Canon is rumored to release a new EF 50mm f/1.8 IS USM lens soon. Recent rumors show that Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IS lens to be announced soon to replace the current EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens.
New Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IS lens announcement may bring new EF lenses too. The new 50mm lens is said to be in line with the new EF 24mm,EF 28mm, and Ef 35mm IS lenses.
The new EF 50mm f/1.8 IS USM lens price expected to be higher than the current EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, which is currently priced for $339 at Amazon.
New Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IS Lens Coming Soon
The new Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IS lens expected to become available in 2014.
via CR