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Canon Announces Two RF Lenses, Pro Printer
4 November 2020
Canon has introduced the compact and lightweight RF 70-200mm f4 L IS USM zoom and the RF50mm f1.8 STM prime lens, two completely re-designed RF mount lenses. At the same time, Canon is also introducing the PIXMA Pro-200 printer designed for photography students and graphic designers.
"As Canon began to further build out the company's RF lens portfolio, the goal in mind was to create advanced lenses, for a variety of experience levels, that also featured a sense of familiarity for longtime Canon users," said Tatsuro "Tony" Kano, executive vice president and general manager of Canon U.S.A.'s Imaging Technologies & Communications Group.
"Canon prides itself on being able to uniquely offer both input and output solutions to our customers. We are equally excited to see the images captured with the new lenses and the prints that are to be created with the new PIXMA Pro-200 printer."
ZOOM LENS
This 70-200mm RF lens is 32 percent shorter and 11 percent lighter than its EF counterpart with much of the glass closer to the camera body. That provides a more balanced feel at the zoom range's telephoto end. And the shorter and lighter design allows the lens to more easily be stored in a camera bag.
The new zoom features two independent Nano USM motors, providing high-speed autofocus for stills as well as quiet and smooth autofocus for video. The lens also incorporates a floating focus control that drives the two lens groups individually while using the two aforementioned Nano USM motors. The floating focus lens element shortens the focusing distance and helps reduce breathing, providing users with fast, consistent and reliable performance.
Other notable features of the new 70-200mm RF zoom include:
- Optical image stabilizer with up to 5 stops of shake correction
- Up to 7.5 stops of shake correction with coordinated control of optical image stabilizer and in-body image stabilizer
- Three stabilizer modes
- Customizable control ring to adjust exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture or ISO
- 12-pin communication system
- L-Series dust and weather-resistant build with a fluorine coating
- Air Sphere Coating that helps minimize lens flare and ghosting
Specifications for the new zoom include:
RF 70-200mm LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon RF Focal Length 70mm to 200mm Aperture f4 to f32 Angle of View 34° to 12° Minimum Focus 2.0 feet Magnification 0.28x Optical Design 16 elements in 11 groups
Four UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) elementsAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 77mm Dimensions 3.3 x 4.7 inches Weight 1.5 lbs. Canon said the RF 70-200mm f4 L IS USM zoom will be available in early or mid-December for $1,599. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
PRIME LENS
The RF50mm f1.8 STM improves its EF counterpart with a customizable control ring to adjust exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture or ISO. A side switch can adjust focus. The inclusion of a PMo aspherical lens helps to reduce chromatic aberration and provides high-image quality even at the periphery of the image. Additionally, the combination of the lens shape and Super Spectra Coating helps to minimize ghosting and flaring.
Additional features of the new prime include:
- 12-pin communication system
- Up to 7 Stops of shake correction with EOS R Series cameras with in-body image stabilizer
Specifications for the new prime include:
RF 50mm LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon RF Focal Length 50mm Aperture f1.8 to f22
7 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 46° Minimum Focus 11.8 inches Magnification 0.25x Optical Design 16 elements in 11 groups
Four UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) elementsAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 43mm Dimensions 2.7 x 1.6 inches Weight 5.7 oz. Canon said the RF50mm f1.8 STM lens will be available in early or mid-December for $199.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
PRINTER
The PIXMA Pro-200 printer is 15 percent smaller than its predecessor, the PIXMA Pro-100. With the ability to print up to 13x19 inches and features improved ChromaLife 100+ dye-based ink. Individual replacement cartridges are $13 each with an eight-color ink tank pack for $105.
The Pro-200 also features:
- 3.0-inch LCD screen
- New Skew Correction feature
- Professional print and layout software
- Extensive media support
Specifications for the printer include:
PRO-200 SPECIFICATIONS PRINTER Technology Dye-based color and black inkjet Resolution 4800 x 2400 dpi Print Speed 8x10 in 53 seconds
11x14 in 1:30Duplex Printing No Borderless Printing 13x19 inches Ink CLI-65, eight colors MEDIA Paper Handling Tray 1, Tray 2, Output Tray Media Sizes 3.5 x 3.5 to 13 x 39 inches
CDsMedia Weight 16 to 105 lb Paper Capacity Tray 1: 100 sheets
Tray 2: 1 sheetCONNECTIVITY Interface WiFi, USB Type B, RJ45 Direct Printing Android, Apple AirPrint, Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY, Mopria, PictBridge OS Support macOS, Windows GENERAL Control Panel 3.0-inch LCD Power 100 to 240 Volts AC Power Consumption 1.6 W maximum, 1 w ready, 0.2 w off Acoustics 42 dBA Dimensions 25.2 x 7.9 x 15.0 closed
25.2 x 16.4 x 33.0 openWeight 32 lbs. Canon said the Canon PIXMA Pro-200 printer will be available later this month for $599.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Canon Adds Two RF Lenses And PIXMA Pro Printer Ideal For The Enthusiast Photographer
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to introduce the compact and lightweight RF70-200mm f4 L IS USM and the RF50mm f1.8 STM, two completely re-designed RF mount lenses with bloodlines to immensely popular EF models that feature new lens formulas and enhanced elements. Canon is also introducing the PIXMA Pro-200 printer, which is ideal for photography students and graphic designers.
