New Firmware for Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens Coming in January 2020

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Canon is planning to release a new firmware with improved focus accuracy for Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens in January 2020.

Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens: $2,699 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Press Release:

Future Firmware Plan: RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM lens

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It has been confirmed that when using the RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM to perform AF shooting to capture a subject at close-range with the focus distance approximately set to the Tele-end (200mm), the image may become slightly front-focused.

New firmware with improved focus accuracy is scheduled for release in the beginning of Jan. 2020, and once the preparations are completed, we will post the information on our Web site.

Note: New firmware being released at this time is for lenses equipped with firmware version 1.0.5 or earlier. The lens firmware version can be checked in the camera’s menu.

Via: Canon