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Canon announces first-of-its-kind hybrid RF 35mm f1.4L VCM prime lens and new Speedlite EL-10


Canon has announced two new products for the EOS R system: the RF 35mm f1.4L VCM lens and the Speedlite EL-10 flashgun.


RF 35mm f1.4L VCM

The first prime lens to belong to Canon's new hybrid range – enabling mixed media creators to move seamlessly between video and stills – the RF 35mm f1.4L VCM offers an Iris ring for absolute control over the aperture. It also has an 11-blade aperture for smooth out-of-focus areas and has minimal focus breathing.

It's Canon's first lens to use a Voice Coil Motor (VCM), a type of linear electromagnetic motor which has benefits such as excellent power-to-weight ratio and is incredibly smooth and precise in its motion. 

The Voice Coil Motor is deployed alongside a Nano USM, with the two autofocus motors working to power independent groups of elements. 

The lens also offers a dedicated Control ring – a common feature to all RF lenses – as well as a customisable lens function button.

Key features

  • 11-blade aperture, with 14 elements in 11 groups
  • 7-stop image stabilisation when used with a camera with in-body image stabilisation
  • Physically similar to EF 35mm f1.4L lens, but 200g lighter at 555g
  • Two UD and two aspherical lens elements

For more information, full press release and specification, visit EOS system via EOS magazine.


Speedlite EL-10

Sitting mid-range between the EL-5 and EL-100 flashguns, the Speedlite EL-10 offers a guide number of 40 (metres, ISO 100), bounce flash and is the second flash in the EL-series to feature the new multi-function hotshoe which allows for better communication with the camera.

With a recycle time of 1.5 seconds, this every day, enthusiast-aimed flash is a lightweight and compact addition to a kitbag. It can be programmed into the camera's custom shooting modes, plus a dedicated on-flash Direct menu button gives immediate access to the flash menus in-camera. The flash can also be operated from the Canon Camera Connect app. It's powered with four AA batteries.

Key features

  • GN 40
  • Horizontal tilt 90º, vertical 150º (right) and 180º (left)
  • 1.5 second recycle time
  • 1/1 to 1/1024 power output
  • Diffuser panel
For more details, visit the Flash section of the EOS system.
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