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Ilse Jurrien
Photokina report
Friday 29th, September 2006
Posted by: Ilse Jurrien

Since the launch of the EOS camera system Canon produced an impressive number of 30 million interchangeable EF lenses. Of course events like the Photokina are the perfect place to showcase the lens assortment. Since the digital SLR camera raise in popularity the market for lenses is booming again. The EF lens mount revolutionised SLR photography in 1987 by replacing mechanical links between camera and lens with electronic contacts and providing for an internal auto focus motor. Even with continued development and evolution of focus systems, Image Stabilizer technologies, lens element materials science, weather sealing and design, the EF mount remains consistent.

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Canon EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Thursday 24th, August 2006

Canon continues its tradition of optical excellence with a new EF lens - the versatile EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens. The new Canon lens is a valuable addition to the EOS arsenal for professional wedding and portrait photographers as well as advanced amateurs - expanding the range of current Canon EF lenses to more than 60 selections. "The EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens delivers the legendary sharpness and clarity of the Canon 'L' series lenses in a compact and lightweight design that is easy to use for hand held photography, making it a versatile lens for any photographer," said Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager of the consumer imaging group at Canon USA, Inc.

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Photokina 2008 is the biggest Photokina ever! Starting on September 2008, visitors and our readers become part of the new standard of digital imaging with the latest innovations, product announcements and expert's view from top key players from the digital imaging industry. The wide range of new products on the show floor that is covering everything that has to do with digital imaging makes Photokina 2008 truly unique! LetsGoDigital is again present at this year's most important show and will cover the news right here and live from the show floor. All the major brands from the industry are present, expect the unexpected and see it for yourself via the special Photokina 2006 show report. Approximately 160,000 visitors from 140 countries are expected in Cologne, Germany and around 1,600 suppliers from 50 countries are present at the Photokina event.