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Canon Patent JP 2026-135787: Canon RF 12mm F1.4, RF 14mm F1.4, and RF 18mm F1.4 Optical Designs

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 27, 2026

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 […]

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Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM and Canon RF 20-50mm F4L IS USM PZ Received 2026–2027 EISA Awards

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 24, 2026

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 […]

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Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 22, 2026

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 […]

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Canon Developing Ultra-Durable, Fluorine-Free “Dev-02-003” Coating for Next-Generation RF Lenses

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 14, 2026

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 […]

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Luminar Prime Fall Upgrade 2026

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 9, 2026

Luminar Prime Fall Upgrade 2026 is now available for pre-order with a 50% off early-bird price. Here’s what’s new: A redesigned experience — Cleaner navigation and a smoother editing workflow. Catalog and Edit are now unified into a single workspace with a redesigned right sidebar, so Presets, Tools, Edits, Info, and Extra tools (including generative AI) are […]

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Sirui Saturn V2 Anamorphic Lens Coming in September (E/Z/L/X/RF)

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 8, 2026

Sirui will announce a new Sirui Saturn V2 full-frame anamorphic lens series in September – an update of the current Saturn lineup (E/Z/L/X/RF). Below are some pictures of the upcoming lenses: via Photorumors

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