There’s something romantic about lenses. They’re not just tools — they’re storytellers. And when you’re choosing between Canon’s classic EF lenses and its bold new RF lineup, it’s like picking between old-school vinyl and lossless streaming.
Both deliver magic — just in different ways. Let’s dig into what sets them apart. EF Lenses – The [. . . ]
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Lenses are essential tools that bring light to a fixed focal point. A camera body alone without a lens is almost always absolutely useless to a photographer. Without the glass, the only image you would get is white light! But with a stellar lens, even a cheap camera can produce stunning images. canonrumors.com »
2025-04-08 16:01
Canon USA has a fair bit of refurbished gear in stock at their online store. There are good deals on both RF and EF lenses. EF lenses and DSLRs are still a great option for people that primarily shoot stills. canonrumors.com »
2025-03-14 17:11
In this patent application (2025-029311), Canon features some rather slow, but very small lenses. At first, I thought of these as pancakes and then doing something like maths, it became obvious that these are much smaller than pancake lenses. canonrumors.com »
2025-03-06 07:43
This teaser image, released by Canon, shows its existing RF L-series lenses, the RF 24-105mm F2. 8 L IS USM Z and the RF 35mm F1. 4 L VCM alongside three new mystery lenses. Image: Canon Canon has announced plans to introduce new lenses to its hybrid RF-L series on October 30. dpreview.com »
2024-10-15 20:21
Adorama is including a free Peter McKinnon 77mm or 82mm VD filter, which has a $249 USD value on select Canon RF and EF lenses. There are a few Canon EF and RF lenses that qualify for this promotion, most of which also have current instant rebates. canonrumors.com »
2024-03-06 16:58
This is an odd patent application (2024-006604), let's dive into the dirty details. These embodiments are odd for several reasons. The 18mm image height lenses would have to have an extreme amount of image stretching for full frame. canonrumors.com »
2024-01-18 07:02
We have been told that Canon will announce at least three new lenses ahead of the CP+ Photo & Imaging Show in Yokohama, Japan which takes place between February 22 – February 25, 2024. We were not told what lenses to expect, but that a niche part of the market would be addressed. canonrumors.com »
2024-01-11 08:55
Canon has long been known for their zoom lenses instead of their primes amongst professional photographers. So when the Canon EOS R6 Mk II came out, we chose some of the best zoom lenses you can get your hands on. thephoblographer.com »
2023-03-15 19:00
Truly, we don't believe that the Canon RF-S lineup of lenses will do the Canon EOS R7 any justice. They're still newer and at this point are more kit lenses than anything else. Instead, the best lenses for the Canon EOS R7 lie with the company's higher-end products. thephoblographer.com »
2022-05-24 08:00
It's been a really, really long time since we've seen super-telephoto lenses hit the market. But that's exactly what we're getting today from Canon. They announced their new 800mm and 1200mm lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2022-02-24 04:00
Is it time to get a new lens? If it is, then you're probably wondering about what lenses are doing that makes them stand out from the others. In truth, not a lot of lenses are very innovative from one another. thephoblographer.com »
2021-10-24 19:00
An alleged internal Canon document shows that at least three more RF lenses should have been in production by this point, but ongoing manufacturing hiccups and parts shortages have delayed their release. petapixel.com »
2021-07-15 22:51
It looks like Canon USA has restocked their refurbished inventory, and it includes a few RF lenses as well as popular EF lenses. RF Lenses Read more... The post Canon USA has updated their refurbished inventory, included select RF lenses appeared first on Canon Rumors. canonrumors.com »
2021-01-14 19:28
In an interview with Mynavi News, Canon’s Kengo Iezuka says that not only were the 800mm and 600mm f/11 lenses possible because of mirrorless design, but the success of these two lenses may lead to additional similarly-designed primes. petapixel.com »
2020-11-30 23:05
