Canon EOS R5 to be Announced before the 2020 Summer Olympics

Canon is currently developing the EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera. According to report from the Japanese website Newswitch, the Canon EOS R5 camera will be officially announced before the 2020 Summer Olympics which will start on July 24, 2020.

The new Canon EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera is already listed at Adorama and B&HPhoto. Here is what we know so far about the Canon EOS R5:

Check out the first real world image of the new Canon EOS-R5 above. Continue reading “Canon EOS R5 to be Announced before the 2020 Summer Olympics”

Canon EOS R5 Listed at Adorama & BHPhoto

The new Canon EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera is now listed at Adorama and B&HPhoto. The detailed specifications and pricing info are still unknown.

Canon EOS R5 Key Features:

  • 8K Video Capture
  • 20 fps high-speed continuous shooting (Electric Shutter)
  • 12 fps high-speed continuous shooting (Mechanical Shutter)
  • High-performance coordinated image stabilization (IS)
  • Dual media card slots
  • RF-Mount

More at  Canon EOS R5 Specs, Release Date : 8K, IBIS, 20fps Continue reading “Canon EOS R5 Listed at Adorama & BHPhoto”

Canon Unveils RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens

Canon released a new kit lens for the RF Mount. The Canon RF 24105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM is a smaller, lighter, cheaper alternative to the current L lens – and it shoots macro.

The US price is $399.99 and it is now available for pre-order at B&HAdoramaAmazon.  The compact size at 88.8mm (3.5″) long and lightweight build at 13.9oz (395g) makes the lens an ideal companion for the smaller EOS RP. Continue reading “Canon Unveils RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens”

Canon to Release RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens & 2 RF Lens Extenders in 2020

Along with Canon EOS R5 development announcement, the company also announced that they will release 7 new RF lenses and 2 RF lens extenders in 2020.

According to the details, the  will hit the shelves sometime in 2020

Reference exhibits for the EOS R5 and RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM, Extender RF 1.4x and Extender RF 2x will be on display in the Canon booth at the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show 2020, to be held from February 27 to March 1 at the Pacifico Yokohama convention hall in Yokohama, Japan. Continue reading “Canon to Release RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens & 2 RF Lens Extenders in 2020”

Canon EOS R5 Specs, Release Date : 8K, IBIS, 20fps

Canon announces the development of Canon EOS R5 full frame mirrorless camera. This will be a flagship RF-mount mirrorless camera with built-in image stabilization, capable of 8K video and 20fps burst mode.

Not much details shared in the development announcement also the release date of the EOS R5  expected to be sometime in 2020. You can find the Canon EOS R5 specifications below. Other than that check out this previous rumor post to find out more details about the EOS R5.

Alongside the R5, Canon is also teasing ‘9 RF lenses’ coming later this year, including a new telezoom – the RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM. Samples of the R5, the 100-500mm, and two new RF Extenders (1.4X and 2X) are expected to be shown at the WPPI show in Las Vegas, and the CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan.

Update on B&HPhoto Product page.

  • Newly Developed Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • 8K Video Recording
  • Up to 12 fps with Mechanical Shutter
  • In-Body Image Stabilization

Price and more specifications for the EOS R5 to follow soon

Canon also announced the development of a new RF 100-500 f/4.5-7.1L IS USM lens and 1.4x and 2.0x extenders. Here is the full press release: Continue reading “Canon EOS R5 Specs, Release Date : 8K, IBIS, 20fps”

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS Lens Review with Samples

Here is the latest Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS Lens Review with Samples.

The Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS was announced back in August 2019 and it is one of the ‘holy trinity’ lenses for the Canon EOS R and EOS RP full frame mirrorless system.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens: $2,299 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Christopher Frost Photography published a Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS  Lens review with samples.  Continue reading “Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS Lens Review with Samples”

Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L Internal Zoom Lens Patent

Here is the latest patent for Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L Internal Zoom Lens.

The company already has the 70-200mm glass for RF-mount. It is their first RF mount internal zoom lens: RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens (B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon). This lens turns out one of the best selling lenses currently. According to latest Canon Japan patent, Canon may also announce a new RF 70-200mm f/4L internal zoom lens.

You can take a look at patent details of this lens: Continue reading “Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L Internal Zoom Lens Patent”

A New Kit Lens Is Coming to Canon Full Frame Mirrorless : RF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

Canon will release two new lenses for the Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless system in February 2020. One of the upcoming RF lenses is the RF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and it seems to be an affordable kit option for the EOS R system.

Currently, Canon full frame mirrorless system has the compact and lightweight Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM ($1,099 at AmazonB&HAdorama), a standart-zoom lens which is a great performer that pairs perfectly with the EOS R.

The second lens is also coming in February and it will be a super-telephoto zoom for the RF mount. See: Canon RF 70-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens to be Announced in 2020. Continue reading “A New Kit Lens Is Coming to Canon Full Frame Mirrorless : RF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM”

Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Macro Lens Price, Specs, Availability

Laowa have released price, specs and availability information for the 65mm f/2.8 2x macro lens.

The Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro APO will be available for Canon EOS M, Fujj X and Sony E mirrorless camera systems. The price of this manual lens is $399. Laowa lenses are listed at B&H Photo and Adorama.

Venus Optics claims that this is the only APS-C mirrorless lens currently on the market capable of achieving a 2:1 magnification.

The 65mm f/2.8 is a compact macro lens available for Fuji X, Sony E and Canon M mount cameras. Venus Optics say they specially designed this lens for use with mirrorless cameras which use APS-C sensors.

Continue reading “Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Macro Lens Price, Specs, Availability”

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”