The optical performance difference between the two lenses looks to be quite significant if you go by the MTF chart comparison.</p>
<p>I had two complaints about the original 35L, the first being it wasn’t weather sealed and the second was the CA, it looks like both of those issues have been corrected. I’m looking forward to seeing if the additional weight is going to be difficult to get used to with the new lens, I did like the compact size of the first version.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, there aren’t many sample images  from the new lens yet, but they should start making their way to the web soon.</p>
<p><strong>Preorder EF 35 f/1.4L II $1799: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180801-REG/canon_9523b002_35mm_f_1_4l_ii_usm.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA35142.html?utm_term=UbK24x0al34oSlvW4eT8QxjoUkX3mDVXeWC-Ug0&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=rflaid64393&cvosrc=affiliate.64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1Uehm5w" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>

<em>The Power and Versatility of an EOS Camera in a New Light</em></p>
<p><strong>MELVILLE, N.Y., August 27, 2015 –</strong> Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the EOS M3, a compact and stylish interchangeable lens digital camera created for enthusiast photographers who demand premium performance. Fusing Canon’s outstanding image quality and DSLR-levels of control in a small and lightweight camera body, the EOS M3 camera offers the ability to capture important moments in outstanding detail.</p>
<p>At the heart of the EOS M3 camera is Canon’s latest and most advanced digital imaging technologies, including the company’s high-resolution 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor and its most advanced image processor, DIGIC 6, delivering premium quality stills and Full HD videos. Combined with super-fast AF performance, thanks to a new 49-point Hybrid CMOS AF III Autofocus System, this digital camera gives photographers the freedom to capture the beauty of movement. Advanced photographers will find everything they need at their fingertips, with intuitive DSLR-like dials and control, as well as access to the entire lineup of more than 80 Canon EF, EF-S and EF-M interchangeable lenses<span class="green">*</span>, all shrunk down into a compact, mirrorless body to take with them wherever they go. Advanced EOS camera technologies built into the EOS M3 camera include:</p>
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<ul>
<li><strong>24.2 Megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS Sensor</strong>, with a sensitivity range from ISO 100 to 12,800 (expandable to 25,600 in H mode) paired with Canon’s proprietary DIGIC 6 Image Processor to capture high-resolution photos and Full HD videos with brilliant color and stunning detail.</li>
<li><strong>49-Point Hybrid CMOS AF III Autofocus System</strong> for fast and accurate autofocusing of stills and videos, up to 6.1x faster than the original EOS M.</li>
<li><strong>Front and Rear control dials</strong> for full manual operation and customizable functions as well as improved ease of use.</li>
<li><strong>Intuitive Touch Screen</strong> 3.0-inch tilt-type (180 degrees up/45 degrees down) ClearView II LCD screen (approximately 1,040,000 dots), perfect for quick focusing and shooting, easy menu navigation, and simple viewing of images and videos.</li>
<li><strong>Built-in Wi-Fi®<span class="green">**</span> and NFC<span class="green">***</span></strong> for streamlined photo sharing and wireless remote control.</li>
</ul>
<p>“Canon U.S.A. is bringing to market a new member of the EOS family – the EOS M3 – to help satisfy the market’s demand for high-quality compact cameras with large image sensors and interchangeable lenses,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “It is the ideal camera for advanced amateurs and enthusiasts looking for a compact interchangeable lens camera option with genuine EOS camera system support, performance and compatibility, as well as professional photographers looking for a full-featured compact secondary camera.”</p>
<p>Photographers familiar with other Canon EOS cameras will note the EOS M3’s interface is similar to Canon’s current EOS DSLR cameras, making operation easier for existing users. The LCD panel’s tilting capability makes it easy to shoot from various angles while the capacitive touch screen allows intuitive image capture and playback with easy-to-understand information and real-time controls.</p>
<p>The EOS M3 camera offers photographers the flexibility to unleash their creativity through its compatibility with Canon EF-M lenses as well as a wide variety of Canon EF and EF-S lenses when used with the optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS M. Other compatible Canon accessories include EX-series Speedlite flash units, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT, and Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1. Users will also have the ability to remotely capture and share images with Canon’s Camera Connect smartphone application<span class="green">**</span>, using the EOS M3’s integrated Wi-Fi® and NFC connectivity.</p>
<p><strong>Pricing and Availability</strong>

