This morning’s announcement from Canon brings highly-anticipated cameras, lenses, and more to the mirrorless family. Not only did the camera manufacturer reveal the EOS R5 and R6 cameras, but also launched four new lenses, two extenders, a printer, and a whole host of accessories to round out your imaging needs.
We’ve been following the news and releases closely, and have everything you need to know about the major gear reveal below.
Canon EOS R5 Camera ()
Get our first-look overview of the Canon EOS R5 here.
The new Canon EOS R5 camera packs in 8K footage, 20 fps shooting, and a 45MP sensor. That’s not all. The wildlife, landscape, wedding, journalism, or cinematography camera also has a Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 1,053 automatic autofocus zones, advanced subject tracking, and dual-card slots.
Canon EOS R6 ()
Get our first-look overview of the Canon EOS R6 here.
The Canon EOS R6 is equipped with a 20MP sensor, can produce 4K video up to 60 frames per second, and has head and eye detection for proper and quick subject tracking. Photographers and videographers across genres will appreciate the high-speed performance of the EOS R6, and its continuous shooting up to 20 frames per second, as well as animal and human subject tracking.
Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM ()
Get our first-look overview of the Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM here.
Wildlife, sports, and even aerial photographers will appreciate the power in the Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens. The super telephoto lens has up to five stops of shake correction, includes three different image stabilization modes, and includes the Dual Nano USM focus motors for fast and sharp autofocus.
Canon RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM Lens ()
Get our first-look overview of the Canon RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM Lens here.
Whether it’s street or portrait photography or capturing macro shots, the Canon RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM is a prime lens equipped to handle the biggest (or smallest) moments. With a f/2 maximum aperture, the 85mm lens produces beautiful bokeh, and paired with an EOS R camera, is ideal for low-light shoots.
Canon RF600mm F11 IS STM Lens ()
Get our first-look overview of the Canon RF600mm F11 IS STM Lens here.
Canon’s release of the very first very first compact and lightweight 600mm super telephoto lens for the RF lineup is an ideal addition for bird, wildlife, outdoor sports, and aviation photographers. Weighing in at only 33 ounces and containing gapless double-layer Diffractive Optics (DO) plus optical image stabilization and a screw-type STM focus motor means the Canon RF600mm F11 IS STM lens is great for capturing quick subjects, quietly.
Canon RF800mm F11 IS STM Lens ()
Get our first-look overview of the Canon RF800mm F11 IS STM Lens here.
Just as the 600mm lens, the the RF800mm F11 IS STM lens is a welcome addition for birding and wildlife photographers, and is also the first 800mm is the first to join the Canon RF lineup. Canon has added in a lead screw-type STM, built-in IS, and is compatible with the RF Extender 1.4x and RF Extender 2x below for even more reach.
Canon Extender RF1.4x ()
Get even closer to the subject you’re tracking. The Canon Extender RF1.4x attaches to select RF lenses and boosts your focal length by a factor of 1.4. With high-refraction and low-dispersion glass, it keeps chromatic aberrations minimized and it’s dust- and weather-resistant to withstand major settings.
Canon Extender RF2x ()
The Canon Extender RF2x will expand your reach even more. Bird and wildlife photographers will appreciate the additional focal length when it’s added to select RF lenses, and it’s dust- and weather-resistant to handle your biggest adventures.
Canon Wireless File Transmitter WFT-R10A ()
Image uploading gets even easier with the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-R10A. With an included vertical battery grip and 5 GHz 802.11ac support for high-speed and secure image transfer, the transmitter powers a high-performance professional workflow.
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 ()
Get our first-look overview of the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 printer here.
The new 13-inch wide photo printer from Canon — the imagePROGRAF PRO-300 — comes with a 9-color plus Chroma Optimizer ink system and a new matte black ink for even deeper blacks. Professional-level prints will be gallery-ready thanks to the Lucia Pro Ink system, and Professional Print & Layout (PPL) software makes the entire printing process even easier.
Feature photo by Adorama
