Canon is rumored to announce new L lenses with 35mm and 50mm fixed focal lengths. New Canon 35mm and 50mm “L” lenses to be announced sometime in 2015.
The first lens will be a replacement for the Canon 35mm f/1.4 L in early 2015. The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II lens rumored for a long time and there are several patents filed online.
The second one is a new 50L expected in late 2015. The new 50mm L lens will be very compact and lightweight.
New Canon 35mm and 50mm L Lenses To Be Announced in 2015
According to sources there may have been development delays in L lens development as Canon has been working hard building a cinema lens lineup.
It is mentioned that the EF 35mm f/1.4L II lens is slightly wider than the current version but weighs less. The current Canon EF 35mm f 1.4L USM which is released in back 1998 priced for $1,479 and the 50mm f/1.2L USM lens price is around $1,470.
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