Canon Has No Plans to Ever Release Lens Roadmaps
Canon executives have definitively stated that the company has no intention of releasing lens roadmaps, stating that it instead prefers to surprise customers.
Remote-Controlled Robot for Canon Cameras Lets You Shoot from Afar
Canon has announced compatibility with the Ueleret remote camera gimbal that allows photographers to have real-time access to their camera from a remote position of up to 500 meters away.
The Best Lenses for Canon’s RF Mount
One of our favorite types of video to make is buying guides, to help our viewers decide what products are best for them. It also presents an opportunity for me to share my personal preferences about what I would choose. Our latest episode is all about Canon RF mount lenses, and I give you my favorites in the following categories: ultra-wide, normal primes, standard zoom, telephoto zoom, portrait lenses, and macros.
Meike’s New 85mm f/1.4 to be the First 3rd Party Autofocus Lens for Canon RF
Meike has announced a new 85mm f/1.4 autofocus lens for Sony E, Nikon Z, Leica L, and -- surprisingly -- Canon RF mounts. If this stands, Meike will be the first third-party manufacturer to come to market with an autofocus-equipped lens for Canon's mirrorless mount.
Canon Intends to Release at Least Seven New RF Lenses a Year
Canon says it intends to release seven or eight new RF lenses a year going forward as it works to build out its first-party library to match the more than 70 that were available for the EF mount before the launch of its mirrorless line.
DZOFilm Marlin 1.6x Expander Adapts Super35 Lenses to Full Frame
DZOFilm has announced the Marlin 1.6x Expander that adapts Super35 lenses to larger sensors. It promises to not only extend the effective focal length of those lenses but also the image circle itself.
Canon to Launch 32 New RF Lenses Before 2026
As part of Canon's annual financial results presentation, the company's Chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai has explained some strategies going forward, including the plan to release lenses at pace with current production for the next several years.
Canon RF and EF Lenses See Second Price Hike in Five Months
Canon has increased the base price of several of its RF and EF lenses for the second time in the last five months. The increase is modest in most cases and is likely due to the global shortage of parts.
Canon Quietly Raises the Prices of Multiple Cameras and Lenses
It appears that Canon has quietly raised the prices of several of its products, most notably popular RF lenses saw a price increase of $100 as well as increases to cameras like the Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR.
Canon R5 Beats Out the Sony Alpha 1 in Comprehensive IBIS Test
The Digital Picture has published an in-depth in-body image stabilization (IBIS) test that compared the performance of the Canon EOS R5 and the Sony Alpha 1. In many cases, Canon's EOS R5 showed a 1/3 to 2/3 stop advantage over Sony's flagship.
Canon R3 to Have 24MP Sensor, EXIF Data Reveals
As part of ongoing testing of the Canon EOS R3 at the Olympics, photographer Jeff Cable has uploaded many photos that he has taken with the camera and EXIF data remained. As a result, the resolution of the new camera has been revealed: 24-megapixels.
Three New Canon RF Lenses Scheduled for Release are Delayed: Report
An alleged internal Canon document shows that at least three more RF lenses should have been in production by this point, but ongoing manufacturing hiccups and parts shortages have delayed their release. The document additionally shows some lenses that are slated to be discontinued.
Yongnuo Unveils the YN 85mm f/1.8R DF DSN Lens for Canon RF
Yongnuo has announced the YN 85mm f/1.8R DF DSM mirrorless lens for Canon RF mount. The company claims that while the lens boasts a small and lightweight body, it does not skimp out on quality performance.
Canon Unveils the RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens
Canon has announced the RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM lens, a slower but lighter, more compact, and more affordable version of the f/2.8 iteration of the lens it launched in 2019.
The Closest Look Yet at the Canon EOS R3
The Canon EOS R3 has been one of the most discussed cameras of the year, but until this point, it appeared to only exist on paper, in renders, and in the minds of Canon engineers -- but not anymore. In a video published by Gordon Laing, he shows that the camera is indeed real and not just vaporware.