In July, Canon announced a pair of super-telephoto fixed-aperture lenses for its RF lens mount. The new RF 600mm F11 IS STM and RF 800mm F11 IS STM lenses are distinct among Canon's modern offerings but are reminiscent in design and philosophy to some of Canon's R lenses from 1960. dpreview.com »
2020-10-05 19:56
Along with the announcement of the highly anticipated Canon EOS R5 and the EOS R6, Canon also announced a slew of new lenses today as well. Joining the ranks of Canon RF mount lenses will be three new telephoto prime lenses, and a telephoto zoom lens that will delight birders and wildlife photographers everywhere. thephoblographer.com »
2020-07-09 15:10
Along with the announcement of the highly anticipated Canon EOS R5 and the EOS R6, Canon also announced a slew of new lenses today as well. Joining the ranks of Canon RF mount lenses will be three new telephoto prime lenses, and a telephoto zoom lens that will delight birders and wildlife photographers everywhere. thephoblographer.com »
2020-07-09 15:10
There are no two ways about it; when it comes to lenses for Mirrorless cameras, Canon has been the most innovative company in recent years. Canon's current lineup of RF mount glass is excellent, with perhaps the only negatives being the size of the lenses and the hefty price points that go along with them. thephoblographer.com »
2020-06-21 13:00
Not so long ago, we gave a rundown of Canon FD cameras for photographers who are thinking of going back to their film roots and first-time film photographers looking for their first 35mm SLR camera. Now, it's time to pair them up with some of the best Canon FD mount lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2020-04-22 07:00
While Canon hasn't exactly been innovating when it comes to their Mirrorless cameras, the same cannot be said about the company when it comes to RF Mount lenses. Sure, there aren't exactly a ton of native RF Mount lenses on the market currently, but the crazy development team that works behind the scenes at Canon HQ have been coming up with plans for some genuinely outrageous, yet possibly utterly brilliant lenses for their Mirrorless platform. thephoblographer.com »
2019-12-13 14:00
Just switched to the Canon EOS R Full Frame mirrorless system and now looking at your choices for portrait lenses? We bring some good news for you. Canon has just expanded its lineup of RF lenses with two new offerings: RF 85mm f1. thephoblographer.com »
2019-10-24 07:00
The Canon M Mount has been snickered at by just about everyone except those living in Asia. Cameras like the M100 and the M50 have made Canon's first Mirrorless platform a raging success in Japan, but elsewhere it has not been well received. thephoblographer.com »
2019-10-05 01:00
At an event in Tokyo, Sigma has announced that its trio of DC DN lenses for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds will soon be available in Canon EF-M mount. The F1. 4 range of DC DN lenses aren't new, but this announcement answers one of our long-standing questions about the Canon EOS M mount: will third-party lens manufacturers ever invest in it? It seems that the answer is 'yes', and that's great news for fans of Canon's APS-C mirrorless platform, who - let's be honest - don't exactly have a lot of glass to choose from. dpreview.com »
2019-07-11 11:00
Canon has announced the Sumire Prime collection, a set of seven Canon cinema lenses that use the PL-mount — a first for Canon, who has previously only ever offered its cinema primes in its own EF-mount. dpreview.com »
2019-04-03 16:00
Canon has announced the development of six upcoming RF mirrorless lenses: two 85mm lenses, a 24-70mm f/2.8L IS, a 15-35mm f/2.8L IS, a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, and a 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS. “All six RF lenses under development are built around Canon’s new RF mount, which features a large 54mm diameter and shorter back focus distance […] petapixel.com »
2019-02-14 07:44
If you're a Canon DSLR user and want to build your lens collection without breaking the bank this article is for you. Don't believe everything you read about image quality only being great from extremely expensive lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2018-11-22 14:00
If you're a Canon DSLR user and want to build your lens collection without breaking the bank this article is for you. Don't believe everything you read about image quality only being great from extremely expensive lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2018-11-22 14:00
