From an Email
The new Rebel will be launched June 23 along with a new EF-S prime. The lense will be a 30mm f/2 with an EF-S mount. Canon held off on the originally planned 500D release due to the economy and waiting to see what Nikon comes out with……… They have a couple designs of the camera ready to go.
I'm not sure if companies can afford to “wait” to see what's coming, so I'm not sure what to make of that. I'm going to CR2 this.
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Once again Canon plans to hand over the market leading position to Nikon: waiting to see what Nikon does? They’ve lost already and don’t even know it.
obviously the two possible designs are with and without articulating lcd – the d5000 is now rumored to have one which probably means canon will follow – good choice —uhhh Nikon !
Again probably leading the market .
It is true that not many people will buy their first DSLR with a 30mm prime lens. Many will go for the kit with the EF-S 18-55mm IS. However, if there is a reasonably priced (under $200) EF-S 30mm f/2, this could be a next lens purchase for kit owners who are looking for a faster lens for indoor shooting. It may not be as popular as the EF-S 55-250 IS, but it could easily become the third most popular lens for Rebel/EOSXXD owners.
All the more reason to update it. Making it EF-S requires less glass, so you have the potential for great optics at a relatively low price.
I noticed this also. I’ve been checking it for a couple weeks now.