EF 35mm f/1.4L II to Finally Come as Well? [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

<p>We’re told that that Canon will replace their 35mm f/1.4L following the announcement and shipping of the upcoming EF 11-24mm f/4L, <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2014/08/canon-ef-11-24-f2-8l-coming-cr1/" target="_blank">which has been rumoured since August</a>. We’re told that an announcement date hasn’t been set, however the lens could appear as early as Q1 of 2015, or fall into the second quarter of next year.</p>
<p>This lens has been rumoured for replacement since the EF 24mm f/1.4L II was announced back in 2008. There <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/07/patent-canon-ef-35-f1-4l/" target="_blank">have been a lot of patents for such a lens</a>, but nothing has come to fruition.</p>
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[adhocphotographer]

Nice

 

[Etienne]

It's got to come some time. I have the 35 f/2 IS now, so unless this is irresistibly stellar, I'll probably pass. IS is just so handy for video.

Please bring a 50 or 85 (f/1.4 or f/2) with IS soon! Yesterday would be nice

 

[Loswr]

Love my 35L. I'll likely preorder the 35L II when it comes out.

 

[Besisika]

If comes out before June, I will get one. Otherwise will go for ART.

 

[drmikeinpdx]

Don't need a 35 for my work. I'm holding out for a new 50mm lens. It may be a long wait! :'(

It's really strange to be in a situation where there is nothing I can justify buying in the Canon (or Sigma) lineup. I've been something of a fanboy for the last several years, but lately my disposable cash has been going elsewhere. At least there is LensRentals.com to keep me interested in trying out new gear and help me use up my extra $.

 

[jdramirez]

Maybe when they said, Year of the lens, they meant a twelve month period and not specifically 2014.

So what was the first big lens announced... and how many more months are left in the twelve months of the lens.... It just does roll off the tongue.

 

[raptor3x]

Maybe when they said, Year of the lens, they meant a twelve month period and not specifically 2014.

So what was the first big lens announced... and how many more months are left in the twelve months of the lens.... It just does roll off the tongue.

The 16-35 and 10-18 were both announced sometime in the middle of May, so I suppose they have until then to fit into a 12 month period. If the 35 pans out then the only thing missing is the supposed TS-E updates.

 

[Khalai]

Maybe when they said, Year of the lens, they meant a twelve month period and not specifically 2014.

So what was the first big lens announced... and how many more months are left in the twelve months of the lens.... It just does roll off the tongue.

The 16-35 and 10-18 were both announced sometime in the middle of May, so I suppose they have until then to fit into a 12 month period. If the 35 pans out then the only thing missing is the supposed TS-E updates.

They could squeeze out a new 50/1.4(1.8) IS USM while at it

 

[privatebydesign]

I very much fell out of love with the 35 f1.4L when digital got to >20MP on the 135 format, the CA just bothered me too much, on film and early digital it just didn't seem to show up as much, I have long considered getting the 35mm f2 IS and was going to look for seasonal deals, this now means I'll wait even longer and see what falls out of the tree regarding an L MkII.

Ah choices choices. When the 1Dx MkII comes along, if it suits my use, I'll put much less emphasis on a stop of aperture over the size, weight and IS of the smaller though very capable primes. It seems I have already talked myself into a 1Dx MkII and 35 f2 IS!

 

[lintoni]

I very much fell out of love with the 35 f1.4L when digital got to >20MP on the 135 format, the CA just bothered me too much, on film and early digital it just didn't seem to show up as much, I have long considered getting the 35mm f2 IS and was going to look for seasonal deals, this now means I'll wait even longer and see what falls out of the tree regarding an L MkII.

Ah choices choices. When the 1Dx MkII comes along, if it suits my use, I'll put much less emphasis on a stop of aperture over the size, weight and IS of the smaller though very capable primes. It seems I have already talked myself into a 1Dx MkII and 35 f2 IS!

Worse things happen at sea...

 

[ahsanford]

The 16-35 and 10-18 were both announced sometime in the middle of May, so I suppose they have until then to fit into a 12 month period. If the 35 pans out then the only thing missing is the supposed TS-E updates.

Goodness, no. You forgot one of the great bread and butter gripes of this forum.

The EF 50mm f/nooneknows IS USM to replace the ancient EF 50mm f/1.4 fake-USM would also go in the "things missing" bucket. I want a sharp-in-the-corners 50mm lens with quick autofocusing and a size less than a pickle jar, and that new lens will be it.

