Canon’s Latest Autofocus Patent Could Make Lenses Smaller, Smoother, and Quieter

Canon has been working hard to design more compact autofocus lenses that move quickly and quietly without sacrificing image quality. That’s no easy task, especially when you’re trying to control large lens elements like those found in the RF 100–500mm f/4.5–7.1L IS USM. A recent Japanese patent application (JP 2025-080717), filed in November 2023 and [...] The post Canon’s Latest Autofocus Patent Could Make Lenses Smaller, Smoother, and Quieter appeared first on Canon Rumors.

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Canon’s Latest Autofocus Patent Could Make Lenses Smaller, Smoother, and Quieter

Canon has been working hard to design more compact autofocus lenses that move quickly and quietly without sacrificing image quality. That’s no easy task, especially when you’re trying to control large lens elements like those found in the RF 100–500mm f/4.5–7.1L IS USM. A recent Japanese patent application (JP 2025-080717), filed in November 2023 and [...]

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