I have been a commercial and wedding photographer for over 13 years. And from the beginning, I have been using Canon DSLR cameras and a variety of auto-focus lenses for the Canon EF system. Switching to another camera system/brand didn’t cross my mind because I made a substantial investment into lenses for the Canon system […] petapixel.com »
2018-07-12 21:59
Canon Europe has put together a great article about the history of Canon L lenses, including what they consider to be landmark lenses in the evolution of the series. It’s no surprise that innovation of lenses at Canon seems to be accelerating as every few years, there seems to be a new “world’s first”. Below Read more... canonrumors.com »
2018-02-10 18:06
The Canon 50mm f/1. 8 II is one of the cheapest lenses you can buy, yet it's still one of the sharpest and most essential pieces of kit. You can buy it for around $US100 brand new, and it's probably one of the most purchased lenses in the world. digitalrev.com »
2016-12-16 03:00
The Canon Store has some entry level refurbished lenses at steep discounts. Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5. 6 IS STM 109. 99 (Reg $299) Canon EF-S 24mm f/2. 8 STM Pancake $99. 99 (Reg $129) Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5. canonrumors.com »
2016-11-30 22:41
The Canon Store has restocked popular refurbished lenses and is giving 10% off this weekend. Cameras: Canon EOS 6D Body $1149 Canon EOS 7D Mark II Body $1199 Canon EOS 5D Mark III $1999 Lenses: Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4. canonrumors.com »
2016-10-07 23:39
The Canon Store has restocked popular refurbished lenses and a lot of these won’t last long, such as the tilt-shift lenses. Cameras: Canon EOS 6D Body $1149 Canon EOS 7D Mark II Body $1249 Lenses: Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4. canonrumors.com »
2016-10-07 23:39
Sigma has officially acknowledged a lens incompatibility flaw with its new lenses when used with the Canon 5D Mark IV. In the statement released a few days ago, the company detailed a selection of currently unavailable features including; the MO (Manual Override) function, and lens correction features - such as Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction, Diffraction correction and Distortion correction. digitalrev.com »
2016-09-28 03:00
The Canon Store has restocked popular refurbished lenses and is giving an additional 10% off the regular refurbished prices. Cameras: Canon EOS 6D Body $1099 Canon EOS 7D Mark II Body $1199 Lenses: Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4. canonrumors.com »
2016-09-10 19:05
Canon has now produced 120 million EF lenses.
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Mirrorless mayhem is upon us! Enter the Canon EOS R6 Mark II—the faster, sharper sequel to the beloved R6. But is it a genuine upgrade or just a flashy remix? Whether you’re a shutter-slinging speed freak or a low-light-loving ninja, choosing between these two full-frame beasts can feel like picking a favorite child (or lens).
Chasing cheetahs on safari or snapping squirrels in your backyard, the right camera can turn your nature shots from “meh” to “majestic. ” Canon has built an arsenal of beasts for every level of wildlife photographer—from gearhead gurus to sneaky shutterbugs on a budget.
Because the stars aren’t going to photograph themselves Let’s be real: astrophotography isn’t just a hobby. It’s staying up until 3 a. m. with frozen fingers and a full memory card, chasing pinpricks of light in a sky so vast it makes your taxes feel insignificant.
Here we are — standing at the crossroads of mirrorless greatness. If you’re agonizing over whether to get the legendary Canon EOS R5 or jump to the shiny new R5 Mark II in 2025, you’re not alone.
Step aside, megapixels—these vintage Canon legends are here to remind you that film never went out of style, it just got cooler with age and became a hipster. Whether you’re into street snapping, action shots, or pretending you’re shooting a French indie film, there’s a classic Canon here with your name on it.
When Canon throws two full-frame mirrorless cameras into the ring, you know things are about to get interesting. In one corner: the Canon EOS R6 Mark II, a refined powerhouse with pro chops and a grip that feels like destiny.