Canon EOS 1D Mark III

Pixels: 10.1 million
ISO: 50-6400
Shutter: 30-1/8000s
Storage: CF or SD Card
Dimension: 156 x 156.6 x 79.9mm
Weight: 1155g
Accessories: 2x Battery, 1x charger, 1x 4GB CF

Review:

Canon celebrated the 20th anniversary of its top-selling EOS single lens reflex camera system by announcing the EOS-1D Mark III Digital SLR. At 10 frames per second, the 10.1 megapixel EOS-1D Mark III digital SLR can fire huge motor-driven bursts of 110 Large JPEGs or 30 RAW files because it employs the new Dual DIGIC III image processor engine, providing enough computational horsepower to do parallel processing at a rate unmatched by any other digital SLR. The all-new 10.1 megapixel, APS-H size CMOS sensor which is designed and manufactured by Canon, is one of the most light-sensitive and innovative sensor that Canon has developed to date. It features a new microlens array and a more efficient pixel structure for ultra-low noise, resulting in exceptional image quality and an amazing ISO range of 100 to 3200 with extensions to ISO 50 and a highly usable ISO 6400.

The EOS-1D Mark III Digital SLR has several new features that make it much more reassuring and confidence inspiring. Highlight tone priority extends the dynamic range of highlights by about one stop and improves gradation within highlight areas. Safety shift lets the camera automatically change the shutter speed, the aperture or even the ISO speed, according to the photographer's choice, even if the light level changes out of the range that the settings on the camera can normally handle, thus avoiding unhappy surprises. In-camera noise reduction for high ISO images and silent drive mode reduce a different kind of noise: the sound of the camera shutter in a quiet place.

Canon EOS 1D Mark II

Pixels: 8.2 million
ISO: 50-3200
Shutter: 30-1/8000s
Storage: CF or SD Card
Dimension: 156 x 158 x 80 mm
Weight: 1200g
Accessories: 2x Battery, 1x charger, 1x 4GB CF

Review:

The reborn EOS-1D achieves 8.2 effective megapixel resolution even at a continuous shooting speed of 8.5 frames per second. This extraordinary feat is more than evolution, it's a revolution in digital camera performance. Versatility, operational ease & all aspects of camera design have been meticulously refined to give professionals a genuine edge at decisive moments.

Canon's new CMOS sensor with high-speed 8-channel reading technology delivers exceptional image quality with low noise & an extremely high S/N ratio. Its large 28.7 x 19.1mm size realizes an effective angle of view that's just 1.3 times the focal length indicated on Canon EF lenses.

Compatible with DDR-SDRAM, Canon's newly developed, state-of-the-art DIGIC II imaging engine achieves continuous shooting of 8.2 megapixel images at 8.5 fps & employs original Canon algorithms to accurately convert signals into crisp, high-resolution images with natural color & rich gradation.

The EOS-1D Mark II is the world's fastest digital AF-SLR camera (as of January, 2004). Its record-breaking speed is achieved even in the Large JPEG setting (approx. 3,504 x 2,336 pixels), & 8.5 fps are maintained during max. bursts of40 shots (20 shots in RAW format) whether recording in the One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF mode.

Canon's advanced Evaluative Through-The-Lens (E-TTL) Autoflash system offers evaluative metering as well as new averaged metering, which emp loys a new recording algorithm to achieve more stable control & help prevent underexposure & overexposure even when the subject changes location.

New WB Compensation allows separate or combined adjustment of blue/amber and magenta/green biases in ±9 steps, providing the same effect as using light-balancing (LB) and color-correction (CC) filters, respectively. In fact, 360 combinations of 36 (4 colors with 9 steps each) built-in digital color filters are possible.

Seven Color Matrix settings are provided for JPEG and RAW images, allowing easy adjustment of color space, color saturation and color tone. The settings includefive convenient factory presets & two customizable settings, with five-level adjustment, that can be saved for future use

ISO speeds are selectable in 1/3 increments and may be set as low as 50 or as high as 3200 through the ISO extension menu. This is the widest ISO speed range of any EOS digital camera.

The highly reliable EOS-1D Mark II features rigid magnesium alloy in the chassisand external covers that also contributes to electromagnetic shielding, a durable finish and extremely low body weight. At 200,000 shutter cycles, shutterdurability is 30% higher than in the EOS-1D and EOS-1Ds.

Improved software features, include EOS Viewer Utility for faster image preview, & Digital Photo Pro for high-speed processing, offer easier operability & handling of RAW images. With the inclusion of such accessories & a variety of EF lenses, Canon delivers total digital imaging.

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II

Pixels: 16.7 million
ISO: 50-3200
Shutter: 30-1/8000s
Storage: CF or SD Card
Dimension: 156 x 158 x 80 mm
Weight: 1200g
Accessories: 2x Battery, 1x charger, 1x 4GB CF

Review:

The Mark Of Ascendancy, Canon EOS IDS Mark II...

16.7 Megapixel 35mm full-size CMOS Sensor: Originally developed by Canon, this new super-high resolution CMOS sensor features a record-breaking 16.7 million effective pixels. The same size as 35mm film (36 x 24mm), it also brings out the full potential of Canon's professional EF lenses. From smooth gradations & wide ISO speed range to effective suppression of noise & false colors, this sensor meets the highest expectations of the most demanding professionals.

High Speed High Quality Digic II Imaging Engine: DIGIC II processes the massive data generated by the extra-large 16.7-megapixel imaging sensor at extremely high speed, resulting in high-precision images, natural color reproduction & highly responsive user-friendly operation.

Approximatly 4-FPS Continuous Shoting , for up-to 32 Shots: The accelerated image processing of DIGIC II combines with high-speed data reading from the imaging sensor to achieve fast continuous shooting at approx. 4frames per second for maximum bursts of 32 shots in JPEG Large (11 shots in RAW).

Remarkably Responsive Performance: The EOS-1Ds Mark II is ready to shoot just 0.3 seconds after turning on its power. More shots can also be taken in less time, thanks to a short shutter-release time lag, faster data writing to media, and a viewfinder blackout time of approximately 87 ms at 1/60 or faster shutter speeds. With the new EOS-1Ds Mark II, you'll be ready whenever shutter opportunities arise.

Refined Basic Functionality: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II inherits a number of leading features from its EOS digital predecessors, including E-TTL II autoflash, an RGB histogram display, dual card slots (CF Card and SD Memory Card) & a 230,000-pixel high-precision LCD monitor. It also offers an ISO speed range of 100 to 1600 with selectable 50 & 3200 settings via extension menu.

Designed for Profesionals: The EOS-1Ds Mark II is based on the highly acclaimed EOS-1Ds, but satisfies the higher demands of today's professionals. Viewfinder coverage is 100%, since the effective area of its CMOS sensor is the same as 35mm film, & wide-angle lenses can be used in exactly the same way as on 35mm cameras. Simultaneous recording of RAW and JPEG image data, without any speed penalty, supports a highly efficient workflow. Moreover, shutter speeds range from 30 to 1/8000 sec., with an X-sync at 1/250 sec.

