New Canon RF 8mm f/4 circular fisheye lens patent (part 3)


Canon filed a new patent for an RF 8mm f/4 circular fisheye lens:

  • Focal length: 8.10 mm
  • F-number: 4.00
  • Half angle of view: 90.84
  • Image height: 11.50 mm
  • Lens length: 66.13 mm
  • Back focus: 13.21 mm

More Canon EOS RF mirrorless lens patents can be found here:

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The upcoming Canon EOS R5 camera already registered in Korean certification agency + updated/rumored specifications


The Canon EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera is already registered with the Korean National Radio Research agency – a clear indication for the official announcement is coming in the next 30-90 days:


Here are the previously reported Canon EOS R5 details:

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DJI Mavic Air 2 makes an appearance at the FCC




The already rumored DJI Mavic Air 2 drone is now registered at the FCC. There is also a new DJI Mavic Air 2 controller listed in the FCC database.

See the previously leaked DJI Mavic Air 2 drone photos and details:

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Rumors: two new Canon EOS M mirrorless cameras expected in the second half of 2020


Two new EOS M mirrorless camera bodies will be announced in the second half of 2020:

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The first new Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens is now available

The first new Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens with revised Triplet optical design is now available at B&H Photo and meyer-optik-goerlitz.com (for Canon EF, Fuji X, Leica L, Leica M, M42, MFT, Nikon F, Pentax K, and Sony E mounts). Additional information:

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Peak Design is donating 100% off its new Travel Tripod profits to coronavirus (COVID-19) and climate change


Peak Design is donating 100% off its new Travel Tripod profits to coronavirus relief and to fighting climate change:

Peak Design Travel Tripod Launch Details

  • The Peak Design Travel Tripod will launch Apr. 7th
  • Peak Design will donate all Tripod profits from our first 4 days of sales to coronavirus relief and climate change
  • Applies to every PD Travel Tripod sold, direct or retail.
  • On average, that’s $120 per carbon fiber tripod, $70 per aluminum tripod
  • Donation timeline: Tuesday Apr. 7th through Friday Apr. 10th

Funds recipients:

  • CDC Foundation – supporting people, communities, and healthcare providers worldwide on the frontline of coronavirus response
  • Climate Neutral – helping businesses from all industries quickly and verifiably achieve carbon neutrality

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Fotodiox announced a new Canon EF/EF-S to Leica L-mount smart AF adapter with full automated functions



Fotodiox announced a new Fusion smart AF adapter compatible with Canon EOS (EF/EF-S) DSLR lenses to Leica L-mount (T-mount) mirrorless cameras with full automated functions (mounts Canon EOS lenses to Leica L-mount cameras). The price is $179.95 and pre-orders are now open. Additional information:

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Probably a typo: Canon 7D Mark III camera listed at Canon USA website


This is probably a typo, but a non-existing Canon 7D Mark III camera is currently listed on the official Canon USA website:

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New Skyllaney 50mm f/2 Bertele lens for Leica M-mount


The UK based company Skyllaney just announced their first 50mm Sonnar lens for Leica M-mount called Bertele (Skyllaney 50mm f/2 Bertele):

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Announced: Tamron announces the launch of 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras


The previously rumored Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens (Model A056) for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras is now officially announced. The US price is $1,199 and pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H.

Additional information:

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