Canon is proud to receive four awards from the 2019 Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), including one for the EOS RP. This also marks the 25th year of recognition from TIPA, a nod to Canon as a leader in the world of photography and impressive history of innovation – from its EF lenses to the new revolutionary EOS R System. Representing 30 industry magazines from 15 countries across five continents, the TIPA World Awards is one of the most prestigious photo and imaging awards in the world.
Let’s meet the four Canon products that have been newly crowned at the 2019 TIPA World Awards:
Best Full-Frame Camera Advanced: Canon EOS RP
The Canon EOS RP, the latest addition to the new full-frame mirrorless EOS R family, proved to be a winner among the judges and fans alike. Compact and lightweight, the EOS RP comes loaded with top-end features including a 26.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, a DIGIC 8 Processor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, and enhanced low-light autofocusing that can work in conditions as dark as EV-5. The camera is also capable of recording 4K 24/25p video and has on-board HDMI, headphone and microphone sockets. A user-friendly touchscreen interface makes the EOS RP an ideal choice for those seeking an advanced-level yet easy to use full frame camera.
Best DSLR Professional Prime Lens: Canon EF400mm f/2.8 IS III USM
The Canon EF400mm f/2.8 IS III USM is the lightest telephoto lens to come from Canon to date. Lightweight and easy to handle, this hand-holdable and versatile lens comes with 5-stop Image Stabilization, full time manual focusing and focus lock/activate controls that will appeal greatly to photographers working in the field. Other impressive specs include a nine-bladed diaphragm, a ring-type USM motor and a minimum focusing distance of 2.5 meters. The lens is constructed with 17 elements in 13 groups with both fluorite and super UD elements, as well as Air Sphere, Super Spectra and fluorine coatings.
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Best APS-C Mirrorless Prime Lens: Canon EF-M32mm f/1.4 STM
Ideal for stills and video, this compact and lightweight prime lens comes with STM (stepping motor) for smooth and quiet focus operation. Weighing a mere 235g, the Canon EF-M32mm f/1.4 STM features a wide focusing ring with full-time manual capability, and is equipped with Super Spectra Coating technology to minimise ghosting and flare. Take stunning bokeh with its large maximum aperture, and discover new creative imaging possibilities with its minimum focusing distance (0.23 meters) and maximum magnification of 0.25x.
Best Mirrorless Prime Standard Lens: Canon RF50mm F 1.2 L USM
Built for the RF mount of the new EOS R series cameras, the Canon RF50mm F/1.2 L USM delivers stunning image quality and fast and silent focusing thanks to the ring-type ultrasonic motor. This ultra-fast prime lens is weather-sealed to withstand unpredictable weather conditions, and is built with 15 elements in 9 groups, with UD and aspherical elements, as well as Air Sphere, Super Spectra and fluorine coatings. It has a ten-bladed diaphragm and a 40 cm minimum focusing distance with a customizable control ring that allows for easy adjustment of aperture, shutter speed, ISO settings and exposure compensation.