Canon is rumored to be testing the upcoming EF 35mm f/1.4L II prime lens which is scheduled to become available on the market by the end of 2015.
According to latest Canon rumors, the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II lens testing has already started by selected photographers and the product will be released sometime within the next 6 months.
The new lens will have the latest coatings from Canon, dust and weather resistant and will be physically longer than the current one. The Mark II version will have a smaller filter thread, most likely sized at 67mm.
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II lens is in development
There were several patents filed before for the successor of the Canon EF 35mm f 1.4L USM which is released in back 1998 and currently priced for $1,479 at Amazon. The prime lens is expected to be announced by the end of 2015, stay tuned for more information.
via Canon Rumors