Sigma is expected to launch new products during the 2025 CP+ show in Japan. There is a Sigma event scheduled for March 1st that includes "talk about the appeal of SIGMA's new products" (Goole translation):
Sigma already confirmed that they are working on a new and unique telephoto lens “that has never existed before”:
One of the big attractions of Fujifilm cameras is the company's Film Simulations that purport to mimic various film stocks. For many, these simulations are part of the core value proposition of a Fujifilm camera.
Many Fujifilm shooters are happy using out-of-camera JPEG images. If you also capture Raw files, you retain the option to reprocess those images in-camera. However, to process Raw files on a computer, or batch-process Raw photos, most users turn to third-party software like Adobe Camera Raw or Capture One, which include color profiles meant to mimic the original Fujifilm look.
Mimic is the key word here: those programs do reasonably well at approximating Fujifilm colors. However, even if the colors are close, there may still be differences in tone curves, noise reduction, or even simulated film grain. Additionally, they're not as well optimized for Fujifilm's non-standard demosaicing, nor do they always understand how to interpret the camera's DR modes correctly.
The image above is the original out-of-camera image using the Provia film simulation.
Photo: Dale Baskin
This is the same image reprocessed using X Raw Studio. I switched to the Astia film simulation and adjusted other parameters, including the color chrome effect (blue), shadow tone, and push/pull processing. At each step, I was able to preview the impact of any changes. The entire process took about 30 seconds.
Photo: Dale Baskin
Fortunately, there is a computer-based software solution that gets the Fujifilm look exactly right, and I’m always amazed by how few Fujifilm users even know it exists: Fujifilm’s own X Raw Studio software. And it’s available for free.
What is X Raw Studio?
A few weeks ago, I chatted with an enthusiast photographer who loves the images from his Fujifilm camera. His one frustration, he told me, was having to reprocess Raw photos in-camera one at a time if he wanted to make adjustments.
Converted from Fujifilm Raw file in X Raw Studio.
Photo: Dale Baskin
This is exactly where X Raw Studio comes in, and it solves this problem.
Instead of using your computer’s hardware and third-party software to mimic Fujifilm's processing, X Raw Studio uses the image processor inside your camera to process Raw files. This means you can reprocess Raw images using Fujifilm’s own film simulations and processing algorithms rather than another vendor’s approximations.
"X Raw Studio uses the image processor inside your camera to process Raw files."
The one catch? Since the camera performs the processing, you must connect the camera to your computer via USB to use X Raw Studio.
Using X Raw Studio
X Raw Studio is easy to use and can be downloaded from Fujifilm. All Fujifilm cameras from recent years should be compatible, but you can find a complete list of supported models on Fujifilm's website. You'll need to set the PC Connection Mode on your camera to 'USB Raw Conversion'.
Once you've done that, simply launch X Raw Studio on your computer, turn on your camera, connect it using a USB cable, and you're ready to go.
It's important to understand what X Raw Studio is and what it is not.
X Raw Studio is basically a desktop interface for the in-camera Raw conversion function on your camera. It allows you to convert Raw files saved on your computer using a tethered camera. It's not a full-featured image editor like Photoshop, Lightroom, or Capture One. You won't find extra tools like layers, masks or local adjustments.
The X Raw Studio interface should feel pretty familiar if you've used any other photo processing software. Note the Raw processing parameters in the right-side panel.
The X Raw Studio interface should feel familiar if you've used any other photo processing software: a left panel with file browser and image info, a right panel with processing parameters and a strip of thumbnail images across the bottom. The currently selected image appears in the center.
If you look closely at the processing parameters, you'll notice that they are exactly the same Raw conversion parameters available in-camera. One advantage of using X Raw Studio to adjust these parameters is that it updates the image preview in real time as settings are changed, giving you instant feedback. You'll know exactly what your image will look like with each change.
The 'Convert' button at the bottom of the right pane will process your image using whatever settings you've selected and save the processed image as either JPEG or TIFF format. Remember, however, that all processing takes place in the camera, not on the computer, so the TIFF option is only available if your Fujifilm camera model supports it.
These are the Raw conversion parameters I see when using X Raw Studio to convert Raw images from my Fujifilm X100V. They're the same parameters I can change when processing Raw files in-camera.
There are a couple of handy features. First, custom settings saved on the camera are available in X Raw Studio. So, if you've saved custom settings based on your own preferences or entered settings to create alternative 'film recipes' published by other Fujifilm users, they will be available to convert images singly or in batches. If you find a collection of settings that you like, you can also save them back to the custom settings menu on your camera to make them accessible when shooting.
