Last week, Canon clarified that while the aperture control rings on its 24-105mm f/2. 8L Z and 35mm f/1. 4L VCM don't work in photo mode with its existing cameras, that will change with any camera announced after June 2024.
That's really weird.
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Canon is aware of the complaints about the RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM's dedicated iris ring not working for still photography, and a fix is on the way. Sort of. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-06-12 21:34
Canon has published a pretty interesting optical design patent for large aperture zoom lenses. The two designs in this patent are pretty interesting. Canon’s goal Read more... The post Patent: Very small large aperture zoom lens optical formulas appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip. canonrumors.com »
2022-06-21 14:35
Viltrox has announced its new 85mm F1. 8 AF lens for Canon RF lenses, marking the company’s first AF lens for Canon’s mirrorless camera mount. The autofocus lens is constructed of ten elements in seven groups, including four short-wavelength elements and one extra-low dispersion (ED) element). dpreview.com »
2021-11-09 20:12
A question that I personally wanted to be answered has been answered at The-Digital-Picture with the help of Canon USA. The answer is actually quite Read more... canonrumors.com »
2020-07-14 19:01
Professional photographer Dan Carr recently had a chance to borrow a set of ND filters by Aurora Aperture (edit: the filters were provided by B&H Photo, not Aurora Aperture) designed for the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L and other Canon ultra-wide angle lenses. canonrumors.com »
2018-01-20 23:38
Late last night, OM System announced the OM-3. It costs $2,000... for now. I expect that will change very soon because I've been conditioned by the company to believe so. [Read More]
2025 has so far proved to be the year of comebacks. Point-and-shoot compacts are flying off shelves faster than camera stores can restock them. But there could be another resurgence set to occur, and this one has flown well under the radar: camcorders. [Read More]
Think "action camera," and visions of snowboarders recording their high-adrenaline run down a slope spring to mind, and with good reason. Action cameras have unlocked new creative options for those wanting to capture their active pursuits on film.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday offered many deals for photographers looking to upgrade their equipment while saving a few dollars in the process. Typically, this online promotion on steroids allows brands and camera store chains to push stock that has been on the shelves for a couple of years and is likely to be superseded by newer models over the coming months.
In this industry, perception matters -- a lot. Side by side, spec for spec, the Canon R1 is obviously improved versus the R3 but not to the degree that feels like an entirely different camera line. [Read More]
It's easy to think that the Canon EOS R1 is the main attraction of Canon's announcements this week. The company made a development announcement for it and it's been heavily teased.
The Nikon Z6 III's peak dynamic range can't keep pace with its predecessor, the Z6 II. The gap isn't minor, either. But how much does it matter, and does it mean photographers should opt for the older model? [Read More]