Canon Patent JP 2026-135909: Exploring RF 75mm F1.2, 85mm F1.4, and 100mm F1.8 Optical Designs A newly published Canon patent application reveals optical formulas for a trio of fast, short-telephoto prime lenses. The documentation outlines designs for a 75mm F1.2, 85mm F1.4, and 100mm F1.8. Patent Breakdown The application focuses on delivering optical systems that […]
Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Firmware update for Canon RF Mount lenses Thank you for using Sigma products. We are pleased to announce that the download of firmware for Sigma’s Canon RF Mount is now available. The changes in this firmware are as follows: 【Applicable product and version】 Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 […]
A recently published Canon patent application (JP 2026-135787) details optical formulas for ultra-fast, ultra-wide full-frame prime lenses, including 12mm F1.4, 14mm F1.4, and 18mm F1.4 designs. While the 14mm F1.4 embodiment serves as the optical foundation for the RF 14mm F1.4 L VCM, the inclusion of 12mm and 18mm variations highlights Canon’s broader optical research […]
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM: B&H Photo / Adorama Lenses with very large apertures are attractive, but they usually come with significant price tags. However, Canon has managed to design a standard lens with an impressively bright f/1.2 aperture at an affordable price. The Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM is an excellent lens for those who want […]
Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Updated release dates for the Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art for Canon RF Mount and renewed Sigma I series (6 models) for L-Mount Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the release dates for the Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art for Canon RF […]
Fluorine coating has long been a staple of premium camera lenses, prized for its ability to repel water droplets and resist oils and fingerprints. However, the camera industry is currently facing a significant shift due to impending global environmental regulations. As European agencies and other international bodies crack down on PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances, often referred […]