Patent: Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L and other fast primes

Craig
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Northlight has uncovered a USPTO patent for various fast prime optical formulas, included in the patent is the design for an RF 135mm f/1.8L. A lens we definitely think will be released sometime in 2020.

Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L USM embodiment:

  • Focal length: 133.0mm
  • F number: 1.80
  • Half angle of view: 9.2°
  • Image height: 21.6mm
  • Overall length of lens: 150mm
  • Backfocus: 18mm

This patent also includes designs for an RF 85mm f/1.2L USM (which is already announced) along with an RF 100mm f/1.4 fast prime. We think the 135mm f/1.8 is more likely to come than a RF 100mm f/1.4.

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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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