Canon is set to make some exciting announcements at 3 PM EDT June 5th at their upcoming Cinema EOS event on YouTube. The event is expected to showcase a range of new products from their Cinema EOS, EOS, and RF lines, potentially including some highly anticipated items.
Canon Lenses
Sigma to Announce 6 APS-C RF mount Mirrorless Lenses
Sigma has recently announced its plans to offer six DC DN APS-C lenses for Canon’s RF mount. This move makes Sigma one of the first third-party companies to sell autofocus RF lenses under license from Canon. The introduction of these lenses will provide Canon EOS R100, R50, R10, and R7 users with a diverse range of high-quality, fast-aperture options for their APS-C mirrorless cameras. The lenses, which are part of Sigma’s Contemporary series, have been optimized for the RF mount, ensuring excellent autofocus performance and compatibility with Canon’s image stabilization and lens aberration correction features.
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Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD for Canon RF mount Development Announcement
TAMRON has announced the development of the 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD, the company’s first Canon RF mount lens. Designed for APS-C sensors, this fast ultra wide-angle zoom lens will launch in 2024.
Covering an impressive focal range from 11mm to 20mm, the lens maintains a bright F/2.8 aperture throughout. This facilitates low light shooting and creative bokeh effects. Despite the fast specs, the lens retains a remarkably compact and lightweight construction.
TAMRON’s expertise in optics shines through with a sophisticated optical design that delivers superb image quality. Shoot wide open at 11mm with a minimum focus distance of 0.15m for unique perspectives. The quiet RXD AF motor provides fast, precise autofocus for stills and video.
Moisture-resistant build, fluorine coating, and other outdoor-friendly features make this an extremely versatile lens for travel and landscape work. TAMRON’s first Canon RF mount lens signals an exciting new chapter in the company’s mirrorless lens legacy.
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Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L USM and RF 50mm f/1.4L USM Lenses to be Released in Q4 of 2024
Canon is set to expand its RF mount lens lineup with the upcoming announcement of two new prime lenses: the RF 24mm f/1.4L USM and the RF 50mm f/1.4L USM. Both lenses are expected to be released in the Q4 of 2024.
Canon EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II, RF 35mm f/1.4L USM Lens to be Announced on May 21-23
According to CR, the long awaited Canon EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II, and RF 35mm f/1.4L USM lens will be officially announced on May 21-23, 2024. Stay tuned for more info.
Canon RF 35mm F1.4L USM Lens to Have Video Features
Canon RF 35mm F1.4L USM lens is scheduled to be announced very soon. According to CR, this new lens will have Video Features. Continue reading “Canon RF 35mm F1.4L USM Lens to Have Video Features”
Canon to Announce at Least 3 PowerZoom Lenses
There are at least 3 more PowerZoom lenses coming in 2024! According to CR3, Canon will launch an internal zoom RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z likely in the next 4-6 months. Continue reading “Canon to Announce at Least 3 PowerZoom Lenses”
Rumors: Canon is Working on RF 28-70mm f/2L II USM Lens
Canon Rumors recently reported that Canon is working on the RF 28-70mm f/2L II USM lens. The original 28-70mm f/2L impressed photographers with its extraordinarily bright f/2 maximum aperture across the zoom range. However, its significant weight has been a deterrent for some.
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Best Portrait Lenses
Lenses used in portrait photography are classically fast, medium telephoto lenses, though any lens may be used, depending on artistic purposes. The best focus range for portrait photography is 80-135mm. Here are lists of best rated Portrait lenses according to DxOMark. See below:
Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM Lens Coming in the First Half of 2024
CR3 confirmed that Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM lens will indeed be released in the first half of 2024.
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