Additionally, you can save groups of settings you've created in X Raw Studio as User Profiles. They're essentially the same as a group of custom settings, but they live in X Raw Studio rather than being saved to the camera.
Limitations and use
X Raw Studio isn't without limitations. Primarily, it's camera dependent: you must have your camera with you and connected to your computer to use it.
Since X Raw Studio uses your camera to process Raw files, you'll see this message until your camera is connected.
Also, it's only possible to reprocess images using the same camera model used to capture the original photo. If you have multiple Fujifilm cameras, you'll need the right one on hand in order to process images from each.
Who's it for?
X Raw Studio will be most helpful to photographers who want to adjust and convert more than a handful of photos to JPEG files. However, it's also an excellent tool for the film recipe crowd as it allows you to quickly apply custom settings to a group of images.
You could also use X Raw Studio to generate files for downstream editing if you have a Fujifilm camera that supports 16-bit TIFF output, like the X-Pro3.
However, its biggest advantage, true in-camera processing, is its biggest drawback. The camera needs to be with you when using the software.
If you mainly want to adjust and reprocess images from a Fujifilm camera using genuine Fujifilm processing, X Raw Studio may be the only software you ever need. However, it's not a one-stop solution for all editing needs. Fortunately, great third-party options exist for more complex processing and editing tasks.
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If you consume portrait and fashion photographs, there's a good chance you've seen the work of Sarah Oliphant. She's the artist behind the prolific Olphiant Studio photo backdrops, which have been used by some of the biggest names in the photography industry. Browsing through the client list on her website shows just how significant her work is, with her backdrops showing up in imagery for Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Hermès, The New York Times, GQ, Victoria's Secret and so much more. Photographers like Annie Leibovitz, Martin Schoeller, David LaChapelle, Richard Avedon and Anne Geddes have all used Oliphant backdrops.
A recently released film directed by award-winning documentary photographer Anna Andersen on Fujifilm USA's YouTube channel highlights Oliphant's work. The film discusses the complexity of legacy and family relationships, as Oliphant's daughter talks about navigating the experience of being the daughter of someone so successful.
More than that, the short film served as a reminder and affirmation of how important details are in photographs. Backdrops are mostly intended to fade into the background. They aren't the focus of the image. Yet these hand-painted and, at times, custom-made Oliphant backdrops stand out from other backdrops because of the care that goes into them. There's a reason they are used by such important names in the photography and fashion worlds. They set the mood, add texture and depth, convey stories and guide focus. It's a good reminder to pay attention to the details even when working out in the world without backdrops.
We've made it to another weekend, which means another edition of our accessory roundup. Today, we'll be looking at a few lights, some Leica gear, and some rugged accessories, but first, as always, let's check out what's on sale.
Sony Sales
Photo: Richard Butler
The Sony a7R V, a camera with a whopping 61MP sensor that makes it great for landscape or product photography, is currently on sale for $400 off its MSRP.
If you don't need that much resolution, the a7 IV is also on sale for $300 off its MSRP. It's an older model that doesn't include some of Sony's latest tech and refinements, but it's still a capable stills camera.
Pelican is well known for its ultra-rugged hard cases, but the company has recently started making soft goods as well. The Trvl Aegis collection includes several types of bags, including backpacks, slings, duffel bags and rolling bags; some of them feature a "hybrid" construction, which Pelican says provides the "quality construction and protection of a hard case with the versatility of a soft case."
The hybrid packs come in various shapes and sizes, so you've got options no matter how light or heavy you pack. If you want a bit more protection, the company has also introduced a new line of hard-sided luggage cases, which it calls Trvl ATX. They don't seem quite as burly as the company's classic Air cases but feature creature comforts such as 360-degree spinner wheels, compression straps, and dividing pockets.
The ATX series sits between the Aegis hybrid bags and the standard Pelican Air cases when it comes to durability.
The company has also introduced a variety of accessory "Modpaks" that let you add organization to your Trvl bags in the form of toiletry bags, extra pouches, and packing cubes.
Leica's birthday
The $625, limited edition teddy bears appear to have sold out, but there's plenty more Leica 100 gear available.
