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  • Canon 85mm VCM lens on a white background
    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    September 10, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 85mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 14 elements in 10 groups (1x UD, 1x GMo Asph, ASC, SSC) Angle of view (h,v,d) 24°, 16°, 28°30′ Max aperture F1.4 (11 blades) Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.75 m (2.46 ft) Mount RF mount Filter size 67 mm  Length 99.3 mm (3.9 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 636 g (1.4 lb) Price £1,679 inc VAT ($1,649)   Check prices of the Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM and pre-order at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama (US) |   Articles may…

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    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z specs

    August 20, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z specs

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 23 elements in 18 groups (4x UD, 4x Asph, OIS ≤ 5.5 stops) Angle of view (h,v,d) 74° – 19° 20′ 53° – 13° 84° – 23° 20′ Max aperture F2.8 (11-blades) Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.45 m (2.8 ft) Mount RF mount Filter size 82 mm  Length 199 mm (7.8 in.) Diameter 88.5 mm (3.5 in.) Weight 1300 g (2.9 lb) Price £3440 inc VAT ($3,199)     Check stock and prices of the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z  at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK)…

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    Canon EOS R3 on a white background.

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  • Canon 85mm F1.2 L series lens shown without caps.
    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM specs compared

    August 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM specs compared

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Canon Model RF 85mm F1.2L USM  EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM Web www.canon.co.uk www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 13 elements in 9 groups (2x UD (inc 1x ground Asph UD*), 1x BR) 14 elements in 10 groups (1x GMo Asph, OIS – ≤4 stops) Angle of view (h,v,d) 24°, 16°, 28°30′ 24°, 16°, 28°30′ Max aperture F1.2 F1.4 Min aperture F16 F22 Min focus distance 0.85 m (2.8 ft) 0.85 m (2.8 ft) Mount RF mount EF mount Filter size 82 mm  77mm  Length 117.3 mm (4.6 in.) 105.4 mm (4.15 in.) Diameter 103.2 mm (4 in.) 88.6 mm (3.49 in.) Weight 1195 g (2.6 lb) 950 g (2.09…

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  • Canon 85mm F1.2 L series lens shown without caps.
    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and EF 85mm F1.2L II USM specs compared

    August 14, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and EF 85mm F1.2L II USM specs compared

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Canon Model RF 85mm F1.2L USM  EF 85mm F1.2L II USM Web www.canon.co.uk www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 13 elements in 9 groups (2x UD (inc 1x Asph UD*), 1x BR) 8 elements in 7 groups (1x Asph, Floating Elements) Angle of view (h,v,d) 24°, 16°, 28°30′ 24°, 16°, 28°30′ Max aperture F1.2 F1.2 Min aperture F16 F16 Min focus distance 0.85 m (2.8 ft) 0.95 m (3.12 ft) Mount RF mount EF mount Filter size 82 mm  72mm  Length 117.3 mm (4.6 in.) 91.5 mm (3.6 in.) Diameter 103.2 mm (4 in.) 84 mm (3.31 in.) Weight 1195 g (2.6 lb) 1025 g (2.26 lb) Price £3070 inc…

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  • Canon 85mm F1.2 L series lens shown without caps.
    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM specs

    August 11, 2025 / 3 Comments

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 85mm F1.2L USM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 13 elements in 9 groups (2x UD (inc 1x Asph UD*), 1x BR) Angle of view (h,v,d) 24°, 16°, 28°30′ Max aperture F1.2 Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.85 m (2.8 ft) Mount RF mount Filter size 82 mm  Length 117.3 mm (4.6 in.) Diameter 103.2 mm (4 in.) Weight 1195 g (2.6 lb) Price £3070 inc VAT ($2,999)   Lens cross-section   *Most tech data I’ve seen mentions 1x UD plus 1x Asph, but according to this Canon-produced graphic, the lens features 2x large-diameter UD elements, with one of those featuring a ‘ground’ aspherical surface, not…

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    Canon EOS R3 accessories to be launched with new camera

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    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    August 8, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 20mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 15 elements in 11 groups (1x S UD, 2x UD, 1x BR, 2x Asph (GMo)) Angle of view (h,v,d) 84°, 62°, 94° Max aperture F1.4 Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.2 m (9.4 in) Mount RF mount Filter size 67 mm / Rear gel holder Length 99.3 mm (3.9 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 519 g (1.1 lb) Price £1919 inc VAT ($1,799)   Check stock and prices of the Canon RF 20mm F1.4L VCM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama…

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    Canon EOS R3 on a white background.

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  • RF 24mm VCM lens
    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    August 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 24mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 15 elements in 11 groups (2x UD, 1x Asph (GMo)) Angle of view (h,v,d) 74°, 53°, 84° Max aperture F1.4 Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.239 m (9.4 in) Mount RF mount Filter size 67 mm / Rear gel holder Length 99.3 mm (3.9 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 515 g (1.1 lb) Price £1679 inc VAT ($1,599)   Check stock and prices of the Canon RF 24mm F1.4L VCM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama (US) | Amazon (US/UK)  …

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    Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    August 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 50mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 14 elements in 11 groups (1x UD, 2x Asph (1x GMo)) Angle of view (h,v,d) 40°, 27°, 46° Max aperture F1.4 Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.4 m (15.7 in) Mount RF mount Filter size 67mm / Rear gel holder Length 99.3 mm (3.9 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 580 g (1.3 lb) Price £1539 inc VAT ($1,499)   Check stock and prices of the Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama (US) | Amazon (US/UK)  …

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  • Canon 35mm F1.4 RF on a white background
    Lens Reviews

    Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM lens review

    July 30, 2025 / 2 Comments

    Key features Highly versatile 35mm focal length Stills/video hybrid VCM for smooth focusing Nano USM for floating element control Floating element design to reduce aberrations at close range Breathing correction SSC and ASC coatings reduce lens flare, and ghosting Aperture/iris collar for video  11 aperture blades Custom function button What is it? The Canon RF 35mm F1.4L VCM is a high-speed, stills and video-oriented semi-wide-angle lens designed for the EOS R range of mirrorless cameras. It’s the successor to the much-vaunted EF 35mm F1.4L USM II, only it’s not quite what we were expecting. Like the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8L, this lens is a hybrid model that appeals to both…

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    Leica introduces new Monopan 50 black and white film

    June 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Leica introduces new Monopan 50 black and white film

    Leica has announced a new high-resolution black-and-white film with an ISO 50 rating. The film, Monopan 50, is produced in Germany and boasts an extended spectral range, with sensitivity up to 780 nm (near-infrared region). Leica Monopan 50 will be available worldwide in Leica Stores and through authorised retailers from the 21st of August 2025. The recommended retail price is £10.00 / €12.00 incl. VAT, for a 36-exposure roll. For more information and to pre-order [affiliate links] Leica Store (UK/US)   Sample Shots                   Press Release: Wetzlar, 18th of June 2025 – The Leica I transformed photography when it made its debut…

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