New Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM patent spotted

By Peter Travers
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Could the rumored Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM be start of a new RF f/4L unholy trinity of lenses?

New Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM patent spotted
(Image credit: Canon)

According to reports, Canon has applied for patent for a new Canon RF 70-200mm F4L IS USM lens – an ideal telephoto zoom lens for enthusiast Canon mirrorless photographers!

Canon has registered a new Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM mirrorless lens in Russia (SKU 4318C005). This is exciting news for all R-mount users, but could prove particularly interesting for those who have just invested in the new Canon EOS R6. A new Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens would make a great partner with the R6, whether you're shooting portraits, wildlife or long-distance landscapes.

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Peter Travers
Peter Travers

The editor of PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, Peter 14 years of experience as both a journalist and professional photographer. He is a hands-on photographer with a passion and expertise for sharing his practical shooting skills. Equally adept at turning his hand to portraits, landscape, sports and wildlife, he has a fantastic knowledge of camera technique and principles. As you'd expect of the editor of a Canon publication, Peter is a devout Canon user and can often be found reeling off shots with his EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR. 

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