Canon currently has two cameras registered, the DS126947 and DS126973. These cameras are likely the Canon EOS R8 Mark II, which is rumored to be retro, and the Canon EOS R7 Mark II. It was discovered on weibo and means they will be launched over the next few months. Follow Canonaddict on Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube
Canon has filed patent P2026-090068, revealing a major redesign for future 24mm and 35mm f/1.8 Macro lenses that swaps current telescoping barrels for a more robust, gimbal-friendly internal focusing system. Canon Patent P2026-090068: The End of the Telescoping Macro? A major evolution for Canon’s popular wide-angle and standard “macro” primes has surfaced in Japanese Patent […]
Canon Patent P2026-088009: RF 16-35mm f/4 IS, 20-50mm f/4 IS, and 20-60mm f/4 IS A new Canon patent application (P2026-088009) has been published in Japan, detailing the optical formulas for three full-frame, constant-aperture standard and ultra-wide zoom lenses. The patent outlines designs for a Canon RF 16-35mm f/4 IS, an RF 20-50mm f/4 IS, and […]
Canon Patent P2026072135 Discovered: New RF 24mm f/3.5, 17-24mm f/4, and 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Optical Formulas A new patent application out of Japan (P2026072135) has surfaced, revealing that Canon is actively exploring several new lens designs for the full-frame RF mount. The patent literature details the optical formulas for three distinct lenses: an ultra-wide zoom, a […]
We’ve just got wind of some potentially game-changing optical designs from Canon, revealed in patent P2026067609. The patent details optical formulas for three highly anticipated RF lenses, giving us a fascinating glimpse into the future of Canon’s mirrorless lineup. Here’s a breakdown of what the patent suggests: RF 130mm F1.8 IS USM: The Ultimate Portrait […]
Patent JPO 2026-059152: Canon’s Next Move in Consumer Primes – RF 55mm f/1.8 & RF 85mm f/1.8 STM Canon continues to flesh out its RF mount ecosystem, and a newly published patent application from Japan (JPO 2026-059152) strongly suggests the company is preparing to refresh its lineup of affordable consumer primes. While the classic “nifty […]