Lenses that you want Canon to release next

[PeterAlex7]

11-1200mm 1.0L IS Macro Nano USM DO :

TSE MPE Soft Focus Blue Spectrum Refractive Optic. There will be no more lens segmentation, there will be no more "lenses" in canon's dictionary, just lens. That sounds spooky for me

 

[SkynetTX]

Most of the times I make macro / close-up photos and sometimes it's pretty hard to take shots of butterflies, grasshoppers, lizards and similar shy animals. So a true macro lens with the following specifications would be great if it's possible to make it (I'm not sure about that).

Minimum focusing distance: 100 or 150 cm
Focal length: between 60 and 100 mm, but lower could be better
Image Stabilization
Full Time Manual focusing (!)
USM for AutoFocus
Maximum magnification: 1:1 (with Extension Tubes or Extenders: 2:1)

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

Most of the times I make macro / close-up photos and sometimes it's pretty hard to take shots of butterflies, grasshoppers, lizards and similar shy animals. So a true macro lens with the following specifications would be great if it's possible to make it (I'm not sure about that).

Minimum focusing distance: 100 or 150 cm
Focal length: between 60 and 100 mm, but lower could be better
Image Stabilization
Full Time Manual focusing (!)
USM for AutoFocus
Maximum magnification: 1:1 (with Extension Tubes or Extenders: 2:1)

If I understand your proposal, you want to achieve magnification 1X (life size) at a distance of 1 meter from the object.

To achieve this magnification, would need a lens with focal length about 500mm. In this case the front element would be gigantic.

On the other hand, I believe it is technically feasible a lens 300mm F5.6 truly Macro, with magnification 1X around 70 centimeters of the object.

 

[SkynetTX]

If I understand your proposal, you want to achieve magnification 1X (life size) at a distance of 1 meter from the object.

To achieve this magnification, would need a lens with focal length about 500mm. In this case the front element would be gigantic.

On the other hand, I believe it is technically feasible a lens 300mm F5.6 truly Macro, with magnification 1X around 70 centimeters of the object.

A 300 mm lens with around 70-75 cm focusing or working distance could also be good. The point is that I'd like a lens that I don't need to put right in the subject's face to get a close-up photo. According to the calculator at http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/macro-lenses.htm any lens can provide life size magnification if the focusing distance is for times of the focal length.

Last time I forgot that an USM version of the EF-S 55-250mm lens with FTM would also be great.

 

[chrysoberyl]

1. 500mm f/5.6 w/IS & AF
2. 50mm 1:1 macro, manual w/a long throw
3. 400mm f/5 w/IS & AF
4. 100mm 2:1 macro, manual w/a long throw

My needs are simple...

 

[YuengLinger]

Just one: ef 50mm 1.2/f L II

This thread seems kind of familiar...

 

[chrysoberyl]

Just one: ef 50mm 1.2/f L II

This thread seems kind of familiar...

It does, doesn't it? Hope springs eternal...

BTW, 2. and 4. can be 3rd party:

1. 500mm f/5.6 w/IS & AF
2. 50mm 1:1 macro, manual w/a long throw
3. 400mm f/5 w/IS & AF
4. 100mm 2:1 macro, manual w/a long throw

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

If I understand your proposal, you want to achieve magnification 1X (life size) at a distance of 1 meter from the object.

To achieve this magnification, would need a lens with focal length about 500mm. In this case the front element would be gigantic.

On the other hand, I believe it is technically feasible a lens 300mm F5.6 truly Macro, with magnification 1X around 70 centimeters of the object.

A 300 mm lens with around 70-75 cm focusing or working distance could also be good. The point is that I'd like a lens that I don't need to put right in the subject's face to get a close-up photo. According to the calculator at http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/macro-lenses.htm any lens can provide life size magnification if the focusing distance is for times of the focal length.

Last time I forgot that an USM version of the EF-S 55-250mm lens with FTM would also be great.

There is an important detail for use in Macro:

All lenses have their nominal focal length, measured when focused on an infinite distance. When focused on short distances, the focal length is MORE SHORT than the nominal value.
A 100mm lens when used in typical distance Macro becomes something like 60mm. A 180mm lens in Macro distances, becomes something like 110mm.

 

[chrysoberyl]

If I understand your proposal, you want to achieve magnification 1X (life size) at a distance of 1 meter from the object.

To achieve this magnification, would need a lens with focal length about 500mm. In this case the front element would be gigantic.

On the other hand, I believe it is technically feasible a lens 300mm F5.6 truly Macro, with magnification 1X around 70 centimeters of the object.

A 300 mm lens with around 70-75 cm focusing or working distance could also be good. The point is that I'd like a lens that I don't need to put right in the subject's face to get a close-up photo. According to the calculator at http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/macro-lenses.htm any lens can provide life size magnification if the focusing distance is for times of the focal length.