Canon’s EOS M3 Digital Camera is scheduled to be available in early October 2015 for an estimated retail price of $679.99. An EOS M3 EF-M 18-55mm IS STM lens kit will be available in the customer’s choice of black or white for an estimated retail price of $799.99. Additionally, a two lens kit featuring the EOS M3 digital camera with the EF-M 18-55mm IS STM lens and the EF-M 55-200mm IS STM lens will be available for an estimated retail price of $1,049.00.</p>
<p>The following Canon lenses will also be available in early October:</p>
<ul>
<li>EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM wide-angle zoom lens for an estimated retail price of $399.99</li>
<li>EF-M 22mm f/2 STM compact prime lens in silver for an estimated retail price of $249.99</li>
<li>EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM telephoto zoom lens for an estimated retail price of $349.99</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1"><strong>Camera Body & Kits:</strong></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Canon EOS M3 Body – Black: <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=http://www.adorama.com/ICAM3B.html" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180765-REG/canon_9694b001_eos_m3_mirrorless_digital.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1KPJGGi" target="_blank">Amazon</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Canon EOS M3 w/ EF-M 18-55mm IS STM Lens – Black: <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=http://www.adorama.com/ICAM3BK.html" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180767-REG/canon_9694b011_eos_m3_mirrorless_digital.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1hh1eUd" target="_blank">Amazon</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Canon EOS M3 w/ EF-M 18-55mm IS STM Lens – White: <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=http://www.adorama.com/ICAM3WK.html" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180766-REG/canon_9772b011_eos_m3_mirrorless_digital.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1KPJLdd" target="_blank">Amazon</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Canon EOS M3 w/ EF-M 18-55mm & EF-M 55-200mm Lenses – Black: <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=http://www.adorama.com/ICAM3BK2.html" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180768-REG/canon_9694b031_eos_m3_mirrorless_digital.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1LCGu6F" target="_blank">Amazon</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">EF-M Lenses:</span></strong></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Canon EF-M 11-22mm F4/5.6 IS STM Lens: <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=http://www.adorama.com/CA1122.html" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180779-REG/canon_7568b002_ef_m_11_22mm_f_4_5_6_is.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1Ijxzj3" target="_blank">Amazon</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Canon EF-M 55-200mm F4.5/6.3 IS STM Lens: <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=http://www.adorama.com/CA55200.html" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180778-REG/canon_9517b002_ef_m_55_200mm_f_4_5_6_3_is.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1LCGzHz" target="_blank">Amazon</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Canon EF 22mm F2 STM SL Lens: <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60085/51926/1036?u=http://www.adorama.com/CA35142.html" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180777-REG/canon_9808b002_ef_m_22mm_f_2_stm.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1LCGCmw" target="_blank">Amazon</a></span></p>

<strong>MELVILLE, N.Y, August 27, 2015</strong> – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., has developed Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR), a new optical element for use in camera lenses that corrects chromatic aberrations at an extremely high level to achieve superb imaging performance.</p>
<p>The new Canon-developed BR optical element offers characteristics that significantly refract blue light, which lies within the short-wavelength range, to achieve impressive levels of chromatic aberration correction for outstanding imaging performance. The BR optical element, positioned between two glass lens elements to create a BR lens, will make its debut in the new EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM wide-angle fixed-focal-length lens, which is scheduled to go on sale in October 2015.</p>
<p>Natural light, or white light, comprises a spectrum of wavelengths, or colors, each of which realizes a unique refractive index when passing through a lens. As all colors do not converge on the same point, this disparity causes chromatic aberrations, or color fringing, to occur in an image.</p>
<p>Canon develops optical elements by reviewing organic optical materials, beginning with the design of molecular structures, with the aim of achieving optimal chromatic aberration correction that suppresses color fringing. With the successful development of the BR optical element, which offers unique light-dispersion characteristics that significantly refract blue light—a wavelength that, until now, had proven particularly difficult to converge to a specific focal point—Canon is able to develop lenses that result in outstanding imaging performance by correcting chromatic aberrations at an exceptionally high level.</p>
<p><strong>Preorder EF 35 f/1.4L II $1799: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180801-REG/canon_9523b002_35mm_f_1_4l_ii_usm.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA35142.html?utm_term=UbK24x0al34oSlvW4eT8QxjoUkX3mDVXeWC-Ug0&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=rflaid64393&cvosrc=affiliate.64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1Uehm5w" target="_blank">Amazon</a>  </strong></p>

