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.

sufficient AF and built quality

poor IQ wide open to f/4.0; very soft from 1.2 to 2.8; never gets tack-sharp

Just perfect for portraits Just fast enough The smoothest blur you will ever see Best used with pro cameras Just get it.

My go to lens for portrait work, no other lens in my bag can produce images like this lens

Great

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue

I love this lens, the DOF is extremely low as one would expect. I can shoot in near total darkness as long as I have a light for focus assist. Ambient light looks true and beautiful! With that said however this lens is the worst of all I own for backlit subjects.

Superior build quality

Semi-sharp images; chromatic aberration

Eversince I bought this lens, I won't do a portrait shoot without it. The sharpness and the amazing depth of filed at F/1.2 is just sublime. I do wish the focus could be a tad faster. If your budget allows it, I highly recommend this lens.

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM ($2,199 direct) is one of two f/1.2 lenses in the Canon library, and like the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM it's one without a peer in other camera systems. It captures about 30 percent more light than competing f/1.4 lenses, like the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM , and at similar...

Insane light-gathering capability; Capable of very shallow depth of field.

Focus-by-wire design; No stabilization; Big.

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM is a specialty lens, perfect for portraits with a very shallow depth of field. Its unique view of the world earns it our Editors' Choice award. (4.5 out of 5) Editor's Choice Pros Insane light-gathering capability Capable of very shallow depth of field Superb center...

Insane light-gathering capability; Capable of very shallow depth of field; Superb center sharpness

Focus-by-wire design; No stabilization; Big; Expensive