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Cameras are expensive, and Canon is no stranger to hiking its prices when it sees fit — the EOS 1D X Mark III flagship DSLR costs a fairly sizeable $6,500. But has it always been this way? In this article, we will explore which of Canon’s pro-grade cameras — starting with the F-1 in 1971 — cost the most and which were surprisingly affordable. A Brief History of Canon A replica of…

On the 35th anniversary of Canon’s EOS line, the company has announced two new RF-mount super-telephoto lenses: the RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM and RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM. While these lenses are similar in name to their EF counterparts, both lenses feature new optical constructions and weigh quite a bit less. Starting first with the similarities between the 800mm F5.6 and 1200mm F8, both lenses…