Canon recently has filed two new Cinema zoom lens patents in Japan: Canon CN-E 18-85mm f/2.8 Lens and Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm f/2.8 Lens.
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New Canon Patent: EF 50mm f/1.4 Lens
Canon has recently filed another new patent on EF 50mm f/1.4 lens. Current EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens was released in 2003. There have several new 50mm f/1.4 patents in the past few years. Previous rumors said next 50mm f/1.4 lens will have IS feature.
Video Comparison: EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS Vs. EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II w/ 2X Extender
Tony Northrup recently has posted a video comparison on Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5,6L IS USM lens and Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens w/ Extender EF 2X III.
EF 15-35mm f/2.8L & EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS Coming in 2016 ?
Several weeks ago, we posted roundup rumors on Canon’s next L series lenses, the first to come is the EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM, probably to be announced on August 14, 2015. Other two rumored L lenses are EF 15-35mm f/2.8L and EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS.
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Best Ultra-wide Zoom for Canon: EF 11-24mm f/4L USM DxOMark Tested
DxOMark has just tested Canon’s new ultra-wide zoom lens EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens (Amazon | B&H | Adorama). The price for this lens is $2,999, currently in stock in most US stores. According to the DxOMark, EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens is the king of ultra-wide zoom for Canon, see the test result on Canon 5D Mark III below:
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Canon New Patent: EF 600mm f/4 DO IS USM
Canon recently filed a new lens patent for EF 600mm f/4 DO IS USM lens. This is another super telephoto prime DO lens. Last year, Canon announced the EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM lens, price for $6,899, currently in stock at Amazon.
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens DxOMark Tested
DxOMark has just tested the new EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM super telephoto zoom lens (Amazon | B&H | Adorama). This lens is designed for wildlife photography and sports photography, replaced the old EF 100-400mm lens. See the DxOMark score tested on Canon EOS 5D Mark III below:
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EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Price: USD $1,899 ?
The long rumored Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens will be announced very soon, probably on August 14th, 2015. According to CR, the price for EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens will cost $1,899 at launch.
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Video Comparison: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM vs 50mm f/1.8 II
Tony Northrup recently posted a video review on Canon’s new EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens compared to old EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens. Both lens are cost $125 in US.
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Confirmed: EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM & EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Coming
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens and EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens have registered at Russian certification authority Novocert. This means both lenses is confirmed, and will be announced soon (within 1-2 months).
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