This is a new lens patent describing a new EOS-M 22-46mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.
Found via CanonWatch.
I was curious to see how different the results would be between Canon’s 85mm F1.2 and the Fuji 56mm F1.2. Both are considered to be top in quality for both companies and are meant to be a top notch portrait lens. In the case of the 85mm, we get a true 85mm F1.2 on a full frame camera while with the 56 F1.2, we get an 84mm F1.8 equivalent on a 1.5x APS-C cropped sensor. I tested the 85mm using the Canon 5D Mark III and the 56mm F1.2 using the Fuji XT-1.
On paper, this should mean that the images from the full frame sensor should look more rich, have more detail and should have shallower depth of field. At least this is what one who knows camera gear would guess. The one thing that holds true is that the 85mm does indeed have the ability to have a more shallow depth of field. Other than that…
Follow the link to see my findings:
The Canon lens definitely produces the better images.
However the full frame vs. crop sensor bokeh advantage only really comes into play at wider angles, not at 85mm. Put some 24/1.4, 35/1.4 and 50/1.2 lenses on that Canon body and Fuji has...
It's shocking that the Canon exposures all seem to be off. The one thing I expect with the 5DMkIII is that it's incredibly accurate. Could it just be an Adobe problem?
We're talking about a portrait shoot, not the Olympics.
In an interview with the Dpreview team Canon explained why they don't bet high on mirrorless:
DSLRs can capture the moment better than mirrorless, because you're viewing directly, not through an LCD.
Another reason is:
In the US, in terms of total number of cameras sold, mirrorless cameras account for less than 20%.
But Canon "will continue to produce new mirrorless cameras and although our competitors in this field are very strong, we hope we won't be beaten by them."
Well these are the official answers from Canon. But I do believe they know that if they would go serious with Mirrorless they would have two negative side-effect:
1) They would compete against their own DSLR cameras. Not a smart move seen that they are the king of the market.
2) They would have to publicly the Mirrorless cameras and this would bring attention to a market segment where the competition is very strong.
My two cent: Canon (and Nikon) will only make a serious mirrorless system camera if Sony-Fuji-MFT will start to erode their DSLR market. That's it.
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Ha!
Exactly right.... Does anyone remember Kodak?!?!
Well, the big players Canon and Nikon keep showing their back to the mirrorless world. Imaging Resource received a message from Canon USA confirming that they do "not have plans to sell the EOS M2 (in US) at this time".
I believe Canon and Nikon will bring serious mirrorless cameras only if Sony and Fuji will manage to erode some of their DSLR market shares. And this is not happening yet.
I'm curious what language on this planet can equate the quote:
"not have plans to sell the EOS M2 (in US) at this time".
and come up with a statement of:
"Canon EOS M-2 will never be sold in USA!"
Really interesting article and think it's right on.
Apologies - Reichmann's article is entitled "Nobody knows anything".......!
Our reader "Zetton" sent us this pictures of the new Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 and Ibegon 12mm f/2.8 lenses. The Ibelux is the fastest native mirrorless system camera lens to date and will ship for $2,000 in March. The Ibegon will cost a bot over $600 but launch date is unknown yet.
thank you for picking up my photos!
They were taken at CP+ 2014.
He just said a "vast majority of people willing to buy this" and I agree. Maybe some pros really need to buy this. Anyway, probably better option than a Leica Noctilux for $11.000
Just that people buying such lens doesn't mean you can predict how they are or what they will do with it. I could also say that I predict a sense of frustration in your words, but prob you are a capable photographer anyway?
The new Canon G1X mark II can be preordered at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama.
And here are some links to early tests and hands-on to learn more about the new camera:
Ziv Koren shared his G1X mark II impressions on a Youtube video. Hands-on at Pocket-Lint. First Look at WhatDigitalCamera. Spanish first look at DSLRmagazine. Preview at Imaging Resource. Preview at CameraLabs.
Looks like a nice camera, fast zoom lens and nice features, but I don't see what pushes this above other cameras. It's pricey, priced above the RX100 and just below the RX10 with EVF, the video just looks okay, and while the images look very nic...
well..... what i think is.... if you can use US$1100 buy a M43 camera & lens..... with lens of equf. 24-120 F2-3.9.... then please go head....
P.S.: the lens of 12-40 (i.e. 24-80) F2.8 is cost US$ 910 at amazon..... and lot bigger.
Thank you angus, that seems promising!
@madmax: I totally agree with you but the alternates I was thinking about would be a Panasonic GX7 (smaller sensor) or the new, yet to be released OMD-EM10 (again m43 sensor) or the new Sony a6000.
Bestbuy (Click here) already listed the Canon G1X mark II preorder site! And you can read the full specs too:
12.8-megapixel, 1.5" CMOS sensor
Captures high-resolution images up to 4160 x 3120 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio (13.1 effective megapixels at 4:3 aspect ratio).
5x optical/4x digital/20x total zoom
Through a wide-angle lens for precise zooming and accuracy. The lens features dual control rings for customized functions similar to SLR lenses and a 9-blade aperture for beautiful, blurred backgrounds.
3" capacitive touch-panel LCD
Makes it easy to navigate features and displays images in crisp, bright detail. The tilting design lets you achieve an ideal view of the screen from multiple angles.
High-definition movie mode
Enables one-touch recording of stunning videos in 1080p resolution via the dedicated movie button.
DIGIC 6 image processor
Combines with the CMOS sensor to create the Canon HS SYSTEM, which optimizes low-light performance.
Optical image stabilizer
Reduces image blur caused by camera shake and vibration. ISO up to 12,800 ensures images are clearly captured, even in dimly lit environments.
