Canon to finally announce a fast RF 35mm lens by Q3 of 2022

[Canon Rumors]

The long-rumoured Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM may finally be hitting dealers later in Q3 of 2022. This lens has been talked about ad-nauseam for quite some time now, and it has been on our roadmap since day 1.
We have been told that the lens is in the hands of testers and marketing folks and recently appeared in an internal dealer roadmap.
There still seems to be a bit of back and forth as to whether it’s an f/1.2 or an f/1.4, but at this point, I don’t think it’ll matter too much. Canon will sell as many as they can make for a long while.

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[KirkD]

Finally!! I sold my EF 35mm f1.4L waaaaay too soon and have been sorely missing it. I very much hope that it does as good a job eliminating coma as the EF version. Nightscapes are my principle use for it.

 

[Flamingtree]

Drool

 

[Jstnelson]

Great news! I sold the EF 35 1.4L ii and have been using the RF 35 1.8 and, it's been a great little lens for the price, but I need this 35 L ASAP! I've been jealous of Sony's new 35 GM

 

[Del Paso]

This is the way to go: lenses the main competitors don't have!

 

[SNJ Ops]

Great news! I sold the EF 35 1.4L ii and have been using the RF 35 1.8 and, it's been a great little lens for the price, but I need this 35 L ASAP! I've been jealous of Sony's new 35 GM

As an owner of the 35mm GM it is indeed an excellent lens. Be interesting to see the direction Canon take regarding f1.2 or f1.4.
What are your preferences?

 

[SNJ Ops]

This is the way to go: lenses the main competitors don't have!

Sony have a 35mm f1.4 and Sigma have 35mm Arts that come in f1.4 and f1.2 versions on E and L mounts. Its Nikon that don’t currently have an option other than their 35mm f1.8.

35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art | LENSES | PRODUCTS | Sigma

This page is about Sigma's 35mm F1.4 DG DN.

www.sigma-global.com

35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art | LENSES | PRODUCTS | Sigma

This page is about Sigma's 35mm F1.2 DG DN.

www.sigma-global.com

 

[sanj]

Celebration time! I would have danced harder and longer if it were a 25mm...

 

[roby17269]

My preciousssssss
Here is a vote for a 1.2!

Been without a 35mm for a long time now. I won't buy the 1.8 since I know I wouldn't use it anymore once the L arrives
I will pre-order as soon as possible... c'mon Canon!

 

[YuengLinger]

Masks off on airplanes, and now this good news. Both help sustain my delusions of returning to normal...

 

[Juangrande]

It better be f1.2. I’ve been anticipating a super fast 35mm for too long now. I do environmental/editorial portraits and love to shoot 35 to include the subjects environment but sometimes I want more separation from the backgrounds. I know some will say there’s not much difference from 1.4 but that depends on camera to subject and subject to environment distances. Any extra separation I can squeeze out from a wide angle lens I’ll take it.

 

[neurorx]

Please let the 135mm be next!

 

[Berowne]

I am happy with the EF 35L Mk II. No need to spend 3000€ for a f1.2 RF-Version.

 

[mxwphoto]

dude same my friend! I sold my 35 as soon as everything started migrating to the RF glass and I have been checking this website every single day in hopes of the announcement! Can't wait to stop using this bulky 28-70!

I don't think the 35mm is going to be much less bulky if it is f1.2, at least if Sigma's version is any indication.

 

[john1970]

Please be the RF 35 mm f1.2 L lens. I have had this lens on a wish list at my local shop for the past year.

 

[robotfist]

Next to the 85mm EF L II, the EF 35mm 1.4 L II is the best prime lens Canon has ever made. I am excited for this new 35mm. I do hope the 24mm L is next, since the EF 24mm II is really starting to show its age. Ultimately, I'll be happy if by the end of next year we finally have a full set of RF superspeed primes (14, 24, 35, 50, 85).

 

[Blue Zurich]

Gasp! What could come next? Possibly an RF 50 1.4?
Come on ASanford, return to the CR Forum and liven things up.

 

[Del Paso]

Sony have a 35mm f1.4 and Sigma have 35mm Arts that come in f1.4 and f1.2 versions on E and L mounts. Its Nikon that don’t currently have an option other than their 35mm f1.8.

35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art | LENSES | PRODUCTS | Sigma

This page is about Sigma's 35mm F1.4 DG DN.

www.sigma-global.com

35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art | LENSES | PRODUCTS | Sigma

This page is about Sigma's 35mm F1.2 DG DN.

www.sigma-global.com

Neither Sony nor Nikon or Panasonic have native 1,2/35mm lenses, Sigma has a great 1,2, that's true.
By competitors I meant camera companies.

 

[dcm]

Maybe the delay was because they are making a statement lens, better than the EF 35mm f/1.2L II. Seems like they could have rolled something like that out a long time ago. Maybe a f/1.0?

 

[Hector1970]

Good to see a new rumour of something whether lens or camera. I have a EF 50mm 1.2 and an 85mm 1.2. I'd love a 135mm F2 or a 200mm F2. I love a good bokeh. I have a Sigma 14mm 1.8 for Astro. I never craved a 35mm 1.2. I don't see the point. of it. I cover the 35mm area with the EF 24-70 2.8 II which is an excellent. lens. What am I missing?