A patent showcasing an RF 13-21mm f/2.8 optical formula has appeared in Japan.

Canon RF 13-21mm f/2.8 embodiment:

• Zoom ratio: 1.58
• Focal length: 13.40mm  17.30mm  21.20mm
• F number: 2.88 2.88 2.88
• Half angle of view: 58.23 51.35 45.58
• Image height: 21.64mm  21.64mm  21.64mm
• Lens length: 150.15mm  136.89mm  130.04mm
• Back focus: 20.96mm  25.13mm  29.31mm

I doubt this specific optical formula will become a consumer product, but it is probably part of the development for an ultra-wide-angle RF mount lens that we expect to see sometime in 2020.

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I continue to receive little bits of information in regards to the future of the EOS M lineup, and it sounds like Canon is still working on new cameras and lenses for the system, but obviously at a much slower pace the EOS R system.

I have been pretty adamant that there wouldn’t be an EOS M5 Mark II, however, I have been told that there will be an EOS M5 replacement in Q4 of this year. The source claims that specifications for the camera would be very similar to the EOS M6 Mark II, but with IBIS, a built-in EVF and better build quality.

The same source claims that the EOS M50 Mark II won’t come until very early next year.

As far as lenses, I have now had a couple mentions about an EF-M 52mm f/2 STM coming in 2020. This would be the equivalent of an 85mm f/2 for full-frame.

Another rumoured EF-M lens is an EF-M 100-300mm, but that it would not appear until early 2021.

This is a [CR1] rumor, so please treat it accordingly.

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Yes, PowerShot cameras still exist, though it’s an area Canon does appear to be as serious about anymore for obvious reasons. We’re getting a lot of small updates in the rare new G models.

The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark III will be no different as far as how big of an update it will be over its predecessor.

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark III Specifications:

• 20.1mp
• DIGIC 8
• 4x zoom
• 4K @ 30p
• FHD @ 120p

Does it feel familiar? It should, this is basically the PowerShot G7 X Mark III with a slower lens and a slightly smaller form factor.

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It looks like the Canon EOS R5 has appeared for certification for its 2.4ghz/5ghz Wifi capabilities. The 5ghz specification was part of our original rumoured specifications for the Canon EOS R5.

The Canon EOS R5 is likely the DS126839 that has appeared for certification.

Also registered is a new camera accessory, which is likely a Speedlite. We originally thought it would be announced ahead of CP+, but I guess it makes sense to announce it when we get the official Canon EOS R5 announcement.

The new Speedlite is likely the DS586224 that has appeared for certification.

Update: As others have noted, DS586224 could also be the WFT-9A

I have been sent a roadmap of coming Canon RF lenses in 2020. I have been unable to confirm this list of lenses, but I hope to hear more soon

Rumoured & Confirmed Canon RF lenses coming in 2020:

• Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM (Announced)
• Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM (Announced)
• Canon RF 10-24mm f/4L USM
• Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM
• Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 MACRO IS STM
• Canon RF 85mm f/1.8 IS STM
• Canon RF 70-135mm f/2L USM ​​​
• Canon RF 1.4x Extender (Announced)
• Canon RF 2.0x Extender (Announced)

There is nothing here about the rumoured DO super-telephoto lenses or a pancake for the RF mount. So please take this with a big grain of salt until we can confirm the information above.

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I have been reporting for quite some time now that the Canon EOS R5 would begin shipping in July, and it looks like other media outlets are starting to say the same thing.

Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun from Newswitch(Google Translated), a Japanese publication is also saying that the Canon EOS R5 will begin shipping prior to the summer Olympic games in Tokyo, which begin on July 24, 2020.

While the Canon EOS R5 will be more than capable of professional use, it’s definitely not the “professional” EOS R mirrorless camera. We expect to see the Canon EOS R1 sometime in 2021, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see some kind of a development announcement in Q4 if 2020,

Canon News has uncovered a patent for an APS-C 100-400mm F5.6-7.1 optical formula.  (Richard also messed it up by not noticing it was APS-C at first)

Does this mean that the EOS-M is getting a super telephoto consumer lens? The optical elements are fairly lightweight and the lens optics diameter would be somewhere around 52mm, which seems to fit with the EOS-M ecosystem.  Or is this a sign of an RF APS-C camera coming out.  The need for an APS-C 100-400 is puzzling if it’s for the RF mount though.

Canon RF/EF-M 100-400mm f/5.6-7.1:

• Focal length: 119.97mm 218.00mm 360.96mm
• F-Number: 5.50 6.50 7.10
• Half angle of view: 6.50° 3.59° 2.17°
• Image height: 13.66mm  13.66mm  13.66mm
• Total lens length: 179.62mm 192.93mm 233.56mm
• BF: 15.03mm  15.03mm  15.04mm

Canon appears to be going a different direction with their longer lenses for their mirrorless mounts than the other manufacturers. They seem to be more interested in reducing the size and making the usability more comfortable. It also helps that they have a bunch of stellar EF lenses that will work just fine with your mirrorless cameras if you want the faster speeds.