continue reading “Patent: Canon RF 24-100mm f/2.8L, RF 24-300mm f/4-5.6 and 24-85mm f/2.8L Lenses”

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”

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”

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”

New Patent : Canon RF 24-300mm f/4-5.6 Lens

Canon recently registered a new RF mount superzoom lens. The patent application describes the Canon RF 24-300mm f/4-5.6 lens.

The  Canon RF 24-300mm f/4-5.6 lens will be a consumer oriented lens for the company’s full frame EOS R system. Canon previously filed several RF superzoom lens patents. These lenses are the , , .  Continue reading “New Patent : Canon RF 24-300mm f/4-5.6 Lens”

Canon EOS Ra Review : Astrophotography Road Trip

Here is a recent Canon EOS Ra review which the modified version of EOS R camera dedicated to astrophotography.

Canon has modified the IR filter in front of the full-frame sensor, to allow the EOS Ra to capture four times the amount of hydrogen alpha rays (656nm wavelength) compared to the standard EOS R camera. Canon EOS Ra also offers a 30x magnification option in the EVF and in Live View, a significant increase from the 10x magnification found in the standard EOS R.

AstroBackyard channel published a Canon EOS Ra review on a road trip to see if it is worth for astrophotographer. The Canon EOS Ra review for astrophotography used a Canon RF 85mm F/1.2L lens under semi-dark skies.

The US price of Canon EOS Ra is $2,499 available at Adorama and B&H.  Check out the video below for more details. Continue reading “Canon EOS Ra Review : Astrophotography Road Trip”

Canon Announces Future Firmware Plan for RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens

Canon announced that they are planning to release a new firmware for Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens in January 2020.

This new firmware for the RF70-200mm will fix some users experienced front-focusing issues when focusing on a subject close to the minimum focusing distance at the telephoto end. Continue reading “Canon Announces Future Firmware Plan for RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens”