UK Digital Cameras Blog

Camera giant Canon has this week announced the development of two new lenses - the EF200mm f/2L IS USM and EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM - which will be available for its SLR cameras.

Although the development of the lenses is not yet complete, Canon says they will include “special optical materials such as fluorite to correct chromatic aberrations and offer the highest levels of resolution and contrast when using these lenses”.

The EF200mm f/2L IS USM is said to be aimed at both indoor sports and portrait photographers who would benefit from a brighter lens.

While Canon’s EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM has been developed after news and sports photographers voiced concerns over the lack of high-performance lenses that offer longer focal distance.

More information about the availability and price of the ‘professional L-lenses’ will be released by the firm in 2008.

Earlier this week, Olympus also announced the launch of three new lenses to go with its E-3 DSLR camera.