Canon EF 85mm F1.2L USM II
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Got this lens delivered to me in great packaging. Attatched it to the camera and got error message. Couldn't get through to Canon very disappointed. The Lens did not work at all. Returned straight away
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens Review
The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens is the widest aperture lens Canon currently makes (review update: the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens now shares this aperture) - allowing handholding and action stopping in the darkest conditions.
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.
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 ).
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.- Excellent performance wide open and throughout the aperture range
- Whisper quiet and fast AF performance
- Huge light gathering ability
- Hood (although not front element) rotates with MF ring
- Price (Although worth it if you have a genuine use
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.
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.
Canon EF 85 mm f/1.2L II USM
The 85 mm lenses are very interesting instruments – especially today. Their kind of focal length is perfect for portrait photos and it doesn't matter whether we use a full frame or an APS-C/DX sensor camera. It is worth notice that no other classic focal length offers us similar comfort.- solid workmanship and a very robust barrel
- sensational frame centre image quality
- very good frame edge image quality on the APS-C sensor
- good frame edge image quality on stopping down to the range about f/2.8-4.0
- very good chromatic aberration correction
- low distortion
- low astigmatism,...
- high price
- the manual focus ring works too loosely
- too limited accessory kit
- significant vignetting on full frame near the maximum aperture
- too high coma level
Canon EF 85/1.2L II
Here is a copy of the Canon press release on the new EF 85/1.2L II. It's very similar to the original version, except that it now transmits distance information to the camera to support E-TTL II flash and AF speed has been much improved.
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM review by kruprathai
I needed the perfect lens to rent for a newborn shoot, I am a new & growing photographer. This lens exceeded my expectations! The photos turned out amazing! When I invest in my next lens THIS will be it! I was able to use it for SO much more than the newborn shoot! Pros: * It's completely silent.- It's completely silent
- Quieter than the f/1.4
- I needed the perfect lens to rent for a newborn shoot, I am a new & growing photographer
- This lens exceeded my expectations! The photos turned out amazing! When I invest in my next lens THIS will be it!