<em>New L-Series Lens is First to Feature Canon’s Proprietary Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics – That Achieves a Higher Level of Chromatic Aberration Correction For Superb Image Quality</em></p>
<p><strong>MELVILLE, N.Y., August 27, 2015 –</strong> Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today introduced the new EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens for EOS system cameras – a wide-angle fixed-focal-length Canon EF lens that is the world’s first<span class="green">*</span> to utilize the Company’s newly-developed and exclusive Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics (BR Optics). This new optical technology utilizes organic material newly developed by Canon to achieve a higher level of chromatic aberration correction than other existing technologies resulting in outstanding high-quality imaging performance.</p>
<p>“As the world leader in production of interchangeable lenses, having produced over 110 million EF lenses since 1987, it is with great excitement that we now introduce a revolutionary new technology to add to Canon’s unequaled optical heritage when it comes to chromatic aberration correction,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO of Canon U.S.A., Inc. “We continually strive to achieve the ideal lens performance, which has driven the development of Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics, found in the new EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens. This technology is yet another ‘first’ in optical design introduced by Canon to enhance the performance of our lenses for our customers.”</p>
<p><strong>Preorder EF 35 f/1.4L II $1799: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180801-REG/canon_9523b002_35mm_f_1_4l_ii_usm.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA35142.html?utm_term=UbK24x0al34oSlvW4eT8QxjoUkX3mDVXeWC-Ug0&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=rflaid64393&cvosrc=affiliate.64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1Uehm5w" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>
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<p>Canon’s proprietary Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics (BR Optics) incorporate a new organic optical material with unique anomalous dispersion characteristics for use in camera lenses. The molecular design of BR Optics refracts blue light (short wavelength spectrum) to a greater degree than other existing optical technologies including UD glass, Super UD glass and Fluorite, to control color fringing as effectively as possible. When placed between convex and concave lens elements made from conventional optical glass materials, BR Optics help to produce sharp images with outstanding contrast and color fidelity by thoroughly reducing axial chromatic aberration.</p>
<p>In addition to BR Optics, the new lens incorporates two aspherical elements and one UD glass element in a 14 element, 11 group optical formula. The EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens also features Canon’s proprietary Sub-Wavelength Structure Coating (SWC), applied to the rear surface of the first and second aspheric lens elements to help combat flare and ghosting caused by light rays entering the lens at a large angle of incidence. The lens also offers best in class minimum focusing distance at 0.28m (approximately 11 inches) resulting in an increased maximum magnification of 0.21x – ideal for capturing close-up subjects. Autofocusing is swift and virtually silent due to a rear-focus optical system and Canon’s original Ring USM focusing motor. Full-time mechanical manual focusing is also available even when the lens is set to AF mode.</p>
<p>The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens features improved durability over its predecessor. As with all L-series lenses, this new lens is highly resistant to dust and water ─ making it ideal for outdoor photography, even in harsh conditions. The high-grade design of the lens provides users with a substantial and luxurious feel, as well as optimal operability.  In addition, a fluorine coating on the front and rear lens surfaces helps to repel liquids and dust particles, and makes the lens easier to clean.</p>
<p><strong>Pricing and Availability

