MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging
solutions, is excited to introduce the compact and lightweight
RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM and the RF50mm F1.8 STM, two completely
re-designed RF mount lenses with bloodlines to immensely popular EF
models that feature new lens formulas and enhanced elements. Canon
is also introducing the PIXMA PRO-200 printer, which is ideal for
photography students and graphic designers.
"As Canon began to further build out the company's RF lens
portfolio, the goal in mind was to create advanced lenses, for a
variety of experience levels, that also featured a sense of
familiarity for longtime Canon users," said Tatsuro "Tony" Kano,
executive vice president and general manager of Canon U.S.A.'s Imaging Technologies &
Communications Group. "Canon prides itself on being able to
uniquely offer both input and output solutions to our customers. We
are equally excited to see the images captured with the new lenses,
and the prints that are to be created with the new PIXMA PRO-200
printer."
Canon RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM Lens
The Canon RF70-200mm
F4 L IS USM lens is ideal for photography enthusiasts ranging from
advanced amateur to professional skill levels. The compact and
lightweight nature of the lens makes it Canon's shortest and
lightest 70-200mm F4 zoom lens to date. This RF lens is
approximately 32 percent shorter and 11 percent lighter than its EF
counterpart with a large portion of the lens element arrangement
closer to the camera body. This arrangement is designed to provide
photographers with a more balanced feel and experience even at the
zoom range's telephoto end. Additionally, the shorter and lighter
design allows the lens to more easily be stowed away in a camera
bag when not in use.
The RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM features two independent Nano USM
motors, providing an even greater level of high-speed autofocus for
still image shooting as well as quiet and smooth autofocus for
video shooting. The lens also incorporates a floating focus control
that drives the two lens groups individually while using the two
aforementioned Nano USM motors. The floating focus lens element
shortens the focusing distance and helps reduce breathing,
providing users with fast, consistent and reliable performance.
Additional Features of The Canon RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM Lens
Include:
- 16 lens elements in 11 groups, including four UD lenses, that
help to reduce chromatic aberration
- Optical Image Stabilizer with up to 5 Stopsi of
Shake Correction
- Up to 7.5 Stopsii of Shake Correction with
coordinated control of Optical Image Stabilizer and In-Body Image
Stabilizer
- Three stabilizer modes
- Customizable control ring that allows photographers to adjust
exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, or ISO
- 12-pin communication system
- L-Series dust and weather-resistant build with a fluorine
coating
- Minimum focusing distance of 1.97 feet and a maximum
magnification of 0.28x
- Air Sphere Coating (ASC) that helps minimize lens flare and
ghosting
Canon RF50mm F1.8 STM Lens
Creatives love using a 50mm
lens because that focal length is similar to the natural viewpoint
of the human field of vision. This perspective allows for the lens
to be used in a wide variety of shooting situations, including
portraits, landscapes and food photography. What's more, Canon 50mm
f/1.8 lenses have long been a popular tool for both photographers
and creators due to their budget-friendly price point, extremely
compact and lightweight form factor, and versatility.
The tradition continues with the RF50mm F1.8 STM that, in many
ways, is improved over its EF counterpart. The first visually
noticeable improvement is the customizable control ring that has
become synonymous with RF lenses. The control ring allows
photographers to adjust exposure compensation, shutter speed,
aperture, or ISO and with a flip of the side switch can adjust
focus. The inclusion of a PMo aspherical lens helps to reduce
chromatic aberration and provides high-image quality even at the
periphery of the image. Additionally, the combination of the lens
shape and Super Spectra Coating (SSC) helps to minimize ghosting
and flaring.
Additional Features of The Canon RF50mm F1.8 STM Lens
Include:
- Six lens elements in five groups
- 12-pin communication system
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.98ft and a maximum magnification
of 0.25x
- Up to 7 Stopsiii of Shake Correction with EOS R
Series cameras with In-Body Image Stabilizer
Canon PIXMA PRO-200 Printer
Continuing a long history of high-quality input to output
digital imaging equipment, the PIXMA PRO-200 printer is 15% smaller
than its predecessor, the PIXMA PRO-100. With the ability to print
up to 13 inches x 19 inches and featuring improved ChromaLife 100+
dye-based ink, the latest PRO printer helps to create prints that
are more representative of the original digital file. A helpful
tool of the trade for photographers who print work for themselves
and graphic artists or photography students working on their
portfolios from their homes, the PIXMA PRO-200 printer also
features:
- A new 3-inch LCD screen to help users set up the printer,
connect to WiFi, monitor ink and paper levels for an improved user
experience
- New Skew Correction feature, which automatically corrects
shifts the paper may encounter during printing
- Professional print and layout software, which can work as a
stand-alone program, or integrated into Adobe® Lightroom® or
Photoshop® as a plugin to work within a photographer's workflow, to
help take the guesswork out of making great prints
- Vast media support to print on a variety of surfaces such as
Canon Photo Paper Pro Luster and Premium Fine Art Rough, as well as
the ability to print longer panoramic images in comparison to
previous models
Pricing and Availability
The Canon RF70-200mm F4 L IS
USM, and RF50mm F1.8 STM lenses are scheduled to be available in
early and mid-December 2020 for a
suggested retail price of $1,599.00
and $199.99, respectively*.
The PIXMA PRO-200 printer is scheduled to be available later in
November 2020 for a suggested retail
price of $599.99*.
For more information, please visit usa.canon.com.
About Canon U.S.A.,
Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading
provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital
imaging solutions to the United
States and to Latin America
and the Caribbean markets. With
approximately $33 billion in global
revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third
overall in U.S. patents granted in 2019† and was named
one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2020.
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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent
and Trademark Office.
* Specifications, availability and
prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices
are set by individual dealers and may vary.
i Based on CIPA (Camera &
Imaging Products Association) standards. Testing performed at a
focal length of 200mm using the EOS R
camera.
ii Based on CIPA
(Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. Testing
performed at a focal length of 200mm using the EOS R5
camera.
iii Based on CIPA
(Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. Testing
performed at a focal length of 50mm using the EOS R5
camera.
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