Durable Magnesium Alloy Body: The EOS-1Ds Mark II meets the demands of professional field photographers. Lightweight and highly rigid, its magnesium alloy chassis & external covers (top, front, rear & memory card slot covers) contribute to excellent durability and electromagnetic shielding. Moving parts are tightly sealed to ensure water and dust resistance on a par with the EOS-1Ds. And the exceptionally reliable performance includes a shutter durability of 200,000 cycles.

Canon EOS 5D II *NEW*

Pixels: 21.1 million
ISO: 50-25600
Shutter: 30-1/8000s
Storage: CF Card
Dimension: 152 x 114 x 75 mm
Weight: 810g
Accessories: 2x Battery, 1x charger, 1x 4GB CF

Review:

The EOS 5D Mark II boasts a new 21MP CMOS sensor, an expanded ISO range of 50-25,600 and a wealth of improvements and new features including full 1080p HD movie recording, live view, 3.0" 920k dot LCD, DIGIC IV processor, increased battery capacity and sensor dust reduction.

VIDEO recording Triggered from Live View Mode, HD video capture allows users to shoot uninterrupted at full 1080 resolution at 30fps – for amazing quality footage with outstanding levels of detail and realism. The integration of HD movie capability into a high-end 21.1 Megapixel camera opens a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers. With its full frame CMOS sensor and outstanding ISO performance, the EOS 5D Mark II will appeal to any photographer in search of the finest camera equipment available – from studio and wedding to nature and travel photographers.

New CMOS sensor The EOS 5D Mark II’s newly designed full frame 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor features ISO sensitivity from 100-6400, expandable to 50, 12,800 and 25,600. Large 6.4µm2 pixels have been redesigned to capture more light and yield a better signal to noise ratio to ensure lower noise images throughout the ISO range. The full frame sensor has the same dimensions as a frame of 35mm film. This means that wide-angle lenses stay wide, without the change in angle of view associated with smaller sensor cameras. As well as benefiting from finer control over depth of field, photographers moving up to the EOS 5D Mark II’s full frame format will find the newly designed wide, bright 98% coverage viewfinder on a joy to work with.

New DIGIC 4 processor A new DIGIC 4 processor combined with 14-bit analogue to digital conversion provides smooth gradations in mono-tonal areas such as skies, and highly accurate colour rendition. As well as HD movie shooting, DIGIC 4’s high speed provides for long uninterrupted continuous bursts of large JPEGs, near-instant start-up times and immediate and fast review after shooting. DIGIC 4 also provides for improved noise reduction algorithms, complementing the already low noise images from the EOS 5D Mark II’s CMOS sensor.

Canon EOS 5D

Pixels: 12.7 million
ISO: 50-3200
Shutter: 30-1/8000s
Storage: CF Card
Dimension: 152 x 113 x 75 mm
Weight: 895g
Accessories: 2x Battery, 1x charger, 1x 4GB CF

Review:

Combining the high-end specifications of the EOS-1 Line and the operational ease of the EOS 20D model, the Canon EOS 5D digital SLR is a premium digital SLR designed for a wide range of photographers. Boasting a 12.8 megapixel, 35mm full-size image sensor in a magnesium alloy body weighing just 28.6 ounces (810 grams), the EOS 5D digital SLR is a petite but powerful imaging machine.

The camera features a Canon-designed & manufactured CMOS image sensor. At 12.8 megapixels, there is enough resolution for a double-page spread in a magazine, a large print of the bride & groom, facial detail in group shots or a landscape of impressive dimensions. The sensor's 35.8 x 23.9mm size means that each pixel can be a generous 8.2mm, resulting in exceptionally low shadow noise, & increases the light-sensitive area of each pixel & improves dynamic range as well.

The full-size sensor maximizes performance of the world's largest selection of autofocus lenses. Even wide-angle lenses have the same look & feel they have with conventional SLR cameras, preserving their optical signatures. The addition of the DIGIC II image processor, provides detailed & natural color reproduction & fast image processing, including an incredible burst performance of 60 Large/Fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images at 3 fps. It also enhances start-up time bringing it down to a lightning fast 0.2 seconds.

A new feature called Picture Styles combines processing parameters & color matrix settings into easy settings designed to obtain the desired effect, almost like choosing a type of film to obtain a specific result, to avoid confusion of digital effects on the image. The Canon EOS 5D digital SLR has a new 9 point AF system with 6 Supplemental AF points, a new AF algorithm & a new AF circuitry.

The new AF system improves subject detection & focusing precision at the center, the most frequently used area, & significantly enhances subject tracking performance. The EOS 5D digital SLR has a newly developed, high-speed & highly durable shutter unit that was designed to meet the demanding requirements of a full-frame sensor in a relatively compact body.

The EOS 5D digital SLR has a solid, substantial & organic feel along with its compact dimensions & relatively light weight. The EOS 5D model has a 2.5" polysilicon TFT LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 pixels. At 170 degrees, it has an exceptionally wide viewing angle. Brightness on the monitor is also adjustable in 5 levels & the screen's backlight feature uses six LED modules.

The EOS 5D DSLR has a bevy of other high-end features including the same ISO range as the 1Ds Mark II ISO 100-1600 in 1/3-step increments & ISO speed extended at L:50, H:3200. Also included on the camera is ultra-precise white balance with 9 types of white balance settings, white balance bracketing, & white balance correction, enhanced 35-zone exposure metering, & spot metering in approximately 3.5 percent of the viewfinder area.

Canon EOS 50D *NEW*

Pixels: 15.1 million
ISO: 100-3200
Shutter: 30-1/8000s
Storage: CF Card
Dimension: 146 x 108 x 74 mm
Weight: 822g
Accessories: 2x Battery, 1x charger, 1x 4GB CF

Review:

The EOS 50D is an upgraded version of EOS 40D. On the surface it looks almost similar to its predecessor. However, there are quite a few significant improvements; 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, faster DIGIC 4 processor, 3.0" VGA LCD monitor with Live View mode offering 3 AF modes, ISO sensitivity expandable to 12800 and an HDMI connection for high Quality Image viewing. It also includes a new Quick Control screen which shows the most commonly used settings and Creative Auto mode for automatic focus and exposure

Outstanding, clean images A newly designed 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor delivers ultra-detailed, low-noise images – ideal for large-scale reproduction or creative cropping. New manufacturing processes, plus redesigned photo diodes and microlenses, extend the light gathering capabilities of the sensor – allowing more pixels to be fitted on the CMOS sensor without compromising image quality. These changes ensure improved high ISO performance and low noise. High-speed, low light shooting is enabled by ISO levels of 3200, expandable to an ultra-sensitive 12800.

