CanonNews / Thursday, July 5, 2018 / Categories: Canon Patents Canon Patent Application: TS-E 50mm 2.8L Macro Even though this lens is released, this patent application is clearly for the 50mm TS-E Macro with a very large 33mm image height (66mm diameter image circle). For those that love the TS-E 50mm, this patent application is for you. Infinite distance-0.5 time Focal distance 51.40 50.30 F number 2.88 4.0 a half field angle (degree) -- 33.20 33.20 Image height 33.63 33.63 Whole length of the lens 153.42 178.54 BF 55.96 81.07 Interestingly there was a second embodiment that Canon could have done for this lens, with a 1:1 Macro capability; Infinite distance-1.1 time Focal distance 51.40 50.98 F number 2.96 5.40 a half field angle (degree) -- 33.20 33.20 Image height 33.63 33.63 Whole length of the lens 162.94 214.15 BF 55.95 112.14 It also shows that Canon may release a lens before it's actual patent has processed through the patent offices. Japan Patent Application 2018-106141 Previous Article Canon Patent Application Accidental lens turning prevention in G series compacts Next Article DPReview completes their Tamron 70-210mm F4 VC lens review Print 3741 Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.blog comments powered by Disqus