Any truth as to rumoured 50mm f1.2L?

[Canonised]

I heard some rumours some weeks back that Canon is coming out with a new 50mm f1.2L. My heart skipped a beat on that. I would appreciate if anyone can confirm whether this is true or something that is mere conjecture. Thanks!

[Lord_Malone]

Not anytime soon, partner. Instead they gave us a new and improved 85L. :(

[Double Negative]

I wish... They had a 1.2L in FD. I have one. I want one in EF though!

[Lord_Malone]

They had a 1.2L in FD. I have one.

Let me have it. ;)

[steved110]

There was a Canon EF 50mm 1.0 about ten years ago - looked just like the 85L in shape - but it has not been made for some time. Occasionally they come up on ebay, if you really want one be prepared to part with some serious cash.

[Lord_Malone]

There was a Canon EF 50mm 1.0 about ten years ago - looked just like the 85L in shape - but it has not been made for some time. Occasionally they come up on ebay, if you really want one be prepared to part with some serious cash.

There's one for sale at fredmiranda right now. ;)

[wazmunstr]

omg, i want to see this lens... you have a link for it malone?

[peterdoomen]

Seems a bit strange that Canon does not have a real fast prime in the 50mm range... supposed to be the easiest to manufacture.

Anyone got a clue why? For me, I'd like to have the f/1.2 85L not a 50L f/1.2 because the focal length suits me...

P.

[Double Negative]

In the words of Al Borland, "I don't think so, Eddie." :D

I actually had both the 1.2 and 1.2L at one point. Picked up an absolutely mint 1.2 and shortly thereafter scored the 1.2L (also mint, but hood less so). I really didn't want to part with it, but it had to go.