My most wanted list, anything more to add?

[Jargon]

<p class="MsoNormal"]<span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;"]14-24/2.8L &ndash; Nikon has one and it&rsquo;s phenomenal.

The problem with a 14mm lens is that it is too concave to support a filter thread. And I can't imagine shooting landscapes without the option to use a CPL filter.

<p class="MsoNormal"]<span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial;"]EOS 1D Mark IV &ndash; I know this camera will arrive just in a while. Hopefully it can match D3 in performance, FF and IQ while surpass it by offering better resolution. I will get one when available.
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EOS-1D Mark IV that has both a super-fast frame rate and a full-frame sensor, now that would be something!

[Keith B]

I'd bet a decent amount of money the 1D IV will be FF.


If it is, I will have a hard time not buying it. I'll probably sell my 5D2.


I'd love to have the focusing speed. 5D2 really lacks on the outer focus points even on fast lenses.

[Benjamin]

The problem with a 14mm lens is that it is too concave to support a filter thread. And I can't imagine shooting landscapes without the option to use a CPL filter.
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I don't find myself use CPL very often in general. I don't use CPL on wide angle lenses especially when the sky is in the picture, since it will result in uneven polarization. Just personal taste. I will not discard a 14-24 just because it doesn't take filters...

[Benjamin]

I'd bet a decent amount of money the 1D IV will be FF.


If it is, I will have a hard time not buying it. I'll probably sell my 5D2.


I'd love to have the focusing speed. 5D2 really lacks on the outer focus points even on fast lenses.
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Agree, that's why I went for a 50D for digital recently since it doesn't go deep into my wallet and it is fast. I somehow found thatspeed is not an issue for the9-point focusing system, however, the coverage on 5D is pathetic especially if you compare with a 1-series body... I'll be sure to get the 1D IV if it's overall better than the D3, and probably my 1V-HS will retire soon after

[Mr.Magic]

I'm waiting for something else: a full frame body with a 'normal' amount of megapixels. Let's say an equivalent of the D700 nikon.


If I could choose: 14 or 16 megapixel full frame sensor with gapless micro lenses, built-in flash, af-adjustment, vignetting adjustment and also adjustment for purple fringing, AF system with more Af-points, HD movie, iso from 50-25600, 6 photos/sec, 98% viewfinder.


All of these things would lead to incredible ISO performance, and real good image quality.


I would immediately buy it!

[alexniedra]

Something missing in Canon's super telephoto lineup - A 400 f4 lens with IS. Definitely possible - They made a 2.8 lens - although FAR too impractical for my use - and a 400 5.6 - which is sort of pointless in the regard of low light capabilities. This would be very successful lens if produced.

[Colin]

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-400mm-f-4.0-DO-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx


Only problem with it seems to be the DO part....


The 5.6, at 5.6 other than the IS, kicks it's butt on clarity.

[Colin]

BTW, is there something inherently screwed about 'Diffractive Optics'? What is that anyway? Last thing I heard, lenses worked by refraction. Diffraction is an effect when waves turn corners, go through holes, etc.... What gives?

[Benjamin]

Only problem with it seems to be the DO part....
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I don't really get Canon's DO. Canon makes perfect optics with L signature, why bother DO if IQ is gonna be affected.And what's the sale number anyways,is canon making any profit out of its two DO lenses?

[mukul_chou]

My wanted list:


450D at reduced price... It seems the price is on the (steep) rise.


EF-S 30mm f/1.8(or 2.0) USM with FTM &amp; distance window, 6 or 7 blade circular aparture, MM above 0.35 (0.5 would be good) that optically matches EF-50mm f/1.8


for US$250-$325