Richard CanonNews / Monday, October 2, 2017 / Categories: Rumors, Canon Powershot Is this the Lens Patent for the G1X Mark III? Looking at the patent details for Japan patent application 2017-146394 in more detail, we see another patent embodiment which fits the G1X Mark III perfectly for what the rumor is saying is a 28-75 2.8-5.6 lens. The Japan Patent details.. From the patent text: Zoom ratio 2.74 Focal distance 15.65 28.94 42.90 F number 1.85 2.77 3.74 a half field angle (degree) -- 41.12 25.27 17.66 Image height 13.66 13.66 13.66 Whole length of the lens 82.68 82.95 93.26 BF 9.13 8.40 7.30 Now one thing about this lens is that it's pretty big. 82mm to 93mm in length. Unless this is super collapsible could be a problem here. Is this the G1X Mark III lens? it fits the specifications. Or is it a yet to be released EOS-M lens? Either is certainly possible. Specifications for the Is this the Lens Patent for the G1X Mark III? Camera Category and Release Details Camera Mount Type Camera Sensor Size Launch Date Initial Price Camera Physical Characteristics Heightmm Widthmm Depthmm Weightg Weather Sealing LCD Size" LCD Type Includes Flash Battery Used CIPA Rating shots per battery Other Details Maximum FPS Sensor MegaPixels Purchase Links for the Is this the Lens Patent for the G1X Mark III? Print 5318 Richard CanonNewsRichard CanonNews Richard has been using Canon cameras since the 1990s, with his first being the now legendary EOS-3. Since then, Richard has continued to use Canon cameras and now focuses mostly on infrared photography. Richard is the founder and editor of CanonNews since 2017, and has worked as a writer on CanonRumors and other websites in the past. Other posts by Richard CanonNews Contact author Facebook page Please login or register to post comments.