Patent: Canon Reversible Mount Lens

Craig
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A patent showing a lens design from that shows the ability to reverse mount for greater macro magnification has appeared.

Patent publication number 2016-206568 (Google Translated)

  • Release date 2016.12.8
  • Application date 2015.4.28
  • Reversibly attachable lenses
  • Reverse attachment detection switch
  • Switch control according to installation position

There have been a few adaptors over the years that would allow you to reverse mount certain lenses for macro usage.

Egami suggest that this patent may have been part of the EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS Macro lens development.

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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.
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