Image: Leica
Leica is celebrating its 100th year of business this year, and part of the "100 Years of Leica" event is selling a variety of products meant to mark the occasion. Perhaps the most notable are the teddy bears – there were two limited-edition models that have already sold out, designed to look like important members of the Leitz family, as well as a more standard bear holding a plush Leica.
The bear, as well as a variety of other Leica 100 products such as a leather bracelet, magnifier, "100"-emblazoned hotshoe cover and even cufflinks, won't be available until May. However, there are a few knickknacks currently listed for sale in Leica's online store: a set of color pencils that comes with a cut-out paper M camera that you can color however you want, a pin, and a 3D wood puzzle. The latter two are sold out but aren't listed as limited edition, so there's a possibility there'll be a restock.
A colorful spotlight
Image: Nanlite
Nanlite's new COB light acts as an upgrade to its bi-color FC-120B spotlight. The FC-120C has many of the same features, such as the ability to accept USB-C power, Bluetooth app control, and dimming, but it swaps out the LEDs for ones capable of putting out full RGB color.
While this does come with a brightness penalty – the bi-color version can put out 17,450 lux when paired with the included 45° reflector, while the RGB version can only do 12,850 lux – it obviously gives you more options when it comes to what color you want to light a scene with.
The FC-120C uses a proprietary FM mount for light modifiers but comes with an adapter that lets you use accessories made for the industry-standard Bowens mount.
LaCie, a Seagate-owned brand known for its rugged portable drives, has released a new rubber-coated SSD that's meant to withstand drops, dust, water, and even, according to the company, "pressure from a 2-ton vehicle." Appropriately named the Rugged SSD Pro5, it has an IP68 rating and comes in 2 and 4TB variations.
While the Pro5 is undeniably tough, it doesn't come at the cost of performance. The company says you can expect read speeds of up to 6700 MBps and write speeds of up to 5300 MBps and that you should have no issues editing 8K footage stored on the drive. Part of that is thanks to its Thunderbolt 5 interface, which allows for speeds up to 10,000 MBps. If you don't have one of the few computers with Thunderbolt 5 ports, it can be used with USB and Thunderbolt 4, though even the latter won't be capable of hitting those peak speeds.
We've covered quite a few SmallRig video lights in the accessory roundup, but none as small and portable as the RF 10C. It's a 10W light that's around the size of a flashlight, that the company pitches as being perfect for "backlighting and background light for smartphone video shooting." It can cast light in four colors, depending on what your scene calls for: "sunset orange," blue, white and red.
The RF 10C has a built-in battery, rechargeable by USB-C, and comes with 20 gobos that let you cast light in the shape of a heart, window, semi-circle, and more. The light has two standard 1/4"-20 mounting threads, and the extending barrel gives you the option of having a diffuse or narrow beam.
We've been thrilled with the response to our DPReview pop-up store, which opened before the holidays and features limited edition items from our 25th Anniversary collection of DPReview swag. If you've been planning to place an order but haven't done so yet, act soon: the pop-up store will disappear on January 31.
What’s in the store? You'll find the DPReview logo on apparel like t-shirts, sweatshirts and baseball caps. Of course, to honor DPReview’s early history, many items are designed in dark mode with a black background.
If you’re a camera nerd, head over and take a look.
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Here are the top 10 best-selling mirrorless cameras in Japan for 2024 (BCN collects sales data from approximately 2/3 of all Japanese retail retialers):
"Sales, including instax devices, film, and accessories, reached a record high of 150 billion yen in fiscal 2023. Sales of new products are also doing very well, and we are confident that sales in fiscal 2024 will also reach a new record high."
In the 1860s, two brothers, Nelson and Roswell Moore, photographers from Connecticut, got the idea to use the then-nascent technology of photography to preserve images of the last veterans of the American Revolution.
Photos: Nelson and Roswell Moore
As a photographer with a strong interest in history, I often find myself captivated when the two worlds collide. Looking at pictures of historical events, even seemingly mundane ones, sparks my imagination and transports me back in time.
More than the historical events themselves, I’m drawn to the people in these photos. I try to envision their lives, their experiences and the world they inhabited. I remind myself that they aren’t just historical figures frozen in time but real people who led lives as complex as you or me, and I often wonder about their experiences and the eras that shaped them.
Perhaps this is because old photographs serve as a reminder of our own mortality. Historical photos whisper to us that our time on Earth is finite and that one day, we, too, will become subjects of historical curiosity.