Rapid-fire performance Canon’s new DIGIC 4 processor is fast enough to allow up to 6.3fps continuous shooting, in bursts of up to 90 JPEGs with a UDMA card. Used with Canon’s wide area AF system, which locks onto subjects with 9 individual cross type sensors, stunning action sequences can be captured – even in low-light conditions. This makes the EOS 50D particularly suited to sports and wildlife shooting. DIGIC 4 works with the CMOS sensor to deliver 14-bit image processing, for smooth gradation and natural-looking colours – as well as ensuring ultra-fast startup times and near-instant image review after shooting.

See everything A new 3.0” Clear View VGA LCD provides extra-large and wide angle-of-view image review, with plenty of clarity for accurate focus checks in playback. By switching to Live View mode – which displays a real-time image on the LCD – photographers can enjoy simplified shooting from awkward angles, or connect to a PC for remote shooting. Live Mode now offers three ways to auto focus: Quick AF, Live AF, and new Face Detection Live AF, which optimizes focus based on faces detected in the frame – for fast, spontaneous portraiture.

Control and ease The famously intuitive EOS menu system includes a new Quick Control screen, for instant access to the most commonly-changed settings. A new Creative Auto mode offers automatic focus and exposure – while still allowing creative ‘tweaks’ to settings such as background sharpness.

Canon EOS 40D

Pixels: 10.1 million
ISO: 50-3200
Shutter: 30-1/8000s
Storage: CF Card
Dimension: 146 x 108 x 74 mm
Weight: 822g
Accessories: 2x Battery, 1x charger, 1x 2GB CF

Review:

Welcome to the next generation of digital SLR photography-the Canon EOS 40D. The EOS 40D combines Canon's tremendous know-how in both the digital and photographic worlds, creating a camera that not only does everything one would expect of a traditional digital SLR, but one that incorporates staggering leaps forward in technological innovation.

With new features like Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a more powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3.0-inch LCD monitor and more, the EOS 40D elevates digital photography to new heights, enhancing the shooting experience, and delivering images one could only expect from a Canon.

Canon EOS 30D

Pixels: 8.2 million
ISO: 100-3200
Shutter: 30-1/8000s
Storage: CF Card
Dimension: 144 x 106 x 74 mm
Weight: 785g
Accessories: 2x Battery, 1x charger, 1x 2GB CF

Review:

Canon's new EOS 30D brings proven EOS technology to a new level, giving photographers an unbeatable photographic experience. The EOS30D incorporates a host of new features with Canon's highly acclaimed 8.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC II Image Processor. The EOS 30D includes enhanced operational features such as a new 2.5 inch LCD monitor, true spot metering, a durable new shutter mechanism and Canon's Picture Style feature, all in an sturdy, magnesium-clad body. With all these new features the EOS 30D is trulyperfection, refined.

Canon's large-area CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sensor captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range, and offers the most pixels in its class. This APS-C size sensor (22.5 x 15.0mm) has the same 3:2 ratio as film cameras, enabling an effective angle of view that is 1.6x the normal EF Lens focal length. The EOS 30D has an extensive ISO range (from 100 to 1600 plus ISO 3200 in extended mode), which is selectable in 1/3-stop increments. The sensor features a newly developed set of narrow-gap microlenses and noise reduction circuits to improve performance at high ISO values, and optimized photodiode configurations for improved performance at all ISO values. This results in larger, clearer, sharper and more detailed photographs right from the start.

The EOS 30D is one of the fastest cameras Canon has ever produced. Incorporating the fast operation of the EOS 20D, the 30D allows users to specify high-speed 5 fps or a new low-speed 3 fps continuous shooting for more controlled shooting and/or to save space on the CF card. And it can capture up to 30 JPEG and 11 RAW (or 9 RAW + JPEG) files in one burst. Whether it's the 0.15-second startup time, the high-speed mirror drive, the nearly instant 65-millisecond shutter release lag time or the predictive AF focusing at speeds up to 5.0 frames per second, the EOS 30D will amaze and delight photographers who don't want to wait for their camera when they're ready to shoot.

The EOS 30D incorporates Canon's Picture Style settings, which simulate the characteristics of different film styles, allowing photographers to customize their shooting to their personal taste or needs. These include Standard, for punchy, print-from-the-camera color, Portrait, for softer, more natural skin tones, Landscape, for vivid blues and greens and overall sharpness, and Neutral, Faithful and Monochrome, which can be customized to emulate color filters with black and white film.

At the request of many users, the EOS 30D adds a spot metering function that meters roughly 3.5% of the center of the image. This new metering function, in addition to Canon's impressive evaluative, center-weighted average and partial metering modes, gives the photographer even more choices for custom-tailored shooting.

Canon EOS 20D

Pixels: 8.2 million
ISO: 100-3200
Shutter: 30-1/8000s
Storage: CF Card
Dimension: 144 x 106 x 72 mm
Weight: 770g
Accessories: 2x Battery, 1x charger, 1x 2GB CF

Review:

8.2 Megapixel CMOS Sensor... Canon's large area CMOS sensor captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range, and offers the most pixels in its class. This 2nd generation APS-C size sensor (22.5 x 15.0mm) has the same 3:2 ratio as film cameras, enabling an effective angle of view that is 1.6x the normal EF Lens focal length.

The EOS 20D has an extensive ISO range (from 100 to 1600 plus ISO 3200 in extended mode),and the sensor features a newly developed set of narrow-gap microlenses and noise reduction circuits to improve performance at high ISOs, and optimized photodiode configurations for improved performance at all ISOs. This results in larger, clearer, sharper and more detailed photographs right from the start.

The Second Generation DIGIC II Image Processor enhances every aspect of image capture. Information captured by the CMOS Sensor is processed and assembled into images of exceptional quality by this new Image Processor. With the DIGIC II Image Processor on board, photographers can expect precise, natural colors, and spot-on white balance in any number of lighting situations.

Through sophisticated signal processing algorithms, the DIGIC II Image Processor even accelerates all aspects of image capture, while consuming less energy than other processors.

The EOS 20D has been designed to capture images with speeds that had been reserved for professional level cameras. Whether it's the 0.2 second start-up time, the high speed mirror drive, the class-leading 65 msec. shutter release lag time, or the predictive AF focusing at speeds up to 5 frames-per-second, the EOS 20D will amaze and delight photographers who don't want to wait for their camera when they're ready to shoot.

The 20D's CMOS Sensor allows 4-channel high-speed data readout, and the DIGIC II Image Processor processes the data quickly, writing files to the CompactFlash card faster, and allowing continuous shooting for up to 23 frames (JPEG Large/Fine) with significant reductions in buffer clearing times.

The EOS 20D has a newly developed high-precision 9-point AF system for speedy and accurate focusing in any situation. An improved focusing screen with precision matte finish enables brighter and easier manual focus.

A newly developed multi-controller, conveniently located on the back of the camera for thumb-controlled action, allows the photographer to instantly choose any of the 9 focus points, or direct the camera to choose them automatically.

