Any new word on possible new Canon 50mm f/1.2 lens coming out?

[cayenne]

I remembered hearing some rumors on here about a year ago or so...about a possible redesign and release of a new Canon 50mm 1.2 lens....

Any more word on this? I was one badly, and have been saving my nickles and dimes, but also waiting to see if a new one comes out which I thought was rumored to be about first of the year time frame...

Anyone? Anyone?
Bueller?


Thanks,

cayenne

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I am pretty sure that lots of R&D is going on, and lenses have been tested. However, before a new version is issued, several things have to happen.

1. A improved design that has a low manufacturing cost.

2. Marketing must forecast a reasonable number of sales at a given price.

3. Lens manufacturing capacity must be available.

When all those stars align, we'll see one, but its not close yet.

 

[Canon Rumors]

I remembered hearing some rumors on here about a year ago or so...about a possible redesign and release of a new Canon 50mm 1.2 lens....

Any more word on this? I was one badly, and have been saving my nickles and dimes, but also waiting to see if a new one comes out which I thought was rumored to be about first of the year time frame...

Anyone? Anyone?
Bueller?


Thanks,

cayenne

It's in the works and will have a floating lens element to eliminate any issues some have with focus shift. It's not close to release though.

 

[cayenne]

I remembered hearing some rumors on here about a year ago or so...about a possible redesign and release of a new Canon 50mm 1.2 lens....

Any more word on this? I was one badly, and have been saving my nickles and dimes, but also waiting to see if a new one comes out which I thought was rumored to be about first of the year time frame...

Anyone? Anyone?
Bueller?


Thanks,

cayenne

It's in the works and will have a floating lens element to eliminate any issues some have with focus shift. It's not close to release though.

You think it is far enough off that I should likely get the current one now...get a year or more use out of it at least...and then maybe sell in hopes of the new one?

I'm just trying to make and educated guess whether it is a year or more for a new one realistically.....I've waited about 6+ months so far, and could wait a bit more, but if it is years away, I'd like to get the current 50L and play with it until the new ones comes out...

 

[Random Orbits]

You think it is far enough off that I should likely get the current one now...get a year or more use out of it at least...and then maybe sell in hopes of the new one?

I'm just trying to make and educated guess whether it is a year or more for a new one realistically.....I've waited about 6+ months so far, and could wait a bit more, but if it is years away, I'd like to get the current 50L and play with it until the new ones comes out...

Depends on what price you can get it at now. If you can get is used at a good price, then it's probably worth using it for a year and selling it later. The new one won't be cheap and the price will stay high for a while before it starts to fall.

 

[Pookie]

I'll sell you mine at a great price, check out my websites plenty of examples...I've bought and sold a few lenses to those here on CR. Macgyver was the last one, I bought a second 16-35 f/4 from him. PM me if you're interested.

 

[Monchomac]

Just go for it. I love my 50L!