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tpatana · Mar 7, 2026

neuroanatomist said:
It's not that Canon didn't tell us, it's that Richard didn't pass along the full explanation. He hints at it, though, right at the start: "I had previously discussed these as quarter-wave optical designs...," in reference to the quarter wave plates (QWP) that convert linearly polarized light to circularly polarized light and back.

Details are in the patent, and the light manipulation you're missing is polarization, more than once in the optical path and both linear (POL) and circular (QWP2, QWP1), plus selective reflection/transmission.

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Thanks, this now makes sense for most items. The items that make my head scratch are:

The sensor only receives horizontal polarization component of the light, so you basically have polarization filter inside your lens which you cannot remove.

But furthermore, switching from linear to circular (or back) should reduce light by 1 stop, so you wouldn't get much light in the end. Counting the light path for conversions: E D B B B

C (HM) probably also cut 1 stop on that first pass but I'm not sure so I'm leaving it out the calculation.

So that's 5 stops (or 6 if count HM) of light right there. Maybe I should go read the patent as this is interesting although I'm not yet sure if it's practical.

Also, QWP are fairly frequency sensitive so I'm wondering how much different the far ends of light spectrum will behave on that.

homebodyMacro2 · Mar 6, 2026

AlanF said:
Sources of the rumours?

CR made a post referencing it: https://www.canonrumors.com/what-we-expect-canon-to-announce-in-the-coming-months/

Honestly a nice internal zoom with a VCM would be great imo.

My post here was referring to that article:

homebodyMacro2 said:
Just wish-casting, I hope this 300-600L, if we get it, is not too much higher than the ballpark of $7k. Only have so much budget for it, and at least from this topic it seems like a number of people feel similarly.

Personally I think it makes more sense to have a longer L option that's not the 100-300L with a 2x teleconverter selling at ~$11k. A $7k-ish Canon 300-600 f/5.6 L VCM with internal zoom would probably be a great competitor to the huge $6600 Sigma 300-600 f/4. The Sigma seems to have made some waves, though I can't say I have the sales numbers. An ~$11k 300-600 f/5.6 would be a lot less appealing to me at least lol.

RDGood · Mar 5, 2026

Got mine on Tuesday March 3

John Wilde · Mar 4, 2026

snapshot said:
i wonder what a "new" customer looks like from canon's point of view. more likely females in their mid 20's than the canon/sony-istas reading the blog. what do they want?

I suppose it could be a "retro fashion camera".

mimbu · Mar 3, 2026

P-visie said:
As I posted in another thread, Viltrox have been making Z-mount lenses since 2021 and have 25 Z-mount lenses on their site. I find it hard to believe that Nikon has only just discovered that Viltrox has been making Z-mount lenses without a license agreement.

It seems that Nikon only just got their Z mount patents approved in China, so now they are going after the Chinese makers. Viltrox was first. Now Sirui has pulled all Z mount lenses from Chinese stores. This will probably ramp up over the coming weeks & months as more makers get hit. Including the E-Z adapter companies.

mimbu · Mar 3, 2026

Richard CR said:
As the third party manufacturers such as Sigma get better, while not raising the price considerably, this is a ongoing problem for Canon's RF mount that is only going to get worse.

I think the fact that Sigma is getting so good while being so reasonably priced (comparatively at least) is why neither Canon nor Nikon will ever allow them unrestricted access to their mirrorless mounts. Canon hasn't even let Tamron into FF yet, something Nikon did quite a while ago.

bluezurich · Mar 3, 2026

I went to Fuji after shooting Canon full frame EF & RF+ EOS 35mm for over 20 years. I had an X-T5 and I do have a great many fantastic shots created with it (see attached) but it was never easy. It could have used a lock switch feature like my R6ii. I dialed in the custom dials and buttons yet I would still bump, hit and spin settings without knowing until too late, time and time again. I increasingly missed Canon's menu system let alone it's AF. My experience was rarely smooth and when I came back to Canon, it was a gigantic sigh of relief. Two very different cameras the R7ii and the X-T6. Apples and oranges iyam. Plus, not many Canon owners are walking around hoping their camera strikes up conversations, the R7 shooter is too busy shooting. Fuji is great for a coveted, imaging fetish item but the Canon will be the tool.

Old Man FL/FD · Mar 3, 2026

justaCanonuser said:
As I have written, swivel displays are often a bit dark in really bright environments, at least that's my experience. A real classic waist-level viewfinder also doesn't suffer from disturbing reflections. So I am sure that there are photographers out there who would appreciate such a camera design.

Perhaps I can improvise and add some ‘side panels’ to the LCD display to improve outdoor visibility.

Click · Mar 2, 2026

Cool series!

Del Paso · Mar 1, 2026

dolina said:
I'm fairly certain they will eventually get around to making the APO-LANTHAR 50 mm F2.0 on RF mount.

The Voigtländer RF lenses released so far are

- Nokton 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical last October 2023
- Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical last January 2024
- Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical last April 2024
- Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 last February 2026
- Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8 last February 2026

I have a friend in Nagoya right now who will pick up the カメラレンズ NOKTON 50mm F1 Aspherical RF-mount [キヤノンRF /単焦点レンズ] from Bic Camera (JR Gate Tower).

Price Breakdown:

- SRP (Standard Price): ¥197,780

- Tourist Tax-Free Price (10% OFF): ¥179,800

- FINAL PRICE w/ 7% Coupon: ¥167,214

Sadly it isn't as cheap or as straightforward as Map Camera in Tokyo's ¥161,819. That's nearly 42% cheaper than MSRP from 37 months ago. By comparison someone on FM's selling their used copy for $1029?

If that falls through I have another friend going to Fukuoka this October. But with the Yen so weak maybe I'll go with sooner than later!

These are other bodies/lenses that I'm interested in & their prices are in USD & without sales tax

2024 Canon R1

- US: $6,799 (BHPhoto)
- JP: $5,387.52
- HK: $4,700

April 2026 ZEISS Otus ML 35mm f/1.4

- US: $2,299 (BHPhoto)
- JP: $1,997.45
- HK: $x,xxx.xx

October 2025 ZEISS Otus ML 85mm f/1.4

- US: $2,999 (BHPhoto)
- JP: $1,997.45
- HK: $2,549.50

May 2025 ZEISS Otus ML 50mm f/1.4

- US: $2,499 (BHPhoto)
- JP: $1,535.17
- HK: $2,091.50

2022 RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM

- US: $22,699 (BHPhoto)
- JP: $16,718.40
- HK: $18,748.10

2022 RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

- US: $18,799 (BHPhoto)
- JP: $14,222.25
- HK: $13,914.4

2023 RF 28mm f/2.8 STM pancake

- US: $329 (BHPhoto)
- JP: $255.42
- HK: $181.10

If it weren't for those silly European taxe and customs: +25-30% if you declare . If you don't declare and get caught, fines make you regret your dishonesty.

Sporgon · Mar 1, 2026

Ah ! I now know what the difference is between Leica ‘s PGM glass and Canon’s GMo. About $10,000 !

TexPhoto · Mar 1, 2026

Received my 7-14mm On Friday. Shot this on Sat Morning. First photo with the new lens.

ISv · Feb 28, 2026

MSH411 said:
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After closer look my best choice is the the #3!!! It's great photo but the reason to put it as the best is because I'm not sure what actually I'm looking on: Fan-tailed Raven (Corvus rhipidurus) or Dwarf Raven (Corvus edithae)! I like bird puzzles but this one (with that photo!) is much above my knowledge

! I'm not very sure it may not pop-up like something else (low probability but it's there!!!).

dolina · Feb 28, 2026

3 years after announcement a brand new copy of the 50mm f/1.0 is now under US$1050 vs the 7.5yo RF 50mm f/1.2 @ under US$1,900 for tourists in Tokyo.

dolina · Feb 28, 2026

el peso said:
Looking at perfect RF 50/1.2, I cannot justify the price of that Voighländer. IMHO I define such kind of lenses as “effect lenses“ of “mood lenses to walk and play with“.

3 years after announcement a brand new copy of the 50mm f/1.0 is now under US$1,050 vs the 7.5yo RF 50mm f/1.2 @ under US$1,900 for tourists in Tokyo. Given that in 2.5-5.0 years from today the replacement of the RF 50mm f/1.2L USM will come out...

el peso said:
I have the Zeiss 1,4/50 ZE lens for that as an example. It didn‘t cost me much. This prime costs too much for such kind of the equipment and isn‘t good for serious usage today. Maybe in a few years as used item from those who‘s disappointed in it and ready to get rid of for less.