Focusing points are positioned in the viewfinder in a wide diamond-shaped array, allowing the user to achieve focus quickly in numerous compositions and situations. The EOS 20D feels solid and rugged in your hands ensuring stable, easy handling. Its rigid chassis combines engineering plastic with stainless steel and is covered by strong, lightweight magnesium alloy panels on the the top, front and rear.

Canon EOS 400D

Pixels: 10.1 milliom
ISO: 100-1600
Shutter: 30-1/4000s
Storage: CF Card
Dimension: 127 x 94 x 65 mm
Weight: 556g
Accessories: 2x Battery, 1x charger, 1x 2GB CF

Review:

Canon's large-area CMOS sensor captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range, and offers the most pixels in its class. This APS-C size sensor (22.2 x 14.8mm) has the same 3:2 ratio as film cameras, enabling an effective angle of view that is 1.6x the normal EF Lens focal length. With an effective pixel resolution of 3,904 x 2,598, the EOS 400D offers superb detail and clarity, even in large prints, and generates finished files that open at approximately 30MB in your image-editing software.

On Canon's CMOS sensor, each pixel is captured with fine detail to create images of tremendous depth and resolution, ensuring enough information for even poster-sized prints. With the DIGIC II Image Processor on board, photographers can expect natural color reproduction, precise white balance in any number of lighting situations and unparalleled clarity.

The EOS 400D has a brilliant 2.5-inch LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 pixels. All shooting and review information is accessed on the rear LCD monitor, and the wide viewing angle of 160° and brighter, easier-to-read menus give the new 400D LCD monitor an obvious advantage. When composing images, the 400D's external display turns off automatically to prevent the LCD monitor's brightness from disturbing the photographer's eye. With a startup time of 0.2 seconds, the EOS 400D is ready to go the instant it's brought to the eye. And the 400D's shutter can record images as fast as 1/4000 seconds and as long as 30 sec., plus bulb at up to 3 fps for 27 consecutive shots. It synchronizes with Canon Speedlites at 1/200 seconds.

The EOS 400D has a high-precision 9-point AF system for speedy and accurate focusing in any situation. photographers can recreate characteristics of their favorite films. Color, saturation, sharpness and contrast settings create noticeable variation in the saved image. In addition to six preset Picture Styles (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful and Monochrome), users can create 3 additional settings for their particular photographic style.

Printing and uploading to a computer is incredibly simple with the 400D's Print/Share button. The EOS 400D not only sports a newly-refined body with better ergonomics and an improved grip, but it also has some of Canon's most advanced improvements in dust reduction. The 400D's integrated hardware and software solutions make trouble with dust a thing of the past.

The EOS 400D features the acclaimed E-TTL II flash metering system. You can use it's flush-mounted integral flash or or any of the flashes in the EX Speedlite line. The EOS 400D is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF lineup, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses, & including Canon's EF-S series lenses manufactured specifically for Canon's APS-C sized digital sensor.

Canon EOS 450D

Pixels: 12.2 million
ISO: 100-1600
Shutter: 30-1/4000s
Storage: SD / SDHC Card
Dimension: 128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm
Weight: 475 g
Accessories: 2x Battery, 1x charger, 1x 2GB CF

Review:

The EOS 450D employs features already proven in Canon’s professional EOS-1 series cameras, including the DIGIC III image processor and a redesigned menu system that enables features such as direct control of Speedlite flash units from the camera LCD. A choice of 13 custom functions allows the photographer to customise the camera to their shooting style.

The EOS quality advantage

With all key components developed and manufactured in-house, EOS offers photographers a unique quality advantage. The EOS 450D’s specially designed 12.2 Megapixel sensor employs Canon’s high-sensitivity, low-noise CMOS technology to produce richly detailed images with minimal grain. The DIGIC III processor ensures superior image rendering and rapid response times, with an almost instant 0.1 start up. Image data is processed at 14 bits for Delivering a burst rate of 3.5 frames per second, the DIGIC III processor works with the image buffer to handle up to 53 JPEGs (6 in RAW) without interruption.

Built for better photos

The EOS 450D is designed to make photography a fluid experience for photographers of all levels and experience. Housed in a compact body that weighs less than 475 grams, the camera features an improved grip design that provides a natural, ergonomic fit with the user’s hands. A large, bright viewfinder makes image composition clearer and more comfortable. The menu system inherited from professional EOS cameras uses a simplified tab structure that does away with scrolling. It includes a user-defined My Menu tab for instant access to frequently used settings.

Several custom functions are available to optimise the quality of photos captured in a range of situations. Highlight Tone Priority boosts the dynamic range at the highlight end, providing better tonal detail from wedding dresses, cloudy skies and other bright objects. The new Auto Lighting Optimiser corrects brightness and contrast during image processing, while improving skin tones in portraits by ensuring correct exposure for faces. Photographers can also enable additional noise reduction for shots captured at high ISO speeds.

Live View

Available for the first time on a Canon consumer D-SLR, Live View mode makes it easier to shoot from awkward angles, such as ground-level macro shots or when shooting from a tripod. The image from the Live View mode is displayed as a smooth, 30fps video feed on the 3.0” LCD, which is 50% brighter than the screen of the EOS 400D. A grid line display and live histogram can be selected to help with shot composition and exposure. While focusing, the photographer can zoom in on specific details with up to 10x magnification of the image displayed on the LCD screen. Two types of auto focus are available: Quick AF flips the camera mirror momentarily to engage the AF sensor; Live AF uses the image contrast data to focus - a method familiar to anyone upgrading from a compact digital camera.

For studio environments, remote Live View lets the photographer compose, adjust settings and capture the shot from a PC using the supplied EOS utility software.

Other improvements

The EOS 450D complements its headline features with a host of smaller improvements that enhance the photographic experience. The viewfinder now displays all key exposure information including ISO speed. The addition of spot metering (4% of viewfinder) allows for greater control over exposure in tricky lighting conditions. PictBridge functionality has been expanded so that photographers can correct horizons and add picture effects before printing. A new high capacity battery extends shooting time on a single charge to a maximum of 500 shots.

Canon EOS 500D *NEW*

Pixels: 15.1 million
ISO: 100-1600
Shutter: 30-1/4000s
Storage: SD / SDHC Card
Dimension: 129 x 98 x 62 mm
Weight: 480 g
Accessories: 2x Battery, 1x charger, 1x 2GB CF

Review:

Following the launch of the first Canon EOS camera to shoot movies – the EOS 5D Mark II in September 2008 – Canon now brings Full High Definition (HD) video capability to consumers in a compact and lightweight DSLR.

The new EOS 500D features a 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor – ideal for large detailed prints or enormous cropping possibilities. For shooting in near-dark conditions, the EOS 500D offers a high ISO sensitivity up to 3200 which is expandable to 12800, giving photographers the power to shoot in the dimmest light conditions. Outstanding noise reduction is made possible by Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor.

