Canon Watch is reporting that a Canon RF 60mm f/1.0L USM is possibly on the way. This lens does not appear on my RF lens roadmap, nor have we seen any patents for such an optical formula yet.
Is it possible? Sure, why not? If you believe your mount is the best, you need to flex those muscles every now and then.
While it is close to the RF 50mm f/1.2L USM in speed and focal length, I imagine an RF 60mm f/1.0L USM would provide a very unique look to photos. Throw in defocus smoothing and you could have something special.
For now, this is a [CR1] rating, but I will do some digging to figure out the validity of this rumor.
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(But any lens really works well for portraits)
(Oh my gosh, Canon, this RF-thing is starting to get a bit expensive, slowly but surely: 35 1.2, 50 1.2, 60 1.0, 85 1.2, R3 ...)
60mm is a fl I am not used to - ok scratch that, I have the HC 100mm which with my digital back translates to 62mm FOV... and I do like it. Yes it's not the same thing but hmmmm...
Oh well, I guess I shouldn't stress out too much :rolleyes:
Let's see the cost (assuming it will ever come out) and the entity of my bonus :ROFLMAO:
I've always salivated after the mythical EF 50mm 1.0 but was always put off by the risk of losing it due to the impossibility of repairs... this one might bring me to the bright side
Yes, the eyes will be in focus.
The tip of the nose and the edges of the ear? Not so much.
Indeed, I wonder if the eyebrows will be in focus at F1.0
The Nikon is: Approx. 2000 g (4 lb 6.6 oz). And has no IS and no AF.
2 Kg seems way more correct than 1.2Kg. We have modern examples like the Nikon 58 f/0.95 which are 2 Kg.
We have a Nikon for $8k, why would Canon's equivalent be half the price?