Tsuyoshi Tokura, Senior Managing Executive Officer in charge of the Canon Imaging Group
On February 22nd, the first day of CP+2024, Tsuyoshi Tokura, the senior managing executive officer and deputy manager of Canon’s Imaging Group, who is in charge of Canon’s camera business, responded to a press interview.
Interviewer asked: Speculation is flying around on social media that “Canon seems to have a policy of not opening up the RF mount to other companies,” but someone in charge of Canon’s camera business said, “Canon is communicating with third-party manufacturers. The depth of communication is probably more than half the way (to commercialization).” It is not a dream that AF-compatible RF mount lenses will be released by popular third parties such as Sigma and Tamron.
When the interviewer asked these questions to Mr. Tokura, he immediately replied, “Canon is communicating with third-party manufacturers regarding RF mount lenses” and “There are no restrictions.” He quickly denied the speculations among photography fans. He also said, “Communication with third-party manufacturers is deeper than it was in the early days,” and revealed that they are proceeding with more active interactions than before.
That is really good news, Now Canon giving us an open indication that yes Third party lenses are on their way, and most probably at the year’s end we will have a new generation of third-party lenses for Canon mount.
Update: 29 Feb 2023
Canon Signed an NDA with Tamron and Sigma
In the latest interview we have from Canon | published at Phototrend they have said
Now that the RF mount is open, how do we verify third-party lenses? Is it enough to just comply with the technical specifications?”
To clarify, we have embraced an open mount strategy. Currently, there are no third-party lenses with autofocus (AF) available. However, we recognize the importance of product diversity to meet our customers’ needs. As a result, we are actively engaging with several third-party manufacturers. While I cannot disclose specific details at this time, I can confirm that we have signed non-disclosure agreements with these manufacturers. Consequently, I am unable to discuss the types of lenses that will be released or their market positioning. Thank you for your understanding.
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> “There are no restrictions.”
Right, there’s no restrictions in what you implement, but if you implement anything against Canon’s express wishes then Canon threatens to sue you.
I will never again give any money to a bully like Canon. The only thing I’ll give them is the finger.