</strong>The new Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens is compatible with 72mm filters and will be supplied with Lens Hood EW-77B and Lens Pouch LP1219. It is scheduled to be available in October 2015, for an estimated retail price of $1,799.00. For more information including specifications and an MTF chart, please visit <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/lenses/ef_lens_lineup/lens_wide_pro" target="_blank">http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/lenses/ef_lens_lineup/lens_wide_pro</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Preorder EF 35 f/1.4L II $1799: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180801-REG/canon_9523b002_35mm_f_1_4l_ii_usm.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA35142.html?utm_term=UbK24x0al34oSlvW4eT8QxjoUkX3mDVXeWC-Ug0&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=rflaid64393&cvosrc=affiliate.64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1Uehm5w" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>

<p>More information about the upcoming Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II has appeared over at DCI.</p>
<ul>
<li>Pricing is rumored to be about 275,000 yen, which translated to nearly $2300 USD, though these conversions are rarely accurate for a North American price.</li>
<li>The lens should start shipping in the middle of October 2015.</li>
<li>New techniques used for the aspherical lenses.</li>
<li>The BR Lens is Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics. Which will refract the light in the blue spectrum. This should help control chromatic aberrations.</li>
<li>There looks to be new techniques used for weather and dust sealing, as well as increased resistance to impacts. This may be the most durable lens Canon has made yet.</li>
</ul>
<p>You can read more over at DCI, as the above is Google translated.</p>

<em>Capture Blur-Free, High-Quality Images and Video with a User-Friendly, Elegantly Designed High-Performance Mirrorless Camera</em></p>
<p><strong>CENTER VALLEY, Pa., August 25, 2015</strong> — Olympus introduces the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II, a small, stylish, entry-level camera body with powerful in-body 5-axis image stabilization. As the successor to the Olympus OM-D E-M10, the OM-D E-M10 Mark II combines the award-winning power of the OM-D family, first-class quality of 5-axis image stabilization and an all-new design with improved ergonomics. The Olympus OM-D series brings flawless, professional-quality images and video to photographers of all levels.</p>
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<p><strong>Shoot High-Quality Images All the Time</strong>

Hailing from the cutting edge technology found in the award-winning Olympus OM-D E-M1 and OM-D E-M5 Mark II, the OM-D E-M10 Mark II’s 5-Axis Voice Coil Motor (VCM) Image Stabilization offers a hassle-free solution to image blur caused by camera shake. With up to four shutter speed steps, it allows for longer exposures and lower ISOs for crisp and clear handheld shots. The traditional 2-axis image stabilization in many DSLRs only compensates for angular shake, while the 5-axis image stabilization in the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II also corrects for rolling blur that affects both low-light shooting and the horizontal and vertical shift blur that can mar macro shots. The combination of the OM-D E-M5 Mark II’s 16-Megapixel Live MOS sensor and TruePic VII image processor maximize the power of 5-axis Image Stabilization to capture sharp images and video without the need for a tripod.</p>
<p><strong>User-Friendly, Elegant Design</strong>

The ultra-slim, compact size of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II adds to the camera’s user-friendly design. Not only does the body configuration incorporate the classic style found in Olympus OM-D cameras, but the elegantly machined metal dials, along with the leather textures of the grip, produce a highly sophisticated feel. The prominent thumb grip supports a stable, one-handed hold and reliable, one-handed shooting. Both the dial and button shape and layout have been adjusted for users to easily operate the camera while looking at their subject through the viewfinder.</p>
<p><strong>High-Speed Performance</strong>

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II delivers an amazingly fast, class-leading shooting time courtesy of its Touch Autofocus<span class="green">1</span>. With a sequential shooting speed of 8.5 fps — more than twice as fast as comparable DSLRs — short shooting lag time, fast responsiveness and a quick start-up time, users can easily capture split-second movements.</p>
<p><strong>Easy-to-See Electronic Viewfinder</strong>

Armed with a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF), the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II makes it easier than ever to shoot in direct sunlight and other situations where it might be difficult to view the monitor. Thanks to 100 percent field of view, users are able to see more of the scene for precise composition. The EVF also boasts a viewfinder magnification rate of 1.23x (35mm equivalent: 0.62x) and uses a high-definition 2.36-million-dot OLED monitor for sharp, clear details. For further shooting accuracy, the new AF Targeting Pad allows the user to keep an eye on the viewfinder while tracing a thumb on the camera’s rear touchscreen to adjust focus point. The E-M10 Mark II also offers a solution for shooters who are more accustomed to optical viewfinders; the Simulated Optical Viewfinder (S-OVF) offers higher dynamic range, more in line with that visible to the naked eye.</p>
<p><strong>Intuitive Video Creation</strong>

