A teaser on the finish of a brand new lens trailer might have revealed the newest producer to be given autofocus entry to the extremely coveted Canon RF mount – Meike.
After solely not too long ago permitting Sigma and Tamron, the 2 hottest third-party lens producers, to develop choose AF lenses for RF mount, Meike was not even on my high ten listing to be subsequent in line. Nonetheless, a quick teaser on the very finish of its newest announcement video is giving a not-so-cryptic clue as to a future mount possibility.
Meike is a third-party lens producer based in 2005 in Hong Kong. Its main focus has been on cine lenses after which naturally onto guide images lenses, each of which fall beneath a extra reasonably priced value level.
Autofocus mirrorless lenses have been one thing of a current foray for Meike, however one it seems Canon could also be pleased to collaborate with. Watch the under video all the best way to the top:
What are you anticipating for? The 55MM F1.8 PRO lens, I assume! – YouTube
Because the introduction of Canon’s RF Mount with its new wave of mirrorless cameras, Canon has been reluctant to completely open it to 3rd events, retaining AF choices to native lenses solely. This modified earlier this yr and it appears as if Canon is loosening its grip.
So what is the lens? The trailer is for the Meike 55mm f/1.8 Professional lens, an AF prime and the primary to function in Meike’s new professional vary. The trailer exhibits off all of the lens’ options together with zero distortion, minimal focus respiratory and high-resolution seize, all in a compact and light-weight physique.
It then states that the lens will probably be obtainable for Sony FE, Nikon Z, and L mount, with no point out of Canon in any respect… that’s till the final 5 seconds. After the credit have rolled, there’s a little bonus scene deliberately displaying a photographer selecting up the Canon EOS R10 and the brand new lens.
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Though there was no official announcement by Canon or Meike, judging by the trailer, there will probably be one coming shortly. Both that or it is a genius advertising and marketing transfer!
