Rating 4.6 52 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
price $1,795.00 - $2,218.85
Photography Review
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
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The Digital Picture
19 years ago

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.
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