Patent: EF-S 30mm f/1.8 & EF 50mm f/1.8

Craig
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A Canon patent was found over at Northlight Images for a 50mm/1.8, which was replaced relatively recently, and a APS-C 30mm/1.8 lens has appeared at the Japanese patent office (No. 2017-102352 )

Full frame lens specifications:

  • Focal length 51.60mm
  • F number 1.85
  • Field angle 22.75
  • Image Height 21.64mm
  • Lens total length 84.19mm
  • BF 39.08mm

APS-C lens specifications:

  • Focal length 30.90mm
  • F number 1.85
  • Field angle 23.85mm
  • Image height 13.66mm
  • Lens total length 84.50mm
  • BF 35.50mm

There has always been rumbings about a “good” EF-S prime coming and 30mm has been passed around over the years, however nothing has every come of it.

The EF-S 35mm f/2.8 IS STM Macro hasn't started shipping yet, while a very neat looking lens, it's not exactly the “fast” prime people have been looking for from Canon for APS-C shooters.

Northlight Images does say that they've been told to expect a “good” EF-S prime in the future.

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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.
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