The Canon EF 85 f/1.2L II is

TaDaTaDa Registered Users Posts: 169 Major grins
edited February 22, 2009 in Cameras
an absolutely amazing lens. Do not get me wrong, it definitely has its faults (snail slow AF, price, weight), but for what I mainly shoot (portraits), this lens is absolutely stunning. f/1.2 is sharp, and then it gets ridiculously so at 1.8 and above.

Just wanted to give a quick opinion here in case someone is considering it. You can see my lenses in my sig, and I love them all. The 85 is a niche focal length, but for when I do get to use it, it's a stunning piece of glass.

I still believe that Canon's 85 f/1.8 is their best "bang for the buck" lens, if you happen to like to take portraits. But this lens is on another level all together.
My Kit
Canon 5DII, Canon 7D
Canon Canon 24-70 f/2.8L, Canon 35 f/1.4L, Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS II, Canon 85 f/1.2L II, Canon 500mm f/4 IS, Zeiss 21mm ZE
Speedlite 580ex II, Canon 430ex

Comments

  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,133 moderator
    edited February 22, 2009
    Congratulations on the EF 85mm, f1.2L II. That is a sweet lens to be sure. thumb.gifthumb
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
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