Is a Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM on the Horizon?

[Richard CR]

Canon has two RF versions of the 35mm focal length, but its flagship L series lens hasn't yet seen the light of day. The Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM has been rumored for quite some time, and if it continues for much longer, it will be granted unicorn status. The Canon RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM […]

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[Exploreshootshare]

This will break the internet or more specific the CR forum
I am really hoping this lens will finally be announced!

 

[Exploreshootshare]

"To provide an optical system with high optical performance, excellently correcting various aberrations including lateral chromatic aberration, despite its wide angle and large aperture ratio."

An excellent optical corrected lens would make a lot of people happy. Crossing my fingers and hoping it'll get done soon!

 

[Maximilian]

Will be interesting, how much more IQ they can get from This formula...

 

[StaffordPrVa]

A RF 35mm F1.2L would be a no-brainer purchase….. I’d definitely buy one immediately!

 

[davidespinosa]

I would prefer 24mm or 28mm, but 35mm is way better than nothing !

 

[David - Sydney]

Definitely a mirage taunting CR forum dwellers

 

[john1970]

Sounds like the 25 mm f1.2 would be an amazing lens, but for me and for travel photography the 35 mm f1.4 VCM is a perfect combination of size, speed, and optical performance.

 

[neuroanatomist]

I suppose there is at least one person interested in such a lens…but isn’t it cruel to get his hopes up again?

 

[riker]

A RF 35mm F1.2L would be a no-brainer purchase….. I’d definitely buy one immediately!

You own the 1.4 and it's not good enough?

 

[riker]

28/1.8 non-L PLS!
Or if it's a 35mm L, then make it street/travel, photo oriented one, optimized for IQ, AF speed, size&weight. - 1.4, no video features, no IS, no extra buttons on the lens, etc.

 

[P-visie]

I suppose there is at least one person interested in such a lens…but isn’t it cruel to get his hopes up again?

You mean @roby17269 ? Hope = deferred disappointment.

 

[Richard CR]

I suppose there is at least one person interested in such a lens…but isn’t it cruel to get his hopes up again?

 

[sturm3n]

It is interesting to me that the VCM hybrid series are indeed L-series lenses, red ring and all. Definitely makes the positioning a little muddied. I think Sony had it right with unlabeled vs "G" vs "G Master".

 

[Del Paso]

I suppose there is at least one person interested in such a lens…but isn’t it cruel to get his hopes up again?

Are you sure? I cannot imagine that somebody could be interested in such a strange lens, there's just no use for it. Who would ever need or want an RF 35mm f/1,2?

 

[Del Paso]

Will be interesting, how much more IQ they can get from This formula...

Look at the RF 85 f/1,2 for an answer!
This will be a no-compromise lens like the 85mm. If...

 

[Maximilian]

... if...
But the VCM is already really, really good. So, how much more is possible? That's my question...

 

[riker]

Look at the RF 85 f/1,2 for an answer!
This will be a no-compromise lens like the 85mm. If...

You think the 85/1.2 is so much better than the 85/1.4 VCM? I'd choose the later anytime.

I remember when EF 85/1.4 came out and absolutely destroyed the 85/1.2 II (have to admit it was considerably older).
I now see many ppl actually changing from 50/1.2 to 50/1.4.
I'm guessing same happening with 85/1.2 vs 1.4.

As long as you have a brilliant L lens with great IQ+AF, nobody cares for that tiny extra aperture and nobody wants the extra price and weight.
OK, not nobody, just very very few.

 

[esglord]

... if...
But the VCM is already really, really good. So, how much more is possible? That's my question...

One more. This lens goes to 11.

 

[roby17269]

You mean @roby17269 ? Hope = deferred disappointment.

And this morning, waking up after a terrible monday (food poisoning), my ears were ringing.

I came here and I see this and people are already teasing me. You guys are cruel

What can I say? if it does indeed come, I will get one (and sell the 1.4)

But this is not even a rumor... My hopes are 0, nada, zilch, none until something more meaningful is rumored