Photo: Nelson and Roswell Moore
This fascination with the past, coupled with my interest in photography, is probably why a recent video by the BBC caught my attention, telling the story behind portraits taken of some of the last survivors of the American Revolutionary War.
The Revolutionary War was fought between Great Britain and her American colonies from 1775 to 1783 over Americans' desire for independence. Ultimately, the colonial forces prevailed, and, as we all know today, the United States became an independent nation.
"Historical photos whisper to us that our time on Earth is finite and that one day, we, too, will become subjects of historical curiosity."
Fast forward about eight decades, and the US found itself embroiled in yet another conflict: the American Civil War. It was around this time that two brothers, Nelson and Roswell Moore, photographers from Connecticut, got the idea to use the then-nascent technology of photography to preserve images of the last surviving veterans of the American Revolution.
According to the BBC, newspapers at the time would publish details of the United States federal budget. This included lists of Revolutionary War veterans who were still receiving government pensions. Don Hagist, author of The Revolution's Last Men: The Soldiers Behind the Photographs and editor of the Journal of the American Revolution, told the BBC that by the 1860s, it was becoming apparent that very few Revolutionary War veterans remained. This realization spurred the Moore brothers to track down what they believed to be the last six living veterans to capture their portraits.
Photo: Nelson and Roswell Moore
The Moore brothers' portraits were unveiled in 1864 and subsequently published that same year in the book The Last Men of the American Revolution by Reverend E.B. Hillard. The book also included biographies of each veteran, based on interviews conducted by Hillard, although, according to Hagist, Hillard likely employed some creative license in his biographical accounts.
Fortunately, these invaluable photographs are not confined to the BBC's archives. They’re preserved and freely available for download from the Library of Congress, an exceptional resource for historical imagery of all kinds.
As it turned out, the six men photographed by the Moore brothers weren't the only remaining Revolutionary War veterans. Following the publication of their photos and Hillard's book, other veterans came forward. However, the images captured by the Moore brothers remain invaluable historical artifacts, preserving the likenesses of men who fought for America's independence. Gazing into their eyes, I’m struck by the realization that these men could have met George Washington in person.
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Photos: Nelson and Roswell Moore
One of photography's enduring truths is that we often can’t predict which images will hold significance for future generations. History will ultimately be the judge. However, as photographers, we possess the ability to capture and preserve these visual records, even if their immediate importance is not readily apparent.
Next time you see an old historical photo, pause for a moment to think about the person or people in that photo. Who were they? What were their lives like? And reflect on the fact that, someday, far in the future, someone may be looking at a picture of you, wondering the same thing.
Have you had the opportunity to capture photos of historical significance or photograph something important before it disappeared forever? If so, I'd love to hear about it in the comments.
Panasonic has made it clear: the torch has passed from its Lumix Sync app to the Lumix Lab app. If you own one of the company's modern phase detect autofocus cameras – that's the S5 II, S5 IIX, G9 II, GH7 and S9 – Lumix Lab can now do pretty much everything that Sync could do, alongside all the new features it brings to the table.
When Lumix Lab originally launched alongside the S9 in May, Panasonic was clear that it wasn't ready to fully replace Lumix Sync for its older cameras; it didn't support critical features such as remote shooting, remote shutter control, image transfer, or live streaming.
That's changed this week, though. Panasonic released firmware updates yesterday, as well as an update to Lumix Lab, which work together to let you fully control and sync your camera from your phone.
Enter the LUT lab
Lumix Lab lets you download LUTS made by creators and gives you a library to manage those LUTs alongside the ones you create yourself.
Beyond the functions that already existed with Lumix Sync, Lumix Lab adds several features around Look Up Tables, or LUTs, which are essentially color presets that you can apply to your photos and videos. It has a section that lets you download ready-made LUTs from creators, and you can even create custom LUTs using the app's photo editor. You can then use those LUTs in Lumix Lab, applying them to photos you've synced over from your camera, or send them to your camera, where you can use them with the Real Time LUT that can automatically apply them to your JPEGs and videos.
Lumix Lab also has fairly robust editing features for both photos and videos. You can use it to adjust colors, exposure, sharpening, and more and to apply effects like grain and vignetting. Continuing the LUT focus of the app, if you like the adjustments you've made, you're able to save them as a LUT for later use. Lumix Lab also lets you apply a variety of pre-set crops to stills and videos, making it easy to share them on platforms with a specific aspect ratio, and you can trim videos if you only want to use a small portion of them. Finally, you can share your edited photos and videos straight from the app.
