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Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras - Fixed

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Focal Length Description EF 85mm 1:1.2
Lens Type Telephoto
Compatible Mountings Canon EF
Camera Lens Description 4

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  • f1.2 maximum aperture
  • Ring-type UltraSonic motor (USM), Focal length : 85mm, Closest focusing distance : 3.2 feet
  • EF mount, medium telephoto lens, High-speed AF and circular aperture create shallow depth-of-field
  • 111mm focal length for APS-H sensors, 136mm for APS-C sensors, Lens not zoomable
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Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras

A professional short-telephoto lens, precision-made for low-light shooting and those situations where extremely shallow depth of field is required. Perfect for creative portraiture.

Benefits:

  • Extreme f/1.2 maximum aperture
  • Fast, quiet autofocus
  • Super Spectra coatings
  • Circular aperture for smooth background bokeh
  • Integration with E-TTL II flash system
  • Soft case and lens hood

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Product Description

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Medium Telephoto Lens uses a ring-type USM, high-speed CPU and optimized algorithms to achieve an autofocus speed approximately 1.8x faster than the original. The high-speed AF and circular aperture create a shallow depth-of-field that brings attention to the subject and blurs the background, which is ideal for portraits and weddings. The floating optical system, which includes an aspherical lens element, suppresses aberrations and ensures excellent imaging performance. Diagonal angle of view-28°30' .Focus adjustment:AF with full-time manual

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Retaining the impressive optical performance and large aperture of the original Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L lens, this revamped medium telephoto lens employs a ring-type Ultra Sonic Motor (USM), high-speed CPU, and optimized algorithms to achieve an autofocus speed that's approximately 1.8x faster than the original. This high-speed autofocus system combines with the circular aperture to create a shallow depth of field that brings attention to the subject and blurs the background, an ideal effect for portraits and weddings. In addition, the lens's floating optical system includes an aspherical lens element that suppresses aberrations and produces an excellent imaging performance.

Specifications

  • Focal length: 85mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/1.2
  • Lens construction: 8 elements in 7 groups
  • Angle of view: 28 degrees @ 30 feet
  • Focus adjustment: Autofocus with full-time manual
  • Closest focusing distance: 3.2 feet
  • Filter size: 72mm
  • Dimensions: 3.6 inches in diameter and 3.3 inches long
  • Weight: 36.2 ounces
  • Warranty: 1 year Retaining the impressive optical performance and large aperture of the original EF 85mm f1.2L USM, this new medium telephoto lens uses a ring-type USM, high-speed CPU, and optimized algorithms to achieve an autofocus speed approximately 1.8x faster than the original. The high-speed AF and circular aperture create a shallow depth-of-field that brings attention to the subject and blurs the background, which is ideal for portraits and weddings. The floating optical system, which includes an aspherical lens element, suppresses aberrations and ensures excellent imaging performance.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
273 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the picture quality, appearance, clarity and sharpness of the camera lens. They mention that it produces amazing portrait pics, produces beautiful bokeh and that it's one of Nikon's sharpest lenses. That said, some complain about the focus.

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79 customers mention79 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the lens. They say it is good for taking portraits, especially in backlighting. The optical quality is top notch, and the imagery was infectious at that f stop. It is an amazing imaging tool and is considered by many to be the best.

"...yield an equivalent DOF at their longer focal lengths and deliver superior image quality, but require much more working room and more ambient..." Read more

"...The images were tack sharp, the f1.2 setting drank in every drop of available light, and it never once balked at what I was doing...." Read more

"...have been unable to detect any geometric distortion at all, the lens is near-perfect in that regard...." Read more

"...The images with this lens really stand out and people love to see them. I can't wait to use this lens even more." Read more

49 customers mention45 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the lens. They mention that it produces beautiful bokeh that can make almost any background beautiful, and the creamy shallow depth of field is super dreamy. The build quality and surrealistic/dreamy exposures are also appreciated. The AF accuracy is reliable, repeatable, and precise.

"...Period. Enjoy the enhanced DOF, build quality, surrealistic/dreamy exposures, transfered dynamic range, and the peace of mind that comes form..." Read more

"...lens focuses incredibly quick for an f1.2 lens, and with a great deal of precision...." Read more

"...All in all, it is extremely solid and feels reliable, repeatable and precise, plus it sits in my hand like it always belonged there; perhaps *that*..." Read more

"...AF accuracy: I use a 5D classic, and at inifinity and minimum focussing distances, there is 0 front focussing or back focussing issues at f1.2...." Read more

29 customers mention23 positive6 negative

Customers like the clarity of the lens. They say it has great clarity and sharpness, and extremely fine detail is captured. It takes nice soft pictures and provides a quality blur. Video results are also impressive, and the lens is perfect.

"...I did not miss a shot. I did not run into issues with clarity...." Read more

"...While it does provide a quality blur, you won't see items directly behind someone's head turn into unidentifiable smears; they have to be..." Read more

"...impressed with the way it manages backgrounds and the how it resolves fine details, I am dissappointed with one thing reviews here have not..." Read more

"...work, I'm now using the 85mm f/1.2L; I 'feel' I'm getting greater clarity and sharpness from this lens then other lenses I have while shooting flat..." Read more

27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They say it's very sharp and pleasing, and one of Canon's sharpest lenses. Customers also appreciate the bokeh and sharpness.

"...the distortion is nonexistent, beautiful sharpness at f/1.4...." Read more

"Pros: Bokeh and sharpness (as with any L prime)Cons: Don understand why the fringe is comparable to the 50mm 1.8, its L glass...." Read more

"...such as my night sky images I mentioned earlier, this lens brings great sharpness, consistent focus and huge light sensitivity to the table...." Read more

"...WOW!!!PROS:- Bokeh- Extremely sharp even at f/1.2...." Read more

27 customers mention18 positive9 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the lens. Some mention it's very much worth the money, adds more versatility for less price, and is in great condition. Others say it' s expensive, but in their case, the investment will be worth it.

"...apertures, equal chromatic abberation, faster AF, and adds more versatility for less price (with the exception that the 85mm has better saturation)...." Read more

"...The 100mm L f2.8 lens is sharp fast focus and no fringe at all and its cheap. Its also one canons sharpest lenses they make...." Read more

"...this a fairly serious error on Canon's part, as this is a *very* expensive lens, and I prefer to have the lens mounting process as smooth and crunch-..." Read more

"...But it's totally worth the price if you can justify the costs in Money, weight and slightly slow AF, the results are amazing...." Read more

23 customers mention12 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the speed of the lens. Some mention it's ridiculously fast, while others say it'd be way too slow.

"...This one took me a little while to decide on. $200 less. Much faster on the AF and less cumbersome. The saturation is about equivalent...." Read more

"...Focussing speed seems to come up a lot for this lens. Does seem sluggish compared to my 70-200 2.8 II, but shooting fast action or sports is not..." Read more

"...for video as well and the electronic focus is quick and the lag is hardly noticeable, but your alignment to a focus spot can be off if you have..." Read more

"...for slow auto focus and while that it is true that while it is not extremely fast, it is not unusable...." Read more

62 customers mention15 positive47 negative

Customers have negative opinions about the focus of the camera lens. They mention that it focuses slowly, the glass moves around, and the focus by wire is not ideal. They also say that the subject was always just out of focus or not sharp at all when in focus. Customers also say the manual focus ring is too loose.

"...much better lenses for this (i.e. the 180mm f/3.5L) The minimum focus distance is too long to garner anything better than a mild macro lens...." Read more

"...the autofocus is slow, i've heard it has to do with having to turn so much glass, or it is more precise, or there wasn't enough space in the housing..." Read more

"...This lens focuses incredibly quick for an f1.2 lens, and with a great deal of precision...." Read more

"...Manual focus: The consensus is the fly-by-wire method of focussing isn't great...." Read more

25 customers mention6 positive19 negative

Customers dislike the weight of the camera lenses. They say it is monstrously heavy and awkward to hold.

"...this is a big and heavy lens. i do not recommend just anyone go out and buy this...." Read more

"...Although the lens is very heavy, there is no tripod mount; apparently, because the lens is (relatively) short, Canon feels that the balance is still..." Read more

"...Aside from that this thing is monstrously heavy and awkward to hold ...." Read more

"...If no, buy the 85mm f/1.8. Enjoy the additional spending money, lighter weight, faster AF, and additional telephoto usage...." Read more

Awesome but FRINGE is intense
3 Stars
Awesome but FRINGE is intense
Pros: Bokeh and sharpness (as with any L prime)Cons: Don understand why the fringe is comparable to the 50mm 1.8, its L glass.Focus is slow (has like 10lbs of glass inside)THE FRINGE IS HORRIBLE! Nasty purples and blues all around my subjects, I feel like people will judge me asking why I am shooting weddings with consumer grade glass. I have to desaturate the purples in my photos taken on bright days (the same thing I used to do in my armature days when shooting with non L glass)50mm 1.2 is a better choice if there is any debate. Focus is faster & no nasty fringeI would still buy it again, despite the fringe because I need a good 85mm in my bag, but for 2k I don't understand why canon can't get rid of fringe.One other thing is I use it for video as well and the electronic focus is quick and the lag is hardly noticeable, but your alignment to a focus spot can be off if you have prefocused. Also I use a follow focus and the range of motion on the follow focus is limited due to the gear. With fast focus movements you will run into the kink in the system. The have to set lens to auto focus move the gear back then set it back to manual, this cold cause you to miss your shot because it takes about 5 seconds to do. And you don't realize it will happen till you are actively focusing. So if you focus fast your focus ring and glass inside your lens wont move at a 1:1 ratio, when it is on manual focus. (I hope I did a good job at explaining that)Also the lens is not weather sealed (why?!?!) and careful when putting it on your camera the glass on the back of the lens is flush with the metal housing and can be chipped or scratched.and one other odd note the bokeh balls are not round they are circles with on flat spots. Though I think they get round in the middle of the photo only.UPDATE: Image link to the fringe issue: http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/permalink/mo228CVJ716VUS0/B000EW9Y4M/ref=cm_ciu_images_pl_linkUPDATE: If its harsh sun outside I avoid the 85mm 1.2 at all costs. I found a good replacement lens if you are shooting in the sun. The 100mm L f2.8 lens is sharp fast focus and no fringe at all and its cheap. Its also one canons sharpest lenses they make. I didn't purchase one for a long time because its a macro, but it can focus to infinity and you can limit its focus range to non macro, so it doesn't search for focus through its huge range. I would highly recommend this lens.
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