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

Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras
Manufacturer: Canon
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, designed and built to meet the needs of the most demanding professional photographers. The superb optics of the EF 85mm f/1.2 II USM and other L-series lenses represent the pinnacle of optical performance, enabling focal length/speed/quality combinations not readily attainable using traditional optical technologies. In addition to optimised lens shaping to reduce reflections and the use of anti-reflective material inside the lens barrel, the EF 85mm f/1.2 II USM employs Canon's patented Super Spectra lens element coatings. These suppress flare and ghosting - more prone to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor. By increasing light absorption, coatings reduce reflections off lens element surfaces to deliver crisp, undistorted images with natural color balance.

Average customer rating:

Living up to expectations
Excellent lens - high quality
Simply the best under 200mm lens Canon makes..
Excellent Portrait Lens
Most effective portrait lens I own

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

Manufacturer: Canon
ProductGroup: Photography
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Product Features:

f1.2 maximum aperture
Ring-type UltraSonic motor (USM)
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

ASIN: B000EW9Y4M
Release Date: 2006-03-31

Product Description

The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, designed and built to meet the needs of the most demanding professional photographers. The superb optics of the EF 85mm f/1.2 II USM and other L-series lenses represent the pinnacle of optical performance, enabling focal length/speed/quality combinations not readily attainable using traditional optical technologies. In addition to optimised lens shaping to reduce reflections and the use of anti-reflective material inside the lens barrel, the EF 85mm f/1.2 II USM employs Canon's patented Super Spectra lens element coatings. These suppress flare and ghosting - more prone to occur with digital cameras due to reflection off the image sensor. By increasing light absorption, coatings reduce reflections off lens element surfaces to deliver crisp, undistorted images with natural color balance.

Customer Reviews:

Living up to expectations.......2007-06-28

I got this lens yesterday and was thrown "into the fire." Newspaper wanted me to shoot a portrait of someone that evening and I barely had a chance to get acclimated to it, especially reading comments about focusing at f/1.2. As it turned out, shooting at f/1.2 was somewhat tricky, but I knew better to take lots of shots. Those that were right on the money produced very nice bokeh. The fast aperture sure came in handy in a poorly lit room. Already it's paying off. By the way, the weight of the lens by itself is quite heavy, but mounted on the Canon EOS 1D Mark III, it's well balanced in my hands. The auto focus was slower than all my other lenses, but not unbearable like some had noted. Fast enough for portraits, but maybe slow for sports photography. Looking past the sticker price, I'm thrilled to work with this lens and hoping to get eye-catching images.

Excellent lens - high quality.......2007-06-10

One of the best lenses I have! FAST!! Excellent service Would highly recommend

Simply the best under 200mm lens Canon makes.........2007-06-03

This is a Canon lens in the Class with the Legendary 200/1.8. It provides vivid color and contrast with a razor thin DOF. If you are serious about your photography and like to work in low light or do lovely detailed work this is must have. I don't know why I waited so long for mine.

Excellent Portrait Lens.......2007-05-07

Regarding shapness, the proof is in the pudding. Beyond comparison for shooting portraits or subjects with very minimal lighting; extremely shallow depth of field (at its widest aperture opening, facial images start pin sharp at the nose and blur as early as the ears) for the most stunning bokehs. See samples I posted.

Most effective portrait lens I own.......2007-04-01

As a hobbyist, I owned the 85mm f/1.8 for several years, and admittedly, rarely ever used it, because despite it's fast aperture, it wasn't nearly as versatile as my 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM, 17-35 f/2.8L USM, or 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II.

Then I turned pro, and along came the 85mm f1.2L USM Mark II in Feb 07. For some reason I became obsessed with this lens, after reading countless forum posts and reviews. So, I took a risk, and bought one. I've only had it for a about a week now, but the results are absolutely stunning, and it's now become my new favorite portrait lens. The diffusion is breathtaking, and despite what the forums say, learning how to shoot wide-open at 1.2 doesn't take that long to learn. Let's face it, if you're even aware this lens exists, then chances are you're not exactly a novice. For those of you on the fence like I was for close to a month, please take my advice and get one. You won't regret it.

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