The OM-D E-M10 Mark II allows users to take advantage of 1080p Full HD Video, intuitive touch interface, variable frame rate and a new CLIPS feature which records short one-, two-, four- or eight-second clips. These clips can then be merged into a final video product in-camera, and then uploaded directly to your favorite social platform using the Olympus OI.Share app.</p>
<p><strong>Creative Shooting</strong>

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II comes packed with additional shooting modes, unleashing unlimited creativity.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Art Filters:</strong> Select one of 14 available Art Filters that match your creative vision. Art Filters can be combined with Art Effects to produce truly inspiring images and video.</li>
<li><strong>Photo Story:</strong> With five available patterns, Photo Story combines multiple photos into a single image to express the user’s story about a moment in time.</li>
<li><strong>Live Composite:</strong> Select Live Composite mode to extract and composite the brightest areas from multiple, sequentially shot images to capture thrilling light displays. With the newest version of the OI.Share app for Android and Apple®, you can make adjustments to your settings and monitor the progress of the image as it develops right on your smartphone or tablet.</li>
<li><strong>Live Bulb and Live Time:</strong> Easily capture moving trails of light with the Live Bulb and Live Time modes for stunning light painting images.</li>
<li><strong>4K Time-Lapse:</strong> Capture up to 999 images automatically at an interval of one image every five seconds. The camera will then combine the images into a stunning, high-resolution, 4K file, all in-camera, without the need for additional software.</li>
<li><strong>Focus Bracketing:</strong> With a touch of the shutter button, multiple shots are taken with slightly different focus depths. Useful for those who shoot macro photography, users can select the image with the focus where they prefer. By using image-editing software that offers an image stacking function, users can produce images with large depth of field even while using wider apertures.</li>
<li><strong>Keystone Compensation:</strong> Perspective distortion can be corrected in-camera, live, while shooting, with the ability to see your corrected adjustments as you shoot.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Accessories</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>External Grip, ECG-3:</strong> A removable grip exclusively for use with the OM-D E-M10 Mark II that enhances the hold and premium feel of the camera. With a one-touch release lever on the bottom of the grip, users can smoothly exchange the battery and memory card without missing a beat.</li>
<li><strong>Genuine Leather Strap, CSS-S119L:</strong> For added luxury and protection, the genuine leather strap has been treated with water repellent to protect against water damage.</li>
</ul>
<p><span class="green">1 According to Olympus research, August 2015.</span></p>
<p><strong>U.S. Pricing and Availability</strong>

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II will be available beginning in early September 2015 in the following configurations:</p>
<p>Estimated Street Price:

Body only, available in Black and Silver</p>
<ul>
<li>$649.99 (U.S.)</li>
<li>$749.99 (Canada)</li>
</ul>
<p>Body in Black or Silver with M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42 f3.5-5.6 EZ</p>
<ul>
<li>$799.99 (U.S.)</li>
<li>$899.99 (Canada)</li>
</ul>
<p>The External Grip, ECG-3 and Genuine Leather Strap, CSS-S119L, will be available in early September.</p>
<p>Estimated Street Price:</p>
<ul>
<li>External Grip, ECG-3: $59.99 (U.S. and Canada)</li>
<li>Genuine Leather Strap, CSS-S119L: $79.99® (U.S. and Canada)</li>
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<p>The long rumored Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II has finally made an appearance and should be announced this week. We <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2015/06/canon-ef-35mm-f1-4l-ii-is-done-cr2/" target="_blank">reported a few months ago</a> that this lens was complete and ready for production. Most of the specs seem to line up with the summary we were given at the same time about the lens.</p>
<p>Specifications: (Google Translated)</p>
<ul>
<li>Lens construction: 11 group 14 elements</li>
<li>2 aspherical lenses (1 ground aspherical and 1 large diameter glass molded aspherical)</li>
<li>UD Lens</li>
<li>BR Lens</li>
<li>SWC Coating</li>
<li>Fluorine Coating</li>
<li>9 Aperture Blades</li>
<li>Minimum focusing distance of 0.28m</li>
<li>Maximum magnification is 0.21X</li>
<li>Dust & weather sealed</li>
<li>Filter Diameter: 72 mm</li>
<li>Total Length: 105.5mm</li>
<li>Maximum Diameter: 80.4mm</li>
<li>Weight: 760 g</li>
<li>Hood: EW-77B</li>
</ul>
<p>Pricing is unknown at this time, although <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2015/07/canon-ef-35mm-f1-4l-ii-pricing-information-cr2/" target="_blank">we were told it would be $1699 USD</a> at launch. That could change due to the value of of the US dollar.</p>

