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![50f14 - EF 50 f/1.4 II USM [CR2]](http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/50f14.jpg "EF 50 f/1.4 II USM [CR2]")
A much needed upgrade is coming
A good source piped up today and said a new EF 50mm f/1.4 USM exists and is being tested. Release date is unknown.
Upgrades:
- Optical upgrade, but it’s not “L”
- Build upgrade. The current 50 f/1.4 from Canon is one of the most unreliable in the lineup.
- New USM
Along with the above, expect a nice price increase as well. Most likely above its Sigma counterpart.
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This may offer some proof:
http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_171467_-1
The lens direct from that canon website is on “backorder”…
Just like your “good source” had on the 1.2.0 firmware for the 7d lol…
Seems like it’s not on backorder anymore :P. Maybe I will win the lottery then have no regrets with my current 50 1.4
I really hope this is on its way more than any of the other lenses on the poll above.. Everyone should own a 50mm,But a decent one at least.. This upgrade is badly needed..I tried 4 copies of this lens in a camera shop and it put me off the way it was really soft wide open on all of them..I have had 3 50mm 1.8 mk II’s and they all have had fantastic detail wide open…
Hurry the hell up Canon and listen to what people want and just do it..
The 14-24mm L would be lovely in 2.8.
:)