Last time I forgot that an USM version of the EF-S 55-250mm lens with FTM would also be great.

There is an important detail for use in Macro:

All lenses have their nominal focal length, measured when focused on an infinite distance. When focused on short distances, the focal length is MORE SHORT than the nominal value.
A 100mm lens when used in typical distance Macro becomes something like 60mm. A 180mm lens in Macro distances, becomes something like 110mm.

Noted and thank you! Revised list:

1. 500mm f/5.6 w/IS & AF
2. 100mm 1:1 macro, manual w/a long throw, as sharp as the Milvus 100mm
3. 400mm f/5 w/IS & AF
4. 200mm 2:1 macro, f/4, manual w/a long throw

 

[9VIII]

300mm f5.6, prime.
Lightweight, and so affordable that practically no-one could justify not getting one, Canon could probably get this to market for about $200. The ultimate entry level wildlife lens, perfect for vacations.
Make it high magnification too and I'd probably use it every day.

I realize that the entry level zooms tend to have these characteristics, but a Prime could get better IQ while simultaneously reducing cost.

 

[chrysoberyl]

300mm f5.6, prime.
Lightweight, and so affordable that practically no-one could justify not getting one, Canon could probably get this to market for about $200. The ultimate entry level wildlife lens, perfect for vacations.
Make it high magnification too and I'd probably use it every day.

I realize that the entry level zooms tend to have these characteristics, but a Prime could get better IQ while simultaneously reducing cost.

That's a good notion. I would also like to see an update to the current 300mm f/4. Not exactly what I want, but I must admit I would consider one.

In addition to the prime advantages you mention, I see these:

1. Size.
2. No dust and moisture huffing.
4. Sharper edges.
5. Less flare (fewer glass to air interfaces).
6. No lens creep.

 

[sjprg]

28-300L MarkII

 

[SkynetTX]

So, to put things together here's my whislist:

18-55 mm IS USM
55-250 mm IS USM II
300 or 400 mm IS USM 1:1 macro with 75-90 cm minimum focusing distance (where IS stands for Insect Stabilization as someone told in the forum )

All lenses must have the following features:

non-rotating front element
full time manual support (!)
no focus reset
both the zoom and the focusing ring should be at least 19-25mm wide if possible (but not wider than 30 mm)

 

[Eldar]

50mm f1.2L IS
85mm f1.2L IS
135mm f2.0L IS
(with optics to rival the Zeiss alternatives)

I have not been very concerned with IS on these focal lengths in the past. However, since I got the 5DSR I have become more aware of the benefits.

Apart from those 3, I would like to see upgrades of the 45mm and 90mm TS-E lenses and the introduction of a TS-E macro lens.

 

[chrysoberyl]

So, to put things together here's my whislist:

18-55 mm IS USM
55-250 mm IS USM II
300 or 400 mm IS USM 1:1 macro with 75-90 cm minimum focusing distance (where IS stands for Insect Stabilization as someone told in the forum )

All lenses must have the following features:

non-rotating front element
full time manual support (!)
no focus reset

Whoa! 400mm 1:1 macro? Oh, OK, I get close with my Sigma 180 + a 2X extender. But I would give this one some thought if the throw is long and smoothly damped. And it weighs less than 6 lbs. Heck, I'd buy anything with insect stabilization!

 

[SkynetTX]

And do not forget about the 10-18 mm IS USM with Full Time Manual support and no focus reset. So there would be a perfect travel kit of 10-18mm, 18-55mm and 55-250 mm lenses with the 60 mm and the 300mm/400mm IS USM macro.

 

[dsnook]

TS-E 45mm
TS-E 90mm

My guess is the market is too small for Canon to be interested enough to put in the effort, but it sure would be nice!

 

[Ekpil]

My wishlist for wildlife...

EF 600mm f/4,0 IS USM Extender 1.4x integrated.

You have 2 lenses 600mm f/4,0 and 840mm f/5,6

You do not need a 800mm f/5,6 !!

If quality is the same like the
EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x
I am happy.

 

[BeenThere]

Perhaps improve the quality of 24-105. The range is convenient. the extra lens on the long side is helpful

I agree. It's a really useful lens, but just needs a touch less chromatic aberration and a touch more sharpness. It's a shame that to upgrade IQ means downgrading focal range, e.g. the 24-70 (though I know it's often the case with zooms that the bigger the range, the more compromises).

You got your wish.

 

[HankMD]

I can afford a Big White but a lighter, cheaper, hopefully more mobile 400-600 mm f5.6-6.3 IS would suit my current birding needs. Alternatively I will also take a 200-500 mm f5.6 IS with better AF than Tammy or Sigma.