Patent: Optical formulas for a trio of wide f/1.8 prime lenses for the RF-S mount

Craig Blair
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A new patent showing off some lens element coating to help with ghosting and other anomalies has appeared alongside optical formulas for what appears to be RF-S prime lenses.

Below are the three prime lens designs shown in the patent, we wouldn't be surprised for one of these to hit the market as a consumer product.

Canon RF-S 21mm f/1.8

  • Focal length: 20.60mm
  • F-value: 1.85
  • Half angle of view: 46.4°
  • Image height: 18.71mm
  • Overall length: 84.87mm
  • Back focus: 11.00mm

Canon RF-S 24mm f/1.8

  • Focal length: 24,72mm
  • F-value: 1.85
  • Half angle of view: 41.2°
  • Image height: 19.34mm
  • Total length: 81.00mm
  • Back focus: 11.00mm

Canon RF-S 28mm f/1.8

  • Focal length: 28.60mm
  • F-value: 1.85
  • Half angle of view: 37,1°
  • Image height: 20.15mm
  • Total length: 81.00mm
  • Back focus: 13.20mm
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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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