Lumix Lab has a relatively full-featured set of photo and video editing tools, and lets you save your adjustments as custom LUTs.
The future of Sync
At the moment, it doesn't seem like the Lumix Sync app is going anywhere – owners of the S1, S1R, the newly released G97, and other older cameras will still need to use it to sync photos to their phones, after all.
However, if you haven't given Lumix Lab a shot yet, and have one of the cameras it works with, it's probably worth a try. It can now not only do the things Lumix Sync could, but much more, making the experience of shooting with your camera and sharing with your phone that much nicer. Even if those don't interest you, it's also worth noting that the latest updates to the S5 II, S5 IIX, GH7, and G9 II could make it more annoying to use with Panasonic's older app, as a camera-to-phone Wi-Fi connection will now require password authentication – the ability to use the app without inputting a Wi-Fi password has been removed.
OM System is working to build excitement for a launch happening on February 6. The company released a short teaser video, offering brief glimpses of an unreleased OM System camera. This video follows up on a post from the OM System CEO at the beginning of the month announcing that the company is working on a new camera and lenses. That statement, combined with the content of the video, makes it safe to assume that the focus of this announcement is indeed a camera.
The dedicated teaser webpage poses the question, "Are you born to create?" It also promises "something exciting" coming soon and encourages people to tune in to "discover what’s next in the world of creative photography."
The video, naturally, doesn't show much. It does, however, highlight a front dial, which must be a focus of the new camera. That dial shows four options, named Mono, Color, Art and CRT. We've seen such a dial before on the remarkably popular Olympus PEN-F. Based on the limited information in the video, it doesn't appear to be a follow-up to the PEN-F, as the teaser shows a more traditional SLR-style EVF in the center of the camera, as opposed to the left-corner EVF found on the PEN-F.
Luckily, February 6 isn't too far off, so full details will be coming soon. You can sign up to receive notifications for the launch on the teaser webpage and keep re-watching the 15-second video to attempt to glean more information.
Here are the latest improvements in version 3.4.4:
Improved Color Accuracy for OM System cameras: We are excited to introduce camera profiles for the very popular OM-1, OM-5, and OM-1 Mark II Raw files! The saturation is significantly improved and now matches the preview you’d see in camera or other photo editing applications.
Add support for Fujifilm GFX 100s II
Add OM Systems DCPs
Fix error in batch processing when applying upscale to multiple images
Fix errors in batch processing when exporting raw files with presets or apply current settings to all
Fix preserve text suggested multiple times for some images
Super focus regenerate button changes to render button when settings are changed
SmallRig has announced it is expanding its lineup with a new cage for the Sony a9 III and a1 II. Like SmallRig's existing offerings, the new cage aims to add additional protection for the camera. Perhaps more importantly, it also offers expansion options, making it easier to attach additional gear like phone mounts, monitors, microphones and more. It offers what SmallRig calls a "brand-new streamlined design with precision-fit protection and unobstructed button access." It's available for purchase now for $99.
Image: SmallRig
SmallRig's latest full cage features a leather grip that fully wraps around the grip of the camera. The leather design allows it to blend in a bit more to the camera, and results in a more polished look worthy of the flagship cameras.
The cage features a three-point locking installation to keep it securely attached to the camera, but doesn't require removing the D-rings. It uses an integrated bottom Arca-Swiss quick release plate for seamless use on a wide range of tripods and gimbals. It comes with a magnetic wrench on the bottom of the plate for easier attachment or removal.
Of course, one of the main benefits to a cage is all the extra attachment points for gear, of which this new offering has plenty. It features 1/4"-20 threaded holes, 1/4"-20 locating holes, ARRI 3/8"-16 locating holes, cold shoe mounts, strap slots and QD socket. All of those attachment points make it feasible to add on a long list of handles, microphones, lights, monitors, straps and more. Plus, the HawkLock H21 NATO rail allows you to quickly add or remove handles.
Image: SmallRig
In addition to the full cage, SmallRig also released an L-Shaped Mount Plate for the Sony a1 II and a9 III. The plate is still marked as "coming soon," and details are sparse in comparison to the full cage. SmallRig did specify that it will offer unobstructed access to switching orientation and feature an integrated bottom Arca-Swiss quick release plate. Perhaps most interesting, though, is the AirTag compartment, helping users keep track of their cameras.
Canon has developed a 410MP full-frame sensor, which it says is primarily designed for markets such as surveillance, medicine and industrial applications.
