Basic Information on Lenses Coming in 2016 [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

We’ve been trying to get more information on lenses coming in 2016 and things are been relatively hard to come by. We’re now being told that the non-L 200-600 super zoom <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-to-release-super-telephoto-zoom-in-2016-cr2/" target="_blank">we’ve been talking about</a> is likely an early 2017 lens and will not be announced for Photokina in September as originally planned.</p>
<p>The only new L lens that we can confirm is coming is a replacement to the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II, which is a lens we’ve been told is “done” and will be announced some time this year. We were also told that the EF-S lineup would get some attention this year, and that the 10-22 f/3.5-4.5 and 17-55 f/2.8 will see updates and a lower price tag, though we can’t confirm this from good sources.</p>
<p>We’re also told there are multiple Canon lenses that will get “direct replacements”, and a few would “surprise you”. Though we haven’t been able to publish what those lenses would be.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>
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[Chaitanya]

Eagerly waiting for a new shorter focal length FF macro to replace ancient 50mm macro also a replacement to 180mm f/3.5 L would also suffice. On the other hand if new Ef-s lenses are really released then would like to see if Canon uses same Nano-USM motor from new 18-135mm lens and if they are compatible with power zoom adaptor for video shooters.

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

I'm hoping sitting for updating EF-S 17-55mm and 10-22mm.

I'm sitting there so long that my butt has become square ...

Will Canon will give us these updates before Sigma Art? :-\

 

[ahsanford]

The 16-35 f/2.8L USM III seems a hammerlock certainty. I wonder if the BR gunk will get into this one, or if it will be saved for wider aperture L primes for now. We shall see.

Very glad to hear that Canon wants to offer an update for the 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM, but one wonders if a cheaper price tag means that USM or f/2.8 might be going away to accomplish that. Consider: the 24-105 f/4L IS USM was figuratively 'moved downmarket' with the release of the non-L 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM -- perhaps Canon has the same idea for the 17-55? I hope not, as it will leave the crop camp without a first-party f/2.8 standard zoom (unless they want to pay for L zooms).

I'm somewhat surprised the 10-22 f/3.5-4.5 USM is up for refresh. I would have thought the recent (and pretty well reviewed) 10-18 f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens would suffice for that segment. I guess Canon sees room for two price points there. Brace wallets for impact for a higher end UWA USM lens?

- A

 

[jebrady03]

Queue the lens wishlists...

 

[ahsanford]

Queue the lens wishlists...

For sure, that will happen, but in fairness, two of those lenses (the 16-35 f/2.8L III USM and the 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM update) are near the top of the list for the 'squeaky wheel' camp.

But yes, I'm sure a 50mm f/nooneknows IS USM, a 24-105 f/4L IS USM II and a 400 f/5.6L IS USM will get shouted out in the next hour.

- A

 

[Maximilian]

Everything sounds reasonable so far.

But what about the 50 mm replacement? It was rumored to be announced soon...? *sigh

But yes, I'm sure a 50mm f/nooneknows IS USM, a 24-105 f/4L IS USM II and a 400 f/5.6L IS USM will get shouted out in the next hour.

or minute

 

[ahsanford]

We’re now being told that the non-L 200-600 super zoom we’ve been talking about is likely an early 2017 lens and will not be announced for Photokina in September as originally planned.

So now the CR rumor agrees with comments from Rick Wagoneer.

And now it's formal? The lens with a ~ 107mm front element will be a non-L offering?

- A

 

[ahsanford]

Also, the "direct replacement" comment bodes well for the 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM camp (if that's what it was referring to) and it's exactly what we're expecting for the 16-35 f/2.8L USM III.

But it would be an opportunity lost for the non-L 50mm prime. I'd surely buy a redesigned 50mm f/1.4 USM II, of course, but I'd love to see IS on it.

- A

 

[mrzero]

We were also told that the EF-S lineup would get some attention this year, and that the 10-22 f/3.5-4.5 and 17-55 f/2.8 will see updates and a lower price tag, though we can’t confirm this from good sources. We’re also told there are multiple Canon lenses that will get “direct replacements”, and a few would “surprise you”. Though we haven’t been able to publish what those lenses would be.

On the other hand if new Ef-s lenses are really released then would like to see if Canon uses same Nano-USM motor from new 18-135mm lens and if they are compatible with power zoom adaptor for video shooters.

As soon as the PZ and the new 18-135mm USM came out, I thought that the 10-22 and 17-55 would be ideal candidates for similar treatment. I hope they are updated to be compatible with the power zoom, as those two with an 80D would make a great video rig, for home video types like me at least.

 

[j-nord]

Yay! I hope that means a 500L f5.6 IS to replace the 400L f5.6! One can dream...

 

[chrysoberyl]

Yay! I hope that means a 500L f5.6 IS to replace the 400L f5.6! One can dream...

I'm with you - I need something longer than 200mm for my 80D!

 

[jeffa4444]

I guess one place to look with the "surprises" is lenses that dont currently offer enough resolution on high MP cameras the EF 16-34mm f2.8L II fits that bill but so does the EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM which increased in price when the STM version arrived. The TS-E 45mm f2.8 TS lens could be another as would the EF 180mm f3.5L USM Macro.

 

[JMZawodny]

The one lens I'd like to see updated is the 24-70 f/2.8L. I have the original and hope to bypass the II version. I'd like to see a return to the original zoom (out wide, in long) or an internal zoom - both with BR and IS.

 

[ahsanford]

I guess one place to look with the "surprises" is lenses that dont currently offer enough resolution on high MP cameras the EF 16-34mm f2.8L II fits that bill but so does the EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM which increased in price when the STM version arrived. The TS-E 45mm f2.8 TS lens could be another as would the EF 180mm f3.5L USM Macro.

"Surprises" might mean forgotten older lenses -- the 200 f/2.8L, the 100mm f/2, the 100mm non-L macro, the 20mm f/2.8, the 50mm 1:2 macro, etc., but who knows?

- A

 

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Very glad to hear that Canon wants to offer an update for the 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM, but one wonders if a cheaper price tag means that USM or f/2.8 might be going away to accomplish that. Consider: the 24-105 f/4L IS USM was figuratively 'moved downmarket' with the release of the non-L 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM -- perhaps Canon has the same idea for the 17-55? I hope not, as it will leave the crop camp without a first-party f/2.8 standard zoom (unless they want to pay for L zooms).

This being videotimes and all and with the 80d it would not be unresonable to think STM... It could 3.5 to somthing but the IS would likely stay.

 

[fish_shooter]

Eagerly waiting for a new shorter focal length FF macro to replace ancient 50mm macro also a replacement to 180mm f/3.5 L would also suffice. On the other hand if new Ef-s lenses are really released then would like to see if Canon uses same Nano-USM motor from new 18-135mm lens and if they are compatible with power zoom adaptor for video shooters.

+1 - it needs to have full time manual focusing as well as weather sealing (ie., for outdoor use). Currently have the 50 Compact Macro while optically good has stone age auto-focusing. Also am reluctant to use in our typically drippy environment.

 

[GMCPhotographics]

24-105 LIS mk II?

 

[cayenne]

Geaux 50mm L f/1.2!!!

Geaux, Geaux, Geaux!!




Cayenne

 

[schmidtfilme]

What about the 50 1.4 IS - I thought that is coming for sure this year.