After two patents filed by Canon were picked up by media, news quickly started to spread about the possibility of Canon releasing new Super-Telephoto lenses in the near future. While nothing has been officially confirmed by Canon yet, except that the company is currently focusing on their range of mirrorless lenses in 2019, several publications
It may seem that smartphones have eaten up the compact camera market in recent years. However, a compact camera still has many advantages over the smart phone, especially if you want to step up in image quality. The compact camera still fits into the niche of those who want good image quality, but don’t want
There’s a new version of the 400mm f/2.8L and 600mm f/4L super-telephoto lenses, the Canon 400mm f/2.8L IS III, with the emphasis on 25 percent less weight or 2.2lbs in real money. The new 400mm now weighs in at 6.25 pounds total. The weight saving is definitely significant, especially since Sony has released its own FE 400mm f/2.8 lightweight version
The Canon EOS R launched in October last year was the first mirrorless full-frame camera by Canon that proved to be a formidable competitor for cameras of similar range and features from Sony and Olympus. Since then, expectations have been high among Canon loyalists for another EOS camera from Canon that would have more updated
Digital cameras made it easier for us to capture important moments or to engage in photography. The convenient price made digital cameras accessible to a larger group of people which benefited brands like Canon. However, that’s changing now, and according to Canon, we can expect the market of digital cameras to make a significant plunge
The new series of RF lens feels like we are in the new next-generation of glass coming from Canon. When EF lenses were first introduced all those years ago it was a big jump forward and the release of the RF lens feels the same. One of the latest model lenses to fit the new
Photography can become in time a collector’s sport. This meaning, like any endeavor you start acquiring more and more gear over time and start to thinking you need to use it all the time as well. This is especially true when you’ve paid a king’s ransom for a few high-end prime lenses and you must
Canon EOS-R and Nikon Z series cameras now have a new third party 50mm f/1.7 manual focus lens. Meike has announced a 50mm f/1.7 lens version for the Canon EOS-R and Nikon Z series cameras. The photographic equipment company with its headquarter in Hong Kong has now included Canon RF and Nikon Z mirrorless mount systems
Canon is one of the biggest names in the photography world and thinking outside the box is expected from a company of their caliber. We expect them to dictate and set new trends that will make it easier for photographers to make wonderful photos. The most recent news involving Canon is just a rumor at
A kit lens is not only a great starter lens, especially when you get one bundled with your camera, but it’s also a great backup lens. The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens is an upgrade from the 18-55mm IS kit lens with a nice wide focal range, lightweight, has Image Stabilization and comes
The news of 8K video in mirrorless cameras is exciting on one hand, but also the feeling that you have to do another upgrade just as you’ve paid off your last lot of kit. The Canon R series will be the recipient of the 8K jump as stated in an interview over at Imaging Resource
The Canon EOS Rebel SL2/200D is a compact DSLR with many of the latest bits of functionality, not quite entry-level, but the next step up. The new features make it feel more current than the EOS Rebel T6/1300D or Rebel T7/2000D with the SL2 having features such as Dual Pixel autofocus and the DIGIC 7
The EOS Rebel T7 or EOS 2000D is an upgrade from the EOS Rebel T6 / EOS 1300D. This is an entry-level DSLR with a low price point, making it an ideal solution to step into not just the DSLR world, but also with Canon themselves. Being an entry-level camera, the feature set is much
Canon Incorporated reported to ignore the (electro-focus) EF lenses for a year and focus on the full-frame mirrorless. The internal roadmap of the lens for the forthcoming RF lenses is soon to be announced. RF Lens Plans Unlike Nikon that has the Z series lenses; Canon has not released any official roadmap for RF lens.
