Canon EF 85mm F1.2L USM II
$1,795.00 - $2,218.85
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18 years ago
This has been on my wish list for portraiture since the original version was released. So when I had the chance to grab the MkII version at a bargain price I could not resist. It's the perfect focal length for a portrait with the perspective being very flattering to the subject and the working...
Pros:
- Amazing image quality, f/1.2 aperture, f/1.2 aperture
- (I know I said already but it's so good I'm saying it twice!, Beautiful isolation of subject from background, Beautiful smooth unbeatable bokeh, Solid weather sealed build, Superb lens flare control especially for a lens of this aperture, Superb...
Cons:
- Slow focus compared to L lenses or 50mm f/1.4 & 85mm f/1.8
- 72mm Filter not standard size for L lenses (Except 135 and 180 I suppose)
- Cost is huge compared to 85mm f/1.8 which is a d*** fine lens also
18 years ago
Really excellent lense
I choose it for it is the best portrait lens in the world by now, I owned 135f2 before, and want to try more for 85. If you choose 85 1.8, then you will miss the 85 1.2 everyday, just buy it and use it follow your heart.
Pros:
- 1.Really good quality picture
- especially at focus 2.0 or more 2.Really excellent performance in low light place
Cons:
- 1
- The lens is too big 2
- Shot at 1.2 will feel a little soft
17 years ago
Professional Quality Tool
I'm a semi pro Fine Art photographer with many years of experience across traditional film and digital cameras. This is by far the best lens that I have in my bag now. Quality of the images captured is exceptional...
Pros:
- Amazing imaging control
Cons:
- Expensive
17 years ago
If you can pony up the cash...
This is the lens of lenses. At least in the short tele range. This lens is a professional lens in every way. It is often used for portraits, but it is not limited there. The construction os the lens is superb. 'L' class all the way.
16 years ago
The Canon 85mm f/1.2L - just what do you get with f/1.2L
At nearly $2000, anyone considering this lens must consider this lens to be a specialty lens. When looking at this lens, the two immediate uses for this lens for me were portrait photography and low light/indoor sports photography.
Pros:
- f/1.2 is fantastic if you know how to use it
- So much light and bokeh
Cons:
- f/1.2 is horrible if you don't know how to use it
- Heavy
- Focus really difficult
15 years ago
Trinity of Portrait
Camera-tech comes and goes, but photography is really just about light. That's why you should buy the best lenses you can afford. They will probably last longer than you.
Pros:
- 35f1.4L, 85f1.2L, 135F2L - these are the Trinity of Canon lenses
- There is no better portrait lens made, period
- Due to the depth of field, pairing it with a 5dmkii, 50d or 7d is HIGHLY recommended - micro focus adjustments will allow you to calibrate the optics to your camera body
Cons:
- None
15 years ago
Killer lens. Awesome images.
Great looking images with this lens. A little heavy, but well worth it.
Pros:
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons:
- Heavy
14 years ago
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Compared to the Nikon AF-S 85/1.4 this lens is rather soft and not as contrasty. From f/4.0 on this lens will satisfy my needs but gets never tack-sharp. Rather disappointing for this high price. I tested this lens against the older Canon 85/1.2 and the Nikon AFS 85/1.4.
Pros:
- sufficient AF and built quality
Cons:
- poor IQ wide open to f/4.0
- very soft from 1.2 to 2.8
- never gets tack-sharp
13 years ago
this is an excellent lens with a fantastic picture
this picture is a fantastic lens, very nice blur in the zone field, and he's very sharp! I don't like leaving a part in focusing! I like it more than my beloved canon 135/2!
13 years ago
"Just wonderful, used appropriately"
"I've recently gone through the process of reviewing fast 85mm primes and decided on the Canon 85/1.2L for a variety of reasons. One buys a very fast lens because the intent is to shoot it wide open most of the time. If you aren't going to shoot wide open, why pay the huge price premium
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