The eternally rumoured Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM (or f/1.4) has been rumoured for what seems forever. We've seen this before with certain lenses, most notably the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM II. They existed and took forever to actually get announced and hit the market.
We have been told that Canon actually plans to launch 3 wide angle L prime lenses from the RF mount in the first half of 2023. One of the lenses will be the RF 35mm f/1.2L (or f/1.4) and an RF 24mm f/1.4L USM. The third lens is unknown at this time, though we have heard rumors of Canon finally releasing an L 28mm prime lens. Craig wants that to be true more than any rumor ever.
This makes some sense. A lot of photographers wouldn't buy more than 1 of these lenses. Releasing such lenses together gives customers the choice that fits their shooting without settling for something close, but not exactly what is wanted.
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It would not be that hard to have a team sit down and do those designs back to back. Since canon refuses to allow Sigma to make RF lenses, I am sure they would sell a bucket load of these primes.
The fact we still do not have 50 1.4 is nothing short of shockingly bad management.
If only there was a demand for a middle class 50 like a 50mm 1.4 IS Macro to match the 24 IS Macro, 35 IS Macro and 85 IS Macro.
That would be a sweet combo for anyone starting out or a hobbyist wanting decently fast glass without having to break the bank to get the L's.
I could see even Semi-Pros rocking these combos.
As rumors have it, the Ra might get a follow up camera based on R6 or R5. Maybe will get lucky then. Although I personally believe that this rumored camera is years away :/
I can wait for the 24 longer since I still have the amazing TS-E 24mm II which I like a lot and has become much more useable with the manual focus assist mechanisms in the R5.
As for the 3rd one, I am in the camp of the wider the better. A 12mm would be sweet :) ... a TS 14mm would be even sweeter :giggle:
Incidentally, any news on when the 135 1.8 will start shipping?
I'd wish/ hope for a 50mm F1.4 with the size and controls like the 35mm F1.8 with a similar price tag. It doesn't need to be an L lense.
This is the only fast wide angle I really need. I wouldn't be happy to be forced towards Sony for this very specific use case.
24mm: serious jobs: TS-E 24mm, leisure shots: the RF 24 1.8 IS is neither slow nor bad.
My needs are the 135 and something like 14mm 1.8.