According to foreign sources, Canon is likely to launch a “variable magnification” teleconverter with 1.0x, 1.4x, and 2.0x soon. If the news is true, it will be a brand new concept product with very high functionality.
We have previously reported that there are foreign rumors that Canon will release the RF 200-500mm F4L IS USM without a built-in teleconverter at the end of 2023 at the earliest, in short, it will be launched before the release of the EOS R1 before the 2024 Olympics , and now there is another He marked the news that Canon will release a new product with the release of the RF 200-500mm F4L IS USM, which is equipped with“Variable Magnification”telechanger.
Judging from the current camera market, there are two types of teleconverters launched by various companies, namely 1.4x and 2.0x. Users can choose which one to buy according to their shooting habits and needs, but the downside is , if they need these two teleconverters Those that are away from the mirror must be replaced according to the situation, which is more inconvenient. If this Canon“Variable Magnification”When the teleconverter is actually launched, it will solve this problem perfectly, because it is said to have1.0x、1.4x、2.0xUsers will be able to switch between the three magnifications directly.With the RF 200-500mm F4L IS USM to be released at the end of the year, or the newly launched RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM, greatly increase the convenience of shooting.
However, the report also stated that the“Variable Magnification”The new teleconverter may not be cheap, although the price is not yet known, but it will definitely be more expensive than the current 2.0x teleconverter. And it is not yet known if this product will be limited to use only for its own Dabai lens? Or is it compatible with other RF lenses? In any case, let us wait and see!
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