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Canon has added first quarter financial results to the Investor Relations page.

Presentation Material
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Canon Integrated Report 2025

Quotes and Info From the Presentation Material.

"Respond to cost increase from additional tariffs by raising prices", and "Decreased unit sales as a result of price increase and customers less willing to invest due to growing uncertainty."

With tariffs factored in, Imaging projects a 7.9% net sales increase and 6.1% operating profit increase for 2025.

Q1 camera net sales growth was 15.5%, and Digital Interchangeable Lens Cameras (DILCs) unit growth was 6%, a rate expected to extend for the balance of the year.

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Preorder starts at 10:00am ET, Wed Apr 23. Support this site by ordering the Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM Lens from B&H | Sony | Adorama | Amazon (all available countries) | WEX | Camera Canada

From Sony Electronics:

Sony Electronics Launches FE 50-150MM F2 GM

The World’s Firstⁱ Telephoto Zoom Lens with a Maximum Focal Length of 150 mm and Constant F2 Aperture Designed for Wedding, Portrait, Indoor Sports, Photo, and Video Professionals

April 22, 2025

SAN DIEGO, April 22, 2025 - Sony Electronics Inc. introduces the FE 50-150mm F2 GM (SEL50150GM), the world’s firstⁱ telephoto zoom lens with a maximum focal length of 150 mm and F2 aperture. This lens features a standard focal length of 50mm at the wide-angle end and combines a constant aperture of F2 with high resolution comparable to that of a prime lens. This allows for a wide range of scenarios with just one lens for various situations and subjects. As part of Sony’s renowned G Master™ series, the FE 50-150MM F2 GM offers an exceptional combination of high resolution and stunning bokeh, enhancing the imaging results for professionals using the Sony Alpha camera system.

“The FE 50-150MM F2 GM G Master marks a pivotal milestone in Sony's commitment to pushing creative possibilities,” said Yang Cheng, Vice President of Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. “By delivering a constant F2 aperture across its zoom range, this lens offers Sony Alpha users with an all-in-one solution that is comparable to multiple prime lenses, like a 50mm, 85mm, and 135mm. This innovation expands the versatility professionals need to capture remarkable imagery in both photography and video.”

Exceptional Image Quality and Smooth F2 Bokeh

The G Master's internal optical design plays a crucial role in producing its exceptional image quality. By integrating two XA (extreme aspherical) elements, two Super ED (extra-low dispersion) glass elements, and three ED elements, the lens effectively suppresses aberrations, ensuring sharp, high-contrast imagery across the entire zoom range. Additionally, the floating focusing system enables a minimum focusing distance of 0.4m at the wide end and a maximum magnification of 0.20 for detailed shooting.

The FE 50-150MM F2 GM's constant F2 aperture creates beautifully smooth bokeh, making it an ideal choice for portrait, wedding, and event photographers aiming to isolate subjects with a shallow depth of field. A newly developed 11-blade circular aperture further enhances the signature G Master bokeh. When shooting videos, the lens delivers stunning cinematic results and exceptional clarity.

In addition, Sony's proprietary "Nano AR Coating II," applied uniformly across the entire lens surface, significantly reduces ghosting and flare even in backlit conditions, delivering clear and crisp imagery.

Internal Zoom and Compact Design

Measuring at approximately 7-7/8 inches (200 mm) in length and weighing approximately 47.3 ounces (1,340g)ⁱⁱ, the FE 50-150MM F2 GM offers remarkable portability considering its impressive combination of wide zoom range and bright aperture. This lens is ideal for both handheld and gimbal use with its featured internal zoom design that maintains the lens’s length and weight balance despite focal length changes. With its practical design, this lens serves as a versatile, all-in-one solution for those seeking a standard 50mm through 150mm telephoto range.

Fast and Precise Autofocus Performance

Equipped with four XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors and Sony’s advanced control algorithms, the FE 50-150MM F2 GM delivers fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus (AF). This high-performance AF system is compatible with Sony's Alpha 9 III, supporting continuous shooting at up to 120 frames per second with full AF/AE trackingⁱⁱⁱ. With a fast AF system and a versatile 50-150 mm zoom range, the lens excels at capturing fast-paced indoor sports, portraits, and events.

Cinematic Video Production

Designed with filmmakers in mind, the FE 50-150MM F2 GM minimizes focus breathing and is compatible with Sony's Breathing Compensation^iv feature on select Alpha cameras. Linear Response MF ensures intuitive manual focus control, while the lens’s internal zoom design maintains stability even while zooming mounted on gimbals. Additionally, the XD linear motors operate quietly to prevent unwanted noise from being captured during recording.

