Poll: Most Wanted New Lenses of 2013.
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I want a lens that does not yet exist.
I would like a 24-135 f1.4-f2.8 L with IS.
Preferably less than 800 grams; black, not white; and using a 77mm filter.
That would be my perfect walkabout lens (the the perfect kit lens). The 24-105L is really nice, but I wish it were faster. I've finally come to appreciate the advantage of the faster lens with the 5D3 AF system.
I would like a 24-135 f1.4-f2.8 L with IS.
Preferably less than 800 grams; black, not white; and using a 77mm filter.
That would be my perfect walkabout lens (the the perfect kit lens). The 24-105L is really nice, but I wish it were faster. I've finally come to appreciate the advantage of the faster lens with the 5D3 AF system.
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400 F5.6 II with IS and sharper optics.
and a new version of the 1200 F5.6, one that none of us can ever afford to buy but can drool over. (must bewaterdroolproof)
and a new version of the 1200 F5.6, one that none of us can ever afford to buy but can drool over. (must be
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I voted for the 400mm F/4L IS USM. I have the excellent 70-300 L and would love a 400 f/4 which could be used with both the 1.4X and 2X TCs. I could sell it and go for the new 100-400 when it comes out, but the former option is much more attractive to me, though more expensive.
Other lenses I'd like: 14-24 (or 12-24, a patent exists!) and 50 f/1.4 IS
Other lenses I'd like: 14-24 (or 12-24, a patent exists!) and 50 f/1.4 IS
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200-400 TC 1.4. My passion is wildlife photography and something like that would give me the capacity to really reach out. A lens like that would bankrupt me, but still, I'd find a way . . . .
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I voted for the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM (as long as it's true USM - which I expect any replacement to the current 50mm f/1.4 will be).
Having written that (& voted) - I would like to add 2 other suggestions:
1) With last month's announcement of Sigma's new 18-35 f/1.8 DC HSM Art for APS-C, as a ground-breaking fast zoom - I would like to see a manufacturer (preferably Canon) come out with a complementary fast zoom lens, in the 30mm - 70mm range. I realise having a f/1.8 (or f/2) zoom all the way from 30mm to 70mm might be biting off more than one can chew (without compromise in size, image quality, etc). So even having a 35mm - 60mm range could still work well. USM focus to be used (or STM - at a push). IS not a priority for this lens.
2) Canon 50mm f/2 USM IS. I would probably prefer the 50mm f/2 USM IS over a Canon 50mm f/1.4, due to the smaller size / potential lower cost. Obviously if the 50mm f/1.4 is sharper @ f/2 than a 50mm f/2 @ f/2 (wide open) - I would take that into account. The recently announced Canon 35mm f/2 USM IS looks like a great lens, awesome IQ wide open: sharp, contrasty, great bokeh, etc. So I see a Canon 50mm f/2 USM IS as a logical near future release.
I would be keen to hear other's thoughts / input / calculations (eg of weight, size, filters, estimated cost, etc) on the above lenses.
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Paul
Having written that (& voted) - I would like to add 2 other suggestions:
1) With last month's announcement of Sigma's new 18-35 f/1.8 DC HSM Art for APS-C, as a ground-breaking fast zoom - I would like to see a manufacturer (preferably Canon) come out with a complementary fast zoom lens, in the 30mm - 70mm range. I realise having a f/1.8 (or f/2) zoom all the way from 30mm to 70mm might be biting off more than one can chew (without compromise in size, image quality, etc). So even having a 35mm - 60mm range could still work well. USM focus to be used (or STM - at a push). IS not a priority for this lens.
2) Canon 50mm f/2 USM IS. I would probably prefer the 50mm f/2 USM IS over a Canon 50mm f/1.4, due to the smaller size / potential lower cost. Obviously if the 50mm f/1.4 is sharper @ f/2 than a 50mm f/2 @ f/2 (wide open) - I would take that into account. The recently announced Canon 35mm f/2 USM IS looks like a great lens, awesome IQ wide open: sharp, contrasty, great bokeh, etc. So I see a Canon 50mm f/2 USM IS as a logical near future release.
I would be keen to hear other's thoughts / input / calculations (eg of weight, size, filters, estimated cost, etc) on the above lenses.
Regards
Paul
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I would have voted either 14-24mm f/2.8L USM or 16-35mm F/2.8L USM III, but considering Canon's sticker shock policy, I would be unable to buy either one, so what's the point?
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Re: Poll: Most Wanted New Lenses of 2013.
« Reply #31 on: Today at 12:47:58 AM »
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I'd like Sigma to add a 50 1.4 and 85 1.4 to their Art line.
Sigma has $50.00 instant savings on 50 1.4 and $75.00 instant savings on 85 1.4 posted on their website under Standard lenses. I just found it because your post made me go look because I thought you wanted them to make these lenses. I guess you want them updated. Why would they add them to an Art Line when they are Standard Lenses?
« Reply #31 on: Today at 12:47:58 AM »
Quote florianbieler.de
I'd like Sigma to add a 50 1.4 and 85 1.4 to their Art line.
Sigma has $50.00 instant savings on 50 1.4 and $75.00 instant savings on 85 1.4 posted on their website under Standard lenses. I just found it because your post made me go look because I thought you wanted them to make these lenses. I guess you want them updated. Why would they add them to an Art Line when they are Standard Lenses?
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greger said:
Probably because when they took the 35mm from their standard line, and released it under their art line it went from "ok" to awesome.
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bholliman said:
Nothing... but modern coatings and possibly f/1.8 would be even better. I'd like IS in concept, but I don't think I'd like the price tag. The current one is a bargain at ~$1000; an updated one would lose some of it's charm if it's was twice that.
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EF 300mm f4 L IS II (4 stops of IS)
EF 400mm f5.6 L IS (4 stops of IS)
EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 L IS II (no push pull zoom) (4 stops of IS)
EF 50mm f1.4 & 85mm f1.8 IS (4 stops of IS) not L
Any prime with an IS upgrade.
EF 400mm f5.6 L IS (4 stops of IS)
EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 L IS II (no push pull zoom) (4 stops of IS)
EF 50mm f1.4 & 85mm f1.8 IS (4 stops of IS) not L
Any prime with an IS upgrade.
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kennephoto said:I like that the Canon 200mm 2.8L didn't receive any votes!
That would be in my #2 spot if the 135f2 wasn't so good, and if Sigma can keep up the current trend of releasing best in class lenses then their 135f1.8 will really kick butt (and lets be honest, the canon 135f2 is a really old lens. It should be an easy target). That lens is at the cutting edge of what can be done with long lengths at the fastest apertures (without costing as much as a car), and 200f2.8 is already saturated by the many zoom lenses that every single lens company has been regularly updating for the last decade.
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