SUMMARY
Canon has filed patent applications for a series of camera lenses featuring a diffractive optical system, specifically designed for small sensors typical of smartphone cameras. These lenses, with equivalent focal lengths of 45mm, 55mm, and 70mm, suggest possibilities ranging from standalone smartphone lens attachments to collaborations with smartphone manufacturers, similar to partnerships seen with Leica and Hasselblad.
TAKEAWAYS
Canon filed patents for lenses designed for smartphone-sized sensors.
The lenses have equivalent focal lengths of 45mm, 55mm, and 70mm.
This could lead to standalone attachments or technology partnerships with smartphone makers.