Canon EF/EF-S 55-110 f/2 A new patent showing off a unique zoon range and speed from Canon. Would indoor sports be the target market with such a lens? It’s noted that this may be for APS-C cameras, therefore an EF-S lens. (thanks Michael) Patent Publication No. 2012-8344 2012.1.12 Release Date Filing date 2010.6.24 Example 1 Focal length f = 55.5 – 112.2mm Fno. = 2.0 2.0 zoom ratio Half angle of 13.4181 – 6.712 deg. Each group 18 Configuration 15 Inner Zoom Group of the formula before feeding Negative distortion that occurs in the front lens group and zooming to…
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Minimal Specs Two communications came in tonight about 5D Mark III sightings in an Asian nation. One mentioned the 5D Mark III getting GPS related certification, no mention of what that certification was called. It was also said the camera doesn’t have a high number of autofocus points compared to the 7D or 1D series bodies. The second communication talked about a prototype having eye control autofocus. This sort of rumour hasn’t appeared for a long time, but lots of people have fond memories of the eye controlled AF of the EOS-3. There was also a mention of the camera being capable of 5fps. Summary of 5D…
C300 Preorders B&H has the Canon EOS C300 in both the EF and PL mount versions available for preorder. Camera Bodies Canon EOS C300 EF Mount $15,999 Canon EOS C300 PL Mount $15,999 Cine Lenses Canon CN-E 14.5-60mm T2.6 L S Cinema Zoom Lens with EF Mount for $42,750 Canon CN-E 14.5-60mm T2.6 L SP Cinema Zoom Lens with PL Mount for $42,750 Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S EF Mount Cinema Zoom Lens for $44,650 Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L SP PL Mount Cinema Zoom Lens for $44,650 All products will ship after January 30, 2012. cr
Dealers announced There will be 17 dealers for the new Canon EOS C300 camera in the United States. The launch price of the camera will be $15,999 USD. One in particular, FilmTools.com has put a video up explaining how the launch is going to work. It also sounds like all the third party manufacturers will have their accessories ready to go. FilmTools is taking preorders on all things C300 cr
From Conurus This is the world’s first adapter that would give Canon lens owners electronic contact with Nex cameras (such as changing aperture using the camera itself). Estimated availability: January 21, 2012 Visit Conurus cr
Contest Winner! We’ve been at it for a few months. We’ve seen a lot of great photography, however there can only be one grand prize winner. Without further ado, below are the top 3 entrants in the inaugural Canon Rumors Lens Giveaway Contest!
Rebate extensions are good Canon has extended the DSLR & lens combination rebate program until February 24, 2012. The 7D and 5D Mark II are the main DSLR bodies for the rebate program. There are also combo rebates for the Pixma 9000 Mark II printer. Canon DSLR & Lens Rebates at B&H cr
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 25 f/2 B&H has limited quantity of the new Zeiss Distagon 25 f/2 that was announced at the end of October. As per most of the Zeiss lenses, it’s coming highly regarded. Here’s just one review. Zeiss Distagon T* 25 f/2 @ B&H for $1699 cr
Here we go again More information has trickled in about the “thorn in my side”, aka the Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS II. A new version of the updated lens started to make its way to the folks lucky enough to test the lens out. There have been upwards of 5 different variations of the new lens. It’s still reported that there is no IS in any of the prototypes. One design change that has apparently been seen is a fully internal zoom function, we’re not sure if that is with all the prototypes. I won’t even hazard a guess as…
New Optical Formula Patents A new patent showcasing 3 different focal lengths has come to light. Patent Publication No. 2012-8352 2012.1.12 Release Date Filing date 2010.6.25 Example 1 Focal length f = 294.0mm Fno = 4.14 = 8.42deg angle. 15 sheets 11 groups configured One element radial refractive index profile Bowen ratio 0.78 Inner Focus (the second lens group for focusing) Example 3 Focal length f = 51.5mm Fno = 1.25 = 45.6deg angle. Configuration 6 each group 10 Two elements radial refractive index profile One aspherical surface 1 Example 4 Focal length f = 24.7mm Fno = 2.86 = 82.4deg…