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Canon Prepares for EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II Launch

Canon is gearing up for the highly anticipated release of the EOS R5 Mark II and the development announcement of the EOS R1. With just over a month until the official unveiling, the company has begun marketing and training initiatives with preferred retailers worldwide.

The EOS R5 Mark II is expected to be announced in the coming weeks, while the EOS R1 will receive a development-style announcement. Canon plans to leverage the upcoming Euro 2024 and Paris Olympic Games to generate excitement for these new products, a strategy that proved successful with the launch of the EOS R3.

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Canon EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II, RF 35mm f/1.4L USM to be Announced on May 21-23

Canon enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the upcoming announcements of the EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II, and RF 35mm f/1.4L USM lens. While Canon has been successful in keeping the details under wraps, recent information suggests that these highly anticipated products will be unveiled between May 21 and May 23, 2024.

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Canon RF 35mm f/1.4L USM Lens to be Announced in April

According to multiple sources familiar with Canon’s product roadmap, the highly anticipated RF 35mm f/1.4L USM lens is finally nearing its official announcement. The respected camera rumor website Canon Rumors reports that this long-awaited addition to Canon’s RF lens lineup will be unveiled next month, alongside the upcoming EOS R5 Mark II and flagship EOS R1 camera bodies.

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Confirmed ! Canon EOS R5 Mark II will be Announced in April (Also EOS R1 Development Announcement)

According to CR, they have just confirmed that the long awaited Canon EOS R5 Mark II will be finally announced in April 2024. And during the same time, Canon will also announce the development of the flagship EOS R1.

In the RF lens lineup, Canon will likely announce both an RF 28mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 lens (it’s unclear whether it will have Canon’s premium “L” designation) and the RF 35mm f/1.2L USM around the same time, potentially alongside the launch of the EOS R5 Mark II camera.

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Canon Announced RF 200-800mm, RF 24-105mm f/2.8L IS USM Z, RF-S 10-18mm Lenses

Canon today announced three exciting new lenses – the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM, RF 24-105mm f/2.8L IS USM Z, and RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM. These lenses cover an incredibly versatile range of focal lengths and apertures to meet the needs of all types of photographers and videographers.

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Canon EOS R1 Prototypes Spotted in the Hands of Select Pro Photographers

Rumors are heating up around Canon’s flagship mirrorless camera, the EOS R1. While Canon has not yet made any official announcements, prototypes of the R1 are reportedly being tested by select professional photographers.

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Canon RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM Lens Announced, Available for Pre-order !

Canon has officially announced the new RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM lens today. The US price for this lens is $2,299, now available for pre-order at Amazon/B&H Photo Video/Adorama, the official release date for this lens is on November 2nd, 2023.

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Canon RF Mount Cinema Prime Lenses Officially Announced and Available for Pre-order

Canon has officially announced long awaited RF mount Cinema Prime lenses for EOS R video cameras. The full line of seven full-frame CN-R primes includes 14mm T3.1, 20mm T1.5, 24mm T1.5, 35mm T1.5, 50mm T1.3, 85mm T1.3, and 135mm T2.2 RF-mount lenses. You can now pre-order these lenses at B&H Photo Video. The release date for these lenses is expected in early 2024.

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Canon Expected to Announce 8-10 RF/RF-S Lenses Before March 2024

Exciting rumors are circulating about upcoming lens announcements from Canon for their RF mirrorless system. Sources suggest that Canon has numerous new RF and RF-S lenses planned for release between now and March 2024.

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New Canon Announcement Rumored in Late September

According to the The Camera Insider, Canon may announce new gear later in September. The late August to late September timeframe is often busy with camera-related announcements from major manufacturers. Nikon and Sony are both expected to have big reveals soon. Fujifilm will likely also be unveiling their tilt-shift lenses.

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