Could a 35mm f/1.2 L be in testing? (pic)

[EOBeav]

Canon need to be a bit easier on their pricing of lenses. If this is going to be another lens at $2200 then I think we'll just all cry

I tend to agree. I don't suppose they'll ever make the mistake again of creating another lens with the price/performance ratio of the 50mm f/1.4 at <$500USD.

 

[japhoto]

I'd say it would be a pleasant surprise if Canon decided to make a 35mm f/1.2, but like others have mentioned, the size and price wouldn't be such a pleasure. For updating the current 35L, I'd say it's about time even if there is nothing wrong with the old one. I'm sure there are benefits to newer coating and manufacturing processes and there's always something to implement into an old design.

Then to the discussion about 50mm lenses. I've been wondering that if the 50mm focal length is such an easy thing to design, why on earth there isn't a decent one for Canon cameras. There are good ones with no AF, but all AF lenses are something I don't want to buy.

Nifty fifty is just a toy and the 1.4 isn't much better. The price/performance ratio might be tolerable, but price-wise it's just where it should be, maybe a bit too high. The 50L doesn't seem to impress with its sharpness so that's another candidate for an update. Sigma took the 50mm 1.4 in the right direction with added aperture blades and sharpness, but once again screwed up the AF. Inconsistent and slow, so there's really not a lot of choices if you want a good 50mm lens.

You can tell I'm in the market for a 50mm lens for my kit, but everywhere I look I see rotten fruits...

 

[Halfrack]

I tend to agree. I don't suppose they'll ever make the mistake again of creating another lens with the price/performance ratio of the 50mm f/1.4 at <$500USD.

Careful - the Shorty 40 may have it at $200.

 

[EOBeav]

I tend to agree. I don't suppose they'll ever make the mistake again of creating another lens with the price/performance ratio of the 50mm f/1.4 at <$500USD.

Careful - the Shorty 40 may have it at $200.

You may have a point. Then again, f/2.8 is a long ways from f/1.4...

 

[Bosman]

Can someone tell me why people harp on the size of a lens? If you want the look and the quality, you buy it. Weight doesn't even come into the picture for a pro who wants it.

I would be quite thrilled by the idea of a 35 F1.2 just check out this voigtlander 35 F1.2. Its not that big and Canon could potentially design a similar option for their future potential mirrorless Leica style camera. Hopefully the just make it for reg SLR's.
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2011/12/02/voigtlander-nokton-35-1-2-aspherical-ii-lens-review-on-the-leica-m9/

 

[Marsu42]

Typo, typo, typo.

Great how even a type generates lots of discussions - where else would that be possible but on a rumor site ?

Can someone tell me why people harp on the size of a lens? If you want the look and the quality, you buy it. Weight doesn't even come into the picture for a pro who wants it.

But the very heavy vignetting could have something to do with the length of the 35/1.4L lens?

 

[sinclairbear]

I also noticed earlier on canon europe. " hopefully there’ll be a 28mm f/1.4 lens or a new EF35mm f/1.4L that’s even better"

http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/technical/jeff_ascough_on_the_eos_5d_mark_iii.do

Don't see why Canon would publish that on their site if it wasn't significant. Either way, im looking forward to seeing both lens's !

 

[Bosman]

I also noticed earlier on canon europe. " hopefully there’ll be a 28mm f/1.4 lens or a new EF35mm f/1.4L that’s even better"

[url]http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/technical/jeff_ascough_on_the_eos_5d_mark_iii.do]http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/technical/jeff_ascough_on_the_eos_5d_mark_iii.do][url]http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/technical/jeff_ascough_on_the_eos_5d_mark_iii.do

Don't see why Canon would publish that on their site if it wasn't significant. Either way, im looking forward to seeing both lens's !

the link isnt working.

 

[dr croubie]

the link isnt working.

Here

 

[Daniel Flather]

What it's supposed to read is ef 20mm f1.8 L.

 

[dr croubie]

What it's supposed to read is ef 20mm f1.8 L.

I'm still waiting for the EF-S 11mm f/2.0 L...

 

[Bosman]

the link isnt working.

Here

Thanks for the link, i have read everything from Ascough but this is a newer one!

 

[sinclairbear]

Yes, seems a bit strange that this is the second 'typo' to be seen on his site. Perhaps his own personal site, but Canons? hmmm im skeptical. Hope these lens's are in existence!

 

[felipey]

The original image link seems to be down for me, any alternates? I love my 35 1.2, a mkII with weather sealing would be perfect.