Patent: Canon RF 50-80mm f/1.1, because crazy is good

Craig Blair
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We've been told that some “crazy” lenses were coming to the RF mount, and here's a patent uncovered by Northlight that fits the bill.

Canon appears to be working on a fast portrait zoom for the RF mount, with the fastest of the bunch being an RF 50-80mm f/1.1. The number of lens elements in the lens design is remarkable.

Canon RF 50-80mm f/1.1:

  • Focal length: 51.50mm 64.17mm 82.52mm
  • F-number: 1.13 1.13 1.13
  • Half angle of view: 22.79° – 18.63° – 14.69°
  • Total lens length 220.20mm 225.05mm 224.20mm
  • BF 6.51mm 6.53mm 8.64mm

Also included in this patent are optical formulas for a RF 50-80mm f/1.2, RF 50-80mm f/1.4, RF 50-80mm f/1.6 and a RF 50-80mm f/1.8.

We expect some new lens designs to be announced in the first half of 2020. Keep in mind, just because there's a patent, doesn't mean we'll actually see this as a product.

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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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