We're still trying to figure out what is coming alongside the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS at the end of August 2017. We've seen certification for 3 different SKU's of lenses made in Malaysia, which has given us some pause.
We're told by a great source that a “series” of three “high end” lenses is coming in 2017 and they assumed it was the three lenses listed in the certification. Now we're not so sure if that's the case strictly because of the manufacturing country. To our knowledge, all “high end” lenses by Canon are made in Japan.
I guess this is a long way of saying that we're still confident a series of 3 lenses is coming, they may just not be coming with the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS. The lenses in question from the certification could possibly be 3 different colours for the upcoming Canon EOS M20 (name not confirmed).
At the time of writing this, we're not sure what the “series” is, but there's a chance we have 4 “high end” lenses coming and 3 lower end lenses which may not differ in specs outside of colour.
More to come as we learn more.
The 35/1.4L is my favorite for many events but sometimes too wide.
But I never bought the 50/1.4 -- I've been waiting for a new version...Maybe a new "L" 50 is coming?
Yes, the 28-70/2.8L is my "normal" lens and is used for over ½ the images -- but personally, I prefer primes and the effects of 1.4 over 2.8 -- I rarely use f/4 lenses.
Seven lenses, of which four might be special?
Ha, next thing you'll tell me is that Canon will put 5 year old sensor tech into a $2000 FF DSLR. (Too soon?)
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Now that would be something. Yet I'm afraid, that's just wishful thinking...
At least thats what I am waiting for...
May be a new 50 f/1.4 and 85 1.8 are on their way... would be great. Each lens could also be a tin less bright but feature IS instead, just like the 35 f/2 IS USM.
- A
Why should Canon introduce a new EF 85mm f1.4L IS USM and a new EF 85mm f1.8 IS USM (non L)? Wouldn't make sense imo.
I doubt that they will be "L" lenses.
If I could make a wish (not a guess) it could be something like the successors of those:
Another guess could be some prime series for the EF-M system.
We'll see...
I agree that the 85mm f/1.8 and the 100mm f/2 would need an update but considering that Canon is rumored to announce the 85mm f/1.4L IS USM, I don't believe that they would release a cheaper 85mm f/1.8 (IS) USM around the same time.
+1. I cannot recall a time when an L and non-L of the same FL was released at the same time. Can anyone tell me when that last happened?
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Geez, man...you should tell someone you want a lens like that. Don't keep it a secret!
Can't. Too busy preparing memes with the Scanners head explosion for when the big day finally comes.
Unless it has STM. I will post no memes if has STM. I will buy one, unbox it, and smash it with a hammer and share that experience on YouTube.
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All 24, 28 and 35 is usm are made in japan. So the ff primes like 20, 28 50 or 85 will not be from malasya. All stm ef-m lenses are made in taiwan so i thik it will not be ef-m.
Perhaps they'll release your mythical 50mm with a DC motor AF...
They could produce e.g. 17-35/3.5-5.6 IS STM to compliment their 24-105 IS STM lens as a cheaper UWA zoom for 6D line. There is already 70-300/4-5.6 IS USM II, so that would make a nice budget FF lineup for 6D bodies. Right now, you can either get used 17-40/4L or buy new 16-35/4L IS. Neither of those options are to be considered budget however...