An EF-M f/1.2 Lens?

[nima13]

Not the 50mm f/1.2 + adapter... too small!

Maybe the 35mm f/1.4?
Hell! There's no EF lens matching this!

i think it must be 35mm f/2 is or 24 f/2.8 is.

 

[Haydn1971]

I'm in the more lenses for the EF-M camp, this ties in with the talk a few days ago re a new 50mm, it mirrors Fuji with their fast 56mm prime, it pushes the EF-M into Fuji's market, makes a we've arrived statement and opens the path for multiple cameras in the EOS-M range.

 

[lintoni]

Do we need a thread on ordering from Amazon.co.jp? I tried to purchase a M3 just now but it wouldn't take my login info.

Any trusted retailers that will grab a M3 and EVF in Rnglish for prices close to the current prices found in Japan?

You would have to create an account with Amazon Japan.

 

[hachu21]

i think it must be 35mm f/2 is or 24 f/2.8 is.

Yes, you're right 24 or 28 f/2.8 is seems matching. Thanks!

 

[dcm]

Not the 50mm f/1.2 + adapter... too small!

Maybe the 35mm f/1.4?
Hell! There's no EF lens matching this!

i think it must be 35mm f/2 is or 24 f/2.8 is.

That would make sense - IS is beneficial on the M and the lens forward of the silver ring is too small to be a 35L. For comparison, here's my 35L on the M. Hard to tell what is mounted from behind.

 

[Cet]

After watching the video over and over again I am now convinced that the focusing speed is still the weak point of this camera if you look at the video at 2:15.

 

[Lawliet]

After watching the video over and over again I am now convinced that the focusing speed is still the weak point of this camera if you look at the video at 2:15.

You realize that during video recording the focus speed is deliberately slowed down to avoid sudden jumps?

 

[Marauder]

OK. Seek and you will find.

From the couple in the video's own blog
http://www.onahazymorning.com/blog/2015/2/6/canon-x-on-a-hazy-morning


With a special mount adapter you can even use other Canon lenses. In our work as photographers we shoot with 5D cameras and lenses of the L-series, which we could also use on the EOS M3. For example; we’ve tried the 50mm f/1.2 lens on the EOS M3 camera while filming and we were so impressed with the results; super crisp quality with a beautiful and dreamy depth of field.

So there you have it

You do realize that you just single-handedly destroyed the next 50 pages of frenzied, panting speculation and violent argument with that post, don't you? ;D LOL

Good catch btw. 8)

 

[lw]

After watching the video over and over again I am now convinced that the focusing speed is still the weak point of this camera if you look at the video at 2:15.

I don't think that particular clip is a valid indication of single photo AF speed, as he is shooting a video at that point, and is pulling the focus from one point to another. In a video you often want a smooth, slow transition and the M purposefully does that.

 

[bf]

A good morning dream that may never come true?

Should I repeat it's a bummer you pay a heftier price overseas and receive no warranty?

 

[bainsybike]

If you look at the lens used at location around 2:22 in the video, you can make two observations:
1) the front lens element is quite large. EF-M 11-22, 18-55 and 55-200 lenses all have a large front element too, but
2) the text around the front lens element takes only about one third of the full circle around the element. In EF-M 11-22mm, 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses the text takes about half of the full circle around the front element. Also the text is different from Canon EF 50mm f1.2 L, and like noted, the lens is too small to be EF 50mm f1.2 L.

So a new EF-M with large 1.2 aperture after all...?

If you mean the lens on the camera held by the lady, I think that's the 22mm F2.

 

[mangobutter]

Stop whining about focus speed. The M is fast enough, the M2 is pretty fast. And I'm sure this M3 will be lightning fast for its kind of camera. If you need speed and accuracy, you shouldn't be using a mirrorless. That's DSLR all day long. Most of us Canon users own both anyway.

I absolutely love my M1 and for me, personally I think it's pretty darn fast. It's an impressive camera in my eyes. I even think I may like it over the M3. M3 looks a bit bulky.

Also that 1.2 lens will be cool but keep in mind it won't be a true 1.2. It will be closer to an F/2 equivalent... and since Canon EF 1.2 lenses usually measure at 1.4 t-stop (at best) that puts this lens closer to an F2.2 equivalent (assuming this EF-m 1.2 lens comes out)

Still great, but not great as it sounds. =)

 

[sirnose66]

They're speaking in English - why the need for English subtitles?

(sorry if that's OT - just struck me as odd

 

[sagittariansrock]

Stop whining about focus speed. The M is fast enough, the M2 is pretty fast. And I'm sure this M3 will be lightning fast for its kind of camera. If you need speed and accuracy, you shouldn't be using a mirrorless. That's DSLR all day long. Most of us Canon users own both anyway.

