Patent: New Consumer Level Zoom Lenses

Craig
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A couple of optical formula consumer zoom lens patents have appeared at the USPTO.

Canon EF 17-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (US Patent Application 20180275370)

Focal Length     17.40    35.00   67.98
F-Number          3.23     4.10    5.85
Image Height   21.64     21.64  21.64
BF                        38.38     53.37  84.83

Canon EF 16-60mm f/3.5-6.3 (US Patent Application 20180275382)

Focal Length     16.30   24.10   58.00
F-Number          3.59    3.94    6.37
Image Height    21.64   21.64   21.64
BF                         38.42   45.65   83.75

Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 (US Patent Application 20180275383)

Focal Length     15.45    30.00    44.45
F-Number          3.60     5.00     6.44
Image Height     13.66   13.66    13.66
BF                         11.36   11.36    11.36

The EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM is one of the few weak spots in the EF-M lens lineup and an update would be quite welcomed.

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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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