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Canon has announced the development of six RF lenses which are expected to be released at various points in 2019.
The most captivating has to be the RF 70-200 F2.8L IS USM. The lens is almost impossibly small, yet manages to be as fast as Canon`s EF model. The 70-200 will be stabilized, though we won`t find out how many stops of shake reduction it provides for some time, as Canon has not yet published specs for any of the upcoming lenses.
Canon will be offering two versions of its RF 85mm F1.2L USM: a `regular` model and a `DS` variant. DS stands for Defocus Smoothing, which Canon says `offers a combination of beautifully smooth defocused bokeh.` While we don`t know exactly what that means yet, it seems likely that the DS model includes an Apodization element, of the kind we`ve seen before in `APD` and `STF` lenses from other manufacturers.
The dual model approach echoes Fujifilm`s decision to market two versions of its XF 56mm F1.2 - a standard model and an `APD` variant optimized for bokeh.
Meanwhile, there are two fast zooms on the way: the RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and the RF 24-70 F2.8L IS USM.
Lastly, there`s a versatile (but slower) travel zoom lens in the works too - the RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM.
Press Release:
CANON ENSURES THE SUCCESSFUL FUTURE OF ITS RF MOUNT WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF SIX NEW LENSES
New Lenses Under Development Cover a Range of Core Focal Lengths
MELVILLE, N.Y., February 13, 2019 - Continuing with the message of `optics at its core,` Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc, is developing six new RF-series lenses, further displaying the company´s commitment to the EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera system. Canon´s new RF mount allows for fast, light, and high-performing ...
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