MELVILLE, N.Y., May 24, 2023 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the EOS R100 camera and RF28mm F2.8 STM lens, two new affordable, compact, and lightweight tools for entry-level and emerging content creators to elevate their skills.
Preorder Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM $299 | Preorder Canon EOS R100 $479
The Canon EOS R100 camera was designed for new, first-time mirrorless camera or existing interchangeable camera users who previously enjoyed EOS Rebel or EOS M cameras. The camera touts key features such as a 24.2 megapixel APS-C size sensor, the DIGIC 8 image processor, 4K (Cropped) and Full HD (Full-Width) video at up to 24 and 60 frames-per-second respectively, Autofocus with eye and face detection, and Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® connectivity capabilities. For users who are making the EOS R100 their first interchangeable lens (ILC) camera, a significant advantage over using a smartphone camera will be lens selection. The EOS R100 is compatible with the complete lineup of RF and RF-S lenses, and EF and EF-S lenses can be utilized when using one of three available Canon EF-EOS R mount adapters (each sold separately). This selection of lenses includes the Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM lens, which was also announced today.
The Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM is a “pancake” style, value lens that targets a wide variety of users, from amateur to enthusiast Full-Frame and APS-C camera users. Key features of the new lens include:
- Minimum focusing distance of 9.1 inches (0.23m) and a maximum magnification of 0.17x
- Retracting feature that helps to shorten the overall length of the lens
- Circumferential manual focus mode/control ring selector
- Gear-type STM motor providing smooth autofocusing while capturing video
- Built-in Control Ring provides quick access to multiple camera controls
- 7-blade circular aperture helps to provide beautifully blurred background and bokeh
Pricing and Availability
The Canon EOS R100 camera is scheduled to be available in July 2023 for an estimated retail price of $479.99 for body only, $599.99 with the RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens, and $829.99 with the RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lenses*.
The RF28mm F2.8 STM lens is scheduled to be available in July 2023 for an estimated retail price of $299.99*.
Preorder Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM $299 | Preorder Canon EOS R100 $479
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For $200 more, the R50 clearly wins:
R50: DPAF II, 651 points, 12/15 FPS, uncropped 4K video
R100: DPAF, 143 points, 6.5 FPS, cropped 4K video
Of course the EF40mm needs a R mount adaptor which doubled the cost/weight and size.
Inflation makes for around 26% increase for the US. Japan inflation is much lower including some years with negative inflation (deflation?). Raw materials is a different and specific issue though.
Curious that it is announced at the same time as a APS-C body although maybe because it would be ff equivalent at 45mm on the R100... or perhaps they just wanted a small lens mounted on it for its profile pic.
Oc-e4 is quite expensive and for most people getting ST-E10 is going to better option. That off shoe cable can be useful for video folk as it allows to use accesories other than flashes off the shoe.
Canon OC-E4A Off-Camera Multi-Function Shoe Cord (2.6') https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...01_oc_e4a_off_camera_multi_function_shoe.html
Same opinion here!
And I am not sure, if Canon can get those customers, that are not willing to pay for an R50 with this.
But I hope, so the R ecosystem gets more people and can grow furthermore into the consumer price range.
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I hope it is performing at least as good as the old pancakes.
If so, it's mine.
Edit: thinking about this, paired with an R8 for city and street... :cool:
The 28mm looks fun though, finally a real pancake!