Dream lens....

[jra]

Ok...a fun topic.
Lets say that you got the once in a lifetime chance to approach Canon and have them design the ultimate lens for your use.....money is no object. Things such as physics, weight, size and whatnot still apply. What would you have Canon design and build for you? (for the sake of this topic, you can't build something just to sell it....it has to be something built for your use). Maybe a great low light portrait lens or an awesome macro lens or a long reaching birding lens....whatever.
What is your dream lens and why? :)

[CAL Imagery]

1-5000mm F.95 USM IS weighing only 5 pounds. And black.

SInce money was no object, I'm sure someone can defy physics and come up with that lens that weighs 5 pounds, not 5 tons...

[jra]

1-5000mm F.95 USM IS weighing only 5 pounds. And black.

SInce money was no object, I'm sure someone can defy physics and come up with that lens that weighs 5 pounds, not 5 tons...
LOL...that's why I made sure to put the disclaimer in that physics apply ;) I want to keep the ideas in the general realm of reality :)

[jra]

After thinking a few minutes about it....I think my "dream lens" would be a somewhat portable hiking/wildlife zoom lens. The 100-400 comes close but something with a little more reach would be awesome. How about a 300-600 F5.6 zoom with a MFD that allows magnification of at least 1:2....oh yeah, don't forget the latest generation of IS :)

[SlowBlink]

My needs are simple. A 70-500L 2.8 USM IS with 1:1 Macro would be all i need.

[jra]

My needs are simple. A 70-500L 2.8 USM IS with 1:1 Macro would be all i need.

Surely a great setup but very difficult to weild I would imagine. Probably next to impossible to get off a sturdy tripod.

[SlowBlink]

Ya but I'm dreaming I have 22 inch biceps along with the lens :)

[Collin85]

Here are a few candidates (these lenses are for FF-usage, which I'm not currently on):

- A 12-26mm f/2.0L IS ultra-wide angle zoom. Preferably with a 5-6 stop IS.

- A 24-80mm f/2.0L IS zoom would be nice. 5-6 stop IS.

- A 70-220mm f/2.0L IS medium telephoto zoom with a 5-6 stop IS.

Basically, just flashed-up versions of the 16-35/24-70/70-200 combo we have now.

[Collin85]

Ya but I'm dreaming I have 22 inch biceps along with the lens :)

You'll want more than just biceps for that. More like also stable strong shoulders, forearms, wrists and a good back. :lol:

[DC Fan]

My needs are simple. A 70-500L 2.8 USM IS with 1:1 Macro would be all i need.

Presumably, users of this forum already are aware of the Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/551437-REG/Sigma_597110_200_500mm_f_2_8_EX_DG.html) unit priced at US $25,000.

[Collin85]

Yes, but a 70-500 is a wholly different story!

[SlowBlink]

Ya, I want something for portrait shots. :) Beside the sigma is just fugly

[Vascilli]

22-80mm f/2.8L IS. I could see them pulling this off.

[bsaber]

A 24-105 f/1.2L IS!

[Jim G]

(perhaps) within the bounds of current reality... 20-85 f/2 IS. That was smaller than the current brick. :D

[Spacemunkie]

10-70 2.8 IS EFS.

Hardly likely, but one can dream!!

[e.omega]

canon 17-250mm IS f/1.8 USM

[funhouse69]

Let see I would love to get an 800mm f/5.6L IS but would settle for the 600mm f/4L IS or even the 500mm f/4L IS.

If someone wants to hook me up with one I'd be very grateful :D

[Innocence]

Cmon this one has to be realistic Canon!
35L IS!!

(and 85L IS !)

You know you want to!

[d44]

18-200 f/2.8L USM IS

[NYC2BGI]

10-70 2.8 IS EFS.

Hardly likely, but one can dream!!That sounds really nice. I think that many of us would jump on that one if they could ever make one.

[jrntr6]

Here are a few candidates (these lenses are for FF-usage, which I'm not currently on):

- A 12-26mm f/2.0L IS ultra-wide angle zoom. Preferably with a 5-6 stop IS.

- A 24-80mm f/2.0L IS zoom would be nice. 5-6 stop IS.

- A 70-220mm f/2.0L IS medium telephoto zoom with a 5-6 stop IS.

Basically, just flashed-up versions of the 16-35/24-70/70-200 combo we have now.

I agree with all three above and would add a 200-500 F4 IS... basically my current set up just faster... but I would keep a crop body.... well actually since were dreaming any way I'd have 1d III

[Mike-DT6]

A 12-50mm f/1.0 L EF without any design flaws and calibrated properly from the factory. Oh, and a nice box without the corners bashed in! :lol:

Mike

[BiPolarBear]

Since we're dreamin....
150-350 f/4IS.
Built in hood.
Factory paint options available (bl/wh/camo).
New 5 stop IS.
No hard case, but functional weatherproof padded backpack to fit with body attached.
And now back to reality...
Greg

[Gatorboy]

120-300 f/2.8 -- to replace my Sigma.

[Sarel]

18-200 f/2.8L USM IS

Same here !

[deci]

35-85 f1.2L USM IS. Perfectly reasonable, I would have thought (throw in a touch of fast focusing while we're at it):rolleyes:

[snails]

I'd really like to get an old 50mm f/1.0L on a 5D, and a 70-200 f/2.8 IS on a 1DmkIII.

