List of rumored lenses

[Joseph]

lot of people shooting pretty happily with 50 f/1.4s with no problems, and I'm one of them. definitely shoot plenty with it, and plenty with it in AF mode. considering it costs just over 3 times as much as the f/1.8, the question is really, is it 3 times better. between the image+bokeh quality and the build quality and the extra 2/3 stop of light, I'd say definitely yes.

I've never used the 1.8 or 1.4 , but I have read so many articles of photojournalist using the 1.4 in the field - they say that it can take an incredible beating , and shoot amazing images in harsh situations - I only own all L series lenes , but I really considered getting one of these from the stories I have heard !

 

[Leopard Lupus]

I have used the 50mm 1.4 for the last year, and have only taken it off my camera body a few times to switch out for an 85mm. It is by far my favourite, well priced, durable lens that is only slightly under the L version in IQ. I highly recommend this nifty-fifty.

 

[psycho5]

Having studied materials at university, I would consider engineering polymers to generally be superior materials for lens barrel and camera construction to metals for most uses - and the 100 L macro certainly doesn't feel insubstantial to me. The only L lens I've owned that does feel lighter than I would expect, but is not flimsy, is the 70-200 f4 L IS, and the only L lens I've had that's fallen apart is my ancient and metal-barrelled 20-35 f2.8 L, and that only after it was dropped - and it used to belong to a press photographer in its prime, anyway, so it's had a hard life.

LOL, totally agree with you. Same reason why soldiers perfer using MAGPUL pmags over the traditional 'metal' mags... THEY LAST LONG ENOUGH TO NOT ONLY CARRY YOU THROUGH ONE FIGHT BUT MANY MORE THEREAFTER.

However, the only issue with polymers is getting the tight tolerances and consistentcy that metals can offer. This is one reason why Apple sticks with Aluminium

 

[Edwin Herdman]

Canon still uses metal for the parts of lenses where those tight tolerances matter, however.

Apple is just...Apple. You pay for that image, and image is really all that the aluminum cases offer (well, that and perhaps some insignificant benefit for cooling since the cases don't have heat-dissipating ridges that I can see - they still use fans, as far as I can tell, on everything that doesn't have an iPhone class of CPU inside). Admittedly, my old Motorola Razr has a lot of metal on the shell.

 

[scottsdaleriots]

Apple marketing has done a brilliant job marketing that little white apple logo. Seriously, everyone wants an apple product. I've that the next gen of macbook pros might not be aluminum, can't remember exactly what it's going to be but something like liquid steel or something.

I wonder if Canon would consider changing how it builds its lenses - perhaps not using liquid steel or whatever, but forgo the metal within the next 50 years.

I kinda wish it was 2012 already so we'd have MORE info/specs/confirmation on the next 24-70!! ;D

 

[GeorgeMaciver]

Er, nope, I've never wanted an apple product Don't think I ever will either

 

[xROELOFx]

Er, nope, I've never wanted an apple product Don't think I ever will either

haha, i'm with you. i'm totally allergic of apple and it's marketing strategy.

but hey, let's get back on topic.
i hope they will announce the 200-400mm soon. can't wait to see what this baby can do and how much it will cost

 

[EchoLocation]

What about a 17-40L II? I want a wide walk around lens with a bit of zoom for my 5D. I am considering buying the 17-40 I, but they just don't seem to sharp and this is a very old lens. When's the refresh coming?

 

[AcinonyxJG]

Is there any more about the new Canon 100-400mm? I am keen to know what kind of price it will bee going for...

 

[briansquibb]

What about a 17-40L II? I want a wide walk around lens with a bit of zoom for my 5D. I am considering buying the 17-40 I, but they just don't seem to sharp and this is a very old lens. When's the refresh coming?

My 17-40 is very sharp on the 5D - what makes you think they aren't??

 

[dolina]

I hope the updated 35, 135m 180 Macro and 400/5.6 be released in 2012.