The EOS 500D heralds a new way for photography enthusiasts to capture their world. It pairs outstanding still image capture with Full HD 1080P video recording. For longer video shoots, users can also choose lower shooting resolutions of 720P or VGA.*

Every detail revealed
Exacting image preview and review is provided by a 3.0” Clear View LCD screen.The same screen as used on the acclaimed 5D Mark II, it features a 920,000 dot count – for ultra-detailed image review, accurate focus checks, and clear access to the EOS menu system. As well as aiding shooting from awkward angles, Live View mode includes contrast based and Face Detection AF options. Ideal for newcomers to digital SLR photography, these allow compact-camera style auto focus, with a real-time image displayed on the LCD.

Fast processing, fast focusing
Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor drives continuous shooting speeds of up to 3.4 fps in bursts of up to 170 JPEGs**. Using Canon’s wide area AF system – which features 9 individual sensors, including a central cross type point with a high precision sensor for f/2.8 or faster lenses– makes capturing split-second action sequences possible. DIGIC 4 works in conjunction with the CMOS sensor to deliver exceptional noise reduction and 14-bit image processing for smooth gradation of tones and natural-looking colours. In addition, DIGIC 4 enables the ultra-fast start-up times and near-instant image review after shooting that photographers demand.

Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye Lens

filter size: NA
Dimension: 73 x 62.2mm
Closest focussing: 0.2m
Magnification: 0.14x
Weight: 330g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps

Review:

Fisheye lens with a 180° angle of view for unique and intriguing effects. The wide depth of field makes it even more interesting. The short minimum focusing distance of 8 in. (20 cm) gives new meaning to close-up shots. The lens has a fixed petal-type hood and a gelatin filter holder at the rear.

Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L Tilt-Shift *NEW*

filter size: 72mm
Dimension: 78.0 x 86.7mm
Closest focussing: 0.3m
Magnification: 0.14x
Weight: 570g
Comes with:

Review:

Compact, wide-angle lens which enables tilt and shift movements. The floating optical system, with an aspherical lens element, corrects distortion and other aberrations. High image quality and compactness are the result. Great for architecture, landscapes and other wide-angle shots.

Canon EF 24mm F1.4L Mk II *NEW*

filter size: 77mm
Dimension: 83.5 x 77.4mm
Closest focussing:
Magnification:
Weight: 650g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

The EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM, incorporates the newest in Canon lens technology for spectacular sharpness and impressive performance at all settings. It features two high-precision, large-diameter aspherical lenses for sharpness across the sensor, even in peripheral areas of full-frame sensors. Lens elements have a newly-designed anti-reflective SWC (Sub Wavelength Coating) that departs from conventional coatings by using an extremely fine structure that minimizes ghosting and flaring across the lens surface, regardless of the angle with which light enters or exits. It also features two UD lens elements to minimize chromatic aberrations, incorporates rear-focusing, ultrasonic, quiet and high-speed AF with full-time manual override. A circular aperture provides beautiful out-of-focus detail and offers legendary dust- and water-resistant L-series construction using only lead-free glass.

Canon EF 24mm F1.4L

filter size: 77mm
Dimension: 83.5 x 77.4mm
Closest focussing: 0.25m
Magnification: 0.16x
Weight: 550g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

Professional wide-angle lens with an ultra-large maximum aperture of f/1.4. This is the first EF lens to employ both a replicated aspherical lens element to suppress distortion and spherical aberration, and a UD lens element to correct lateral chromatic aberration. Thanks to the floating construction, excellent corner-to-corner delineation is attained from 10 in. (25 cm) to infinity.

Canon EF 35mm F1.4L

filter size: 72mm
Dimension: 79 x 86mm
Closest focussing: 0.3m
Magnification: 0.18x
Weight: 580g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

L-series professional f/1.4 wide-angle lens with an aspherical lens element to correct aberrations. The floating system enables high picture quality to be obtained over the entire focusing range. Autofocusing is quick and quiet with rear focusing and ring USM. Full-time manual focusing is also possible.

Canon EF 35mm F2

filter size: 52mm
Dimension: 67.4 x 42.5mm
Closest focussing: 0.25m
Magnification: 0.23x
Weight: 210g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, UV Filter

Review:

Fast 35mm wide-angle lens. With a minimum focusing distance of only 0.8 ft. (25cm), you can approach the subject closer and still obtain a more natural wide-angle effect. You can even obtain good background blur for portraits.

A lens that’s ideal for tasks like group photos and other applications calling for excellent optical performance and moderately wide focal length. It’s compact and lightweight, and with f/2.0 speed, it’s a compelling alternative to a wide-angle zoom lens for low-light shooting.

Canon EF 50mm f1.2L *NEW*

filter size: 72mm
Dimension: 85.4 x 65.5mm
Closest focussing: 0.45m
Magnification:
Weight: 545g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

The EF50mm f/1.2L USM lens is now the fastest autofocus lens in its class, which makes it an essential tool for many professional and advanced amateur photographers.

Canon is the only camera manufacturer to provide professionals and advanced amateurs with Digital SLRs that feature full frame sensors, such as the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS 5D digital SLRs. The new EF50mm f/1.2L USM lens complements full-frame cameras, while delivering beautiful results on APS-C/H sized sensor models as well.

The EF50mm f/1.2L USM lens is a strong testament to Canon's heritage of optical excellence. Every aspect of this lens exudes professional quality from its wide 72mm filter diameter to its dust and moisture sealed construction.

A high refraction glass molded aspherical lens element helps to minimize spherical aberration, which is crucial in order to provide fine detail and maximum image quality from corner to corner, even when the lens is used wide open.

Full frame digital camera users will especially appreciate the benefits of the 50mm focal length, when shooting waist-up portraits while maintaining appropriate subject distance at a wedding.

The large maximum aperture of f/1.2 allows this lens to produce shallow depth of field that softens the background and makes subjects "pop" out of a portrait. Photographers can also take advantage of higher shutter speeds to shoot in lowerlight and help prevent blurring caused by subject movement or camera shake.

In addition to a large aperture, the new lens also has blazingly fast autofocus speed and response time, thanks in part to Canon's ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM), which quietly drives the lens. A full-time manual focus feature allows photographers to fine-tune the sharpness of their images, even when the lens is set for autofocus.

Canon designed the EF50mm f/1.2L USM to deliver the best possible optical quality while being tough enough to meet the needs of demanding photographers. Eight lens elements in six groups provide high resolution, while advanced coating suppresses flare and ghosting.

Canon EF 50mm F1.4

filter size: 58mm
Dimension: 73.8 x 50.5mm
Closest focussing: 0.45m
Magnification: 0.15x
Weight: 290g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, UV Filter

Review:

Standard lens featuring superb quality and portability. Two high-refraction lens elements and Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. Crisp images with little flare are obtained even at the maximum aperture.