Built for durability, the FE 50-150MM F2 GM features a robust dust- and moisture-resistant design^v. A fluorine coating on the front element repels contaminants, making it easy to clean and ensuring the lens remains in top condition even in challenging environments.

Pricing and Availability

The FE 50-150MM F2 GM will be available in May 2025 for approximately $3,899 USD and $5,499 CAD. It will be sold directly through Sony and at a variety of Sony’s authorized dealers throughout North America.

Notes

ⁱ As of the April 2025 product announcement according to research by a Sony survey of lenses for interchangeable lens cameras.

ⁱⁱ Excluding tripod mount.

ⁱⁱⁱ Sony test conditions. Maximum continuous shooting speed may be lower in some conditions. Continuous shooting speed may vary in the AF-C focus mode.

^iv See camera compatibility info at: https://www.sony.net/dics/breathing/

Angle of view and image quality may change slightly when this function is [ON]. Effective compensation may not be achieved in all situations.

^v Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof.

From Tamron:

TAMRON Announces Development of All-In-One Zoom Lens For Nikon Z Mount and CANON RF Mount

18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061)

One Lens That Covers Wide-Angle To Ultra-Telephoto-and Everything In Between!

April 22, 2025, Commack, NY – Tamron announces the development of all-in-one zoom lens, 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A¹ VC VXD (Model B061), for Nikon Z mount and CANON RF mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Release date and pricing will be announced at a later date.

The 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) is an all-in-one zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It was the world's first² lens to achieve a zoom ratio of 16.6x when it was released in 2021 for Sony E mount and FUJIFILM X mount. And now, it is being released for Nikon Z and CANON RF mounts.

¹ Di III-A: For APS-C format mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras

² Among interchangeable zoom lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras (As of July 2021: TAMRON)

The 16.6X zoom range lets you enjoy taking photos from wide-angle to ultra-telephoto without having to change lenses. With its 18mm wide to 300mm ultra-telephoto reach (450mm plus full-frame equivalent on crop sensor cameras)³, it’s ideal for a wide range of scenes, including landscapes, snapshots, portraits, animals, and sports. What's more, thanks to its compact design, you can easily take it with you on vacation, backpacking, and hikes. The MOD (Minimum Object Distance) is 5.9" (0.15m) at its wide-angle end, and the maximum magnification ratio is 1:2, making it possible to capture impressive images that bring out the power and detail of the subject. In addition, it is equipped with the high-speed, high-precision linear motor focus mechanism VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) and TAMRON's original VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization mechanism, supporting comfortable and stable shooting. This all-in-one zoom lens makes photography more fun because you can use it in an unlimited number of situations. It’s so versatile, it will inspire you to push your creativity further and further.

Product Features

1. Landscape, snapshots, portraits, animals, birds – an all-in-one zoom lens for all kinds of photography
2. Best-in-class autofocus, VXD that's fast and precise, great for bird and animal photography
3. Maximum magnification ratio is 1:2, amazing for an all-in-one zoom lens
4. Uncompromising optical performance throughout the entire zoom range
5. TAMRON's proprietary VC supports telephoto and low-light shooting
6. AF/MF switch and VC ON/OFF switch for Canon RF mount

Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.

This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under the license agreement with Nikon Corporation.

This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under license from Canon Inc.

³ Full-frame equivalent of 27-450mm for Nikon Z mount, and 28.8-480mm for CANON RF mount

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Canon RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ Lens firmware update version 1.0.9 is available for download (Canon AU).

Firmware Version 1.0.9 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Improves image stabilization during video recording while walking.

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Image quality, vignetting, and distortion test results are now available on the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens page.

This lens is all about convenience.

Compared to the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens

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Image quality, vignetting, and distortion test results are now available on the Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports Lens page.

Especially because of its low price, I was anxious to see the performance of this lens.

Compared to the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS Lens

Compared to the Canon RF 600mm F4 L IS USM Lens

Compared to the Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens

Compared to the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens

Compared to the Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens

There are many slower-than-f/4 zoom lenses to compare with.

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Canon EOS C500 Mark II firmware update version 1.1.4.1 is available for download (Canon AU).

Firmware Version 1.1.4.1 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

1. Fixes an issue, in which aspect markers and other markers are not displayed correctly if the resolution of the video output configuration is set to [4192x3140 (4:3)] or [3768x3140 (6:5)] and the anamorphic desqueeze is applied.

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