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Canon has released firmware updates for several of its current RF lens line-up to add compatibility for the EOS R5 and R6 cameras. The new firmware adds core functionality to the lens image stabilisation (IS) features to enable the lenses to work together with the new in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) system introduced with the EOS R5 and R6 cameras. The following lenses have new firmware versions available, with links below to download the firmware. Canon RF 15-35mm f2.8L IS USM Download Firmware version 1.0.7 Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8L IS USM Download Firmware version 1.0.7 Canon RF 24-105mm f4-7.1 IS STM Download Firmware version 2.0.4 Canon RF 24-105mm f4L IS USM Download Firmware version 2.0.6 Canon RF 24-240mm f4-6.3 IS USM Download Firmware version 1.0.6 Canon RF 35mm f1.8 Macro IS STM Download Firmware version 2.0.2 Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM Download Firmware version 1.0.8

Canon today announces the addition of four new lenses to its EOS R full frame mirrorless system, significantly extending the options available. The lenses introduced are the RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L IS USM lens, already announced earlier this year, plus two super telephoto lenses – the RF 600mm f11 IS STM and RF 800mm f11 IS STM – and the RF 85mm f2 MACRO IS STM lens. RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L IS USM lens The RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L IS USM lens is a compact and versatile telephoto zoom lens. Bearing the L-series hallmark, it is weather-sealed and contains one Super-UD and six UD lens elements for superb image quality. There's an assignable control ring, common across the RF range, plus the lens offers 5-stop image stabilisation – 6 stop when used with the new EOS R5 and R6 cameras. It's powered by two Nano USM motors for fast focusing performance. Whilst offering 100mm extra reach than the EF 100-400mm, the RF 100-500mm lens is 13% lighter than its EF counterpart. The RF 100-500mm wi...

Canon Inc. today announces the development of the EOS R5, a full frame mirrorless camera built on the revolutionary EOS R system. Developed with customer feedback and market needs in mind, the EOS R5 will feature unrivalled high-speed, high-resolution, 8K video and unparalleled image stabilisation. The EOS R5 offers a step-change in performance, with an incredible 12fps (frames per second) using the mechanical shutter, whilst the electronic shutter offers 20fps. The camera’s combination of speed and resolution will set new standards, to make mirrorless an ideal choice for everyone from wedding to wildlife photographers. Canon’s outstanding optical image stabilisation technology and superior electronic communication between lens and camera shines with this latest addition to the EOS R family. The EOS R5 takes the cutting-edge technology developed for the range to the next level, by including a newly Canon-developed, in-camera image stabilisation system – which works in combinati...