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 […]
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, […]