Canon will release an EF-S 35mm f/1.8 for $200?

[neuroanatomist]

I was obviously answering his question.next time you should readbefore you correct someone

Actually, I viewed it as clarification, not 'correction'. But, my profound apologies! Next time I'll try to read similarly eloquent, two-word responses withexceptional diligence and care, prior to framing a cogent response. Have a great day or night, nevertheless!

[Daniel Browning]

I voted yes. Although I'd prefer to see a 15mm f/2, the 35mm seems a lot more likely.

Why would they when you can get the EF 35mm f/2.0 for $300?

Because the existing (old) 35mm f/2 pales in comparison to what a quality new EF-S 35mm could be. Also, Nikon had a $300 35mm f/2, but they still came out with a $200 35mm f/1.8.

[clemmb]

Because the existing (old) 35mm f/2 pales in comparison to what a quality new EF-S 35mm could be. Also, Nikon had a $300 35mm f/2, but they still came out with a $200 35mm f/1.8.
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Since I do not use EF-S lenses I have not kept up with what the market is doing. I guess they need to keep up with the Jones. A 35 f1.8 for $200 would be great. From what I can see the existing (old) 35mm f/2 has better IQ than the Nikon 35 f1.8. If Canon would upgrade the existing EF 35 f2 to USM and f1.8 I would buy it even for $350. If all I had was a crop body a EF-S 35 f1.8 for $200 would be in my bag for sure.


Mark

[lcnewkirk]

My 50/1.8 pretty much never leaves my camera, so I got pretty excited about the talk of a 35/1.8 with similar IQ and price. The more I got to thinking about it though, the difference between 50mm and 35mm isn't that much, and probably not worth changing a lens, for the photos I take at least. I think I'd rather see a 24/2 or something along those lines. It would be really cool to see Canonraise the bar instead of just matching Nikon, and release something like an EF-S 10mm or 12mm prime! I doubt they could keep that around $200 though...


Lewis

[Daniel Browning]

From what I can see the existing (old) 35mm f/2 has better IQ than the Nikon 35 f1.8.

You may be right. I haven't seen any really suitable comparisons of MTF (someone would have to put the Nikon on a Canon body to really test it equally). One thing you can tell is that the Nikon has better bokeh and autofocus.

[HiFiGuy1]

If they make it, I'll be in line to buy one. This sounds like a killer lens.

[Daniel Browning]

It would be really cool to see Canonraise the bar instead of just matching Nikon, and release something like an EF-S 10mm or 12mm prime! I doubt they could keep that around $200 though...

I would love that too. The only primes I can think of right now are the Sigma 8mm f/3.5 and the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. It would be nice to have a few primes in between those two extremes. []