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There may be a lens launch for the T1/2000D in June.
Following Nikon and Sigma’s lead, Canon could be ready to launch a replacement of their 35 f/2 and 50 f/1.4 lenses.
EF 35 f/1.8 USM
EF 50 f/1.4 USM
It was suggested there’s a possibility the 35 may be an EF-S mount.
The 35L replacement will be coming with a pro body.
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The price of the 50mm 1.4 for the most part use to be consistently around $325. Only recently did they raise the price, and you’ll see this all cross the board with other lenses as well. One article stated that Canon cut productions to adjust for the demands.
http://www.lensrentals.com/news/2009.04.24/state-of-the-slr-industry-2009
honestly the current 50 1.4 is fair at best…beaten by the Sigma in every way and in sharpness matched or surpassed by the 1.8. I wish Canon would work on making lenses that are sharp through the entire aperture range including wide open rather than making faster lenses.
I really believe an EF-S 35/1.8 will be affordable, light and a fun lens to mount on an entry DSLR. Its like converting a backup Rebel to a DP2-ish camera.
Canon already has similar equivalent lenses, but due to competition releasing better designs, perhaps C is pressured to update as well. APS-C market is where volume sales is.
That also means the design team are busy with mass market lenses rather than the L refreshes.
I can pretty much *guarantee* there will be a 50/1.4 II in the near future, since I just bought the old model.
the current 35mm f/2 is nice and sharp but it’s aging design is as noisy as a matchbox of noisy wasps.
my sigma 30mm is lovely but it could be smaller. i’d love a compact little canon with USM. c’mon c’non!