Canon Adds 70-200mm f/4L IS and 50mm f/1.8 STM Lenses to RF Lineup
Canon has announced the 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM and the 50mm f/1.8 STM lenses for the RF mount, making for a now rather robust 19 native lens options for Canon's full-frame mirrorless system.
Two ‘Big White’ Lenses Coming to RF Mount in 2021: Report
Canon's "big white" zoom lenses are among the company's most popular offerings, but the only lens released for the RF mount so far has been the RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM. But the company reportedly has two "big whites" up its sleeve for 2021.
Sigma Shares Caveats for Using Its EF Lenses on the Canon EOS R5
Sigma has been looking into whether its EF lenses play nicely on Canon's R System of mirrorless cameras, specifically the R5, and the company has just reported its findings. While modern Sigma lenses generally play nicely with the R line, there are a few caveats customers may want to be aware of.
Canon Done Making EF Lenses Unless Photographers Demand More
Canon is going all-in on mirrorless. The company has revealed that it has no plans to create any new EF lenses for DSLRs... unless photographers demand more.
Canon to Use ‘Moving Sensor’ in EOS R Camera with Hybrid EF/RF Mount: Report
In an update to a very intriguing rumor that hit the airwaves a couple of weeks ago, CanonWatch is reporting that Canon will use a "moving sensor" to create the rumored "pro" EOS R camera with a hybrid EF/RF mount we originally mentioned here.
Canon Users are Reporting That Their Brand New RF 70-200mm f/2.8 Has Focus Issues
Multiple Canon EOS R users on both the Fred Miranda and DPReview forums are reporting front focusing issues with their brand new RF 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses, leading some to wonder if Canon has a widespread manufacturing issue on their hands.
The State of Canon’s RF Mount, One Year Later
For Canon, Nikon, and Panasonic, 2018-2019 was the first year where they all truly "went for it" when it comes to full-frame mirrorless. All three released full-frame mirrorless cameras, and all three seemed to have different priorities with those releases. In this first of three segments, we're going to take a look at each of these companies in their first year and evaluate where each of them stands today in what is now a very competitive market.
Testing the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 Lens for 10 Days in California
The trinity is now complete. Since the release of the Canon EOS R about a year ago, the mirrorless camera is my go-to tool for shoots. Not least because of its size and weight, as well as the amazing lenses (RF 28-70mm f/2, RF 50mm f/1.2, and my RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 expedition lens) the EOS R has benefits over its DSLR counterpart.
Canon Unveils the RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS and RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS Lenses
Canon's stable of RF full-frame mirrorless lenses just grew by two members. The company just announced the new RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS and RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS, two lenses that "further cement the company's commitment to" its full-frame mirrorless system, Canon says.
Testing the New Canon RF 24-240mm Over Three Weeks in Pakistan
I can't even begin to describe how excited I was about trying out the new Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS.
Canon Designed a Crazy 50-80mm f/1.1 Lens
Canon is apparently hard at work developing some never-before-seen lenses. A newly published patent shows that the camera company has at least toyed with the idea of a crazy 50-80mm f/1.1 lens.
Lensbaby Expands Its Creative Lenses to Canon RF and Nikon Z Mounts
Lensbaby has launched new Canon RF and Nikon Z mount versions of a number of its popular creative effect lenses.
Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS is First Full Frame Lens with Dynamic IS
Canon has officially announced the new RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS lens, a new 10x all-in-one lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras with an "entry-level price tag."
Canon: Here’s Why RF Lenses Can Be Better Than EF Lenses
Canon made this 4.5-minute video explaining the technology of its new RF lens mount for full-frame mirrorless cameras and its strengths over conventional (e.g. EF) lens mounts.
Canon Will ‘De-Click’ Your RF Lens for $80
Canon has officially released details of its RF lens Control Ring "Clicking Sound Modification Service." For $80, Canon will de-click any RF lens to make the Control Ring more suitable for video shooting.