Canon has just released new firmware v.2.0.0 for RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens (B&H Photo Video/Amazon/Adorama) and RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens (B&H Photo Video/Amazon/Adorama). Below are details of firmware update:
The Canon RF mount is an interchangeable lens mount developed by Canon for its EOS R and EOS RP full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras.
Already released:
- Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens (B&H Photo Video/Amazon/Adorama)
- Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM Lens (B&H Photo Video/Amazon/Adorama)
- Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens (B&H Photo Video/Amazon/Adorama)
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens (B&H Photo Video/Amazon/Adorama)
Coming in the second half of 2019:
- Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens
- Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens
- Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens
- Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS Lens
- Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Lens
- Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM Lens
See also: RF lens roadmap
Category: Canon RF Lenses
New Images of RF 15-35mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm f/2.8L Holy Trinity of Lenses
At The Photography Show 2019 in Europe, Canon also shows off the “Holy Trinity of RF Lenses”: RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM, RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM, RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM. And hands-on images of RF 85mm f/1.2L USM lens.
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New Hands-on Images of Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
At The Photography Show 2019 in Europe, Canon shows off two of their upcoming 6 RF lenses coming in later 2019. Here are some hands-on images of Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens and Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM lens. Both lenses on display are mock-up designs.
Rumors: Canon RF 135mm f/1.4L & RF 135mm f/1.8L USM Lenses in Development
According to previous rumors, Canon may announce a new RF 14-21mm f/1.4L USM lens and a “crazy” prime lens in 2020 or later. Now according to CR, this “crazy” prime lens could be RF 135mm f/1.4L USM lens, along with RF 135mm f/1.8L USM lens in development. The release date for this lens is in later 2020.
Rumors: Canon RF 14-21mm f/1.4L USM Lens Coming in 2020
According to latest rumors on CR, Canon is currently working on a new super RF mount lens: RF 14-21mm f/1.4L USM lens. This will be another “world first” type of lenses from Canon. Last year, we have already see the RF 28-70mm f/2L USM lens (B&H Photo Video/Amazon/Adorama).
Canon Apodisation Lens (Defocus Smoothing) Patent, Including Recently Announced RF 85mm f/1.2L DS Lens
Northlight Image has uncovered a Canon patent that showcases various optical formulas for apodization lenses (Also called Defocus Smoothing). The recently announced Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS Lens has this apodization patent.
New Images of Six RF Lenses at CP+ 2019
At CP+ 2019, Canon shows off their upcoming six RF lenses at their booth. Here are images of these six RF lenses: RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens, Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens, Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens, Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS Lens, Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Lens, Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM Lens. As already announced before, these six lenses will be released in later 2019.
Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 RF & MF 85mm f/1.4 RF Lenses Announced !
Samyang has officially announced two new RF mount lenses for Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless cameras: Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 RF Lens and Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 RF Lens. The US price for both lenses is not available yet, you can check pre-order options at B&H Photo Video/Adorama. According to Samyang, both lenses will be released soon.
Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 RF & MF 85mm f/1.4 RF Lenses Coming Soon !
As already announced before, Samyang will soon announce 8 lenses at CP+ 2019. Now according to Nokishita Camera, first two RF mount lenses from Samyang now already leaked online: Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 RF Lens and Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 RF Lens. Below are leaked images:
Patent: RF/EF 400mm f/4 DO, 600mm f/4 DO, 800mm f/5.6 DO Lenses
Canon recently has filed a new lens patent in Japan. This patent is for 400mm f/4 DO lens, 600mm f/4 DO lens, and 800mm f/5.6 lens. The patent didn’t mention whether this lens is EF mount or RF mount, but hi-lows-note said these lenses could be RF mount, and upcoming EOS R could have IBIS.