Richard 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 4742 Leave a comment Name: Please enter a name. Email: Please enter an email address. Please enter a valid email address. Comment: Please enter comment. I agree This form collects your name, email, IP address and content so that we can keep track of the comments placed on the website. For more info check our Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use where you will get more info on where, how and why we store your data. You must read and accept this rules. Add comment