Earlier this yr Canon launched its first VCM (voice coil motor) lens, the Canon RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM, which shortly grew to become a fan favourite amongst photographers and videographers alike. Throughout a presentation for the lens, it was famous that there are a minimum of two extra within the works – and up to date rumors recommend they might be coming as quickly as September!
The RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM was introduced by Canon in June and launched later that month. The lens has been a well-received improve to the earlier providing, because it features a VCM designed for seamless integration between EOS and Cinema EOS cameras, cementing itself as one of many finest Canon RF lenses in the marketplace.
For these not aware of what a VCM is, don’t fret – I wasn’t, both. A voice coil motor is a part of an autofocus system and is comprised of an electrical motor that options magnets surrounding a coil of wire. The result’s fast and correct AF, important for each stills and video.
In Canon’s press launch earlier this yr, it acknowledged, “The brand new RF35mm lens is the primary in a collection of fastened focal size RF lenses with hybrid video and nonetheless design”. This, along side current studies circulating on-line, could imply that we see additional additions earlier than the tip of the yr, with Canon Rumors specifically stating that two could come as early as September.
In response to the rumor web site, the following two VCM hybrid lenses would be the Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM and the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM – ultra-wide and customary variants of the 35mm lens.
It is smart that Canon would go slightly wider and longer with the following two releases, because it covers vary of well-liked focal lengths. The hybrid VCM vary is certain to grow to be much more well-liked, particularly because the overlap between images and videography retains rising.
It have to be famous, nonetheless, that no official assertion has been made by Canon concerning the anticipated lenses and their launch date, however I’m positive it will not be lengthy!
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