Limited Edition PowerShot G7 X Mark III Camera Available
MELVILLE, N.Y., February 4, 2026 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc. celebrates that 2026 marks the 30 year anniversary of Canon’s PowerShot compact digital camera. To commemorate this anniversary, a limited edition PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera with a limited color body design and 30 year anniversary logo is currently scheduled to be released in April 2026.
Since the launch of the original PowerShot 600 in July 1996, PowerShot has expanded its lineup to meet the diverse needs of its users. The PowerShot line, which was developed with the aim of making it easy for users to enjoy high-quality still images and video, is popular among a wide range of users, from camera beginners to amateurs, and as of February 2026 over 200 PowerShot cameras in the Americas have been released.
Currently, Canon offers a wide range of products tailored to each user’s lifestyle, including the G Series, which combines a compact, lightweight body with high image quality and multiple functions, the V Series, which allows users to enjoy full-fledged video recording with ease, and the SX Series, which offers high-magnification zoom.
Canon will continue to contribute to the further development of photographic and imaging culture by pursuing advanced technologies and high expressivity in response to user needs within the PowerShot line.
PowerShot 30 Anniversary Edition Available
To celebrate 30 years of PowerShot cameras, a limited edition version of the PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera is scheduled to be available later this year. The 1.0 inch PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a compact digital camera featuring a stacked CMOS sensor with approximately 20.1 million effective pixels and a large aperture and bright 4.2 x optical zoom lens for versatile video expression. In addition to still image capture, the “Video Blog” mode, which is specialized for Vlog shooting, enables comfortable video capture. This limited edition model uses a unique color “graphite” for the camera body and the front ring has a diamond knurling to create a design that combines luxury and quality. In addition, the 30 year anniversary logo is printed on the body to create a special feeling suitable for limited edition models.
Availability
The PowerShot G7 X Mark III Graphite Kit – PowerShot 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Camera, which will be available with a Limited Edition Peak Design Cuff Wrist Strap and a 32GB SD card, is currently scheduled to be available in April 2026 for an estimated retail price of $1,299.00.
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Viltrox has announced its first L-Mount lens after joining the alliance last September. The company will now sell an L-mount version of its AF 16mm F1.8 lens, which has previously been available for E and Z mount cameras.
Optically, the Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 L is the same as the models released in 2024. It's built around 15 elements in 12 groups, an optical design that includes 3 aspherical elements and 4 ED elements to better manage distortion, chromatic aberration and coma. Viltrox promises ultra-high resolution from the ultra-wide and says it is sharp edge-to-edge even when wide open.
The lens offers a wide F1.8 maximum aperture and can focus as close as 0.27m (10.6"), which is twice the distance of Sony's 16mm F1.8, its closest like-for-like rival. It uses Viltrox's stepper motor for autofocus, which it says is fast and accurate. Viltrox also promises minimal focus breathing, making it a suitable option for video applications.
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Like the original E and Z-mount versions, the lens offers plenty of on-body controls. It features two function buttons: one is customizable, while the other enables users to quickly switch between two preset focus distances. A focus ring can be clicked or de-clicked, and it features an AF/MF switch. There's also a 0.96" color display at the top of the lens that shows focus distance, depth of field, and aperture settings.
Unlike some ultra-wide lenses, the Viltrox 16mm doesn't feature a bulging front lens element. The flat lens design reduces the risk of damaging the glass when walking around with it and also allows for a 77mm filter thread. It uses metal construction and weighs 550g (1.2 lbs). It also offers some weather sealing to protect against dust.
The Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 L is available for purchase for $580.
Viltrox’s first L-mount autofocus lens underlines commitment to L-Mount Alliance
Shenzhen, China, [February 5], 2026 – Following its entry into the L-Mount Alliance, Viltrox today announces the release of the AF 16mm F1.8 L, the company’s first autofocus lens for L-Mount systems.
This milestone lens demonstrates Viltrox’s commitment to photographers and filmmakers working within the L-Mount ecosystem, by delivering high-performance optics, advanced autofocus, and professional-level control.
