Canon Products
Fujifilm to approve the launch of Canon X-mount lenses soon
Canon and Fujifilm are rumored to announce a historic partnership in the near future. Canon X-mount lenses are said to be in development and to be released soon for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. The only thing that is needed to make this happen is said to be Fuji’s approval, as Canon has already ported EF-M lenses to “X” cameras.
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO lens patent shows up in Japan
Canon has patented two new lenses in Japan. Both models feature diffractive optical elements that make lenses smaller and lighter, while increasing image quality. The patents are describing the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DO lenses, which could become official in the near future.
Canon 7D replacement to undergo final testing at 2014 World Cup
Canon will finally launch a successor for the 7D camera at thePhotokina 2014, source says. The company will also test the 7D replacement at the 2014 World Cup. This event takes place in Brazil and begins on June 12. The source has also confirmed some other details, so you should read on to find out all the information!
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS lens successor coming soon
Canon is developing a new L-designated lens, sources say. It seems like the next announcement will take place during the third quarter of 2014 and will consist of the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens successor. Its replacement will no longer feature a push-pull zoom system and will be replaced with something else.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L II USM lens mentioned in EOS C100 video
A promotional video, in which filmmaker Philip Bloom is praising the capabilities of the Canon EOS C100 camcorder after being upgraded to support the Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, is mentioning the unannounced Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L II USM lens. This suggests that the optic could be in the works and could be unveiled soon.
New Canon f/2.8 wide-angle zoom lens is in development
Canon is rumored to be working on a new zoom lens sitting in the wide-angle range. According to inside sources, the optic will sport a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range and will sit at f/2.8. Moreover, the new Canon f/2.8 wide-angle zoom lens could be the already-patented EF 14-24mm f/2.8L model.
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS IS: the next in line to be launched
Canon has recently announced two new wide-angle zoom lenses. However, the rumor mill is already speculating which device will be a part of the company’s next announcement event. According to an inside source, the winning ticket has been won by the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS IS bridge camera that will be unveiled soon.
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens officially unveiled
It is finally happening! Reliable sources have revealed that this is Canon’s “year of the lenses” at the beginning of 2014. After remaining quiet for more than four months, Canon’s first optic of 2014 is official. Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens has just been revealed as a replacement for the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens.
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens becomes official
Canon has taken the wraps off of its second lens of the day. The Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens is finally official as a wide-angle zoom optic designed for EOS DSLR cameras with full frame image sensors. The new product will be released in the following weeks as a cheaper alternative to the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM lens.
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens photo leaked on the web
Canon is actively preparing the launch of two new wide-angle zoom lenses, the rumor mill says. Before the launch event of these two products, which is said to have been scheduled to take place very soon, the first photos of the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM and EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lenses have been leaked on the web.
Three new Canon TS-E lenses coming at Photokina 2014
Canon is believed to kickstart its “year of the lenses” by introducing a couple of wide-angle zoom optics soon. However, the period will be carried over by three new Canon TS-E lenses, which will be announced at the Photokina 2014, sources say. Words have been written about two of them, the other one could be a major surprise.
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens to be revealed soon
As recently rumored, Canon is definitely working on a couple of wide-angle zoom lenses. The rumor mill is back with some more information, revealing the focal lengths, apertures, and more details. As a result, we know that the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 lens replacement is the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens.
Canon 11-24mm f/4 and 16-35mm f/4 IS lenses coming soon
Canon is rumored to unveil a couple of new wide-angle zoom lenses. Both of them are believed to feature a constant maximum aperture of f/4 throughout the zoom range. The first appears to be the Canon 11-24mm f/4, while the second is the Canon 16-35mm f/4 IS. The rumor mill says to expect them in the near future and to be expensive.
New Canon PowerShot and Rebel cameras to pack DOF control
Canon is rumored to be working on a Lytro-like light-field technology that will be added into some upcoming compact cameras and DSLRs. According to an inside source, the company’s depth-of-field control features could become available in the new Canon PowerShot and Rebel cameras that will be released by the end of the year.
Canon EF lens production reaches 100 million units
Canon has officially announced the manufacturing of its 100 millionth interchangeable lens. This is an industry-first and the 100 millionth Canon EF lens production was achieved on April 22, 2014, roughly 27 years after the introduction of the EF-mount system for EOS SLR cameras.
New Canon full frame CMOS image sensors to be revealed soon
Canon is rumored to announce a new sensor technology sometime in the near future. The new Canon full frame CMOS image sensors are still in development, but they will be very cheap to manufacture, said an inside source. Additionally, these full frame sensors will make their way into the company’s future mirrorless cameras.
New Canon tilt-shift lenses to be unveiled at Photokina 2014
Canon is rumored to introduce a couple of TS-E lenses during the 2014 edition of world’s biggest digital event: the Photokina. Two new Canon tilt-shift lenses, one featuring a 45mm focal length and f/2.8 maximum aperture, will become official at the Photokina 2014, which opens its doors to visitors on September 16 in Cologne, Germany.
New Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 IS lens patent revealed in Japan
Canon is currently selling a couple of 24-70mm lenses with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8. The optics are aimed at full frame DSLR cameras, but both of them have a shortcoming: lack of image stabilization. The company is preparing to overcome it as a new Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 IS lens patent has just been discovered.
Canon EF-M 22-46mm f/3.5-5.6 lens patent revealed in Japan
Canon just keeps on patenting lenses for the EF-M mount. The latest consists of the Canon EF-M 22-46mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, which will provide a 35mm focal length equivalent of 35-73mm. However, there is no EOS M3 mirrorless camera in sight, while the EOS M2 will never be released on North American markets.
Two Canon EOS M3 cameras coming at Photokina 2014
Canon is preparing to make a comeback to the mirrorless camera scene. The Japanese company is rumored to announce two new shooters during the third quarter of 2014. Inside sources are claiming that two Canon EOS M3 models will be unveiled at the Photokina 2014, one aimed at beginners and another one aimed at professionals.
Canon 7D Mark II, 750D, and 150D DSLRs delayed until Q3 2014
Replacements for the Canon 7D, Canon 700D, and Canon 100D are rumored to have been scheduled for a May 2014 launch. However, “manufacturing issues” with the Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology are said to be the main culprit behind the delay of the Canon 7D Mark II, Canon 750D, and Canon 150D DSLR cameras until Q3 2014.