Canon has released two new EF lenses - the powerful EF50mm f/1.2L USM
and the versatile EF70-200mm
f/4L IS USM - to be used by advanced amateurs and professionals
currently using Canon's digital EOS line. This brings the total number
of available lenses by Canon to over 60.
"The EF50mm f/1.2L USM lens is now the fastest autofocus lens in its class,
which makes it an essential tool for many professional and advanced
amateur photographers," said Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president
and general manager of the consumer imaging group at Canon U.S.A., Inc.
"The EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens delivers the legendary sharpness and
clarity of the Canon 'L' series lenses in a compact and lightweight
design that is easy to use for hand held photography, making it a
versatile lens for any photographer."