Scene modes
Include creative shot, portrait, star, handheld night scene, snow, fireworks, nostalgic, fish-eye effect, background defocus, super vivid and more, so you can add a variety of artistic, complementary effects to your shots.
Burst mode
Allows you to capture dynamic, fast-motion events at up to 5.2 fps. Face detection isolates subjects in-frame and optimizes conditions, letting you take high-quality pictures of friends and family members.
White balance modes
Include auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H, flash, underwater and custom, helping you achieve natural tones in a wide range of lighting conditions.
Built-in flash
With auto, on, slow synchro and off modes provides efficient illumination, so you can capture clear, properly lit images.
High-speed autofocus
Improves focusing speed, letting you quickly hone in on subjects from as close as 2".
Built-in Wi-Fi
Enables the wireless transfer of photos and videos to compatible mobile devices, select social networking sites and Wi-Fi-enabled computers and lets you remotely operate the camera using an enabled cell phone or tablet.
Built-in NFC (near-field communication)
Allows you to pair the camera and your compatible Android device with just 1 touch.
Multicard slot
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity and SDXC memory cards (not included), so you can store plenty of photos and videos.
Dual control rings in the lens, of course. For me , better than in body dials.
Sony could once again lead the digital mirrorless camera industry in a new territory. SonyAlphaRumors reports that there is a 50% chance Sony will announce a sort of digital Mamiya 7 but likely with fixed lens within the next 5-6 months!
The sensor should be the one already in use by the new Hasselblad and Phase One cameras (50 MP Cmos). There is not other detail yet but it sounds quite amazing!
Image courtesy: Leica Camera Forum
The site Leica Camera Forum (Click here) posted the invitation they got from Leica. The original Leica text is in German but they kindly provided us with an english translation:
Nothing compares to and is more inspiring than the first touch.
We invite you to experience the haptic fascination of German engineering. Join us and celebrate with us the latest Leica innovation!
Sounds like something big has to come!
Fuji Bangladesh wrote today on Facebook:
FUJIFILM might release another X System MILC very soon. Stay tuned for further update from FUJIFILM.
I haven't heard of any new Fuji system camera coming now. So don't get too excited for yet now...
LavidaLeica got an invitation for the Leica event in Berlin. A bit strange they also claim to know the specs. If the specs are correct leica may not invite them in future again :)
Anyway they say that:
Camera has a 16MP APS-C sensor
Will cost $3k USD for body only
And $4k+ USD with lens…
Sounds too epxensive for what you get. But again, it's a Leica :)
There is one big deal on the Olympus E-Pm2 double kit which now sells for $399 at Amazon. And the reason for such a great deal is simple: The successor will be announced sometimes between May and June!
A couple of store managers told us Olympus discontinued the E-PM2 and E-P5 cameras and they are now discounting these products to clear their stocks.
There is no info about the specs of the E-PM3 and E-P6 cameras but as usual with Olympus we can expect incremental changes only. Recently Olympus manager Watanabe also made it clear that the bets position for the EVF is in the middle of the camera in line with the optical axis. This rules out the possibility of a sort of "rangefinder styled" Pen camera.
Well, there is not a lot going on with Ricoh's mirrorless cameras (namely GXR system). The only news we can report is that Egami spotted a patent describing a 24mm f/2.0 lens for a mirrorless APS-C camera.
This raises a big question: Is Ricoh going to launch a new APS-C mirrorless system?
Well, we don't know yet what the exact upcoming FE lens specs will be. The roadmap only says the next three will be a wide angle zoom from Zeiss, a fast prime from Zeiss and a Sony G macro lens. People over at Kakaku claim to have got "unofficial" words from Sony managers that these are the exact specs of the three lenses:
16-35mm f/4.0 Zeiss
35mm f/1.4 Zeiss
90mm Sony G macro
The lenses could be announced in Spring. All we know for sure is that Sony scheduled a new press release in late March. 4K cameras coming for sure but they could also announce some new FE lens too!
From left: Fujinon XF 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS 16-55 mm f/2.8 XF and XF OIS 50-140 mm f/2.8 OIS
The polish site Optyczne shared these pictures of the mockup XF lenses shown at a Fuji presentation. Quite some great lenses Fuji will release here! Wish other systems would follow Fuji way of "thinking" lenses. Fuji seems to be always spot on with their few but great lenses.
From left: Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2, XF 10-24 mm f / 4, XF 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS
16-55 mm f/2.8 XF and XF OIS 50-140 mm f/2.8 OIS
Steve Huff posted these very likely FAKE(!) images of the Leica T APS-C mirrorless system camera. As you know the new Leica system will be launched in April and the camera and zooms are actually made by Panasonic. Only the prime lenses will be made in Germany by Leica itself.
We will see in April how fake these images were ;)
Sony manager MR. Kimio is creating a lot of expectations! In an interview with the Japanese site Dc.watch (google translation here) he promised many "surprises" for the year to come. He could not say what exactly will surprises us but he stressed to say that it's Sony goal to make thing really new. They will also focus on the High End of the Photographic Market and the A7-A7r are just the start of that.
All I can add as a "rumor guy" is that there will be plenty of new Sony E-mount cameras. And some of them are Full Frame and quite different from the current A7-A7r. Zeiss will support this system with the launch of five manual focusing and fully Zeiss branded and designed lenses. And it is also expected to see some nice Olympus tech coming in these cameras too.
But what could be possibly a surprise for you? Foveon sensor? A Full Frame camera for $1,000? What else?
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It looks like the length is in operational mode. When turned of i expect it to retract to less then 20 mm. There is also very little glass in this lens. That indicate very low cost and weight. I guess it will be a new kit zoom for the EOS-M series...
Unless the lens retracts significantly from the quoted lens length when not in use and provides extraordinary iq, I really don't see any benefit this would bring over the 18-55 kit lens.