I think we all need to calm down regarding lens announcements

[elflord]

the EF 35mm f1.4 is from 1998.

This is a very highly regarded lens, seems to do better in tests than some lenses that are much newer. Seems to me that optical technology is pretty stable, especially prime lenses.

There are some lenses especially non L primes long overdue for an update (e.g. 35mm f/2) but I don't see what the case is to release new versions of all of these lenses.

 

[JR]

Between Nikon rapidely updating a lot of its lens, and Canon releasing at least 2-3 new pro body this year, it is only natural that we will see several new updates for Canon lens and we should be excited about it! After all, since the lens is likely the most important factor for IQ, why not be all excited here...plus its fun to talk about!

 

[distant.star]

I think we already have enough cops who like waving their badges around here. What I don't need is another one telling people they need to "calm down."

As my dear old mother would say, "Who died and made you boss?"

 

[Astro]

There are some lenses especially non L primes long overdue for an update (e.g. 35mm f/2) but I don't see what the case is to release new versions of all of these lenses.

maybe you should look at olympus lenses released for µ43.

they have incredible good MTF numbers, like the 45mm f1.8.

that what is possible today... canons 10 and more year old lenses are outdated compared to that.

so olympus, a struggling company, can release great new lenses but canon has not managed to create a new 50mm lens in 20 years.

it suffices to say that Canon would like to get new technology to us as soon as economically possible. I was in Tokyo when the earthquake hit last year

it´s not about last year.. it´s about a decade or two....

 

[kdsand]

I guess it could be worse canon could start releasing updates that are updates in name only so to make consumers think its new tech. That would be a bit low. right?
Yep feeling a bit jaded.