Ultra-wide 16mm view and extraordinary detail
The AF 16mm F1.8 L captures expansive scenes with its ultra-wide 16mm (105.6°) field of view, while precision optical design precisely preserves fine details. There are 15 lens elements in 12 groups, including 3 aspherical and 4 ED (extra-low dispersion) elements. This optical design controls distortion, chromatic aberration, and coma, ensuring consistent sharpness from frame center to edge.
Large aperture up to F1.8
The F1.8 maximum aperture makes this lens excel in low light, enabling faster shutter speeds and lower ISO settings for cleaner, higher-quality images. For example, it is perfect for capturing the Milky Way and other night sky scenes in stunning detail.
Fast, accurate autofocus
Viltrox’s STM stepping motor delivers fast, accurate, and stable autofocus. The lens also supports eye and face detection on compatible cameras, providing reliable subject tracking for photography and video. Focus transitions are smooth and controlled, with minimal focus breathing, making the lens perfect for video production, vlogging, and hybrid shooting workflows.
Comprehensive control for professional workflows
For professional creators, the AF 16mm F1.8 L features an intuitive control layout. At the heart of the user interface is the 0.96-inch color lens info panel, showing real-time data such as a large display of current focus distance, plus depth of field, aperture and other settings. The display is clearly visible in low-light conditions.
A Custom Function Button (Fn1) is user-assignable for quick access to frequently used settings – available functions will depend on the attached camera model. The Focus Preset Button (Fn2) instantly switches between two preset focus distances. The AF/MF Switch selects between autofocus and manual focus.
The CLICK Aperture Ring Switch selects between stepped aperture, for tactile still photography control, or smooth, silent continuous aperture changes for adjustment while shooting video.
Perfect for landscapes and astrophotography
The AF 16mm F1.8 L offers distinct advantages for outdoor and night-sky photography. First among these is the ultra-wide full-frame, high-resolution image quality, with aspherical elements that precisely render point light sources and suppress coma. Tactile, customizable controls streamline field operation, even in low-light. The non-bulbous front element with a 77mm filter thread supports CPL, ND, and other common filters. The high-grade dust-sealing protects the lens in demanding outdoor environments.
Expanding the L-Mount Creative Ecosystem
The launch of the AF 16mm F1.8 L marks Viltrox’s first L-Mount lens, introducing a large-aperture ultra-wide option that combines advanced optical performance with an accessible price point for L-Mount users.
Designed with modern optical engineering, professional control features, and full system-level compatibility, the AF 16mm F1.8 L expands the range of practical, high-performance lens options within the L-Mount ecosystem, supporting photographers and filmmakers with professional yet affordable tools.
Canon’s brightest ultra-wide-angle (14mm) interchangeable lens for hybrid Photo / Video use.
Bright f/1.4 aperture with 11-bladed circular iris for background separation and low light.
Extremely lightweight and compact design, complimenting the comprehensive F1.4 L-Series lens
line-up.
A VCM (Voice Coil Motor) powers the primary rear focus unit and is incredibly fast, accurate and
quiet (great for video).
Minimal focus breathing – a hallmark of the Canon hybrid lenses.
SubWavelength Structure Coating Air Sphere Coating (ASC) helps to significantly reduce ghosting
and flare.
High image quality as the first ultra-wide-angle lens featuring (1) Fluorite element, along with (1)
BR (Blue Spectrum Refractive) Optics element, 1 UD (Ultra Low Dispersion) element, and 3 GMO
(Glass Molded Optics) aspheric lenses to minimize chromatic aberration and for incredible quality
from edge-to-edge.
Featuring an Iris ring for manual iris control during video capture, Lens function button, Control
Ring and support for rear cut filters.
L-series reliability, with dust- and weather-resistant sealing and fluorine coating
Introducing the new Canon ultra-wide-angle zoom (7-14mm) lens – the ultimate creative tool for extreme close-up action imagery with unique distortion, and extraordinary perspectives.
World’s first fisheye zoom lens that covers a 190-degree angle of view.*
Can achieve both “circular” fisheye imagery (at 7mm Wide position) and “full frame” diagonal fisheye (at 14mm Tele position) imagery.
Variable aperture lens support f/2.8 at the widest angle and f/3.5 at the telephoto setting.
Built-in support for use of EF-to-EOS R mount adapter drop-in filters (Clear, CPL, V-ND).
High image quality featuring 5 UD lens elements, 2 replica aspheric elements.
