Canon has released new firmware for the Canon EOS R, and just like the new EOS RP firmware, we’re only getting added support for the RF 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 IS USM lens.

Firmware Version 1.3.0 incorporates the following enhancement:

1. Support for the RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM lens has been added.

Download firmware 1.3.0 for the Canon EOS R at Canon USA

Canon News has uncovered a patent for a new RF mount optical formula, this patent shows an RF 17-70mm f/3.5-5.6 in various forms. This looks like some kind of wide kit style lens because of the variable aperture.

Below are the three embodiments:

Canon RF 17-70mm f/3.5-5.6

• Focal length: 17.40mm 35.02mm 68.69mm
• F-numbe:r 3.57 4.18 5.85
• Half field angle: 51.19° 31.71° 17.48°
• Image height: 21.64mm 21.64mm 21.64mm
• Total lens length: 149.59mm 133.68mm 150.50mm
• BF: 13.43mm27.63mm 57.99mm

Canon RF 17-70mm f/3.5-5.6

• Focal length: 17.10mm 34.82mm 72.70mm
• F numbe:r 3.57 4.18 5.85
• Half angle of view:  51.68° 31.85° 16.57°
• Image height: 21.64mm 21.64mm 21.64mm
• Total lens length: 151.00mm 135.57mm 157.71mm
• BF: 13.13mm 27.81mm 63.49mm

Canon RF 18-80mm f/3.5-5.6

• Focal length: 18.70mm 37.55mm 77.50mm
• F-number: 3.57 4.18 5.85
• Half angle of view: 49.16° 29.95° 15.60°
• Image height: 21.64mm 21.64mm 21.64mm
• Total lens length: 146.50mm 128.90mm 147.50mm
• BF: 15.19mm 27.72mm 59.84mm

Tamron USA has begun teasing four new mirrorless lenses on their Facebook page.

There’s no mention of what the four lenses are as of yet, or what mount(s) these lenses will be available for. I think it’s still a bit early to see third party autofocus lenses for Canon’s RF mount from Tamron or SIGMA, but surprises do happen.

Tamron currently has 2 mirrorless lenses for Sony’s  FE mount, so it’s likely these will be for Sony as well. Judging by the teaser, it looks like a telephoto zoom lens and three prime lenses are coming.

Canon has released a minor firmware release for the Canon EOS RP.

Firmware Version 1.3.0 incorporates the following enhancement: 

• Support for the RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM lens has been added.

Download EOS RP firmware v1.3.0 at Canon UK

We are a week away from the official announcements for the Canon EOS 90D and Canon EOS M6 Mark II, two cameras that have pretty much leaked in full. Though there are some questions that still need to be answered, as the specification sheets did have some errors in them.

That said, with what you know already are you ready to put down your hard-earned money for either of these pretty impressive cameras (on paper)?

Full specifications: Canon EOS 90D // Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Here are the full specifications for the upcoming Canon EOS 90D.

The EOS 90D is a powerful, fully equipped interchangeable lens camera providing you with everything you need at your fingertips to advance your photography and video skills. The EOS 90D shoots a fast 10 frames per second continuous shooting with full autofocus tracking. Paired with the 3” vari-angle LCD touch screen, the EOS 90D allows you to get creative and photograph your subject from any angle. The camera also comes equipped with a 32.5 MP APS-C CMOS sensor and the ability to shoot 4K 30p and Full HD 120p movies.

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Here are the full specifications for the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, this camera will be announced next week.

The EOS M6 Mark II is a stylish, compact and lightweight mirrorless camera that doesn’t compromise on speed or quality whether you’re shooting stills or movies. The EOS M6 Mark II features the option to add on an Electronic Viewfinder so you can shoot the way that feels most comfortable to you. Enjoy a high image quality with the camera’s 32.5 megapixel APS-C sensor. Ensure you never miss the shot with a maximum continuous shooting speed of approximately 14 fps and a maximum RAW burst mode of approximately 30fps.

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It looks like an official promotional video for the upcoming Canon EOS M6 Mark II has leaked ahead of next week’s announcement.

Canon EOS M6 Mark II specifications from the video:

• 32.5mp APS-C Sensor
• DIGIC 8
• 14fps
• RAW burst to 30fps
• Up to ISO 26500
• Eye detect AF
• AF capable down to -5 EV
• 4K video
• FullHD at 120fps
• Removeable OLED viewfinder

It looks like an official promotional video for the upcoming Canon EOS 90D has leaked.

There are the specifications from the video:

• 32.5mp APS-C Sensor
• 45AF points (all cross-type)
• DIGIC 8
• 10fps shooting
• 4K at 30p/25p
• FullHD at 120p/100p
• Optical viewfinder & face detection
• 100% viewfinder coverage
• 220K dot RGB + IR metering
• Touchscreen Vari-Angle LCD
• Dust & water-resistant
• Battery grip BG-E14

The-Digital-Picture have completed their review of the brand new Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD, a lens Tamron claims to be their best ever.

Does it hold up to Tamron’s claims?

You typically buy a wide aperture lens to use at its widest aperture. Often, the aperture selected on my mounted prime lens does not leave the wide-open setting. Unfortunately, the image quality at the wide-open aperture is so often not amazing, typically showing reduced resolution and contrast. The good news is that this lens turns in very nice image quality even at f/1.4.

The Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD Lens delivers very sharp full frame corner-to-corner results with a wide-open f/1.4 aperture. Stopping down to f/2 brings a noticeable bump in contrast and another slight increase can be seen at f/4 where the results are very impressive. Read the full review

Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD at Adorama