A New 50mm Lens Mentioned Again [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

<p>We’re told that a new 50mm lens will appear in 2016, but we were not told whether it was the EF 50mm f/1.4 or EF 50mm f/1.2L that would be getting the replacement. 2015 saw the release of the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM (<a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/best-worst-releases-from-canon-in-2015/" target="_blank">our favourite Canon product release of the year</a>! Which was a good laugh for some), though most of us were expecting the EF 50mm f/1.4 to get replaced first.</p>
<p>We’re told that an image stabilized 50mm lens is in testing, though no mention of aperture. We’d have a hard time believing Canon would release a stabilized lens faster than f/1.8 for the EF mount, even if it would be unique a product, and probably welcomed by many people. With IS comes added size and added cost, would you be ok with that?</p>
<p>We’d guess the mentioned IS version of a 50mm lens would be for the EF-M mount.</p>
<p>We’d like to see both the f/1.4 and f/1.2L 50mm lenses get a replacement sooner than later. Modern AF and build and perhaps a floating element in the L.</p>
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[H. Jones]

In all honestly, bring on a 50mm f/1.2 IS.. I'd pay more than plenty of money for that.

Think about the sort of hand-held photos you could get at f/1.2 with IS. For portraits, you don't really need a fast shutterspeed, so you could easily shoot available light portraiture in extreme darkness at f/1.2 with IS. Not saying you can't already do that with an f/1.2 lens, but still. Even as a photojournalist, it would be super great to be able to slow the shutterspeed on a lens like that, it's not always fast action.

I know it's not going to happen anytime soon with the F/1.2, but I can dream.

 

[Kwwund]

I would definitely be interested in a 50mm lens with IS even if it were bulkier or heavier. I have a rather pronounced shake in my hands and IS makes a world of difference. I can't currently shoot with any of Canon's 50mm lenses, even wide open...but I can shoot with any of the IS zooms covering 50mm. I'd welcome the addition of this fine techology.

 

[zim]

If the 1Dx2 gets released first would it not be more appropriate to release a new 1.2L rather than a non L ?

 

[HighLowISO]

Well you're right that your pick of the 50mm STM as Canon's best release of 2015 was a good laugh, we can only wait to see what 2016 will bring. One thing i will say is Canon lens releases in general have been super, but Sigma has not been doing too bad either The 50mm STM release was needed though and it's a nice lens for a nice price.

A 50mm with IS? Sure why not? Didn't hurt the 35mm, and if they do it in a f/1.4 lens that will show their tech and add something to thier product line that can compete well with the competition. If it isnt at least 1.4 though they should not bother, as it would have made more sense to have it in the STM version in that case.

 

[Berowne]

CR's choice in regard to the new nifty fifty was absolutely justified. The 50 STM is really a bargain.

I do not believe, that Canon will upgrade the 1.2/50L to an IS-Version. It will be too big and too expensive. The only modernization i can imagine may be that Canon will go the same way as in the case of the 1.8/50: new lens-coating, more aperture-blades, same prize and leaving all the rest identical. But i expect, that they will stop producing the 1.2/50L as they gave up the 1.0/50 and develop a 1.4/50L with the same quality as the new 1.4/35L Mark II.

 

[Good24]

There will be a lot of unhappy campers here if the next 50 is not a replacement for the current 1.4, with IS. Replacing that lens with IS and 1.8 sounds great to me and perfectly reasonable. Keep it around same cost as the 35 f/2 IS.

The old 28mm went from 1.8 to 2.8 with the addition of IS. Taking the 50 to 1.8 seems about right if not downright generous. Maybe it will be f/2.

 

[jebrady03]

I would absolutely welcome IS in a fast aperture 50mm lens. I hope it's a 1.4 lens, and not a 1.2 lens. Why? I'll probably never be able to justify the expense of a stabilized 50mm f/1.2!
I understand that there are photographers out there who always shoot on a tripod and thus, image stabilization is of no value to them. That group of photographers aside, I don't understand why anyone would not want image stabilization on a lens besides the change in price, size, and weight. Saying you don't need image stabilization on a fast aperture lens, to me, just shows that you aren't thinking outside the box enough. And isn't that what any art, including photography, is all about? Thinking outside the box...

 

[Eagle Eye]

I'd love to see a 50mm f/1.4 IS (67mm filter) and an 85mm f/1.8 IS (67mm filter) with the same build quality as the 35mm f/2 IS. This would give Canon a full range of fast stabilized primes. I used to own a 50 f/1.2 and would NOT want that thing with a stabilizer in it. It's heavy as it is. While I could see people using the IS, the weight would turn it into too much of a niche product, and I think Canon will be unwilling to do that.