"As Canon began to further build out the company's RF lens portfolio, the goal in mind was to create advanced lenses, for a variety of experience levels, that also featured a sense of familiarity for longtime Canon users," said Tatsuro "Tony" Kano, executive vice president and general manager of Canon U.S.A.'s Imaging Technologies & Communications Group. "Canon prides itself on being able to uniquely offer both input and output solutions to our customers. We are equally excited to see the images captured with the new lenses and the prints that are to be created with the new PIXMA Pro-200 printer."
Canon RF70-200mm f4 L IS USM Lens
The Canon RF70-200mm f4 L IS USM lens is ideal for photography enthusiasts ranging from advanced amateur to professional skill levels. The compact and lightweight nature of the lens makes it Canon's shortest and lightest 70-200mm f4 zoom lens to date. This RF lens is approximately 32 percent shorter and 11 percent lighter than its EF counterpart with a large portion of the lens element arrangement closer to the camera body. This arrangement is designed to provide photographers with a more balanced feel and experience even at the zoom range's telephoto end. Additionally, the shorter and lighter design allows the lens to more easily be stowed away in a camera bag when not in use.
The RF70-200mm f4 L IS USM features two independent Nano USM motors, providing an even greater level of high-speed autofocus for still image shooting as well as quiet and smooth autofocus for video shooting. The lens also incorporates a floating focus control that drives the two lens groups individually while using the two aforementioned Nano USM motors. The floating focus lens element shortens the focusing distance and helps reduce breathing, providing users with fast, consistent and reliable performance.
Additional Features
Additional features of the Canon RF70-200mm f4 L IS USM lens include:
- 16 lens elements in 11 groups, including four UD lenses, that help to reduce chromatic aberration
- Optical Image Stabilizer with up to 5 Stops of Shake Correction
- Up to 7.5 stops of Shake Correction with coordinated control of Optical Image Stabilizer and In-Body Image Stabilizer
- Three stabilizer modes
- Customizable control ring that allows photographers to adjust exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture or ISO
- 12-pin communication system
- L-Series dust and weather-resistant build with a fluorine coating
- Minimum focusing distance of 1.97 feet and a maximum magnification of 0.28x
- Air Sphere Coating that helps minimize lens flare and ghosting
Canon RF50mm f1.8 STM Lens
Creatives love using a 50mm lens because that focal length is similar to the natural viewpoint of the human field of vision. This perspective allows for the lens to be used in a wide variety of shooting situations, including portraits, landscapes and food photography. What's more, Canon 50mm f1.8 lenses have long been a popular tool for both photographers and creators due to their budget-friendly price point, extremely compact and lightweight form factor and versatility.
The tradition continues with the RF50mm f1.8 STM that, in many ways, is improved over its EF counterpart. The first visually noticeable improvement is the customizable control ring that has become synonymous with RF lenses. The control ring allows photographers to adjust exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture or ISO and with a flip of the side switch can adjust focus. The inclusion of a PMo aspherical lens helps to reduce chromatic aberration and provides high-image quality even at the periphery of the image. Additionally, the combination of the lens shape and Super Spectra Coating helps to minimize ghosting and flaring.
Additional Features
Additional features of the Canon RF50mm f1.8 STM lens include:
- Six lens elements in five groups
- 12-pin communication system
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.98ft and a maximum magnification of 0.25x
- Up to 7 Stops of Shake Correction with EOS R Series cameras with In-Body Image Stabilizer
Canon PIXMA Pro-200 Printer
Continuing a long history of high-quality input to output digital imaging equipment, the PIXMA Pro-200 printer is 15 percent smaller than its predecessor, the PIXMA Pro-100. With the ability to print up to 13 inches x 19 inches and featuring improved ChromaLife 100+ dye-based ink, the latest Pro printer helps to create prints that are more representative of the original digital file. A helpful tool of the trade for photographers who print work for themselves and graphic artists or photography students working on their portfolios from their homes, the PIXMA Pro-200 printer also features:
A new 3.0-inch LCD screen to help users set up the printer, connect to WiFi, monitor ink and paper levels for an improved user experience
New Skew Correction feature, which automatically corrects shifts the paper may encounter during printing
Professional print and layout software, which can work as a standalone program or integrated into Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop as a plug-in to work within a photographer's workflow, to help take the guesswork out of making great prints
Vast media support to print on a variety of surfaces such as Canon Photo Paper Pro Luster and Premium Fine Art Rough, as well as the ability to print longer panoramic images in comparison to previous models
Pricing and Availability
The Canon RF70-200mm f4 L IS USM and RF50mm f1.8 STM lenses are scheduled to be available in early and mid-December for a suggested retail price of $1,599 and $199.99, respectively.
The Canon PIXMA Pro-200 printer is scheduled to be available later in November for a suggested retail price of $599.99.
For more information, visit usa.canon.com.