Canon may be planning to create one of the world�s widest non-fisheye prime lenses. A new patent shows the internal design of a 10mm f/2.8 lens for full frame sensors.
The Japanese website Egami spotted the patent (#2015-102620), which was published earlier this month. There aren�t many details except for the basic fact that Canon filed a patent for this lens back in 2013.
Earlier this year, Canon already announced a new ultra-wide zoom lens, the Canon 11-24mm f/4L, which boasts the widest angle of view ever achieved for a rectilinear (i.e. a lens that yields straight features) full frame DSLR lens. This 10mm f/2.8 would take that distinction if it�s announced.
The Canon 11-24mm currently boasts the widest angle of view for a rectilinear full frame lens.
The 11-24mm has an angle of view of about 126�. This 10mm f/2.8 would exceed that, offering photographers about 129�. There�s also the Canon 14mm f/2.8II L, but that only sees 114�.
If Canon does announce this lens, we�re guessing it�ll cost quite a pretty penny for photographers (the 11-24mm costs $2,999). But that�s the price you pay for a fast ultra-ultra-wide lens.
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