Canon doesn't typically disclose details of sensors it plans to use in its cameras prior to those cameras being announced, which is another strong hint that this won't be the basis of the next R-series model. Still, it gives and insight into where Canon's sensor design and technology has got to.
The 410MP chip is a Stacked CMOS design with some signal processing circuitry built into one of the layers of that stack. This design allows it to read all its pixels at a rate of 3,280 megapixels per second. This is sufficient to let it deliver 24K 'video' at up to eight frames per second.
Alternatively, Canon says a monochrome version of the chip can bin the output of four neighboring pixels to deliver "100MP" video at up to 24 fps. These numbers suggest the company is talking about full-sensor, 'open-gate' 12K footage from the full 3:2 sensor region. Given this is its maximum output rate, it's reasonable to assume it would have a rolling shutter rate not much quicker than 1/24 sec (ie: around 40ms), which wouldn't be optimal as the basis of a cinema camera.
Thiose frame rates suggest a sensor that would be well-suited to machine-vision tasks that prioritize resolution over speed, such as checking detailed circuit boards during production, rather than on high-speed production lines where global shutter's ability to freeze movement might be more valued.
The use of the 3:2, 36x24mm 'full-frame' format means the sensor could be used with the vast range of lenses designed for that format, rather than having to specify something custom or very low-volume, by adopting a larger, medium-format size.
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Image: Canon
Canon has announced the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM, a fast wide-angle full-frame zoom that's meant to be a more budget-friendly option for people looking to shoot photos and videos. The lens is lightweight and compact, coming in at a very similar size and weight as its sibling, the RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM.
The 16-28mm is explicitly designed to pair with that lens for enthusiasts wanting constant F2.8 capability on a budget.
The lens' optical formula includes 16 elements in 13 groups, with 2 aspherical lenses and 4 UD elements. Like many of Canon's RF lenses – including its higher-end L-series models – the 16-28mm uses of digital corrections as part of its design. At its long end, it has a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m (7.9"). The lens is weather sealed to provide some protection against dust and moisture, though there aren't gaskets on all of its various buttons, switches and rings.
Canon
As its name implies, the 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM uses a lead-screw type stepper motor for focusing, which the company says will provide "fast and accurate" focusing. It also features optical image stabilization, rated for 5.5 stops of compensation at the center of the lens, which gets bumped up to 8 stops when paired with a camera body that can coordinate its sensor stabilization with the lens'.
The lens weighs around 445g (15.7oz) and is 91mm (3.6") long when retracted. It uses 67mm filters and can be paired with an EW-73E lens hood, though it is sold separately.
The 16-28mm F2.8 becomes Canon's fourth wide-angle zoom lens, sitting between the $550 RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and the $1400 RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM. The new lens has better weather-sealing than the variable aperture zoom but, is less well-sealed than the slower-but-wider F4 'L' series lens. Above all of these sits the $2400 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM.
The RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM will retail for $1149 and starts shipping on February 11th.
Lightweight & versatile, this wide angle zoom lens is ideal for capturing stunning photos and videos on-the-go. The RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM lens is perfect for both still and video content creators who desire high image quality and constant aperture at a more affordable pricepoint than traditional L-series products. This lens is now the smallest, lightest RF zoom lens with image quality equivalent to a Canon L-series specification. For still image creators this light and compact lens weighing in at just over one pound will be a “take anywhere” kind of lens. Offering a fast f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, photographers can work in low light situations or take creative control and blur the foreground and background with wide apertures not possible entry-level wide-angle lenses.
• Convenient wide-angle zoom with a fixed f/2.8 aperture through the entire zoom range.
• Light & compact everyday carry lens.
• Built-in optical image stabilization for less camera shake while hand-holding on-the-go.
• Incredible quality from edge-to-edge due to 4 UD elements to minimize chromatic aberration, and 2 aspheric lenses.
• Impressive durability and weather-resistant construction equivalent to an L-series lens for use in harsh environments.
• Incredibly minimal focus breathing when recording video.
• Optical image stabilization is automatically enabled for cameras without IBIS for effective 5.5 stops of correction.*
• Coordinated control using IBIS x OIS provides an image stabilization effect of Center 8.0 stops and Corner 7.5 stops.*
• Leadscrew-type STM for fast and quiet autofocus for stills and video.
*CIPA2024 standards (yaw/pitch/roll directions at a focal length of 28 mm using EOS R1
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