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 […]
We have all said it. We have all asked for it. We have watched the RF mount explode with incredible full-frame L-series glass, and even a few affordable FF options. Meanwhile, the EOS R7 and R10 shooters among us have been patiently waiting for the APS-C ecosystem to get the same level of attention. Well, […]
Canon patent P2026043301 has been found, which covers Canon 14mm f/1.4, 18mm f/1.4, and 35mm f/1.8 lenses. Below is a summary of the patent; you can also view it here on j-platpat. Patent Analysis: Canon P2026-043301 Details New 14mm f/1.4, 18mm f/1.4, and 35mm f/1.8 RF Primes Canon’s latest patent application out of Japan, P2026-043301 […]
Patent Application Reveals Canon 28-45mm F1.2 and 35-70mm F1.4! A new patent application, P2026033938, has surfaced, hinting at two incredibly exciting, and dare I say, ambitious, lenses from Canon: a 28-45mm F1.2 L USM and a 35-70mm F1.4 L USM. If these lenses ever make it to production, they would be the world’s first full-frame […]
Patent Reveal: Canon’s Motorized Built-in Extender – The End of the Lever? Recent patent applications from Canon have revealed a fascinating new direction for their super-telephoto lenses: a motorized built-in extender. While lenses like the EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM have featured a mechanical lever for engaging an internal 1.4x extender, Canon seems to be […]