*UPDATE* Canon EF 135 f/1.8L IS

[Quasimodo]

Re: Canon EF 135 f/1.8L IS

So a quick round-up:

http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/02/more-lens-suggestions-cr1/ - 135 f/1.8 L IS mentioned

http://www.canonrumors.com/2011/12/canon-files-a-patent-for-a-bunch-of-lenses/ - 135 f/2 metioned

http://www.canonrumors.com/2011/04/a-random-roadmap-lenses-body-cr1/ - 135 f/2 II mentioned

http://www.canonrumors.com/2011/02/what-next/ - 135 f/1.8 L mentioned

http://www.canonrumors.com/2011/01/new-l-primes-cr2/ - just post mentioning upgrade of current model

http://www.canonrumors.com/2010/05/50l-85l-135l-to-get-upgraded-cr1/ - 135 f/2 L IS mentioned

http://www.canonrumors.com/2010/05/ef-135-f1-8l-is-cr1/ - 135 f/1.8 L IS mentioned, also mentioned that 2 versions were tested

So let me count (in last 2 years):
3 posts mentioning 135 f/1.8 L IS (including current one)
1 post mentioning 135 f/1.8 L
1 posts mentioning 135 f/2 L IS
2 posts mentioning 135 f/2 L II
and 1 without given aperture and IS info.

Lenses are quiet hard to preddict but rumors say that there are 4 possible versions:

• 135 f/1.8 L IS
• 135 f/1.8 L
• 135 f/2 L IS
• 135 f/2 L II

So summarizing your findings we are 100% sure, that such a lens exists or doesn't exist.

+ 1. Brilliant humor. Reminds me of my old professor who stated that calling people average was just mean.

 

[preppyak]

Re: Canon EF 135 f/1.8L IS

I really like the 135mm f/2.0L, however, I don't use it as much as I used to because it is starting to show its age. The lens isn't much faster focusing than the 85mm f/1.2L II (feels like it has slowed down over a few years) and I think the focusing speed needs to be improved to keep up with the 1DX. 135mm is one my favorite focal lengths for basketball so I'm looking forward to a new model. I don't need the extra 1/3 stop of light or IS but will happily take any improvements I can get my hands on.

Interestingly, this LensRental article published today might just agree with exactly what you wrote

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/08/autofocus-reality-part-3b-canon-cameras

The two newest Canon cameras have more accurate phase-detection sensors than their previous cameras. The newest lenses have more accurate focus movement (or provide more accurate focus movement feedback, or both) that takes advantage of those sensors. Older cameras don’t have accurate enough AF sensors to take advantage of the new lenses’ capabilities. Older lenses can’t move their focusing elements with enough accuracy to take advantage of the new cameras’ accurate sensors.

So, a lens might appear to slow down if you've upgraded bodies over time, or, if you've gotten a newer lens that pairs better with a newer body. The 135L being a 1996 lens would suggest that's likely, and so an upgrade to it might make an already fast lens even faster.

 

[unfocused]

Re: Canon EF 135 f/1.8L IS

OH DEAR ME
If you could read Chinese (I know that's something difficult, sorry) you would find out that it is just a PS work and the author has no intention to deny that...

This is what I love/hate about this forum. we get nearly two pages of speculation before someone does a fact check and then even after that, we get more than a page of additional speculation. This thread will probably go on for another several pages despite the translation.

 

[photogaz]

Even if real, the only way I'd consider the lens if it was:

- As sharp at f2 as the my f2 (and f1.8 was extremely sharp too)
- Under £800

I really don't see Canon replacing the original brilliant lens.

 

[Caps18]

I don't have a use for it, but I could see a 135mm f/1.8 L IS selling very well.

 

[DanielW]

"- Hey, Joe, I've been thinking... What if we made a 135 f/1.8L IS? Think it would sell?
- Hm, dunno... What if we checked it out by spreading some fake pics around so we can have an idea if it's worth making?
- Interesting, but... Do you really think it would work?
- Well, it worked last time, didn't it?"

 

[wickidwombat]

Re: Canon EF 135 f/1.8L IS

Definitely looks like a 'shopped 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro.

They moved the "Canon badge" into the area where the tripod ring goes (note the badge is much wider than it needs to be, as if the word "Macro" had been removed) and then moved the distance scale (it's not from the 100 macro, though) to where the badge had been. They also shortened the area between the focus ring and the red ring.

My thoughts exactly. the lettering on the edge is not rounded well. The perspective on it is a bit off.

However if real; thats another $2200 lens that Canon will be happy to sell you... the good news... maybe some dudes will fleabay their Mk.1's and we can get them at nice prices...

I would pay 2200 for that in a heartbeat especially if iq follows recent trends I'm definately gonna hold off on dropping 6k on a 200 f2L and see where this goes

 

[pwp]

There may well be a 135 f/1.8IS in Canon's future, but this mischievous mash-up is definitely not it.

