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New Canon EF lenses
Mark Peters : November 7th 2012 - 09:15 CET
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 Two new Canon EF professional lenses : Canon has introduced two new additions to the EF lens line-up, the Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM lens and Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM lens. Each of these two new Canon lenses feature unique optical attributes for a variety of situations. The new Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM lens has macro shooting capabilities at the telephoto end and the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM lens adds Canon’s proprietary image stabilization to this popular prime lens focal length. The Canon 24-70mm lens carries a suggested retail price of $1,499,- and the Canon 35mm lens carries an approximate retail price of $850,- USD. Both new Canon lenses will be available for retail in December 2012.
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Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM lens
Featuring dynamic L-series optical performance in a compact, lightweight and durable design, the new Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM lens is well suited for all levels of advanced photography on the move. The ideal companion to Canon’s full-frame D-SLR cameras such as the Canon EOS 6D, the lens features a constant maximum aperture of f/4 throughout the entire zoom range with 15 lens elements in 12 groups including two aspherical and two UD lens elements and a 9-blade circular aperture diaphragm. The Canon 24–70mm f/4L IS USM lens delivers amazing pictures with excellent detail at all focal lengths and includes a macro feature at the telephoto end with a 0.2m / 7.9-inch minimum focusing distance and Canon’s Hybrid IS system (with up to four stops of stabilization).
Canon 24-70mm price & availability
The macro feature can be engaged through a switch on the lens barrel. In addition, the new Canon EF lens features inner focusing and a ring-type Ultrasonic Motor for quiet, fast autofocus, and has full-time mechanical manual focus that’s enabled even during AF operation. Compact at only 93mm in length, with dust and water resistance, the Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM lens has a fluorine coating on the front and rear elements for easy maintenance and cleaning. The Canon 24-70mm f/4L IS lens is supplied with a lens pouch and reversible lens hood. It is expected to be available in December 2012 for an approximate retail price of $1,499,- USD.
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Lens
The successor to Canon’s EF 35mm f/2, the EF 35mm f/2 IS USM lens is a compact and lightweight wide-angle prime lens that provides a high level of image quality and functionality. The optics and mechanical workings are designed to improve image quality in the lens’s periphery and provide faster and quieter AF than its predecessor, as well as Optical IS and optional full-time manual focus, all in a durable lens body with a high-grade design. Featuring a circular aperture diaphragm and lens coatings optimized for minimal ghosting and flare, the Canon 35mm f/2 IS USM lens achieves beautiful, soft backgrounds and amazing image quality. The Canon EF 35mm lens is expected to be available in December 2012 for an approximate retail price of $849,- USD.
New Canon EF lenses
“The lens is the window to creativity, providing the unique perspective and vantage that allows digital photographers to turn a scene into art. It is our pleasure to introduce two new Canon EF lenses that will enable a wide range of photographers in diverse disciplines to explore their creativity through these new options,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon USA.
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