Canon EF 85mm F1.2L USM II
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17 years ago
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens Review
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM, released in early 2006, is one of the fastest prime lenses in Canon's modern arsenal (the other lens that offers as fast aperture is Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM) and replaces the first generation EF 85mm f/1.2L lens.
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.
17 years ago
Canon's EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM; Portraits Plus Optical Speed
For some time now my favorite portrait lens has been Canon's EF 85mm f/1.8 USM, but now my new favorite is the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM. It replaces the EF 85mm f/1.2L USM and offers the widest aperture of any lens in Canon's EF family.
17 years ago
REVIEW: Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM
Here is a lens from Canon that will make many photographers drool, and with the widest aperture in their current EF range, this new model becomes Canon's definitive portraiture lens. We take a look at how it performs.
Pros:
- Excellent performance wide open and throughout the aperture range
- Whisper quiet and fast AF performance
- Huge light gathering ability
Cons:
- Hood (although not front element) rotates with MF ring
- Price (Although worth it if you have a genuine use
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
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 USM L II - APS-C Lab Test / Review
The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 USM L II is one of the little wonders in the Canon lens lineup - at least on an APS-C DSLR. The center performance is nothing short of breathtaking and the borders are only slightly weaker.
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
18 years ago
The Canon 85/1.2L lens is Canon's fastest and highest quality short telephoto lens. It is designed for full-frame digital SLRs such as the Canon EOS 5D ( review ). If you are passionate about portraits in available light, buy one right now from amazon.com , ( compare prices ).
18 years ago
Everything I'd hoped for and more.
This lens is everything I'd ever hoped it would be -- and I had very, very high hopes -- and more. I've owned nearly every Canon L series lens below 200mm, and the 85 1.2 is by far my favorite. I feel like I'm finally at the end of he "journey.
Pros:
- Amazing bokeh
- f/1.2
- tough build quality
- faster focusing than the Mk I model
- and an extra notch of credibility among pros
Cons:
- It is much larger than you'd expect if you've only seen photos
- It extends below the body of some Canon EOS film cameras, which is a bit awkward
18 years ago
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II (Mark II) Compared to Mark I Lens and to Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 lens
You should draw your own conclusions based on your photographic objectives and the need for light gathering capacity, background blur in out of focus areas (bokeh), and for autofocus speed as well as cost and weight considerations.
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