Canon EF 85mm F1.2L II

filter size: 72mm
Dimension: 91.5 x 84mm
Closest focussing: 0.95m
Magnification: 0.11x
Weight: 1025g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

Retaining the impressive optical performance and large aperture of the original EF 85mm f/1.2L USM, this new medium telephoto lens uses a Ring-type USM, high-speed CPU and optimized algorithms to achieve an autofocus speed approximately 1.8x faster than the original. The high-speed AF and circular aperture create a shallow depth-of-field that brings attention to the subject and blurs the background, which is ideal for portraits and weddings. The floating optical system, which includes an aspherical lens element, suppresses aberrations and ensures excellent imaging performance.

Canon EF 85mm F1.8

filter size: 58mm
Dimension: 75 x 71.5mm
Closest focussing: 0.85m
Magnification: 0.13x
Weight: 425g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Uv Filter

Review:

A highly practical medium telephoto lens with superb delineation and portability. Images are sharp and clear at all apertures. Through computer simulations, the lens has been designed to give beautiful background blur. Since the front lens group does not rotate during focusing special filter effects are not affected.

Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8 Tilt Shift

filter size: 58mm
Dimension: 73.6 x 88mm
Closest focussing: 0.5m
Magnification: 0.29x
Weight: 565g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, UV Filter

Review:

This is the world's first 35mm-format telephoto lens with tilt and shift movements. Gaussian optics give high-quality delineation and true background blur. The lens is suited for a variety of subjects, from products to portraits.

Canon EF 100mm F2.8 Macro

filter size: 58mm
Dimension: 78.6 x 118.6mm
Closest focussing: 0.31m
Magnification: 1.00x
Weight: 580g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, UV Filter

Review:

Focusing over the full range from infinity down to life size (1:1 reproduction ratio), this lens will impress any serious photographer with its combination of versatility, image quality and superb handling. A high-performance ring type Ultrasonic Motor provides fast and silent AF throughout its focus range, and even more significantly, allows full-time manual focusing-- permitting the close-up or macro shooter to instantly override the AF whenever necessary.

Autofocus lens for macro photography up to life-size (1x) magnification. Inner focusing affords a long working distance of 5.9in. (149mm) at 1x. A 3-group floating system results in excellent delineation at all focusing distances. Ring USM for silent and high-speed AF, and full-time manual focusing also provided. The optional Tripod Mount Ring (B) B (with adapter) enables the lens to be rotated for vertical or horizontal framing.

Canon EF 135mm F2L

filter size: 72mm
Dimension: 82.5 x 112mm
Closest focussing: 0.9m
Magnification: 0.19x
Weight: 750g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

The fastest 135mm telephoto lens in its class. Ideal for indoor sports and portraits with background blur. Two UD-glass elements correct secondary spectrum for outstanding sharpness and color.

Canon EF 200mm F2.8L II USM

filter size: 77mm
Dimension: 83.2 x 136.2mm
Closest focussing: 1.5m
Magnification: 0.16x
Weight: 765g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

Building upon the success of its predecessor; the EF 200mm f/2.8L; the "II" in this latest 200mm lens model number refers to improvements suggested by the most important people of all - Canon customers. For instance, the pull-out hood featured on the original model has been replaced by a separate, larger and more effective hood, the ET-83B; making this model unique in its class of moderately priced, single focal length lenses.

The EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM employs Canon's famous rear-focus telephoto optical design that delivers outstanding picture quality throughout its entire shooting range - even at middle and close distances. And like its high-end siblings, this lens also uses two ultra-low dispersion (UD) glass elements to ensure maximum image sharpness and accurate color fidelity; and Canon's advanced ultrasonic focusing motor (USM) and rear focusing design for silent, high speed autofocusing. The EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM is perfectly suited for Canon's EOS system cameras, placing special emphasis on manual focusing capabilities. The new 200mm f/2.8L II USM lets you get up close and personal, and still keep your distance.

Canon EF 300mm F2.8L

filter size: NA
Dimension: 128 x 252mm
Closest focussing: 2.5m
Magnification: 0.13x
Weight: 2550g
Comes with: Rear Caps, Hood, Drop in Filter

Review:

A professional photographer (Percy Mui) has this to say about the Canon 300mm lens :-

"This is what a 300mm 2.8 lens SHOULD be. Sharp, contrasty and absolutely beautiful color rendition. Color rendition is possible through Canon's use of fluorite. No ED glass "green/blue" shifting.

Sharpness wise, this is one of the best lenses in any focal length I've seen. Only beat out by Canon's 85mm 1.2L EF and, of course, their 200mm 1.8L EF. These two lenses would edge out the 300 2.8L EF in terms of sharpness, but not in color rendition. Contrast wise, the 300 2.8L EF would edge out the 200 1.8L EF by about 5 percent. Barely noticable, but it is there.

A very flexible lens when coupled with the 1.4x and 2x EF extenders. 300 2.8 becomes a nice 600 5.6 for wildlife shooting. Light enough to carry around but not so heavy as to cause semi permanent back injury! When coupled with the 2x AND 1.4x extenders (place 12mm ext tube in between), it becomes a nice manual focus 840mm at f/8 lens. Only possible due to the generous amount of backfocus. This was originally designed so you can use the lens in sub zero weather. "

Canon EF 300mm F2.8L IS *NEW*

filter size: NA
Dimension: 252.0mm x 128.0mm
Closest focussing: 2.5m
Magnification: 0.13x
Weight: 2,550g
Comes with: Rear Caps, Hood, Drop in Filter

Review:

Telephoto lens newly equipped with an Image Stabilizer enabling hand-held shooting for easier movement. The fluorite element and two UD-glass elements effectively correct the chromatic aberrations prone to occur with telephoto lenses. With the EOS-1v and EOS-3, the AF speed becomes the world's fastest. To reduce the overall weight and enhance portability, the lens barrel and many other exterior parts use magnesium-alloy. Also, the detachable tripod collar revolves smoothly and locks securely.

Canon EF 300mm F4 IS *NEW*

filter size: 77mm
Dimension: 221.0 x 90.0mm
Closest focussing: 1.5m
Magnification: 0.24x
Weight: 1,190g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

Compact L-series telephoto lens with an Image Stabilizer which compensates for camera shake with the equivalent effect of a shutter speed two stops faster. Two Image Stabilizer modes are provided: Stabilizer Mode 1 (the same mode featured on the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM) and the new Stabilizer Mode 2 which steadies the image during horizontal or vertical panning. Mode 2 detects the panning direction automatically. The closest focusing distance is 4.9 feet (1.5 m).

Canon EFS 10-22mm F3.5-4.5

filter size: 77mm
Dimension: 83.5 x 89.8mm
Closest focussing: 0.24m
Magnification: 0.17x
Weight: 385g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, UV Filter

Review:

This exciting new zoom lens provides ultra wide-angle coverage to the EOS 20D camera and Digital Rebel camera shooter. Equivalent toa 16-35mm zoom for a 35mm film camera, it offers excellent performance and optics designed from the ground-up for digital SLR use. Excluding fisheye lenses, the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens has the shortest minimum focal length ever offered for interchangeablelens digital SLRs with APS-C image sensors.