Reduced ghosting and anti-reflectivity with Air sphere coating (ASC).
Leadscrew-type STM focus drive with minimum focusing as close as 5.9-inches.
Enhanced operability for photo and video with dedicated Lens Function button, Control Ring,
Zoom limit/Lock switch, Iris ring, and a practical size and weight.
EOS VR System application support for monoscopic VR shooting.
L-series reliability, with dust- and weather-resistant sealing and fluorine coating
To celebrate 30 years of PowerShot cameras, a limited edition version of the PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera is scheduled to be available later this year. The 1.0 inch PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a compact digital camera featuring a stacked CMOS sensor with approximately 20.1 million effective pixels and a large aperture and bright 4.2 x optical zoom lens for versatile video expression. In addition to still image capture, the “Video Blog” mode, which is specialized for Vlog shooting, enables comfortable video capture. This limited edition model uses a unique color “graphite” for the camera body and the front ring has a diamond knurling to create a design that combines luxury and quality. In addition, the 30 year anniversary logo is printed on the body to create a special feeling suitable for limited edition models.
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The gray colorscheme, 30th Anniversary logo, 'diamond' knurling on the control ring around the lens and the price set the Anniversary edition apart from the standard G7 X III.
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Canon is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its PowerShot line of compact cameras with a premium-priced special edition of its hard-to-find G7 X Mark III enthusiast compact.
It features a gray top plate and different knurling on the control ring, along with 30th Anniversary branding on the flash. Other than that, it's identical to the standard G7 X Mark III that's reliably unavailable.
As such it has a 24-100mm equiv. F1.8-2.8 lens in front of a 20MP Type 1 (13.2 x 8.8mm) Stacked CMOS sensor. It also has a clicking control dial around the lens, a dedicated exposure comp dial and a rear screen that flips 90 degrees down and 180 degrees upward, helping it become something of a TikTok favourite, as well as being an excellent enthusiast compact.
Canon North America will also provide a leather PeakDesign wrist strap with the 30th Anniversary logo but this isn't included in all markets.
The Anniversary Edition is described as a limited edition, but the extent of its availability has not been disclosed.
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Canon refers to it as a "limited edition" but declined to specify how many units the edition is limited to. Canon North America told us it will run a lottery for people wanting to buy them from its own website but it'll be left up to retailers to decide how to allocate the units they get into stock.
The special edition G7 X Mark III will be available from April 2026 in unspecified numbers at a cost of $1295. This is a $420 premium over the regular version that isn't formally limited. A company spokesperson said that supply constraints on the standard version "should get better, later in the year."
In the UK, the special edition will cost £860, only a £40 increase over the cost over the standard model. Though you don't get the custom wrist strap. It will go on sale on April 23rd.
European outlets are reporting that the Anniversary edition and all G7 X III's will move over from the NB-13L battery to a new unit called the NB-15L. Batteries with the new designation differ only in that they won't attempt to charge if they've been over-discharged, as a safety feature.
Canon's PowerShot Compact Digital Camera Turns 30
Limited Edition PowerShot G7 X Mark III Camera Available
MELVILLE, N.Y., February 4, 2026 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc. celebrates that 2026 marks the 30 year anniversary of Canon's PowerShot compact digital camera. To commemorate this anniversary, a limited edition PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera with a limited color body design and 30 year anniversary logo is currently scheduled to be released in April 2026.
Since the launch of the original PowerShot 600 in July 1996, PowerShot has expanded its lineup to meet the diverse needs of its users. The PowerShot line, which was developed with the aim of making it easy for users to enjoy high-quality still images and video, is popular among a wide range of users, from camera beginners to amateurs, and as of February 20261 over 200 PowerShot cameras in the Americas have been released.
Currently, Canon offers a wide range of products tailored to each user's lifestyle, including the G Series, which combines a compact, lightweight body with high image quality and multiple functions, the V Series, which allows users to enjoy full-fledged video recording with ease, and the SX Series, which offers high-magnification zoom.
Canon will continue to contribute to the further development of photographic and imaging culture by pursuing advanced technologies and high expressivity in response to user needs within the PowerShot line.
