Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM on the Way [CR3]

[Canon Rumors Guy]

<p>It looks like we’re going to get a new 85mm lens from Canon. We’ve been trying to nail down exactly what the lens would be, and we finally have.</p>
<p>The Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM will be announced in 2017, though we’re still trying to nail down an estimated announcement timeframe.</p>
<p>We don’t know if the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS will be a replacement for the EF 85mm f/1.2L II or an addition to the lineup.</p>
<p><em>More to come…</em></p>
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[mb66energy]

Hopefully it
(1) isn*t above 1kg
(2) doesn*t cost above 1200 EUR
(3) doesn't have a 86mm filter thread
(4) doesn*t have a meager max reproduction ratio of 1:8

Still waiting for sth. similar in the 50mm region!

 

[Act444]

If true, this would be the fastest IS lens they've put out.

Sigh, if only it were 50mm...

 

[James Larsen]

That would be incredible! Man, as long as its not priced incredibly high, I'll definitely be looking into getting one of these...
Wow I'm really excited!!! ;D

 

[YuengLinger]

A very close MFD would be wonderful too! Wow. IS! Hmm...

 

[cellomaster27]

Now THIS is exciting!!! 85mm (best focal distance ever for portraits - the 135mm), F1.4 (good enough for me), and with IS! With currently used systems for improved focus motor and build quality and improved optics, it'll smash the third party lenses! Hopefully it'll have weathersealing!

 

[mitchel2002]

Now THIS is exciting!!! 85mm (best focal distance ever for portraits - the 135mm), F1.4 (good enough for me), and with IS! With currently used systems for improved focus motor and build quality and improved optics, it'll smash the third party lenses! Hopefully it'll have weathersealing!

me 2
very exciting

 

[DrToast]

Very interesting. I was just pricing the 85mm f/1.2 the other day. Now I'll have to wait and see how this one looks.

 

[Camerajah]

So when will the 50mm f1.4L be out

 

[Ozarker]

Might just be in my Christmas stocking next year! This focal length is on my short list along with 35mm prime.

 

[hendrik-sg]

this is great news,

let's hope it will compare to the Sigma optically, have best possible AF and IS on top, great

Regarding the price of the 35mm 1.4, it will not come for free

 

[jebrady03]

 

[Mac Duderson]

YES! And then 28mm 1.4 IS Please! ;D

 

[Joe M]

Well, it's about time. I think I could live with f1.4. I sure would love a little more sharpness and faster focus though. I don't expect a cheaper lens though because once you stuff image stabilization into it along with maybe some BR glass, that ought to be worth something, literally. I never owned the current lens and have a good friend who lets me borrow his. Yeah, nice guy to do that eh? Of course I love the lens but if it could be a little sharper, faster and stabilized. Here's hoping this new one comes out soon and is as good as I would like. My friend will not have to sweat when I take his lens for a day anymore.

 

[hmatthes]

I've rented the 85/1.2 and loved it -- but the focus needed steady deliberation or a steady hand & manual focus. But the results were worth it. I shoot the wonderful 85/1.8 nearly everyday and it is my goto for portrait work.
I am excited for a 85/1.4 for even better control of critical focus than the 1.2 but better results than the 1.8 (already super).
I'll order one upon announcement unless they get greedy. The 85/1.8 is still THAT GOOD and the results are perfect. Hard to explain spending large sums of money to get one stop improvement unless it's corner-to-corner is perfection!

 

[wtlloyd]

Awesome. These specs really hit the sweet spot. Hopefully below $2K on introduction.

 

[Etienne]

Well that's some good news!
It's very likely to be awesome.
Price is the big question now.

 

[H. Jones]

If there really is a 85mm f/1.4L IS I see no reason why we won't have a 50mm f/1.4L IS as well.

Sounds like an incredible lens either way! Bring it on.

 

[Etienne]

If there really is a 85mm f/1.4L IS I see no reason why we won't have a 50mm f/1.4L IS as well.

Sounds like an incredible lens either way! Bring it on.

I agree ... I'm far more interested in a 50mm f/1.4 IS than an 85,
but this bodes well for a future 50!

 

[H. Jones]

I think the best prime combo for me would be this lens and a 35mm f/1.4L II. I'm more of a zoom guy but I could see myself really using these two.