Photographers will achieve consistently excellent image quality throughout the zoom range of this lens because of its 3 Aspherical elements and 1 Super-UD element in a 13-element optical formula. A ring-type ultrasonic focusing motor (USM) provides fast and silent AF along with full-time manual focus. Minimum focusing distance is 9.5 inches for breathtaking close-ups. The EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens is relatively light and compact at 3.5 inches in length and a weight of 13.6 oz. The new lens accepts 77mm filters and can be fitted with an optional bayonet-mount lens hood.

Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L USM

filter size: 77mm
Dimension: 83.5 x 103.3 mm
Closest focussing: 0.28m
Magnification: 0.22x
Weight: 600g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

To meet the growing demand of digital SLR owners, this ultra-wide-angle zoom offers a broader view, fast aperture, and closer focusing down to 11 in. (.28m). The first EF wide-angle zoom to combine three aspherical elements and Canon's UD glass, the lens remains compact while providing superior image quality across its range. Constructed to pro standards, it's also highly resistant to dust and moisture.

Canon EF 16-35mm II f2.8L USM *NEW*

filter size: 82mm
Dimension: 88.5mm x 111.6mm
Closest focussing: 0.28m
Magnification: 0.22x
Weight: 635g
Comes with:

Review:

The EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM is a high performance, water-resistant, and ultra wide angle Canon L-series lens. It has been specifically designed for improved edge-to-edge image quality that will meet the strict requirements of professional and high-end amateur photographers.

It features 3 high-precision different types of aspherical lens elements - ground, replica and GMo - that produce even better image quality than the original Canon EF 16-35mm USM lens. The circular aperture produces a beautiful and natural background blur when shooting at wider apertures. Other features include internal focusing, a ring type USM (Ultra Sonic Monitor), and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet auto-focusing.

Canon EF 17-40mm f4L USM

filter size: 77mm
Dimension: 83.5 x 96.8mm
Closest focussing: 0.28m
Magnification: 0.24x
Weight: 475g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

An affordable L-series ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that's ideal for both film and digital SLRs. Superior optics are assured by the use of three aspherical lens elements, in addition to a Super UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass element. Optical coatings are optimized for use with digital cameras. This lens focuses as close as 11 inches (0.28m), and offers both Canon's full-time manual focus and a powerful ring-type USM for fast and silent AF. It has a constant f/4 maximum aperture, and offers the choice of screw-in 77mm filters or a holder in the rear of the lens for up to three gel filters. Finally, it offers weather-resistant construction similar to other high-end L-series lenses.

"This is my getting ready lens for scenery architecture and tight spaces. I am using it for an all around lens at weddings and events.I bought this lens because of the impressive postings of outdoor landscapes and at this it excels getting a lot of colour and a wider vistas. Only at the very edge of the frames will you see some barreling and only noticeable with tall thin objects like trees. This lens is awesome and looks great with my 30D and my 5D." - Anonymous user

Canon EFS 17-55mm F2.8 IS

filter size: 77mm
Dimension: 83.5 x 110.6mm
Closest focussing: 0.35m
Magnification: 0.17x
Weight: 645g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

The EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM offers image quality on a par with Canon's highly regarded L-series lenses. It has a large maximum aperture which, combined with higher shutter speeds can minimize subject motion blur. Shallow depth-of-field separation of a subject from its background is much easier to achieve and the f/2.8 maximum aperture allows a bright finder and extremely precise focusing with f/2.8 compatible AF sensors.

The internal stabilization has a sharpness benefit equivalent to a three-stop faster shutter speed, making this lens outstanding in low light situations. Smaller and lighter than lenses of similar specifications, the EF-S 17-55 mm f/2.8 IS USM lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27-88mm and is compatible only with the EOS 30D, EOS 20D, EOS Digital Rebel XT and EOS Digital Rebel SLRs.

Canon EFS 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

filter size: 72mm
Dimension: 78.5 x 92mm
Closest focussing: 0.35m
Magnification: 0.2x
Weight: 475g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, UV Filter

Review:

This new EF-S lens brings true wide-angle to telephoto coverage to EOS 20D camera and Digital Rebel camera photographers. It features Canon's Image Stabilization system, allowing safe hand-held photography at shutter speeds up to three steps slower than otherwise possible. And of course, it's optically optimized for digital SLRs. A ring-type USM delivers fast and silent auto focus, as well as full-time manual focus when in the AF mode.

The EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens provides a 5x zoom ratio and an angle of view equivalent to a 27-136mm lens on a 35mm camera. The new lens also uses a glass-molded aspherical lens element with aspherical surfaces on both sides for superb image quality throughout the entire zoom range and it features a closest focusing distance of 12 inches at all focal lengths. The EF-S 17-85mm IS lens is 5% shorter and 12% lighter than the EF 28-135mm IS lens and accepts 67mm filters.

Canon EF 18-200mm IS F3.5-5.6 IS

filter size: 72mm
Dimension: 162.5 x 78.6mm
Closest focussing: 0.45m
Magnification: 0.24x
Weight: 595g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

Compact, lightweight and a wide magnification range - this standard zoom lens features a wide focal length range from normal to telephoto equivalent to 29-320mm in the 35mm format. It features an Optical Image Stabilizer for up to 4-stops of effective correction even at full zoom. Since Canon's optical image stabilization system is in the lens, not in the camera, you can see the stabilized, steadier images through the viewfinder. And the circular aperture can give beautiful background blur effects. This new wide zoom ratio EF-S lens delivers excellent high-speed performance at an affordable price.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

filter size: 77mm
Dimension: 83.2 x 123.5mm
Closest focussing: 0.38m
Magnification: 0.29x
Weight: 950g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

Incorporates many advanced and exclusive Canon Lens Technologies to provide improved performance, including the use of two different types of Aspherical lens elements, and a totally new UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) glass element for obtaining sharper image quality. Canon's original ring USM (Ultrasonic Motor) makes autofocusing fast, accurate and silent, down to a reduced minimum focusing distance of just 15 inches. The Lens is now sealed against dust and moisture

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

filter size: 77mm
Dimension: 83.5 x 107mm
Closest focussing: 0.45m
Magnification: 0.23x
Weight: 670g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

This easy-to-use standard zoom lens can cover a large zoom area ranging from 24mm wide-angle to 105mm portrait-length telephoto, and its Image Stabilizer Technology steadies camera shake up to three stops. Constructed with one Super-UD glass element and three aspherical lenses, this lens minimizes chromatic aberration and distortion. The result is excellent picture quality, even at wide apertures. Canon's ring-type USM gives silent but quick AF, along with full-time manual focus. Moreover, with dust- and moisture-resistant construction, this is a durable yet sophisticated lens that meets the demands of advanced amateur photographers and professional photographers alike.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

filter size: 67mm
Dimension: 76 x 172mm
Closest focussing: 1.2m
Magnification: 0.21x
Weight: 705g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

High-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens combining light weight and compactness with an f/4 maximum aperture. Inner focusing and the ring USM enable quick and quiet autofocusing. Also, a circular polarizing filter can be attached and used without difficulty because the front lens element does not rotate during focusing. The tripod collar (sold separately) is the same one used with the EF 300mm f/4L USM.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

filter size: 67mm
Dimension: 76 x 172mm
Closest focussing: 1.2m
Magnification: 0.21x
Weight: 760g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

The EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens delivers the legendary sharpness and clarity of the Canon 'L' series lenses in a compact and lightweight design that is easy to use for hand held photography, making it a versatile lens for any photographer

Canon is the only manufacturer to provide a full range of professional zoom lenses in both the high-speed f/2.8 category as well as the compact and lightweight f/4 category. Rounding out Canon's f/4L lens lineup is the EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens.