- A

 

[sb in ak]

Hopefully the presence of the Sigma will keep things lower to $1k than $2k. I like the rendering quality of the 35L but it would be good to see something with some weather sealing and less CA.

Hopefully Canon doesn't take the route of a sharp but sterile rendering lens instead of something with some character.

To be honest, I'd rather see an update to the 50 1.4.

 

[docsmith]

Maybe when they said, Year of the lens, they meant a twelve month period and not specifically 2014.

So what was the first big lens announced... and how many more months are left in the twelve months of the lens.... It just does roll off the tongue.

Really, it has been a pretty good year....with 1.5 months to go:

EFS 10-18
EF 16-35 f/4 IS
EF 24-105 f/3.5-5.6
EFS 24 f/2.8
EF 100-400L II
EF 400 f/4 DO II
EFM 55-200

Did I miss any? Best year in awhile for lens releases. Granted, I have yet to buy one, but 2-3 are under consideration.

 

[lintoni]

The 16-35 and 10-18 were both announced sometime in the middle of May, so I suppose they have until then to fit into a 12 month period. If the 35 pans out then the only thing missing is the supposed TS-E updates.

Goodness, no. You forgot one of the great bread and butter gripes of this forum.

The EF 50mm f/nooneknows IS USM to replace the ancient EF 50mm f/1.4 fake-USM would also go in the "things missing" bucket. I want a sharp-in-the-corners 50mm lens with quick autofocusing and a size less than a pickle jar, and that new lens will be it.

- A

I think raptor3x was referring to Canon Rumors' original post re 'Year Of The Lens‘:

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=18167.0

 

[privatebydesign]

I very much fell out of love with the 35 f1.4L when digital got to >20MP on the 135 format, the CA just bothered me too much, on film and early digital it just didn't seem to show up as much, I have long considered getting the 35mm f2 IS and was going to look for seasonal deals, this now means I'll wait even longer and see what falls out of the tree regarding an L MkII.

Ah choices choices. When the 1Dx MkII comes along, if it suits my use, I'll put much less emphasis on a stop of aperture over the size, weight and IS of the smaller though very capable primes. It seems I have already talked myself into a 1Dx MkII and 35 f2 IS!

Worse things happen at sea...

Oh I know, I sailed the Caribbean and Andaman Seas, along with the Gulf of Thailand and Mallacca Straights for ten years.

 

[ahsanford]

As far as the announcement itself, of Sigma's Art lenses for Canon...

35 f/1.4
50 f/1.4
18-35 f/1.8 (EF-S mount only)
24-105 f/4 IS
30 f/1.4 (EF-S mount only)

...three were showered with accolades (the first three) and one was very well-received (the 24-105). As for the fifth lens, I haven't read enough about the crop 30mm to see how people thought it landed.

But in particular, the 35 and 50 Art really shook things up. They are spectacularly sharp, a phenomenal value, and they represented a major course correction for Sigma's quality reputation. But sharpness is not everything in a lens, and I am very careful to not make a blanket statement that the 35 Art and 50 Art are categorically better than their L counterparts -- but I think that many people actually do believe that.

In fairness, Sigma was trying to outperform some older Canon L designs at those two focal lengths. So that's why this 35L II is such a big deal.

This is Canon's first 'response' (if you want to call it that) to Sigma's Art line. I know Canon doesn't actually respond to its competitors and this lens was going to happen anyway, but it will be fascinating to see what sort of price to performance value proposition the 35L II will be.

- A

 

[raptor3x]

The 16-35 and 10-18 were both announced sometime in the middle of May, so I suppose they have until then to fit into a 12 month period. If the 35 pans out then the only thing missing is the supposed TS-E updates.

Goodness, no. You forgot one of the great bread and butter gripes of this forum.

The EF 50mm f/nooneknows IS USM to replace the ancient EF 50mm f/1.4 fake-USM would also go in the "things missing" bucket. I want a sharp-in-the-corners 50mm lens with quick autofocusing and a size less than a pickle jar, and that new lens will be it.

- A

I think raptor3x was referring to Canon Rumors' original post re 'Year Of The Lens‘:

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=18167.0

You got it.

 

[TeT]

Come to Papa...

Ouch expensive month, buying both of em... Ouch.

 

[TeT]

guess I gotta sell/unload my existing 35L before the bottom falls out... (bottom falling out meaning a $150 down swing at most)