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The Canon company started 2012 with three launches of lenses. They announced introducing a new journalistic zoom, the EF 24–70 mm f/2.8L USM II and two fixed-focus lenses: the EF 24 mm f/2.8 IS USM and the EF 28 mm f/2.8 IS USM. Not so long ago we published the test of the 2.8/24 model, now we invite you to read the test of its 28 mm focal length brother.

"The Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM is one of the few affordable large aperture prime lenses in the Canon lineup. We tested it on the smaller APS-C format a couple of times with less than impressive results but let's have a look whether it is really more meant for its native full format. The primary feature is, of course, the ultra-large max. aperture and fortunately this is combined with a very attractive pricing. While I'm not overly thrilled by a 28mm lens myself I can certainly understand why people could be interested in such a lens for low-light-, street- and landscape photography."

This is some kind of New Year resolution for Canon – that is, if all these rumors come to light by the end of the year.

I received some early specs about the coming update to the T3i. We’re told to expect it before CP+ in February.

Recently I collaborated with Canon Europe at the Visa pour l’Image photo festival in France. When Canon ask me if I wanted to test and create content with the new EOS C300 I was thrilled. It was going to be launched in Hollywood and I was eager to see what it was about. I arranged to shoot with the camera in the seaside town of Brighton.

"More C300 eye candy and praise
Jon Yi has provided a fantastic “test” video from the new Canon EOS C300. His conclusion, “C300 = awesome”.
There’s some great info about ISO performance and workflow. A worthwhile watch."

Professional photographers know the drill: every few years, Canon or Nikon announces a game-changing DSLR, often prompting top photogs to unload their complete kits and switch to another system in a never-ending attempt to shoot with the best.

"Here’s a test comparing the 1080p HD video recording capabilities of the iPhone 4S and the Canon 5D Mark II. Vimeo user Robino Films shot the same scenes at the same time with both cameras using a special rig, and then synched the footage together. They also tried to match the exposure, shutter speed, frame rate, and picture style as much as possible."

In this blog post, Canon announces the 60Da for astrophotography. 

"More C300 eye candy and praise
Jon Yi has provided a fantastic “test” video from the new Canon EOS C300. His conclusion, “C300 = awesome”.
There’s some great info about ISO performance and workflow. A worthwhile watch."

"Canon has announced the Pixma Pro-1, the first A3+ (13") printer to use 12 separate inks. The Pro-1 uses remote, tube-fed ink tanks to provide 12 inks plus a 'Chroma Optimizer' that coats the print to give an even finish and improved black density. The printer features a new, 12,288 nozzle print head (up from the 7,680 used on the 5200 II), and can produce an A3+ print in 2 minutes, 55 seconds at standard quality. The 'Pro' designation indicates it is the first Canon printer whose purchase counts towards Canon Professional Service (CPS) membership. The MSRP is £799."