This "L" series lens is designed for professional or advanced amateur photographers seeking maximum performance and versatility. This is a lens that can handle almost any assignment, ranging from distant subjects to the demanding requirements of up-close and personal portraits as well as nature photography.

The EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens stands up to the rigors of professional use. The lens is sealed from dust and moisture, and is equipped with the latest generation of Canon's Image Stabilizer (IS) technology, making it an optimal everyday shooter.

The image stabilization achieves three shutter speed steps of camera shake correction within 0.5 seconds after the shutter button is depressed halfway and yields correction for up to four full shutter speeds while handheld, providing a new level of performance. Users can also select two IS modes, one for stationary subjects and another for intentional panning.

The EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens is the same size as the EF70-200mm f/4L USM lens that remains in the EF lens line, but the new lens adds several valuable features. In addition to enhanced weather sealing and image stabilization, the EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens incorporates a circular diaphragm to create more natural looking background blur, and distance information to aid autofocusing and automatic flash exposure.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

filter size: 77mm
Dimension: 84.6 x 193.6mm
Closest focussing: 1.5m
Magnification: 0.16x
Weight: 1310g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter, Tripod Collar

Review:

One of the finest telephoto zoom lenses in the EF line, comparable to a single focal length lens. It has four UD-glass elements to correct chromatic aberrations. Its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture and superb image quality make it one of the most popular professional SLR lenses in the world.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

filter size: 77mm
Dimension: 86.2 x 197mm
Closest focussing: 1.4m
Magnification: 0.17x
Weight: 1470g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter, Tripod Collar

Review:

Incorporating Canon's second generation Image Stabilization technology, this telephoto zoom responds in as little at 0.5 seconds, while providing up to three stops of correction for camera shake. Its AF system has been refined for better response time and tracking speed. And even the new 8-blade circular aperture offers a more pleasing out-of-focus image. Constructed to pro standards, this fast zoom is also highly resistant to dust and moisture, too.

Canon EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 III

filter size: 58mm
Dimension: 122 x 71.0mm
Closest focussing: 1.5m
Magnification: 0.25x
Weight: 480g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

Compact and lightweight 4x telephoto zoom lens ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife. The newly developed Micro USM makes autofocusing quicker and quieter. The improved zoom mechanism also makes zooming smoother. The front part of the zoom ring now sports a silver ring for a luxury touch.

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

filter size: 77mm
Dimension: 92 x 189mm
Closest focussing: 1.8m
Magnification: 0.2x
Weight: 1380g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter, Tripod Collar

Review:

L-series super telephoto zoom lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer. The fluorite and Super UD-glass elements largely eliminate secondary spectrum. The floating system also ensures high picture quality at all focal lengths. The Image Stabilizer has two modes and it is compatible with Extenders 1.4x II and 2x II.

Tokina 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 AT-X *NEW*

filter size: NA
Dimension: 68 x 71.5mm
Closest focussing: 2.5cm
Magnification:
Weight:
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps

Review:

This lens enables the shooting of full-frame fisheye images with a 180° angle of view and a focal length of 10mm. Furthermore, the lens offers super wide-angle performance that allows photographer to make use of dramatic changes in angle of view resulting from slight changes in focal length.

Employing ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass, this lens effectively compensates to overcome chromatic aberration throughout the image. And with improved optical architecture and a ghost-free lens coating, ghosting and flare are suppressed to produce clear, high-quality images. The image circle of the lens has been created to match the smaller image recording area of digital SLR cameras. This ensures precise optical performance ideally suited to the camera's digital imaging characteristics.

An internal focus system allows photographers to focus from as close as approx. 1" (approx. 2.5 cm), giving them the power to fill the whole frame with surprisingly small subjects.

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 (EFS mount)

filter size: 77mm
Dimension: 84mm x 89.2mm
Closest focussing: 0.3m
Magnification:
Weight: 560g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

The new Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX is an ultra-wide angle lens with a fast f/2.8 aperture for better photography in low-light situations. Many photojournalists consider having an f/2.8 aperture a must for any lens in their camera bag.

Based on the award-winning optical design of the AT-X 124 PRO DX (12-24mm f/4) lens, the new AT-X 116 PRO DX has a slightly shorter zoom range to maintain optical quality at wide apertures.

Tokina's exclusive One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism allows the photographer to switch between AF and MF simply by snapping the focus ring forward for AF and back toward the camera to focus manually. There is no need to change the AF-MF switch on Nikon cameras** and there is no second AF/MF switch on the lens for Canon, everything is accomplished by the focus ring.

Sigma 12-24mm (EF Mount)

filter size: NA
Dimension: 86 x 97mm
Closest focussing: 0.23m
Magnification: 0.16x
Weight: 500g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Filter holder

Review:

The large angle of view of the Sigma 12-24 4.5/5.6 EX DG ASPH Zoom (122 degree super wide angle of view at 12mm along the diagonal axis) is ideal for shooting indoors as well as landscape photography. It has a variable angle of view from 122 degrees to 84.1 degrees.

Four Special Low Dispertion (SLD) glass elements are provided for effective compensation of color aberration, which is a common problem with super-wide angle lenses. Two pieces of Glass Mold and one-piece Hybrid aspherical lenses offer excellent correction for distortion as well as all types of aberration.

By effective arrangement of lens elements and advanced technology this lens has Super Compact dimensions of 100mm full-length, and 87mm Maximum Diameter. It is equipped with an Inner Focusing System that will keep the length of the lens unchanged, while controlling aberration.

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 (EF Mount)

filter size: 62mm
Dimension: 72 x 80mm
Closest focussing: 0.3m
Magnification: 0.2x
Weight: 500g
Comes with: Front and Rear Caps, Hood, UV Filter

Review:

Tamron applies the Di (Digitally Integrated) logo to lenses with optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras, and this 28-75mm Di autofocus zoom lens is no exception. Boasting revolutionary downsizing XR technology, the lens is among the smallest and lightest models in the history of fast zoom lenses. In fact, it looks just like an ordinary standard zoom lens, but offers a fast constant maximum aperture that will reshape your photographic horizons. Specific details include a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, a minimum focusing distance of 13 inches, and a rotation-type zoom