Canon has announced no less than 5 major release today, 26th August, 2010, rolling out a new DSLR body, 4 pro-grade lenses and upgraded lens extenders. Click the DPReview links below for more information.
The much-awaited 60D arrives with an 18-megapixel sensor, the 7D’s metering system, a smaller body (for an xxD-series camera), and an articulated screen to allow shooting from awkward angles. David Lee Tong has good commentary on this announcement, read it here.
Canon also put out 8 new pieces of glass, including 6 “L” lenses (L for Luxury, the mark of Canon’s pro-grade optics).
The EF 8-15mm f/4L USM is the world’s first fisheye zoom.
EF 8-15mm f/4 Fisheye
The EF 70-300mm f/4-f/5.6L IS USM has another 100mm more compared to the existing telephoto zoom offerings.
EF 70-300mm f/4-f/5.6 L IS USM
The supertelephoto prime lens range received upgrades as signified by the “II” designation: EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF 400 f/2.8L IS II USM, EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM, EF 600mm f/4L II IS USM. These new lenses have improved optics, image stabilization and weigh less than the original versions.
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
In addition, Canon has released the 3rd iteration of its teleconverters: the Extender EF 1.4x III and Extender EF 2x III, featuring new lens release mechanisms and new integrated processors.
Extender EF 2x III
We’ve wondered why Canon was a bit quiet lately. Seems like they wanted to come out with a bang, and they’ve succeeded.