 

[EchoLocation]

What about a 17-40L II? I want a wide walk around lens with a bit of zoom for my 5D. I am considering buying the 17-40 I, but they just don't seem to sharp and this is a very old lens. When's the refresh coming?

My 17-40 is very sharp on the 5D - what makes you think they aren't??

I borrowed my cousins 17-40 to use on my 5DC for a few weeks and I got very few sharp shots. He is selling his and I really want to buy it, but I just feel like it's not a sharp lens(or maybe just his copy.)
Regardless, anyone have any ideas about the timetable for a 17-40 II announcement? I'm really loving the other "II" lenses that have been released so I'm definitely curious about this lens.

 

[briansquibb]

What about a 17-40L II? I want a wide walk around lens with a bit of zoom for my 5D. I am considering buying the 17-40 I, but they just don't seem to sharp and this is a very old lens. When's the refresh coming?

My 17-40 is very sharp on the 5D - what makes you think they aren't??

I borrowed my cousins 17-40 to use on my 5DC for a few weeks and I got very few sharp shots. He is selling his and I really want to buy it, but I just feel like it's not a sharp lens(or maybe just his copy.)
Regardless, anyone have any ideas about the timetable for a 17-40 II announcement? I'm really loving the other "II" lenses that have been released so I'm definitely curious about this lens.

The 17-40 is at its sharpest between f/8 and f/11 so ideal for landscapes.

 

[LetTheRightLensIn]

lot of people shooting pretty happily with 50 f/1.4s with no problems, and I'm one of them. definitely shoot plenty with it, and plenty with it in AF mode. considering it costs just over 3 times as much as the f/1.8, the question is really, is it 3 times better. between the image+bokeh quality and the build quality and the extra 2/3 stop of light, I'd say definitely yes.

I've never used the 1.8 or 1.4 , but I have read so many articles of photojournalist using the 1.4 in the field - they say that it can take an incredible beating , and shoot amazing images in harsh situations - I only own all L series lenes , but I really considered getting one of these from the stories I have heard !

Amazing stories about the 50 1.4 taking harsh beatings???
?? The 50 1.4 has just about the worst build of any canon lens. The AF is easily damaged or broken.
All I see is stories about how the AF broke yet again, etc.
Every person I know who has had one has had it break and yet I don't know anyone who has ever had any other Canon lens ever break.

 

[briansquibb]

Amazing stories about the 50 1.4 taking harsh beatings???
?? The 50 1.4 has just about the worst build of any canon lens. The AF is easily damaged or broken.
All I see is stories about how the AF broke yet again, etc.
Every person I know who has had one has had it break and yet I don't know anyone who has ever had any other Canon lens ever break.

Never had a problem with mine
I had the AF fail on my 70-200 f/4

 

[kdsand]

How often are these failing? I can see how plastic components like gears do wear out or fail but hasnt Canon been using plastic internal componants in all most everything for ages?

I hear how bad the 60D plastic body is. If I had the choice I would have paid extra for magnesium but it wasn't a deal breaker.

 

[hoousi]

Just posted this in the other thread:

My local cps/nps shop already has the 200-400 posted on his website, below is the thumbnail.
I don't know if the photo is just a placeholder, also his canon official links goes to the main page of canon switzerland. But I believe the 200-400 is in front of the door.

 

[VASH1291]

Fingers crossed that a 14-24 f2.8 is on the cards this year ;D

 

[facedodge]

I own the 35L, 50L and 135L. I'd like faster AF on the 50L. I'd like IS on my 135L so long as it didn't affect IQ. The 35L is perfect. I hope they get a faster AF on the 18 1.2.

They can upgrade anything they want... I just hope they do it soon. The sooner they release, the sooner the price comes down to earth.

 

[Koen_S1]

What about the new 18-135 lens that should come with the canon eos 650D?
I have a question to btw: can you fit a nikon lens on a canon body? (I dont know how to start a topic myself, any tips?)
Thanks!