From various places
I've received a couple emails from retailers saying the 50 f/1.4 has been discontinued. The lens is backordered at B&H at the time of writing this.
I have no current information about a replacement.
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I was looking for an upgrade to the kit xti lens (18-55) and finally decided to go with the 50 f1.4. Which I ordered from Abes of Maine. Initially they were in stock at $320 and so I ordered it. Then, turns out the lens as out of stock and 5 days after that it was back in at $325 . Similarily, I have seen a gradual increase of price. I just got it and love the capability it gives me but there are a few things that should get updated sometime. However, looking at the price increase, does this still seem possible?
Regards
Martin
Who knows when it will be updated, if ever?
I’ve had mine for over a year, paid under $300 new (rebate) and have enjoyed it ever since. Just don’t shoot it wide open if contrast and sharpness matter to you. Halation can be a feature too, though, right?
I think they need to update the EF 28mm (or release an EF 30mm 1.4). If Canon is truly committed to the crop factor, they REALLY need to give us a 50mm focal length equivalent lens for the 40D/50D/60D cameras.
I guarantee you they’d sell them by the boat load if it had USM and was as good, or better, than the Sigma 30mm.
I almost picked up a Sigma 30mm last month, but got cold feet reading about the focus issues…I just don’t have time to mess with sending a lens back & forth. If your listening Canon, I still need a faster prime for my 40D! (and no, not something that cost $1100).
something cost $1100, haha, that’s 35L f/1.4
Isn’t it Canon’s 50th year anniversary with the EOS system? Than I have a feeling they might do something like updating the 50mm lens?! : )