Patent measures from the image plane, right? So subtract the flange back. That would make still 170mm: quite large.
I wonder what th einsane rpime would be. Could it be a 35mm f1.0 ? Pretty please....
Canon RF 14-21mm f/1.4L USM one of the “crazy” lenses coming next year [CR1]
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I wonder what th einsane rpime would be. Could it be a 35mm f1.0 ? Pretty please....
I am just fine with my Sigma Art 14mm f/1.8 
I have enjoyed it the last summer going from 10000 ISO to around 3200 for landscape astrophotography. The difference between 1.8 and 1.4 does not justify the extreme cost. With the difference one can get the 16-35 2.8L III (or a similar RF in the future).
I have enjoyed it the last summer going from 10000 ISO to around 3200 for landscape astrophotography. The difference between 1.8 and 1.4 does not justify the extreme cost. With the difference one can get the 16-35 2.8L III (or a similar RF in the future).
The patent also lists a 12-20/2 lens of about the same size. While long at around 190 mm length is not to change during zooming. Key element of the patent is a resin lens element (element OE in the patent) which is placed in a sandwich between two glass elements at the image plane end of the lens. Element OE is described as being of low dispersion and extraordinary dispersion so it might not be the cheapest piece of plastic ever sold.
If you can make a lens using optically perfect diamond, it'll can bend the light enough
Also ther're nanostructures which already can bend the light in laboratories.
Well you can instantly get the RF 35 1.8, that's one nice little lens that is small and have good quality
You sure? May be another 'world's first', would be gigantic though.
Maybe judge the lens when it's actually available and tested? Judging a Rumour or vapourware is just mental.I am just fine with my Sigma Art 14mm f/1.8
I have enjoyed it the last summer going from 10000 ISO to around 3200 for landscape astrophotography. The difference between 1.8 and 1.4 does not justify the extreme cost. With the difference one can get the 16-35 2.8L III (or a similar RF in the future).
At the moment it's a rumour and a patent. Not much else.
Just a good body to go with them.. then all of these lenses wouldn't be behind the glass. I know it's coming but the wait..
35mm Summilux on an adapter... Does this work well?
I love my EF35 f1.4 on an adapter but it is huge! And I love the Summilux 1.7 on my Leica Q -- M glass on EOS R !!!
When it comes to lenses, they are one of the most innovative company. It isn't likeare others aren't either like Sigma and Nikon making 105 1.4, Sigma/Sony 135 1.8, Sigma 14mm 1.8, Sigma 14-24 2.8.
It's the camera that a lot of photographers are throwing this shade at. Canon still do not IBIS, good eyeAF, dual card slot, recycled 5D IV 2 year old sensor, limited FPS, 4K options while being more expensive than the competitions. They are behind the competition in a lot of areas.
I have only 5 lenses including a trinity lenses and fast telephoto prime lens. I have no problem taking trinity lenses from any manufacturers. Lenses are so good nowadays that it isn't the weakest link. It's the camera area where Canon is not innovating enough.
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Unfortunately from the samples that I've seen, the 35 Lux has a very noticeable color shift towards the edges.
If anyone is curious about the possible price-point of this lens, and potential heft, just look at the 11-24mm f4.0L. Or the Sigma Art 14-24mm f2.8. These are hefty lenses. I do not see this one being smaller. And it would probably be longer. I don't see it being cheaper than the 11-24mm f4.0L, but who knows. If distortion is well controlled this could be an amazing architectural lens and event lens where you can be near the stage/performance area...
What I'd like is about 1/2 that length. It's actually a kind of long lens for what it is. Leica's 35/2 (not the 1.4 I pictured above) is about 1/2 the length. I don't care if it's bigger around than the Leica for AF.
Yes, other companies are innovative as well.
Is any other company innovating on all fronts, e.g. how many other manufacturers have a 11-24mm FF zoom or 17mm TS lens? It took Nikon 6 years to come up with a 19mm PCE lens.
Yes, all the manufacturers cover the bread & butter lenses. I could switch all photography equipment to Nikon and Sony, and keep going as usual.
True, but the sensor is just a part of the equation.
I just want a 14mm prime. I wonder if they can make one at f/1.2 with this mount, or if it will also be f/1.4... I remember one of the post saying they were trying to make the main L primes at 1.2.
If the 28-70 is a $2999 lens, gotta imagine this would approach low-level super-tele prices. $3499 or $3999?
By the way, which company does IBIS that would work with my TS-E 17 when it's shifted?
While I would like to see a compact lightweight 4.0 17mm with excellent IQ across the frame at e.g. 600 $/EUR this lens will be a great universal tool for all whose who are interested in "milky way photography". Just lugging around one 1.5 kg lens instead of three 1,2 kg lenses.