PowerShot 30 Anniversary Edition Available
To celebrate 30 years of PowerShot cameras, a limited edition version of the PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera is scheduled to be available later this year. The 1.0 inch PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a compact digital camera featuring a stacked CMOS sensor with approximately 20.1 million effective pixels2 and a large aperture and bright 4.2 x optical zoom lens for versatile video expression. In addition to still image capture, the "Video Blog" mode, which is specialized for Vlog shooting, enables comfortable video capture. This limited edition model uses a unique color "graphite" for the camera body and the front ring has a diamond knurling to create a design that combines luxury and quality. In addition, the 30 year anniversary logo is printed on the body to create a special feeling suitable for limited edition models.
Availability
The PowerShot G7 X Mark III Graphite Kit - PowerShot 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Camera, which will be available with a Limited Edition Peak Design Cuff Wrist Strap and a 32GB SD card, is currently scheduled to be available in April 2026 for an estimated retail price of $1,299.003. For more information about Canon's latest innovations and products, please visit www.usa.canon.com
1 Number of models in the United States of America. 2 The total number of pixels is approximately 20.9 million. 3 Pricing, specifications and availability are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.
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Canon has announced the 14mm F1.4 VCM L, the latest in its family of similarly-sized F1.4 lenses designed for shooting both stills and videos. With the exception of the company's "Dual" lenses designed for VR, this becomes Canon's widest-angle prime for RF mount.
The lens is made up of 18 elements in 13 groups, with a litany of special glass and coatings: there's a fluorite lens, a UD lens, a Blue Refractive "BR" optical element for correcting chromatic aberration, and three glass-molded aspheric elements, as well as a fluorine coating for anti-fouling and the company's SWC and ASC coating for reducing flare, ghosting and reflections. It can focus on subjects as close as 0.24m (9.4") away, providing up to 0.11x magnification.
Physically, the lens is a similar weight to the rest of Canon's VCM lenses, coming in at 578g (20.4oz). At 112mm (4.4") long, it'll stick out a touch further from the camera than the others, though that's primarily down to its integrated lens hood. Speaking of, the front element is slightly bulbous, meaning the lens can't be used with filters that screw on to the front. It does, however, have a holder for pre-cut gelatin filters on the back of its mount. A special lens cap that clips on is included.
The 14mm F1.4 VCM accepts gelatin filters at the back of the lens. There doesn't appear to be room behind the optics to use the slot-in filter modules used on the co-announced 7-14mm L fisheye lens.
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It has plenty of controls and switches, including a customizable function button, a manual / auto focus switch, Canon's control ring and an (unfortunately clickless) aperture ring, which can be locked into "Auto" mode. As with the rest of the VCM lenses, the latter can be used in video mode across Canon's RF camera lineup, but can only be used in stills mode on the relatively recent EOS R1, R5 II, R6 III and R50V.
The RF 14mm F1.4 VCM L fills a hole in Canon's mirrorless lineup, which previously lacked a fast, high-end ultra-wide prime, the kind that's the bread and butter of astro-photographers. Of course, there are plenty of other uses for this focal length, but some of those will have already been covered by lenses like the 10-20mm F4 zoom.
We wouldn't have necessarily guessed that this would be Canon's next choice for a VCM lens, partially because the company has always stressed its focus on making the lenses good for both stills and video. While the company says it has well-controlled breathing, the lens still falls a bit short for the latter use case since its front element makes it difficult to attach filters. Presumably for reasons of space, Canon hasn't used the drop-in filter port included on the fisheye lens launching alongside this one, which would've made at least some affordance for a variable ND. Still, we're glad to see the company finally offering a high-end ultrawide prime for full-frame RF.
The RF 14mm F1.4 VCM L will be available near the end of February and will retail for $2499.
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Canon Continues Wide Angle Optical Excellence with Launch of RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM Zoom Lens and RF14mm F1.4 L VCM Prime Lens
MELVILLE, N.Y., February 4, 2025 — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens and the RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens. Building on Canon's legacy of innovative optics, these new RF-mount lenses expand the diverse lineup for professional photographers, videographers, and hybrid creators. The RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens introduces the world's widest angle zoom lens1 with a 190° field of view, ideal for dynamic fisheye imagery in sports, landscapes, and virtual reality. The RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens delivers Canon’s brightest ultra-wide1 angle interchangeable lens ever produced, a 14mm lens with a bright f/1.4 aperture, perfect for astro, architecture, and video applications.