(Or was the purpose of this exercise to come up with something that does not exist?)

[p32shooter]

10-400 f2.8l

[JeffreyG]

EF 500 1:5.6L IS USM at about 1.7kg and $1800.

[timrocks311]

17-85 f/2.8L IS
200-500 f/4L IS (<$2k)

[malla1962]

How about a 200-600 f4Lis, not bothered about weight as I have a good tripod.:p

[jra]

EF 500 1:5.6L IS USM at about 1.7kg and $1800.

That would be an awesome lens. If they ever made something like that, I bet it would sell like hotcakes :)

[bjyoder]

EF-S 10-55 f/2.8 USM (made as sharp [or sharper] than the 10-22)

That would rarely (if ever) come off my camera. :)

[GetOnMyLevel]

Canon EF 12-70 f/2.0L IS USM
that lens would probably never leave my camera.

[chopperdave]

I would just like a 100-400mm f4 that didn't suck in too much dirt.

[Eagle]

20-150L f/2.8 IS USM

[Jimmer411]

EF 17-50 f/2.8L IS @ $1600
EF 17-50 f/2.8L @ $1200
EF 17-50 f/4L IS @ $1100
EF 17-50 f/4L @ $800

EF-S 17-55 2.8 @$600

[Collin85]

EF 17-50 f/2.8L @ $1200

Not a fan of the 16-35L?


EF-S 17-55 2.8 @$600

If you just wanted a 17-55 without the IS, why not take a look at the Tamron 17-50?

[Jimmer411]

Not a fan of the 16-35L?
Not really, maybe if it had more on the long end. Ive had my eyes on the 17-40, but I would love for another 10mm added onto it.


If you just wanted a 17-55 without the IS, why not take a look at the Tamron 17-50?


Because I want USM, and I love the L color. I know I could PP to get the look but Im not a big fan of relying on photoshop to get my images to look how I want. I prefer to get things right in the camera.



My list was mostly a way for canon to fill some gaps. I had the 70-200 lineup in mind. Since photography is a hobby I cant really justify buying a 16-35, 24-70 and 70-200.


17-50 F4L IS and 70-200 F4L IS would be my ideal lineup, along with my 50 1.8 and 430EX would be my ideal setup.

[form]

A really great lens...would work very well on crop sensor or full frame...

EF 16-75mm f/2.8 IS. For full frame it would cover ultra-wide and standard zoom. For crop sensors, it would cover wide angle and standard to medium-telephoto zoom.
I'd pay $1k for a sharp lens with those stats.

[CAL Imagery]

LOL...that's why I made sure to put the disclaimer in that physics apply ;) I want to keep the ideas in the general realm of reality :)
That's why I said that with enough money, new physics can be discovered.

[Katzer1]

1-5000mm F.95 USM IS weighing only 5 pounds. And black.

.

So you want Sigma to make it?

[CAL Imagery]

So you want Sigma to make it?
Sure, it'll cost less.

[sneakerpimp]

EF-S 17-135 f/2.8 IS USM (basically the 28-200 but faster and stabilized).

[JAcosta]

EF 10-22 f/2.8L, with weather sealing and USM.

[ptbarnum]

Canon 24-70/2.8L

[Collin85]

That's why I said that with enough money, new physics can be discovered.

:lol:

I presume you're not a physicist or an engineer.

[jakes]

200/1.2 :)

[dandan]

50-200 f/2 (or 2.8) IS EF-S with L build
17-85 f/2.8 IS EF-S w/ L build
30mm f/1.2 IS L

:D

[Lars Leber]

10-70mm f/2.8 IS USM for APS-C

[BearSummer]

Hmm,

200-600 f2.8 IS

Regards

[pixcellz]

A lens that would totally eliminates the use of tripod :D You would be able to run and take shots :lol:

[yihochin]

I would be happy with an EF 17-135mm IS f4 and a 100-500mm IS f4 lens combo. Hmmm... maybe I should dream bigger...

[Tumeg]

200-500mm f/4L IS
70-200mm f/2L IS
24-70mm f/2L IS
10-24mm f/2L IS

Complete range, 10-500mm f/2-4, IS

[Jethro790]

Very simple and possible, an EF 55-300, constant f/2.8L IS. Internal zoom, USM, I don't really care how big it is, removable tripod ring, FTM, min focus distance of approx. 12". That would complete my dream trinity, 10-22, 17-55 and 55-300. I could shoot with these lenses until I die.

[alt4852]

Canon 24-70/2.8L

might want to sit down for this, but boy do i have news for you. ;)

[Mike-DT6]

Maybe he means a sharp copy! :lol:

[fWord]

24-105mm f/2.8 IS USM which has high contrast and resolution from wide open, corner to corner, no vignetting, no distortion, no CA, MFD of 0.28m (and still holds performance as well at MFD and at infinity), 5-stop IS allowing for panning, complete weather sealing (detach the lens from the camera, drop it in an ocean and it still stays working)... :rolleyes:

[fWord]

:lol:

I presume you're not a physicist or an engineer.

What did the physicists use to say...er, 'Matter cannot be created or destroyed'?

[Sarel]

might want to sit down for this, but boy do i have news for you. ;)

LoL !!!!!!!

Thank you so much...
Your reply made me laugh for a few minutes...

Sarel.

[Tumeg]

17-55mm f/1.8L IS? Hmmm