Canon Addict

Canon Has Automated Production Lines For Cameras And Lenses

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 20, 2025

Robots and AI are coming for us all, but Canon is ahead of the curve, announcing it has begun using robots for assembling cameras and lenses in its 2024 annual report:

Productivity Improvements Through Automation and In-House Production
Canon aims to achieve further production efficiency by leveraging technologies cultivated in different businesses regardless of divisions and by collaboration among design, production engineering, and manufacturing sites, to refine its automation and in-house production technologies. In addition to key devices and components, we are also actively pursuing in-house production of production equipment and molding dies. Following toner cartridges, we have rolled out automated production lines for cameras and interchangeable lenses to further enhance productivity.

via: Canon, Photorumors

Posted in Press Release | Leave a comment

TIPA Awards 2025: Canon EOS R5 Mark II BEST FULL FRAME HYBRID CAMERA and Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM BEST WIDE-ANGLE ZOOM LENS

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 19, 2025

TIPA WORLD AWARDS 2025 BEST FULL FRAME HYBRID CAMERA Canon EOS R5 Mark II
This upgraded pro and very advanced enthusiast camera utilizes the latest technology in connectivity, controls and recording options. Its new 45MP stacked sensor offers high precision autofocus with selective eye control, even for photographers wearing glasses, and numerous clever and useful shooting aids, including smart tracking of “registered” subjects, such as a bride coming down the aisle or a star player on a soccer pitch, It also offers a wide range of video formats and framing rates and makes video connectivity a priority, with an HDMI port, wireless communication with a smartphone or tablet, Wi-Fi 6E / 11ax 6GHz in-body, plus optional connectors for wired network environments.

Canon EOS R5 Mark II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

TIPA WORLD AWARDS 2025 BEST WIDE-ANGLE ZOOM LENS Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM
This wide-angle zoom offers a versatile focal length range that is suitable for landscapes, architecture, and vlogging. It incorporates a unique leadscrew type STM motor, a super-silent and smooth operating AF motor that pays off with greatly reduced noise and minimal focus breathing effects when recording video. When mounted on compatible cameras with in-body image stabilisation, the lens features an impressive 8 stops of image stabilization, which greatly benefits low light and hand-held video and still capture. Weighing approximately 445 grams (slightly less than a pound), it is both compact and lightweight, making it a practical choice for content creators seeking high-quality imagery without the bulk of heavier lenses.

Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Posted in Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Press Release | Tagged Canon RF16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM, Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM | Leave a comment

Canon 24mm f/0.7 and Canon 12mm f/1.0 Patents Found

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 16, 2025

Patents were found for a Canon 24mm f/0.7 and a Canon 12mm f/1.0.

overview

[Publication number] P2025040484
[Release date] 2025-03-25
[Title of the Invention] Imaging optical system and imaging device having the same
[Application date] 2023-09-12
[Applicant]
[Identification number] 000001007
[Name or company name] Canon Inc.
[Background Art]
[0002]
In recent years, the demand for miniaturized imaging optical systems is increasing due to the spread of smartphone cameras and the shift from single-lens reflex cameras to mirrorless cameras in the high-end camera market. In addition, in the market for drones and car-mounted cameras, the demand for wide-angle imaging lenses to capture a wider field of view is increasing in addition to the miniaturization of cameras. Patent Document 1 discloses a compact imaging optical system using two reflective and transmissive surfaces.
[0004]
However, the imaging optical system of Patent Document 1 is not sufficient in terms of widening the angle, and it cannot be said that good optical performance is necessarily ensured.
An object of the present
invention is to provide a compact imaging optical system with a wide angle and a bright F-number.

Example 1

Focal length: 24.00
F-number: 0.70
Half angle of view: 42.04
Total length: 85.00
Back focus: 5.00

Example 2

Focal length: 12.06
F-number: 1.00
Half angle of view: 50.23
Total length: 76.50
Back Focus: 11.50

Example 3

Focal length: 11.00
F-number: 2.03
Half angle of view: 63.04
Total length: 100.00
Back Focus: 13.60

Example 4

Focal length: 6.21
F-number: 2.00
Half angle of view: 105.0
Total length: 58.60
Back Focus: 13.60

via asobinet

Posted in Patents | Tagged Canon 12mm f/1.0, Canon 24mm f/0.7 | Leave a comment

Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical IV, NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical II, and NOKTON 50mm F1.2 Aspherical II Updates Coming!

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 15, 2025

The Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical IV, NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical II, and NOKTON 50mm F1.2 are generally M-mount lenses, but I love this line of lenses natively and adapted. I have always found the Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical to be magic, and I have owned every edition of it for M mount. You can find the press release below:

Thank you for your continued patronage of Cosina products.

Today, Cosina is releasing new Voigtlander brand VM mount products, the NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical IV, NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical II, and NOKTON 50mm F1.2 Aspherical II, as well as lens hoods LH14 and LH15.

Scheduled for release in May 2025: NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical IV / NOKTON 50mm F1.2 Aspherical II / LH-14 / LH-15

Scheduled for release in June 2025: NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical II

We will inform you again once the official release date has been decided.

Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical:
Amazon / B&H Photo
Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical:
Amazon / B&H Photo
Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm F1.2 Aspherical:
Amazon / B&H Photo

TTArtisan Lens Adapter for Leica M Mount Lens to Canon R:
Amazon / B&H Photo

via Fujiaddict

Posted in 3rd Party Lenses | Tagged Voigtlander, Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F1. 2 Aspherical, Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm F1.2 ASPH IV, Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical IV, Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical, Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm F1.2 ASPH II, Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical II, Voigtlander VM-X Close Focus Adapter, Voigtlander VM-X Close Focus Adapter II, VoigtlanderNOKTON 50mm F1.2 ASPH II, VoigtlanderNOKTON 50mm F1.2 Aspherical, VoigtlanderNOKTON 50mm F1.2 Aspherical II | Leave a comment

Canon Price Increases Are Coming Soon

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 12, 2025

Photorumors is reporting that Canon will announce price increases soon due to President Trump’s tariffs. It sounds like they are running out of stock in the United States, which will lead to some interesting pricing over the next year to come. As always, I find it offensive to scare people into buying, but it is impossible to predict what price increases could look like at this time. I have read that anywhere from 5-10% increases are coming, but no one really knows.

If you can’t buy now, do not stretch yourself because you might need the money later, but if you want to lock in a price point, this is your opertunity.
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama.

via Photorumors

Posted in Press Release | 4 Comments