Canon RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens redefines versatility in ultra-wide angle fisheye imaging. Continuing the heritage of the groundbreaking EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM, the world's first fisheye zoom lens2, this new RF lens pushes boundaries further for professionals seeking impactful, distorted perspectives. It supports a wide range of unique use cases including sports, landscapes, starscapes, video, and virtual reality.
Key features include:
Canon's widest single lens3 with a maximum 190° field of view, achieving both circular 190° fisheye at 7mm (wide), and diagonal 180° fisheye at 14mm (telephoto), with its’ 7-14mm zoom range.
Variable maximum aperture of f/2.8 at 7mm (wide) and f/3.5 at 14mm (telephoto), brighter than its EF predecessor for enhanced low-light performance and background separation.
Built-in support of Canon EF-to-EOS R mount adapter drop-in filters (Clear, CPL, Variable ND) plus Lens Lock/Limit, Lens Function button and Control Ring.
High image quality with 5 UD lens elements, 2 replica aspheric lenses, and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) applied in 3 locations to reduce ghosting.
Leadscrew-type STM focus drive with position sensors for smooth, video-capable operation and reduced focus breathing (0.4% at wide, 1.5% at tele).
Fisheye images shot with the RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L STM zoom lens can be converted using Canon EOS VR Utility for viewing on a PC or head-mounted display. Conversion of 2D VR images is possible with cameras such as: EOS R5C, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R5, EOS R6 Mark II.
This lens appeals to professional photographers and videographers seeking dynamic imagery and VR studios desiring a lens for monoscopic shooting, offering wider angle zoom, brighter aperture, and more video capabilities than the EF 8-15mm.
The Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens empowers professional photographers, and hybrid creators with Canon’s brightest ultra-wide-angle interchangeable lens ever produced, an extremely compact and lightweight ultra-wide lens with incredible optical performance. Updating the legacy of the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM, this lens provides ultra-wide angle views with a fast f/1.4 aperture and controlled distortion and rectilinear characteristics from the center to image. It's designed for pro still photographers capturing landscape, astro, and starscape imagery, as well as architectural and real estate shooters, and videographers and time-lapse creators.
Key features include:
Canon’s brightest ultra-wide-angle (14mm) interchangeable lens for hybrid Photo / Video use.
Ultra-wide 14mm prime with f/1.4 aperture for outstanding low-light performance and background separation, brighter aperture than the EF 14mm f/2.8. Dual VCM (Voice Coil Motor) focusing for fast, precise autofocus in photo and video, with reduced focus breathing (3.0%, or 2.3% up to f/20).
Compact and light weight at 4.4” (L) x 3.0” (D) and just 1.27lbs, providing a similar size, weight and design complimenting the comprehensive F1.4 L-series lens series (RF20mm/24mm/35mm/50mm/85mm F1.4 L VCM lenses).
Amazing optics for high image quality and sharp rendering of point light sources with Canon’s first Fluorite element in an ultra-wide-angle lens, and featuring BR Optics, 1 UD lens, and 3 GMo aspheric lenses, plus Sub-wavelength coating in 1 location and Air Sphere coating in 2 for minimized ghosting.
11-blade aperture for smooth, circular bokeh.
Iris ring compatible with EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II, and EOS R6 Mark III cameras; plus Lens Function button and Control Ring.
Availability
The Canon RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens and RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens are currently expected to be available by the end of February 2026, for estimated retail prices of $1,899.00 and $2,599.00 respectively4. For more information about Canon's latest innovations and products, please visit www.usa.canon.com.
1 As of February 3, 2026 according to Canon data
2 As of August 23, 2010 according to Canon data
3 Among full-frame lenses manufactured by Canon with a focal length wider than 20mm
4 Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice.
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Canon has announced the RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM, which it says is the first zoom lens of its kind to provide a 190° field of view at its widest setting. The lens also has a few other tricks up its sleeve, including a way to use filters – even variable ones – despite its hemispherical front element.
The lens is made of 16 elements in 11 groups, with two aspheric elements and 5 UD lenses. It has a minimum focusing distance of 0.15m (5.9") across its zoom range, providing up to 0.35x magnification at 14mm. When paired with a full-frame camera, its widest angle offers a circular field of view, which becomes a diagonal fisheye field of view at the 'long' end.