It's a good time to update these, since I think Canon is anticipating bringing a sub-$1000 full frame to the market in 2016 or '17. They have a non-L full frame standard zoom now in the 24-105 STM, past rumors of a new version of the 70-300 IS USM coming, and now rumors of a 16-40 (probably non-L).

 

[mrzero]

There will be a lot of unhappy campers here if the next 50 is not a replacement for the current 1.4, with IS. Replacing that lens with IS and 1.8 sounds great to me and perfectly reasonable. Keep it around same cost as the 35 f/2 IS.

The old 28mm went from 1.8 to 2.8 with the addition of IS. Taking the 50 to 1.8 seems about right if not downright generous. Maybe it will be f/2.

No, the 28/1.8 USM remains in the lineup. All 3 of the EF IS primes were refreshes of non-USM lenses and kept the original apertures.

 

[H. Jones]

I'd love to see a 50mm f/1.4 IS (67mm filter) and an 85mm f/1.8 IS (67mm filter) with the same build quality as the 35mm f/2 IS. This would give Canon a full range of fast stabilized primes. I used to own a 50 f/1.2 and would NOT want that thing with a stabilizer in it. It's heavy as it is. While I could see people using the IS, the weight would turn it into too much of a niche product, and I think Canon will be unwilling to do that.

I completely agree with you about it being a super niche product, though I personally would gladly accept the weight and price. That sorta weight is not much of a difference in my kit when I'm already used to lugging around 8-pound supertelephotos, several bodies, and the trio of 16-35/24-70/70-200. Price goes the same way on that front for me.

Though, I doubt many people in the market for a 50mm lens are going to be from my crowd. Most people buy 50s as a lightweight all-around lens, so I can agree it probably wouldn't sell well.

All that said, I'd still buy it for $2500 if I had to..

 

[Jopa]

Need the 85mm f/1.2 IS badly!

 

[Twisterfiddler]

I would like a 50/1.4 IS STM

 

[ahsanford]

In response to the original story: Did the 24/28/35 IS refresh lenses get significantly heavier or longer? I don't believe they did.

If the new IS 50 is indeed the EF 50mm f/nooneknows IS USM the market is screaming for, even at f/1.4 it won't get big/massive because of IS -- it would get bigger if they abandoned the old trusty double gauss in favor of chasing the Arts and Otuses with an altogether newer design. I see Canon doing that with a future L, but not with this mid-price-level workhorse prime.

- A

 

[ahsanford]

I would like a 50/1.4 IS STM

There already is a 50 STM lens. The mid level 50 f/1.4 lens is currently USM and moving it to STM would be a big takeaway from the stills camp.

One could argue that a new 50 f/1.4 USM needs modern/fast/consistent/reliable USM more than it needs IS, but I'm hopeful we'll get both.

- A

 

[infared]

I am thinking that maybe Canon will release a superb 50mm with giant roller bearings and blue glass to go along its 35mm f/1.4...(I can gaze at it askance with my Sigma 50mm ...like I do now with the new 35mm II...with drool running out of the side of my mouth...). It would make sense if Canon followed through a re-issue of the most common primes to keep pace with the incredible new sensors that will be in the new cameras being released in 2016. Mirrored and Mirrorless (a Full Frame WONDER!...the Sony Slayer...LOL!). It's Christmas time....I can dream. <

 

[jebrady03]

The Canon 50 mm f/1.2 weighs 545 grams whereas the Sigma 50 mm Art lens weighs 815 grams. The Canon 50 mm f/1.4 weighs 290 grams. To me, even if Canon increased the weight of the f/1.4 lens threefold to dramatically improve the optics and add image image stabilization, I would be okay with that. I have the Sigma 50 mm Art lens and while it is hefty I don't find it to be an impedance to my photography.

 

[JMZawodny]

Need the 85mm f/1.2 IS badly!

+1

50mm just does not get my juices flowing.

 

[IglooEater]

I would never be able to afford it anyways, but I'd love to see Canon re-introduce a 50mm 1.0L . I mean, hey, if you want to go fast and are willing to go large, go to town!

 

[ScottyP]

Need the 85mm f/1.2 IS badly!

+1

50mm just does not get my juices flowing.

I will second or third that. Plus, with the longer focal length the need for IS is that much more more clear.