I absolutely love my M1 and for me, personally I think it's pretty darn fast. It's an impressive camera in my eyes. I even think I may like it over the M3. M3 looks a bit bulky.

Also that 1.2 lens will be cool but keep in mind it won't be a true 1.2. It will be closer to an F/2 equivalent... and since Canon EF 1.2 lenses usually measure at 1.4 t-stop (at best) that puts this lens closer to an F2.2 equivalent (assuming this EF-m 1.2 lens comes out)

Still great, but not great as it sounds. =)

I love my M, but I have to disagree. It's not fast, by any stretch of imagination or adulation.
I focus faster manually, which is saying a lot...

 

[dcm]

Stop whining about focus speed. The M is fast enough, the M2 is pretty fast. And I'm sure this M3 will be lightning fast for its kind of camera. If you need speed and accuracy, you shouldn't be using a mirrorless. That's DSLR all day long. Most of us Canon users own both anyway.

I absolutely love my M1 and for me, personally I think it's pretty darn fast. It's an impressive camera in my eyes. I even think I may like it over the M3. M3 looks a bit bulky.

Also that 1.2 lens will be cool but keep in mind it won't be a true 1.2. It will be closer to an F/2 equivalent... and since Canon EF 1.2 lenses usually measure at 1.4 t-stop (at best) that puts this lens closer to an F2.2 equivalent (assuming this EF-m 1.2 lens comes out)

Still great, but not great as it sounds. =)

Hmm, expectations. What is fast enough? My M is faster than manual focus on my A1 with FDn lenses, slower than my DSLRs, and similar to or slightly faster than some of the P&S cameras I've used in the past. When Canon introduced it I viewed it more as a APS P&S than a mirrorless version of a DSLR so it met my expectations. I think that is what they intended with the original M, rather than a mirrorless replacement for a DSLR . The M3 appears to be moving the other direction a bit (AF and other features) so I'd like to try it out. Could it be faster? Always. Do I expect it to replace my DSLR in the forseeable future? Nope.

 

[kookoo]

If you look at the lens used at location around 2:22 in the video, you can make two observations:
1) the front lens element is quite large. EF-M 11-22, 18-55 and 55-200 lenses all have a large front element too, but
2) the text around the front lens element takes only about one third of the full circle around the element. In EF-M 11-22mm, 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses the text takes about half of the full circle around the front element. Also the text is different from Canon EF 50mm f1.2 L, and like noted, the lens is too small to be EF 50mm f1.2 L.

So a new EF-M with large 1.2 aperture after all...?

If you mean the lens on the camera held by the lady, I think that's the 22mm F2.

Yes, after reviewing the video again I think this is the case.

 

[sagittariansrock]

OK. Seek and you will find.

From the couple in the video's own blog
http://www.onahazymorning.com/blog/2015/2/6/canon-x-on-a-hazy-morning


With a special mount adapter you can even use other Canon lenses. In our work as photographers we shoot with 5D cameras and lenses of the L-series, which we could also use on the EOS M3. For example; we’ve tried the 50mm f/1.2 lens on the EOS M3 camera while filming and we were so impressed with the results; super crisp quality with a beautiful and dreamy depth of field.

So there you have it

You do realize that you just single-handedly destroyed the next 50 pages of frenzied, panting speculation and violent argument with that post, don't you? ;D LOL

Good catch btw. 8)

I doubt it. In my experience, people rarely read previous posts before writing their comments. Not to point fingers at anyone, but you will note there are several posts already where the writers are still commenting on a potential f/1.2. So yeah, the speculation will go on ;D

 

[bainsybike]

If you look at the lens used at location around 2:22 in the video, you can make two observations:
1) the front lens element is quite large. EF-M 11-22, 18-55 and 55-200 lenses all have a large front element too, but
2) the text around the front lens element takes only about one third of the full circle around the element. In EF-M 11-22mm, 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses the text takes about half of the full circle around the front element. Also the text is different from Canon EF 50mm f1.2 L, and like noted, the lens is too small to be EF 50mm f1.2 L.

So a new EF-M with large 1.2 aperture after all...?

If you mean the lens on the camera held by the lady, I think that's the 22mm F2.

Yes, after reviewing the video again I think this is the case.

Ah well, it was nice while it lasted...

 

[svenski]

here is another promo video for the M3 in case this wasn't mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoZdvDJKPMc

 

[Tinky]

I've just realised I can't buy an M3.

I'm neither twee, or a hipster.

tuppence worth on m1 af. it's fine if you switch off continuous, use the central zone or single point.

emphasis on fine.

as somebody else, if af speed is an issue I would take my dslr instead,or use manual zone focusing.