Thursday, August 26, 2010

Canon Announces Four New Full-Frame EF Lenses

Canon's EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM, EF f/4L 8-15mm fisheye, EF 300mm f/2.8L ISII USM, EF 400mm f/2.8L USM and EF ISII 1.4x/2x Extender III, plus 500mm & 600mm lenses in Development Following the announcement of the Canon EOS 60D, the company also Life Style Unveiled a brand new range of EF lenses. With EF lenses Designed for full-frame DSLRs (the 60D doesn't fall into this category), Perhaps this is a subtle nod Towards future Canon models.

First up is the new EF 70-300mm IS USM f/4-5.6L, an image-stabilized zoom lens with two ultra-low dispersion (UD) Elements and a floating lens group using Canon's Super Spectra coating Thurs reducing ghosting and flare. Auto Focus (AF) is fast and quiet thanks to a ring-type USM AF motor, combined with the independent lens AF CPU and advanced algorithms enable Thurs Accurate, reliable in all conditions on Focusing. As per all Designated Canon L-lenses, full time manual focus override is also Life Style Possible - Even "when the AF motor is Engaged. Available from October priced £ 1599.99.

Next up is the 8-15mm EF f/4L USM Fisheye - The world's first fisheye zoom lens Offering Both circular and full frame images. When Used with EOS body of featuring APS-C (such "as the new 60D) or APS-H sensors, the lens produces a more traditional, full-frame fisheye view. With 14 lens Elements in 11 Different groups, Including one aspherical and one Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) element Thurs correct Chromatic aberration, the construction also Life Style Benefits from Canon's Super Spectra Coating and the inner surface of the front element features Canon's SubWavelength Structure Coating ( SWC). The Latter technology uses tiny cone-like Structures, please Shorter the wavelength of visible light on the surface of the lens element, Thu gradually slow light down UNTIL it is is at the same speed as it travels through glass, Removing the risk of flare occurring before the light reaches the sensor. A Fluorine Coating actively repels water, dust and dirt Thurs ensure a high-Resistance to Both dust and water. Available from January 2011 priced £ 1499.99.


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