Canon Patents a New Lens Mount

Winder · 06-02-2018, 05:28 AM

reh321 · 06-02-2018, 05:58 AM

Originally posted by Winder

This is a fascinating development; I'd been wondering if they'd had sufficient foresight for the EOS-M mount to cover "FF". I wonder how far they are from a "FF" MILC.

Heebie · 06-02-2018, 12:55 PM

So... Canon shooters are likely to have to replace all their lenses again.

reh321 · 06-02-2018, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by Heebie

So... Canon shooters are likely to have to replace all their lenses again.

Not necessarily.

I'm expecting Canon to come out with another adapter.

Even if they don't, only the people who decide to go MILC will be affected.

Winder · 06-02-2018, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by Heebie

So... Canon shooters are likely to have to replace all their lenses again.

The current mount isn't going anywhere.

rawr · 06-02-2018, 05:56 PM

How many active mounts will Canon have once this turns into a product?
EF, EF-S, EOS-M + now this. Confusing.

mee · 06-02-2018, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by rawr

How many active mounts will Canon have once this turns into a product?
EF, EF-S, EOS-M + now this. Confusing.

I don't think it is confusing. No more than DA DA* FA FA* D-FA and D-FA*..

EF and EF-S are very similar (same flange and throat diameter). EF-M is much smaller but only designed for APS-C sensors. This new mount makes sense if Canon is looking to introduce a Full Frame mirrorless body.

As reh321 mentions, there will very likely be an adapter offered so no one is without their deep and pricey lens collection. So it really isn't a problem.

surfar · 06-02-2018, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by Heebie

Canon shooters are likely to have to replace all their lenses again.

I hope so and i hope they sell those "old,obsolete L lenses" for a pittance!

rawr · 06-02-2018, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by mee

I don't think it is confusing.

In DSLR's, Nikon's F and Pentax K all just mechanically work and shoot. Sony (A and E) and Canon have it relatively messy.

All of the above (DX vs FX, FE vs E vs A, DA vs FA etc etc) is perenially confusing to new camera buyers.

pentaxfall · 06-02-2018, 09:58 PM

Canon does not seem to leave any opportunity to make more money. I hope they treat their loyal customer base fairly.

**Rondec** · 06-03-2018, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by mee

I don't think it is confusing. No more than DA DA* FA FA* D-FA and D-FA*..

EF and EF-S are very similar (same flange and throat diameter). EF-M is much smaller but only designed for APS-C sensors. This new mount makes sense if Canon is looking to introduce a Full Frame mirrorless body.

As reh321 mentions, there will very likely be an adapter offered so no one is without their deep and pricey lens collection. So it really isn't a problem.

I don't know that it is quite the same thing. With Pentax, all of the lenses mount on the same mount without an adapter. The only thing you have to figure out is which ones are full frame versus crop. With Canon, you will have three different mounts, all with slightly different (but similar) names.

To me, that is more confusing (but clearly able to be figure out).

reh321 · 06-03-2018, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by Heebie

So... Canon shooters are likely to have to replace all their lenses again.

Apparently there is a rumor amongst Canon users that they are proceding on a camera "mount" that can handle EF, EF-S, and the new lenses

06-02-2018, 05:28 AM	#1
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Canon Patents a New Lens Mount Canon Patents a New Lens Mount

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reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by Winder Canon Patents a New Lens Mount This is a fascinating development; I'd been wondering if they'd had sufficient foresight for the EOS-M mount to cover "FF". I wonder how far they are from a "FF" MILC.

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Heebie Forum Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Dublin, Ireland Photos: Albums Posts: 79	So... Canon shooters are likely to have to replace all their lenses again.

06-02-2018, 01:51 PM	#4
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by Heebie So... Canon shooters are likely to have to replace all their lenses again. Not necessarily. I'm expecting Canon to come out with another adapter. Even if they don't, only the people who decide to go MILC will be affected.

06-02-2018, 04:08 PM	#5
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617 Original Poster	Originally posted by Heebie So... Canon shooters are likely to have to replace all their lenses again. The current mount isn't going anywhere.

06-02-2018, 05:56 PM	#6
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	How many active mounts will Canon have once this turns into a product? EF, EF-S, EOS-M + now this. Confusing.

06-02-2018, 06:30 PM	#7
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by rawr How many active mounts will Canon have once this turns into a product? EF, EF-S, EOS-M + now this. Confusing. I don't think it is confusing. No more than DA DA* FA FA* D-FA and D-FA*.. EF and EF-S are very similar (same flange and throat diameter). EF-M is much smaller but only designed for APS-C sensors. This new mount makes sense if Canon is looking to introduce a Full Frame mirrorless body. As reh321 mentions, there will very likely be an adapter offered so no one is without their deep and pricey lens collection. So it really isn't a problem.

06-02-2018, 07:00 PM	#8
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Originally posted by Heebie Canon shooters are likely to have to replace all their lenses again. I hope so and i hope they sell those "old,obsolete L lenses" for a pittance!

06-02-2018, 09:14 PM	#9
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by mee I don't think it is confusing. In DSLR's, Nikon's F and Pentax K all just mechanically work and shoot. Sony (A and E) and Canon have it relatively messy. All of the above (DX vs FX, FE vs E vs A, DA vs FA etc etc) is perenially confusing to new camera buyers.

06-02-2018, 09:58 PM	#10
pentaxfall Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 581	Canon does not seem to leave any opportunity to make more money. I hope they treat their loyal customer base fairly.

06-03-2018, 03:03 AM	#11
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by mee I don't think it is confusing. No more than DA DA* FA FA* D-FA and D-FA*.. EF and EF-S are very similar (same flange and throat diameter). EF-M is much smaller but only designed for APS-C sensors. This new mount makes sense if Canon is looking to introduce a Full Frame mirrorless body. As reh321 mentions, there will very likely be an adapter offered so no one is without their deep and pricey lens collection. So it really isn't a problem. I don't know that it is quite the same thing. With Pentax, all of the lenses mount on the same mount without an adapter. The only thing you have to figure out is which ones are full frame versus crop. With Canon, you will have three different mounts, all with slightly different (but similar) names. To me, that is more confusing (but clearly able to be figure out).

06-03-2018, 07:30 AM	#12
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by Heebie So... Canon shooters are likely to have to replace all their lenses again. Apparently there is a rumor amongst Canon users that they are proceding on a camera "mount" that can handle EF, EF-S, and the new lenses