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By admin, on August 22nd, 2013
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM Lens Image surfaced over the web, Canon will update its old EF-S 55-250mm lens with improved optics and Step Drive Motor, the New lens expected to be announced with Canon G16 and other Compacts (see here) in next few days.
By admin, on June 11th, 2013
By admin, on June 7th, 2013

Canon just announced its rumored EF-M 11-22mm Lens, the EF-M 11-22mmm is the first wide angle zoom lens to feature IS, it offers three stops of stabilization for stills and ‘Dynamic IS’ for video, stepper motor (STM) offers silent autofocus during movie shooting, and a retractable barrel design makes the lens more compact.
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens Major Features
- 11-22mm focal length range (18-35mm equivalent)
- F4-5.6 maximum aperture
- Optical IS – 3 stops claimed benefit
- Stepper motor for silent focusing in video
- Collapsible barrel design
Press Release
London, UK, 6 June 2013 – Canon today expands its range of EF-M lenses with the introduction of the new EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM. Designed for Canon’s Compact System Camera, the EOS M, this is Canon’s first ultra wide-angle EF lens to feature an Optical Image Stabilizer. Offering a versatile wide-angle zoom range, first-class optical performance, and a new retractable design, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is the perfect addition for EOS M users who wish to capture their passion for landscapes and architecture.
Shoot the city, shoot the world
Designed to expand the range of creative possibilities and shooting subjects, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM has an 11-22mm focal range which provides an incredibly wide field of view. This allows users to capture the environment around them whilst remaining close to the subject – ideal for adding drama and atmosphere to each shot.
Class-leading optics deliver incredible results
Engineered using the latest optical technologies, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM enables users to capture images with incredible levels of detail and quality. Manufactured using Canon’s professional quality standards, the lens uses Super Spectra Coatings designed to minimise ghosting and flare, providing beautiful results with every shot. Images are crisp and clear thanks to Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer, which works to keep image blur to a minimum by correcting camera shake. A 3-stop shutter speed advantage ensures high quality stills, even when light levels start to fade. Shooting smooth Full HD movies is easy using the advanced Dynamic IS mode which combats more exaggerated forms of camera shake that occur when shooting video on the move. Canon’s near-silent STM technology also ensures focus noise is supressed during movie capture, so the audience can enjoy crystal clear sound to match the visual quality of the footage captured.
Designed for performance and style
Incredibly compact and lightweight, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM has been designed to fit easily into the smallest of spaces so it can be carried everywhere. A new retractable lens design – a first for the EF lens range – locked in place by a switch, allows users to retract the lens back into the barrel when not in use. This keeps the body slim and compact, reducing the lens length by 13mm. An integrated full time manual focus ring also provides the freedom to make precise adjustments to focus as needed. Designed to complement the EOS M’s chic styling, the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM features a graphite silver, metal exterior, while the knurled focus and zoom rings are comfortable in the hand and provide easy operation.
EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM – key features:
- Ultra-wide 11-22mm EF-M zoom lens
- Compact, retractable lens design
- Smooth, quiet STM focusing in movies
- Dynamic IS for steady movies
- 3-stop optical Image Stabilizer
- High image quality
- 0.15m minimum focusing distance
- Manual focus ring
Before using the EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM with the EOS M it is recommended that users upgrade the camera to firmware version 2.0.0 or later.
Canon EF-M 11-22mm Full Specification:
Maximum format size |
APS-C |
Focal length |
11-22mm |
35mm equivalent focal length (APS-C) |
18-35mm |
Diagonal angle of view |
102.1° – 63.3° |
Maximum aperture |
F4-5.6 |
Minimum aperture |
F22-35 |
Lens Construction |
• 12 elements in 9 groups |
Number of diaphragm blades |
7 |
Minimum focus |
0.15m / 0.49ft |
Maximum magnification |
0.30x |
AF motor type |
• Linear stepper motor
• Full time manual focus |
Focus method |
Internal |
Zoom method |
Rotary, extending barrel |
Image stabilization |
• Yes
• 3 stops |
Filter thread |
• 55mm
• Does not rotate on focus |
Supplied accessories* |
• Front and rear caps |
Optional accessories |
• Lens hood EW-60E
• Lens pouch LP814 |
Weight |
220g (7.8 oz) |
Dimensions |
61mm diameter x 58mm length
(2.4 x 2.3 in) |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF-M |
Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens Sample Images
 F4-5.6 IS STM 1/50sec. F5.6
 F4-5.6 IS STM 4sec. F11
MTF Chart of Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens

Internal Construction

By admin, on June 2nd, 2013
Canon is 70-200mm F4 patent is pending, the upcoming lens will feature better optics and advance IS system compared to the 70-200mm F4 Lens announced in 2006.
Take a look at the patent details below, (Translated by google)
Description and self-interpretation of the patent literature
- Patent Publication No. 2013-105131
- Publication date 2013.5.30
- Filing date 2011.11.16
- Example 1
- Zoom ratio 2.68
- Focal length f = 72.11-131.37-193.4mm
- Fno. 4
- Half angle ω = 16.7-9.35-6.38 °
- Image height 21.64mm
- The overall length of the lens 234.52mm
- BF 50.12mm
- Example 2
- Zoom ratio 2.68
- Focal length f = 72.14-130.58-193.38mm
- Fno. 4
- Half angle ω = 16.69-9.41-6.38 °
- Image height 21.64mm
- The overall length of the lens 213.85mm
- BF 39.96mm
- Example 3
- Zoom ratio 2.68
- Focal length f = 72.11-132.09-193.4mm
- Fno. 4
- Half angle ω = 16.7-9.3-6.38 °
- Image height 21.64mm
- The overall length of the lens 233.51mm
- BF 49.05mm
- Existing techniques
- If you have a single focus group is easy aberration There is a change in the RF and IF
- Canon patent
- Inner zoom
- Inner focus
- Floating
- MOD 300mm
- β (Tele) = -0.5
See more – Canon Patent News
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By admin, on May 30th, 2013
Canon high speed liquid lens patent surfaced over the web, it is possible that motor from the liquid lens get eliminated since the liquid changes its shape when desired voltage is applied, take a look at more details below

Description and self-interpretation of the patent literature
- Patent Publication No. 2013-101227
- Publication date 2013.5.23
- Filing date 2011.11.9
- Canon patent
- I drive a plurality of pumps
- Drive pump liquid optical element to hold the end of the interface
- When applied to the electrodes, electrowetting phenomenon in which the liquid moves to the interface from the drive pump occurs
- Optical properties are changed by the movement of the liquid
- By discretely and independently controlled and a voltage, enabling high-speed drive
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By admin, on May 29th, 2013
Canon two new lens patent surfaced over the web, APS-C 18-200mm, Full-Frame 28-200mm Lens Patent surfaced over the web, take a look at the details below.
More details translated via google
Description and self-interpretation of the patent literature
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By admin, on May 17th, 2013
More patent news coming from Canon side, A bunch of new DO (Diffractive Optics) patent surfaced over the web – 500mm f/4, 500mm f/5.6, 600mm f/4, 800mm f/5.6, more details translated by google below
Description and self-interpretation of the patent literature
- Patent Publication No. 2013-92575
- Publication date 2013.5.16
- Filing date 2011.10.24
- Example
embodiment
No. |
Focal length [mm] |
Fno. |
Half angle [°] |
Total length [mm] |
BF [mm] |
Front lens diameter [mm] |
One |
584.99 |
4.12 |
2.12 |
420.00 |
89.03 |
141.99 |
Two |
779.99 |
5.80 |
1.59 |
460.00 |
97.84 |
134.48 |
Three |
488.99 |
4.11 |
2.53 |
320.00 |
61.00 |
119.00 |
Four |
488.99 |
5.70 |
2.53 |
280.01 |
65.01 |
85.79 |
Five |
584.96 |
4.12 |
2.12 |
420.00 |
88.88 |
141.98 |
Image height 21.64mm
- How to reduce the size of the large-aperture super telephoto lens
- Effective diameter of the first group with the largest
- I reduce the number of the first group
- It is necessary to reduce aberration by increasing the number
- Can not reduce the aberration and reduce the number
- I increase a refractive power of the first group
- The thickness of the lens increases, the effect of weight reduction is canceled
- Impact of manufacturing error is large high refractive index
- Canon patent
- The aspherical in the first group
- Performing a variance of sensitivity was composed of opposite sign component of the first group, and also, prevent an increase in thickness
- DOE is provided to correct chromatic aberration with a small number of lenses
- Inner focus
- Anti-shake
About DO Lenses
Diffraction is an optical phenomenon in which light waves bend as they pass around the edges of an object. In the late 1990s, a team of young Canon engineers came up with the idea of using this phenomenon to counteract chromatic aberration.
A single diffractive optical (DO) element features diffractive gratings – very fine parallel grooves on the surface – which change the direction of light. However, this process generates diffracted light that is not suitable for photographic lenses and can cause flaring.
Employing multiple DO elements ensures that nearly all light allowed to pass through the DO elements can be used for photography. Canon DO lenses use multiple DO elements whose diffractive gratings are bonded face-to-face. Combining this arrangement with a refractive convex lens almost completely cancels out chromatic aberration while allowing the lens elements to be placed much closer together within the lens barrel. The result is a high performance EF lens that’s significantly shorter and lighter than typical refractive lenses. In fact, the EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM is 27% smaller and 31% lighter than a conventional 400mm f/4 lens would be.
Fast becoming a favourite with sports and news photographers, DO lenses are making high performance telephoto shooting easier and more manageable than ever before.
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