Canon EF lenses
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Canon EF lenses are a widely used family of autofocus SLR camera lenses introduced by Canon in 1987 for its EOS system, known for their electronic lens mount and extensive range from consumer to professional optics.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| Canon EF lenses canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9000427 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Canon EF lenses Context triple: [Sony E-mount, canUseViaAdapter, Canon EF lenses]
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Canon EOS
Canon EOS is a popular line of Canon digital single-lens reflex and mirrorless cameras widely used by both enthusiasts and professional photographers.
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Sony G Master lenses
Sony G Master lenses are Sony’s premium line of full-frame E-mount lenses known for their exceptional sharpness, advanced optics, and professional-grade build quality.
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Canon 70
Canon 70 is a decree issued by the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215, addressing ecclesiastical discipline and reform within the medieval Catholic Church.
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Canon 28
Canon 28 is a decree of the Council of Chalcedon that elevated the See of Constantinople to a position of primacy second only to Rome, reshaping the hierarchy of the early Christian Church.
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Sony E-mount
Sony E-mount is a lens mount system developed by Sony for its mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras and camcorders, known for its short flange distance and wide compatibility with various lenses.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Canon EF lenses Target entity description: Canon EF lenses are a widely used family of autofocus SLR camera lenses introduced by Canon in 1987 for its EOS system, known for their electronic lens mount and extensive range from consumer to professional optics.
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A.
Canon EOS
Canon EOS is a popular line of Canon digital single-lens reflex and mirrorless cameras widely used by both enthusiasts and professional photographers.
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B.
Sony G Master lenses
Sony G Master lenses are Sony’s premium line of full-frame E-mount lenses known for their exceptional sharpness, advanced optics, and professional-grade build quality.
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C.
Canon 70
Canon 70 is a decree issued by the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215, addressing ecclesiastical discipline and reform within the medieval Catholic Church.
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D.
Canon 28
Canon 28 is a decree of the Council of Chalcedon that elevated the See of Constantinople to a position of primacy second only to Rome, reshaping the hierarchy of the early Christian Church.
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E.
Sony E-mount
Sony E-mount is a lens mount system developed by Sony for its mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras and camcorders, known for its short flange distance and wide compatibility with various lenses.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
camera lens mount system
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interchangeable camera lens family ⓘ |
| communication | all-electronic lens mount ⓘ |
| compatibleWith |
Canon EOS digital SLR cameras
NERFINISHED
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Canon EOS film cameras NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designedFor |
35 mm film SLR cameras
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APS-C digital SLR cameras ⓘ full-frame digital SLR cameras ⓘ single-lens reflex cameras ⓘ |
| feature |
electronic aperture control
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electronic focus drive ⓘ integrated autofocus motor in lens ⓘ |
| flangeFocalDistance | 44.0 mm ⓘ |
| focusType | autofocus ⓘ |
| hasRange |
consumer lenses
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professional lenses ⓘ prosumer lenses ⓘ |
| hasSubfamily |
Canon EF-M lenses
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Canon EF-S lenses NERFINISHED ⓘ Canon L-series lenses NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| includes |
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens
NERFINISHED
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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens NERFINISHED ⓘ Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L lens NERFINISHED ⓘ Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens NERFINISHED ⓘ Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L lens NERFINISHED ⓘ Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lens NERFINISHED ⓘ Canon EF 600mm f/4L lens NERFINISHED ⓘ Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L lens NERFINISHED ⓘ Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L lens NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introduced | 1987 ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Canon Inc. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketedAs | EF (Electro-Focus) lenses NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mountDiameter | 54 mm ⓘ |
| mountType | Canon EF mount NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFeature | large catalog of focal lengths and apertures ⓘ |
| notCompatibleWith | Canon FD mount cameras NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Canon EOS system NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| replaced | Canon FD lenses NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports |
Nano USM focusing in some lenses
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image stabilization in some lenses ⓘ manual focus ⓘ stepper motor (STM) focusing in some lenses ⓘ ultrasonic motor (USM) focusing in some lenses ⓘ |
| usedFor |
amateur photography
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landscape photography ⓘ macro photography ⓘ portrait photography ⓘ professional photography ⓘ sports photography ⓘ video production ⓘ wildlife photography ⓘ |
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Subject: Canon EF lenses Description of subject: Canon EF lenses are a widely used family of autofocus SLR camera lenses introduced by Canon in 1987 for its EOS system, known for their electronic lens mount and extensive range from consumer to professional optics.
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