<p><strong>London, UK, 25 August 2015</strong> – Canon today unveils the CJ12ex4.3B, a new 2/3” portable 4K zoom lens with the world’s widest focal length – an incredible 4.3mm, designed for professionals shooting interviews or live broadcast, including sport and news. Canon also today announces that it is developing a new compact 2/3” 4K all-purpose-zoom lens. Further bolstering Canon’s 4K broadcast lens range for cameras employing 2/3” sensors, the versatile new lens will be optimised for both indoor and outdoor shooting, across a variety of applications including, sporting events, live broadcasts, as well as television dramas and commercials.</p>
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<p><strong>Outstanding 4K optical performance</strong>

Leveraging Canon’s renowned heritage in optical design and advanced technologies, the CJ12ex4.3B delivers outstanding 4K image quality throughout the entire 12x optical zoom range. Providing the freedom to quickly adapt to different shooting environments, the new lens enables shooters to swiftly move from an ultra-wide 4.3mm angle shot to close ups, whilst ensuring first-class image quality from the very centre to the edge. A built-in 2x extender also helps provides even greater focal reach, whilst still maintaining 4K optical performance.</p>
<p>To further provide sharp, high contrast images, the CJ12ex4.3B includes an increased use of fluorite and UD glass combined with Canon’s expert coatings, resulting in exceptional control over ghosting and flare. A new three group internal focus system also reduces focus breathing.</p>
<p><strong>Exceptional portability and flexible operation</strong>

Boasting a brand new design, the CJ12ex4.3B is compact and lightweight, weighing just 2.1kg, making it similar in size and weight to a comparable 2/3” HD lens. Ideal for on-shoulder shooting traditionally adopted by news gatherers, the lens can easily be used on-the-go, and with an ergonomic design and grip, it is comfortable to hold for longer periods of time. The lens also incorporates three 20-pin connectors for easy integration with existing HD zoom/focus controllers and can be directly connected to an external virtual operation system at the same time.</p>
<p>Featuring a Digital Drive Unit, the CJ12ex4.3B offers advanced operability giving users the freedom to select repeatable zoom positions and speeds, in addition to focus and iris settings. A 16-bit absolute value encoder integrated into the Digital Drive Unit allows operators to start shooting with the camera’s aberration compensation function in an instant, without the need for any initialisation. This is perfect for news and wildlife environments where action can disappear as quickly as it started. A digital display, built into the Digital Drive Unit, also makes it easy to set, review and adjust vital functions in a way similar to 2/3” HD lenses.</p>
<p><strong>Key features CJ12ex4.3B:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>4K resolution 2/3” portable wide angle lens with 12x zoom</li>
<li>Exceptional 4.3mm focal length at the wide end extends to 52mm (104mm using the built-in 2x extender)</li>
<li>Stunning optical performance right to the edge of the image when paired with a 2/3” 4K compatible camera</li>
<li>Combines 4K quality with lightweight design and compact size comparable to HD lenses for comfortable on-shoulder shooting</li>
<li>Sustained 4K performance even when using the built-in 2x extender</li>
<li>Proven, high-quality 16-bit encoder captures precise information on zoom, focus and iris and allows support for aberration correction immediately on start-up</li>
<li>3 20-pin connectors make for effortless use with existing Canon HD lens accessories and virtual systems</li>
</ul>