Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III Coming April & September 2018

Last week, I reported the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II is coming in Q3. Now the latest information appears to indicate the EF 70-200mm f/4 Series II lens will be announced next month and the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III may be announced just before Photokina 2018 in Germany. This is a stable glass for many photographers, from wedding to wildlife.

The second half of 2018 will be a busy year for Canon's announcements. In addition to EOS-M50 announced in February , the company is expected to release a new EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM prime lens for the EOS-M mirrorless camera. Slightly shorter than a 50mm full frame equivalent.

Keep checking back for the latest information.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II and EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM Lenses Coming Q3, 2018

The second half of 2018 will be a busy year for Canon's announcements. In addition to EOS-M50 announced in February , the company is expected to release a new EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM prime lens for the EOS-M mirrorless camera. Slightly shorter than a 50mm full frame equivalent.

More interestingly is the replacement to the venerable EF 70-200mm f/4L IS lens with the Series II model. This is a stable glass for many photographers, from wedding to wildlife. Too early to know what the new lens will come with but both pieces of glass are expected around the time of the Photokina Show in Germany in September. Keep checking back for the latest information.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II and EF 50mm f/1.4 II Lens Coming

Two of Canon's most popular and venerable lenses are in for an upgrade. The EF 50mm f/1.4 and EF 70-200mm f/4L IS glass were announced back in 1993 and 2006 respectively.

The new lens will feature the latest coatings, fluorite elements and technologies but the 50mm will not have IS. I expect the announcement dates to be very late 2017 or early 2018. Canon has its hands full this year with new product announcements. See what new camera gear to expect from them this year. Keep checking back for the latest info on the expected replacements.