Canon is rumored to be working on a new 85 L-series lens which could possibly be announced for Photokina 2016 next year.
According to latest Canon rumors, the new version of the Canon 85mm L lens will have image stabilization (IS) feature and incorporate the blue spectrum refractive element of the recently announced EF 35mm f/1.4L II prime lens.
There were several patent files for 85mm lenses by Canon. See here and here. The aperture of the new 85mm L lens is unknown at the moment but it could be between f/1.2 and f/1.4.
New Canon 85mm L-Series Lens Rumored for Photokina 2016
Canon’s new 85mm L lens rumored specifications
- Blue spectrum refractive element
- Weather sealed
- New manual focus system and a faster autofocus system
- Lighter than previous version
- Aperture could be f/1.2 or f/1.4
- Announcement expected for Photokina 2016
via: Canon Rumors