With that price adjustment in mind I want to hear your thoughts on it as I also have the Zeiss 1,4/50 ZE bought months after it's announcement in 2008 and started to enjoy it with Focus Guide (Green Box).

With the Nokton that was priced at $1799 is now under $1050 for tourists in Japan would you now consider the f/1.0?

GirlsAreBeautiful · Feb 27, 2026

Which one of these three (or similar) do you think has a chance to see the light of day? I mainly want a faster autofocus than the current options.

- Sigma Contemporary 18mm F1.4 DC

- Yongnuo R 28mm F1.8 DSM

- Canon RF 28mm F1.4 L VCM

Yongnuo is the one that has a bit more chances to exist, in my opinion. I would buy it, but my day 1 pick would be the Sigma. Canon is probably satisfied with the pancake.
28mm is sadly not trendy nowadays, mainly because it is already covered by smartphone, so the wait could be long...

rukes · Feb 27, 2026

Got the lens today, huuuuuge improvement over the 8-15.

First, the weight feels like half of the old 8-15, it’s light!

Unlike the 8-15 where the outside shell was two parts connecting in the middle (and being a damage point), this is one solid shell with a feel like the recent VCM lenses.

Lens cap is improved too, the cap fits the lens hood tighter and has the squeeze grips in newer lens caps. The lens hood is more sturdy and attaches tighter with a more recessed button to take it off.

Will use it for photos this weekend and i’m assuming will be a big improvement there.

chrysoberyl · Feb 27, 2026

neuroanatomist said:
I have limited experience with Milky Way shooting, but I will mention that regarding light pollution filters, several manufacturers (Kolari, Kase, Astronomik, perhaps others) make light pollution filters that 'clip in' (or magnetically attach) inside the camera body and thus will work with any lens including those without front filter threads. I have a set of Kolari magnetic in-body ND filters (3-, 6- and 10-stop) and they work very well.

I'd also suggest reserving judgement on the 14/1.4. From the available reviews its performance overall seems similar to the 20/1.4 (which I also have and like), and looking at Canon's MTFs it appears that the 14mm lens has better resolution (blue lines) and a bit more contrast (black lines) than the 20mm lens, especially away from the center of the frame.

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You make a strong case. And thanks for the filter tip, very much!

Canon Rumors · Feb 27, 2026

Canon has released the first firmware update for the Cinema EOS C50 bringing the current version up to 1.0.31. The update addresses a couple of bugs. Firmware Version 1.0.3.1 incorporates the following enhancements: Canon Cinema EOS C50 Overview Featuring a newly developed 7K full-frame CMOS sensor, the Canon EOS C50 Cinema Camera is a compact […]

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Canon Rumors · Feb 27, 2026

This week SIGMA announced the 35mm F1.4 DG II | Art for L-mount and E-mount, along with the 15mm F1.4 DC Contemporary for the RF mount. The latter being a replacement for the 16mm F1.4 DC Contemporary. It shaved a lot of size and weight over its predecessor and has been well received in these […]

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GirlsAreBeautiful · Feb 27, 2026

Maximilian said:
German (MRSP) prices:
499,00 € for the 15mm F1.4 DC
999,00 € for the 35mm F1.4 DG II | Art

Well worth lenses.

Diko · Feb 26, 2026

What has become of this rumor?

SteelLynx · Feb 26, 2026

If recently deceased fits too.... this might be one. But maybe not for everyone to see so I'll hide it behind a spoiler.

danfaz · Feb 26, 2026

Sporgon said:
Are you in the UK ? I’ve got a bag full of original ones, and you’re welcome to have a few.

Unfortunately, no, I'm in the US.

Frodo · Feb 25, 2026

I love my EF 400 DO ii. Its plenty sharp wide open and with the EF 1.4x iii (slightly better if stopped down 1/3 stop), and fine with the EF 2x iii (better stopped down half a stop). Would love an RF version with a lighter chassis (maybe the weight of a Sony 300/2.8) and closer focus, and maybe faster AF (although that's not been a problem for me).

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