The Canon EOS 5DS R is a full-frame, high-resolution camera added to the 5D lineup alongside the 5DS both with a huge 50MP. The main difference between the 5DS R and the 5DS is that the 5DS R has a self-canceling filter and the ‘S’ an optical low-pass filter. The Canon EOS 5DS R and S
The Chinese company KIPON has announced its new series of ELEGANT lenses specially designed for the Canon R and Nikon Z mounts. The lens and lens adapter brand says its new set of lenses are the first third-party full-frame mirrorless mounts in the world. Up until now, there have been numerous third-party lenses for the Canon
Information reaching Canon Rumors from a pretty reliable source is that the next batch of Canon’s EOS R may come with 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS). Canon officially claimed its spot in the full-frame mirrorless camera space with the release of its latest EOS R series back in September. However, the release was harshly criticized
The Canon EOS 1D X has had numerous firmware updates since its initial release has been superseded, but is still an absolute solid performer. With a top-flight model you’d expect everything thrown into the tin and this is exactly what you get with the 1D X. Traditional Canon users can think of this as an
Canon unveiled its EOS 650 to the world in 1987, which was the first 35mm auto-focus SLR and the start of the EOS system. With its fully-electronic lens mount, reliance on the electronic button and dial operation, in-lens aperture and focus motors, Canon’s EOS system initiated a blueprint that all successive camera systems have followed.
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lens is a very popular and solid lens, being a great introduction to prime lenses, cheap enough to be in anybody’s kitbag and a nice ‘standard’ lens, especially on a full frame sensor. In many ways, the 50mm is one of the first lenses people opt for excluding zooms when
A classic may be a strong statement for the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, but just like the 5D, the original 7D had pro-level features, with the 7D all wrapped around an APS-C sensor. However, time and technology move on and those who loved the all-around abilities of the 7D needed an upgrade to build
The Canon EF 135mm f/2L lens is now an oldie, but it’s still a goodie. The lens is still sharp and fast and allows lots of light in, ideally for indoor sports, low light conditions and portraits. It’s a prime lens that has been serving Canon uses for many years, so we’ll see if it
If you own a DSLR then you’ll eventually own a bunch of lenses. Which lenses you choose will come down to the subjects you shoot most often and your budget. The initial choices come down to if you own a crop sensor/APS-C or full-frame camera. The recent introduction of the EOS R range of mirrorless
Sigma has established themselves as not just a second choice lens, but a provider of different lens types to fit all occasions. The three main categories of Sigma lenses include ‘Contemporary’ for standard zooms, ‘Sports’ for telephoto lenses, and ‘Art’ for the top end of optics covering fast prime lenses, macros, and wide angles. The
The Canon EOS R brings a mirrorless design along with the functionality of the new RF mount to the Canon line up. The ‘R’ label may have thrown Canon traditionalists a curveball, but it essentially means the same sensor as found in the 5D Mark IV, with the ability to take the new lineup of
The Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM is a wide-angle zoom lens that is very capable on full frame and crop sensors (equivalent focal length 27-64mm), extremely solid and built for everyday wide-angle use. If wide-angle is your thing, then this zoom will give you great quality across its focal range. Design The Canon EF 17-40mm
The Canon Rebel T5i (or 700D) came to market as an update from the older Canon Rebel T4i (650D). These DSLRs, though entry level cameras, offer a wide range of capabilities to help improve your photography skills. As this review shows, the Canon T5i stands as the perfect transition from compact cameras to DSLRs. Canon
The 1D series of cameras are Canon’s flagship imaging tools, built for the professional who needs an industrial grade camera which will perform in all circumstances on a daily basis. The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has much of the similarities of previous models with some choice upgrades. An improved 20.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor, Dual
There are so many puns I could use when a camera has the word ‘Rebel’ in its name, but I will stick to just the latest version hailing from a long line of Rebels. Things have come a long way since those early rebellious times, sorry…the Canon EOS Rebel T6i (referred to as the 750D
The Canon 24-70mm zoom is quite the workhorse lens, being a go-to for most applications. It’s not too wide angle, not too telephoto, and wide open can cover most applications. The camera was originally released in 2002, with the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM update in February 2012, bringing in a new lighter design
If Canon is good at one thing, it’s gradually turning out products that do just what they’re intended to, which is to capture great photos and videos. After all, they are one of the best manufacturers of compatible and changeable lens cameras. The Canon EOS 5D series is possibly one of the most identifiable cameras
The Canon EOS M50 is an entry-level mirrorless interchangeable lens camera aimed at those who want a lightweight solution backed by great images and video, without the extra weight of its more expensive siblings. It benefits from a fully rotating touchscreen, electronic viewfinder and a 24MP APS-C sensor as per the M-series. This end of
When it comes to buying a camera, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the massive range of available features and price tags to match. Beginning photographers and those looking to upgrade their cameras to a full-frame sensor are faced with a number of choices. If budget is a concern, look toward older, but still popular,