PW

 

[samueljay]

Re: Canon EF 135 f/1.8L IS

OH DEAR ME
If you could read Chinese (I know that's something difficult, sorry) you would find out that it is just a PS work and the author has no intention to deny that...

This is what I love/hate about this forum. we get nearly two pages of speculation before someone does a fact check and then even after that, we get more than a page of additional speculation. This thread will probably go on for another several pages despite the translation.

My thoughts exactly :-\

 

[tq0cr5i]

It is 100% fake.

The photoshopper never focused on the current font printed on the front ring of the lens. It is Frutiger series, not Arial-like.

 

[Portrait_Moments_Photogra]

Re: Canon EF 135 f/1.8L IS

Definitely looks like a 'shopped 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro.

They moved the "Canon badge" into the area where the tripod ring goes (note the badge is much wider than it needs to be, as if the word "Macro" had been removed) and then moved the distance scale (it's not from the 100 macro, though) to where the badge had been. They also shortened the area between the focus ring and the red ring.

My thoughts exactly. the lettering on the edge is not rounded well. The perspective on it is a bit off.

However if real; thats another $2200 lens that Canon will be happy to sell you... the good news... maybe some dudes will fleabay their Mk.1's and we can get them at nice prices...

I would pay 2200 for that in a heartbeat especially if iq follows recent trends I'm definately gonna hold off on dropping 6k on a 200 f2L and see where this goes

regarding the 200L IS - you will not regret it - I always have it on my backpack.
and if this 135 IS is true - count me in canon.

 

[Bosman]

This would make it difficult to choose between the 85 look and a new 135. But i need to forget about those lenses as my 70-200LII is very sharp and renders color so very nicely, I don't think i really need the 135 or 85 and i have had both! My current lenses seem to do well for me. I may even sell my 24-70. I have loved and sold but my style changes and i think its ok to rotate the lenses from time to time.
I wish we had a for sale section here.

 

[briansquibb]

The 135 is due for a mkII version - it is no longer the dominant short telephoto it used to be - the 70-200 f/2.8 II is nearly as good.

I have had my 135 for some time and used it so much, but the new lens technology/coatings have meant the new lens have got very close.

I dont want it to grow - the compact size and black body have made it ideal for street photography.

 

[DJL329]

It is 100% fake.

The photoshopper never focused on the current font printed on the front ring of the lens. It is Frutiger series, not Arial-like.

More importantly, Canon is no longer putting the lens info around the outside of the lens. Check out their most recent EF lenses.

 

[dolina]

Wish it was true. Would be nice to have a 135 f/1.4 even if it weighed 2kg.

 

[DarkKnightNine]

Re: Canon EF 135 f/1.8L IS

Definitely looks like a 'shopped 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro.

They moved the "Canon badge" into the area where the tripod ring goes (note the badge is much wider than it needs to be, as if the word "Macro" had been removed) and then moved the distance scale (it's not from the 100 macro, though) to where the badge had been. They also shortened the area between the focus ring and the red ring.

I remember when everyone called "fake" on the leaked 24-70mm II images as well and it turned out to be real, so I'm reserving judgment at this point and hoping for the best. This is sure to be an excellent seller for Canon if it is indeed real and I know I'll be one the first in line to purchase one.

 

[f119a]

Re: Canon EF 135 f/1.8L IS

Definitely looks like a 'shopped 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro.

They moved the "Canon badge" into the area where the tripod ring goes (note the badge is much wider than it needs to be, as if the word "Macro" had been removed) and then moved the distance scale (it's not from the 100 macro, though) to where the badge had been. They also shortened the area between the focus ring and the red ring.

I remember when everyone called "fake" on the leaked 24-70mm II images as well and it turned out to be real, so I'm reserving judgment at this point and hoping for the best. This is sure to be an excellent seller for Canon if it is indeed real and I know I'll be one the first in line to purchase one.

No you would definitely not get it... I'll make some translation for you.
I've checked out the post from xitek forum that mentioned "135 f/1.8L IS", and...
Here's my opinion:
This is a PS work, if you could read Chinese you would know that.
1. You may find something wrong around the minimum focusing distance, for that "0.8m" was developed from a "0.3m" mark (from new 24-70 possibly?). Several replys in that post pointed out that 0.3m may produce a image that more than 1:1 when shooting macro and suggested that author fix that "bug" in his image:
"最近对焦0.3米？哈哈" = "0.3m closest? LOL"
"介不系人像头，介系超微距" = "This would be a macro photography lens rahter then a portrait lens LOL"
2. Another reply from "F6010" suggest the author add some details on that lens and the author did change his work.
"请LZ参照135L的对焦尺改一下吧，顺道把景深标记也加上 原来的对焦环有点像35L的" = "You may alter the Distance and DoF scale in a way like 135 f/2L, your original work seems like a 35 f/1.4L"

 

[mike21951]

My guess is fake. ...and if you look at the autofocus range switch the leftmost position is labeled "fake".

 

[marekjoz]

Guys, leave it...

 

[mike21951]

My mistake... The larger view clearly says full. The smaller image fooled me.