Canon could soon launch a world-first prime lens for astrophotography – here's what to expect

• The enigmatic ultra-wide prime might feature an f/1.4 aperture.
• It might be Canon's broadest prime lens designed for mirrorless cameras so far.
• No launch date has been announced as of now.

Canon is expected to fill a longstanding void in its range. lens lineup , featuring an entirely new ultra-wide-angle prime lens that might be ideal for astrophotography.

Leaks about the lens are seemingly few, but that hasn't stopped Canon Rumors from speculating what the mystery full-frame lens for Canon's mirrorless camera might be – and it could be a world-first.

Judging by the response to the post, such a lens could be a big hit with Canon and astrophotography fans. Here's what has been rumored so far.

An all-new, world-first prime

Canon has introduced numerous excellent lenses for its mirrorless cameras; nonetheless, enthusiasts of ultra-wide angles find themselves with limited choices.

There's the five-star RF 10-20mm F4L IS STM zoom lens and a hybrid RF 20mm F1.4 VCM , but not broader fast primes such as Sigma's 14mm f/1.4 (Specifically for Sony E and L-mount systems). This might soon evolve.

One of the key details missing from Canon Rumors' post regarding this lens is its focal length. It has been suggested that it might be a 14mm lens, or possibly even wider at 12mm.

The source appears quite confident that the largest aperture will likely be set at f/1.4. Should this indeed turn out to be an unprecedented lens globally, it cannot simply be a 14mm f/1.4 model due to Sigma’s own offering of such a lens. Nonetheless, several conditions might allow for some flexibility here.

In any event, should this lens come into being, it appears to be an entirely fresh offering from Canon. It merges an extremely wide angle of view with a large maximum aperture, making it perfect for low-light conditions, including astrophotography.

Of course, a high-end L-series lens like a 14mm f/1.4 would naturally be quite large. Nonetheless, I anticipate it being more compact compared to its DSLR counterpart. Canon has demonstrated this capability before with lenses designed specifically for mirrorless cameras, such as the 10-20mm F4L IS STM, which weighed only half as much as the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM.

Although Canon has been concentrating lately on developing hybrid VCM lenses aimed at both photo and video use, it seems likely that this anticipated super-fast prime lens will be an STM model, more suited for photography.

This particular lens is highly sought after by Canon shooters, who likely won’t have an extensive wait for it.

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