Canon EF 135L f1.8?

I'd buy it.

http://www.canonrumors​.com …35mm-f2l-replacement-cr1/

delta0014 wrote in post #17812510
I'd buy it.

http://www.canonrumors​.com …35mm-f2l-replacement-cr1/

There isn't room in the current-sized lens for IS. Make it f/1.8, and add IS, you got a much larger, hugely more expensive lens. The IQ improvement will be minimal, at best. For the $1899 Canon would charge for such a critter, they can keep it.

Hmmm, don't be so sure. The 100L has IS and is about the same size, and lighter.
With the advances in glass made since the original was released (20 years ago) I'm sure it would optimized to use less elements.

While it's just a rumor, the rumor is that it will not get IS.

And if it doesn't then there are even better hopes for a lighter and more compact lens. Exciting stuff!

The gains in going from f2 to f1.8 are minimal. I'd rather have the smaller lighter lens. If a revision comes it, I suspect it would be a f2. IS would be nice.

I'll say the same thing about the 50L and the 80L. There is just no need for f1.2 when f1.4 is perfectly adequate. You just get a much more expensive product that weighs more.

Size/weight of the 135L doesn't bother me, I'd rather have f1.8 or IS then a smaller one.

Give me f1.8 IS. I will take even f1.4 IS.

Given that the f# comes from the relationship between the physical focal length and the aperture size, I can imagine a 135 1.4 being closer in weight and cost to the 200 f2 L than the current 135L. The relationship between f# and FL would be nearly identical.

Edit: I'd take one too but doubt I could afford one...

Well if not canon then maybe Sigma need to offer 138mm f1.8 OS. There were some rumors a while back but nothing so far. I wouldn't mind paying for it.

Current 135L is one of canons best L lens.

I would not pay $$$ for 1.8. Foolish in my opinion.

That being said, IS on a 135L or a 135 1.8 with IS would be something to consider if it didnt cost an arm and a leg.

But Knowing canon my thoughts are wishful thinking. A Good clean used 135L can be had for $700.00. Keep the shutter above 1/125 and you have one of the best lens available in your trick bag.

There are only 2 other lens in Canons line up that will rival the cream smooth Bokeh that the 135L produces. The 85L is 1700.00 and the 200L, which is by far the best in the line up for these needs, Runs 5000.00.......a 135L is a bloody bargain

umphotography wrote in post #17817992
Current 135L is one of canons best L lens.

I would not pay $$$ for 1.8. Foolish in my opinion.

That being said, IS on a 135L or a 135 1.8 with IS would be something to consider if it didnt cost an arm and a leg.

But Knowing canon my thoughts are wishful thinking. A Good clean used 135L can be had for $700.00. Keep the shutter above 1/125 and you have one of the best lens available in your trick bag.

There are only 2 other lens in Canons line up that will rival the cream smooth Bokeh that the 135L produces. The 85L is 1700.00 and the 200L, which is by far the best in the line up for these needs, Runs 5000.00.......a 135L is a bloody bargain

I see where your coming from but unfortunately the 300 2.8, 400 2.8 and longer glass will do it too. The 85 does so at a very easy to manage distance from subject. But like you said... for $700 nothing can beat it. I may be picking one back up but haven't just due to my interest in other focal lengths for now.

For me with 135L I needed at least 1/250. This is not that big of a deal when using strobes and with higher ISO of cameras now a days but IS would definitely help.

Same here, I need 1/250 to get sharp images with the 135L.
I didn't think I'd say that before but IS would be a welcome addition to the 135L.
Looking at what Canon has done with updated stabilized lenses like the 100/2.8 macro or the 200/1.8, it seems unlikely we'd get both a wider aperture and IS.

bobbyz wrote in post #17819044
For me with 135L I needed at least 1/250. This is not that big of a deal when using strobes and with higher ISO of cameras now a days but IS would definitely help.

golfcharlie wrote in post #17824031
Same here, I need 1/250 to get sharp images with the 135L.
I didn't think I'd say that before but IS would be a welcome addition to the 135L.
Looking at what Canon has done with updated stabilized lenses like the 100/2.8 macro or the 200/1.8, it seems unlikely we'd get both a wider aperture and IS.

A7rii, where the 135L is an absolute beast with IBIS.

was shooting at a christmas program, and coming in *only* an hour early to the event, I was stuck very far away. It happened to be very dark, so had to shoot in crop mode and handheld, to give me an effective focal length of ~200mm, f2, 1/30 shutter speed to get me ISO 2000.... this lens is a monstrosity with usable IS. Amazing and enjoyable lens. A stabilized version would eat into sales of the 70-200ii I imagine.

it also works well for video now, Canon can make another non IS version for all I care, I'de love to save cash on an upgrade.