Canon EF 135mm f/2L IS Coming in 2017 [CR2]

[Canon Rumors Guy]

We’re told that a new Canon EF 135mm f/2L IS is planned for 2017, the new EF 135mm f/2L IS would be announced after the <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-ef-85mm-f1-4l-is-usm-on-the-way-cr3/">EF 85mm f/1.4L IS</a> has started shipping.</p>
<p>We still do not know the announcement date for that lens, just that it’s coming in 2017.</p>
<p>We’re going to try and get some confirmation so we can upgrade the rating.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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[jebrady03]

I want the rumors about both of these lenses to be true but I'm having a hard time believing either one.

 

[FocalFury]

Wow, finally! Can't wait to see this one come to life.

 

[PureClassA]

BOTH of these lenses would wind up in my gear bag very quickly. As much as I love my current 135L, I may actually be more interested in the new 85 as it is a focal length I'm weak in (I just prefer the 135) and the IS would be HUGE for me when shooting portraits with my 5DSR. I hope they also put IS in the 135 and are able to keep it at f2 doing so. I may be hoping for too much though. It would be a big sucker for sure but I dont care.

 

[LSXPhotog]

I would love to see this lens and hope that it retains the look I love so much from my current 135L. Rounded blades and IS would make this lens a no brainier for me.

 

[slclick]

I have never had a complaint about my 135L. I'll need to do some side by side tests to become a switcher/upgrader.

 

[mackguyver]

You just made my day - this is THE lens I most want from Canon ;D ;D ;D ;D

 

[ahsanford]

Cue 'why it can't it be f/1.8' and 'the current 135L doesn't need to be replaced' comments in 3, 2, 1...

- A

 

[Besisika]

Count me in. Mine needs IS badly. It will be the king of low light video, night portraiture and low light frame grab.

 

[mackguyver]

Cue 'why it can't it be f/1.8' and 'the current 135L doesn't need to be replaced' comments in 3, 2, 1...

- A

And the "it will cost twice as much", because, well, it probably will. The "IS tax" is steep

 

[slclick]

Cue 'why it can't it be f/1.8' and 'the current 135L doesn't need to be replaced' comments in 3, 2, 1...

- A

And the "it will cost twice as much", because, well, it probably will. The "IS tax" is steep

But that new and improved engineering plastic!

 

[KiagiJ]

Count me in. Mine needs IS badly. It will be the king of low light video, night portraiture and low light frame grab.

The king is already the 200mm f2 IS. I can get 1/8th of a second handheld shots

 

[slclick]

Count me in. Mine needs IS badly. It will be the king of low light video, night portraiture and low light frame grab.

The king is already the 200mm f2 IS. I can get 1/8th of a second handheld shots

The royalty tax is a bit high for most of us indentured servants.

 

[TommyLee]

make these as good as the 35L ii...
and I am in... they are IN MY BAG


135 f2L I.S.
85 f1.4L I.S.

to go with my ..... 35L ii and StraightLine 14L ii(this will need some treatment soon)

all I want now is to live a little longer to use all these on things... and people....

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canon has now exceeded escape velocity...for me anyway...


lovely

 

[DominoDude]

Wouldn't mind this becoming a stunning reality. So, just bring it!

 

[cellomaster27]

Wow, this is going to be a great year already for canon. They're upgrading already an epic lens. I do have high expectations.

 

[Maiaibing]

Makes sense, there's ample room for improvement. Have put my 135L in the ads today. Used to be one of my most used lenses, but has gotten less attention over the last years. IS is a key upgrade and alone worth the upgrade. Less purple fringing wide open will also be key. Plus rounded blades - at least nine thank you...

If there's both a new 85L and 135L this year I may even resurrect the "holy trinity" 35/85/135 that I used to possess and use with such joy.

 

[Maiaibing]

Count me in. Mine needs IS badly. It will be the king of low light video, night portraiture and low light frame grab.

The king is already the 200mm f2 IS. I can get 1/8th of a second handheld shots

Yes, but Canon will probably have to revisit the 200mm f/2 IS L if the 135 gets IS and any substantial optical upgrade.

 

[Maiaibing]

Will also have to see how this squares with the rumour that a 135L with apodization lens could be in the making...

 

[geekpower]

please be true. i have been waiting for this one.