It has a dual-purpose locking / limit switch, which you can use for different purposes, depending on what kind of system you're using it on. If you're shooting on a full-frame camera, you can use it to lock the zoom at 7mm, making sure you maintain the full circular fisheye effect. If you're using it with an APS-C body, however, you can use it to lock the lens in to only use focal lengths that fill the entire frame, starting at around 8.7mm.
To help with this mode, there's a "C" indicator on the zoom ring, which lines up with the limit switch once you've reached that focal length. Of course, there's nothing stopping you from using this limit setting on a full-frame camera, too, but the focal lengths it limits you to won't have any particular significance on a larger sensor.
The lens also has Canon's control ring, a programmable button and an autofocus / manual focus switch.
You can use the slot-in circular polarizer previously offered with Canon's EF/RF adapter, this has a small, geared wheel (shown towards the upper left of this image) to let you rotate the filter inside the lens.
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It weighs 476g (16.8oz) and is 109mm (4.3") long. While its front element makes it impossible to use standard screw-on filters, Canon has borrowed a trick from one of its EF to RF adapters, building in a slot for drop-in filters into the lens. It ships with a clear filter, but it can accept any of the ones used by that adapter, meaning there's already a circular polarizer, gelatin filter holder and even a variable ND filter for it. The circular polarizing and vari ND filters come with a geared wheel that lets you rotate the filters while they're mounted in the lens.
The Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM will be available later this month at an MSRP of $1899. As you'd expect of an L-series lens, it's weather sealed and comes with both a lens hood and lens pouch.
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Canon Continues Wide Angle Optical Excellence with Launch of RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM Zoom Lens and RF14mm F1.4 L VCM Prime Lens
MELVILLE, N.Y., February 4, 2025 — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens and the RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens. Building on Canon's legacy of innovative optics, these new RF-mount lenses expand the diverse lineup for professional photographers, videographers, and hybrid creators. The RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens introduces the world's widest angle zoom lens1 with a 190° field of view, ideal for dynamic fisheye imagery in sports, landscapes, and virtual reality. The RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens delivers Canon’s brightest ultra-wide1 angle interchangeable lens ever produced, a 14mm lens with a bright f/1.4 aperture, perfect for astro, architecture, and video applications.
Canon RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens redefines versatility in ultra-wide angle fisheye imaging. Continuing the heritage of the groundbreaking EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM, the world's first fisheye zoom lens2, this new RF lens pushes boundaries further for professionals seeking impactful, distorted perspectives. It supports a wide range of unique use cases including sports, landscapes, starscapes, video, and virtual reality.
Key features include:
Canon's widest single lens3 with a maximum 190° field of view, achieving both circular 190° fisheye at 7mm (wide), and diagonal 180° fisheye at 14mm (telephoto), with its’ 7-14mm zoom range.
Variable maximum aperture of f/2.8 at 7mm (wide) and f/3.5 at 14mm (telephoto), brighter than its EF predecessor for enhanced low-light performance and background separation.
Built-in support of Canon EF-to-EOS R mount adapter drop-in filters (Clear, CPL, Variable ND) plus Lens Lock/Limit, Lens Function button and Control Ring.
High image quality with 5 UD lens elements, 2 replica aspheric lenses, and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) applied in 3 locations to reduce ghosting.
Leadscrew-type STM focus drive with position sensors for smooth, video-capable operation and reduced focus breathing (0.4% at wide, 1.5% at tele).
Fisheye images shot with the RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L STM zoom lens can be converted using Canon EOS VR Utility for viewing on a PC or head-mounted display. Conversion of 2D VR images is possible with cameras such as: EOS R5C, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R5, EOS R6 Mark II.
This lens appeals to professional photographers and videographers seeking dynamic imagery and VR studios desiring a lens for monoscopic shooting, offering wider angle zoom, brighter aperture, and more video capabilities than the EF 8-15mm.
The Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens empowers professional photographers, and hybrid creators with Canon’s brightest ultra-wide-angle interchangeable lens ever produced, an extremely compact and lightweight ultra-wide lens with incredible optical performance. Updating the legacy of the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM, this lens provides ultra-wide angle views with a fast f/1.4 aperture and controlled distortion and rectilinear characteristics from the center to image. It's designed for pro still photographers capturing landscape, astro, and starscape imagery, as well as architectural and real estate shooters, and videographers and time-lapse creators.
Key features include:
Canon’s brightest ultra-wide-angle (14mm) interchangeable lens for hybrid Photo / Video use.
Ultra-wide 14mm prime with f/1.4 aperture for outstanding low-light performance and background separation, brighter aperture than the EF 14mm f/2.8. Dual VCM (Voice Coil Motor) focusing for fast, precise autofocus in photo and video, with reduced focus breathing (3.0%, or 2.3% up to f/20).
Compact and light weight at 4.4” (L) x 3.0” (D) and just 1.27lbs, providing a similar size, weight and design complimenting the comprehensive F1.4 L-series lens series (RF20mm/24mm/35mm/50mm/85mm F1.4 L VCM lenses).
Amazing optics for high image quality and sharp rendering of point light sources with Canon’s first Fluorite element in an ultra-wide-angle lens, and featuring BR Optics, 1 UD lens, and 3 GMo aspheric lenses, plus Sub-wavelength coating in 1 location and Air Sphere coating in 2 for minimized ghosting.
11-blade aperture for smooth, circular bokeh.
Iris ring compatible with EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II, and EOS R6 Mark III cameras; plus Lens Function button and Control Ring.
Availability
The Canon RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens and RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens are currently expected to be available by the end of February 2026, for estimated retail prices of $1,899.00 and $2,599.00 respectively4. For more information about Canon's latest innovations and products, please visit www.usa.canon.com.
1 As of February 3, 2026 according to Canon data
2 As of August 23, 2010 according to Canon data
3 Among full-frame lenses manufactured by Canon with a focal length wider than 20mm
4 Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice.
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM specifications:
Here is the first set of rumored Sony a7R VI camera specifications I received today:
Sony’s A7R VI is set to be released before November 2026, right before the Alpha 7S series
The Alpha 7R VI is currently undergoing testing on a small scale
BIONZ XR2 processor with 8.5 stops of image stabilisation
30fps 14-bit RAW continuous shooting
RAW pre-capture
60fps AE/AF
16-frame high-resolution composite shooting
Up to 32-frame noise-reduced composite shooting
The grip has been redesigned, adopting the deeper handle found on the A1 II.
The screen’s maximum brightness is 50% higher than the A1 II.
The A7R VI uses a full-stacked sensor with 80M effective pixels
It’s seen as a big step up from the A7 V, and it’s in a similar position to the A7R III and A7 III at the time
No open gate, no RAW video, no 6K HEVCIt supports full-frame 10.9K oversampled 8K30p, APS-C 7.1K oversampled 4K60p, and full-frame 5.5K (pixel-binning) oversampled 4K120p video
For stills, it can take 30 fps, but there’s a hard limit on the number of frames.
The dynamic range is still better than the A7R V in mechanical shutter mode when using electronic shutter, and it has a 16+ stop dynamic range when enabling mechanical shutter.
The number of pixels on the screen is higher than the A7 V, but the electronic shutter speed is slightly faster. However, the electronic shutter speed is still only a third of the A1 II.
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published its 2025 camera production data, and the compact camera segment is the biggest winner of the year:
Full Year 2025 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB
(All comparisons to Full Year 2024)
CIPA has predicted 6.66m ILCs, 1.92m compacts and 10.56m lenses for calendar 2025, a modest increase over 2024.
The year actually came in at 7.002m ILCs, 2.44mm compacts and 10.6m lenses. Last month we projected between 6.93m and 6.98m ILC units, so we were close (but that was only a month ago).
For the 2025 full year:
DSLR’s were down 31% in units and 36% in shipped value.
Mirrorless units were up 12% in units and 3% in shipped value.
Compacts were up 30% in units and 49% in shipped value.
Lenses for smaller than 35mm sensors were up 8% in units and 19% in shipped value and lenses for 35mm and larger sensors were down 2% in units and down 5% in shipped value.
The lens to body sales ratio dropped to 1.51 compared to 1.56 a year ago.
Original CIPA data:
A list of participating CIPA companies can be found here.
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