March 2, 2022
Today, 2 March, marks the exact 35th anniversary of Canon’s launch of the its hugely successful EOS System. The legendary series includes EOS-series interchangeable-lens cameras and a highly diverse range of system accessories, such as interchangeable EF and RF lenses.
Canon’s EOS System made its debut on 2 March 1987 with the launch of the EOS 650 single-lens reflex (SLR) camera (pictured above). That date also saw the launch of three lenses that heralded the debut of the Canon EF lens mount – the EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5, EF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 and the EF 50mm f/1.8.
The Canon EOS System 35th anniversary logo
The name EOS is an acronym of ‘Electro-Optical System’ while also carrying the name of the Greek Goddess of the dawn. At launch, the EOS system was the world’s first fully electronic mount system, and it represented the dawn of a new generation of AF SLR cameras.
During the era of 35mm film cameras, EOS SLR cameras received high praise from a wide range of users for their innovative technologies and designs. These focused on Canon’s key…
