Canon unveils lightweight EOS R100, RF28mm F2.8 STM Lens

Canon U.S.A., Inc. launched of the EOS R100 camera and the RF28mm F2.8 STM lens. The Canon EOS R100 camera features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C size sensor, the DIGIC 8 image processor, 4K (Cropped) and Full HD (Full-Width) video at up to 24 and 60 frames-per-second respectively, Autofocus with eye and face detection, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity capabilities.

The Canon EOS R100 camera is scheduled to be available in July 2023 for an estimated retail price of $479.99 for body only, $599.99 with the RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens, and $829.99 with the RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM lenses.

The Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM is a “pancake” style, value lens. Key features of the new lens include:

• Minimum focusing distance of 9.1 inches (0.23m) and a maximum magnification of 0.17x
• A retracting feature that helps to shorten the overall length of the lens
• Circumferential manual focus mode/control ring selector
• Gear-type STM motor providing smooth autofocusing while capturing video
• Built-in Control Ring provides quick access to multiple camera controls
• 7-blade circular aperture

The RF28mm F2.8 STM lens is scheduled to be available in July 2023 for an estimated retail price of $299.99.