AND that it's not true macro, going only to 1:2, and that it's got a plastic mount. Fascinating concept, regardless...
Actually, it goes all the way to 1:1 and slightly beyond, according to the Canon-released information:
Originally posted by Canon:
The standard focusing range of the Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens extends from infinity to life-size (1 time). Additionally, a Super Macro Mode allows shooting at even higher magnifications up to 1.2 times.
Cool. I think that first report must have seen the "1.2 x Super Macro" and decided it meant 1:2 :-)
Not if you followed my link. It definitely said 1:2. If it goes slightly beyond 1:1 it's starting to sound even more attractive. I'm almost tempted to pick up a 2nd Canon M if the lens price is right but I know I shouldn't.
Cool. I think that first report must have seen the "1.2 x Super Macro" and decided it meant 1:2 :-)
Not if you followed my link. It definitely said 1:2. If it goes slightly beyond 1:1 it's starting to sound even more attractive. I'm almost tempted to pick up a 2nd Canon M if the lens price is right but I know I shouldn't.
I think Robert is exactly correct... the )PetaPixel report stated 1:2, however the source linked on their page(CanonWatch) has it correctly as 1.2x. PetaPixel misinterpreted that as 1:2.
What a brilliant idea. Now to release it for a canon DSLR mount... wow.
That's not likely to happen. At least not according to the guy I spoke to at my favourite camera shop on Friday. He reckons they want to go on selling their ring flashes. Makes sense.
What a brilliant idea. Now to release it for a canon DSLR mount... wow.
That's not likely to happen. At least not according to the guy I spoke to at my favourite camera shop on Friday. He reckons they want to go on selling their ring flashes. Makes sense.
The LED ring is certainly no substitute for a good macro flash... when you need to stop subject motion, or just need to sneak up on a subject, the ring is not really optimal. Still, I can see it being very useful in a lot of situations.
The lens is EF-M, though, which means it has a very short back-focus. It might be usable on an EOS SLR with an adapter, but for macro only, you'd never get near infinity focus.
