Is the ultimate astro lens coming? Another RF 14-21mm f/1.4L USM mention [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

I have been told to expect a “world’s first” wide-angle zoom lens from Canon in the next few months, the official announcement date and shipping date are unknown at this time.
The source claims that a Canon RF 14-21mm f/1.4L USM is currently being tested by select photographers. We’ve seen a patent for such a lens in the past and I have heard mentions of this lens a few times over the last year or so.
There are a couple of other crazy lens designs I’ve heard about that I hope to let you all know about soon.
More to come…

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[mkush]

First!

I'd buy it... if it doesn't cost what I think it's going to cost.

 

[jjj120]

That lens would be super cool, but what would be the pricetag on that?!

 

[fox40phil]

Holy shizzle... how heavy will this be?!
2-3kg?! And a price of 3-5k€!?
You don’t need 1,4f for Astro... better less coma etc.
hopefully with filter rear mount! (or body clip in filters)

 

[Maximilian]

Again some heavy weight lifting champion needed, too?

That lens would be super cool, but what would be the pricetag on that?!

Far above 4k?

 

[amorse]

I can't even imagine what that will cost. This transition to RF is getting more expensive for me by the CR post.

 

[jjj120]

Far above 4k?

shizzle, that's really expensive. But you are probably right...

 

[Baron_Karza]

I think a prime lens would be more "ultimate"

 

[leadin2]

I’m still waiting for a cheaper wide angle RF lens, bring us the 16-35mm f/4! =)

 

[BroderLund]

Yes please! As I shoot a lot of northern lights, a fast shutter is critical to get the fine details in the aurora.

 

[bbasiaga]

shizzle, that's really expensive. But you are probably right...

My first though twas $2500USD. But it could be a lot more. I think the EF Sigma 14mm ART lens is $1700 still. It'll look like a steal with the filter adapter and a set of drop in filters for less than the cost of the zoom.

 

[fiendstudios]

I want this! Really want it!
Today I'm using 20mm/1.4 and 14mm/1.8 and one lens that can do both.. aswell as faster at 14mm would be awesome for astro and Northern lights-shooting!

 

[photogreedy]

Right, as if RF 28-70 F2 is not breaking enough ground.

 

[toodamnice]

I really want this lens. I am guessing that it will be at least $3,500usd since the RF 15-35 f2.8L is about $2,200usd now.
I love how Canon is really busy innovating and bringing us great products! Unreal.

 

[lbeck]

Sign me up, no doubt. I’d imagine this will be more than the 28-70, I’d guess $3499.

 

[Tom W]

Holy shizzle... how heavy will this be?!
2-3kg?! And a price of 3-5k€!?
You don’t need 1,4f for Astro... better less coma etc.
hopefully with filter rear mount! (or body clip in filters)

How about f/1.4 and low coma characteristics?

 

[1D4]

That lens would be super cool, but what would be the pricetag on that?!

Over $3,000 US and less than $90,000 US [CR3].

 

[Ozarker]

Holy shizzle... how heavy will this be?!
2-3kg?! And a price of 3-5k€!?
You don’t need 1,4f for Astro... better less coma etc.
hopefully with filter rear mount! (or body clip in filters)

Who doesn’t need f/1.4 for Astro? You? Personally, I found f/2.8 to be too slow. I’ll decide what I need/want all on my own. Thanks.

 

[LensFungus]

You don’t need 1,4f for Astro... better less coma etc.

Less coma? My wife will put me in a coma if she sees my buying that thing.

 

[The3o5FlyGuy]

one kidney or two? which will be the suggested retail price?