Name: EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 254
Rating: 4.1 (41 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

Focus is crisp and a grippy focusing ring offers seamless manual
The system works smoothly and feels steady and
Works nicely with a 12 or 25mm tube

built-in flash was popped up
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Construction: Fixed
Elements: 8
Focus method: Unit
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 85 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal, Telephoto

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM - Pros & Cons

Focus is crisp and a grippy focusing ring offers seamless manual
The system works smoothly and feels steady and
Works nicely with a 12 or 25mm tube
the build quality is excellent
Autofocus is likewise very quick
2L is still an excellent performer
excellent build
excellent color
optical design is relatively simple with eight elements in seven groups
The overall build quality of the review lens was solid
Normally backlit subjects were generally well handled
accurate balance of color and enhance contrast for vivid highly reliable images
large aperture also gives fine control on depth of field for convincing portrait photographs
assure the lens will stay optically centered and functional
RF85L is brilliantly sharp at various focus distances
stunningly good lens delivering results
added benefit of making the lens easy to clean
flare resistance is actually fairly good
faster
quieter
and smoother autofocus
autofocus is very efficient
it performs very well in real world conditions
quality of the construction is very high thanks to premium materials
-constructive way (always very appreciated)
this lens can perform very adequately in some sports action situations
easy to make web-sized images sharp
great optics quality in a strong barrel at a decent cost
2L II is amazingly sharp over the whole edge
The unassuming selection of accessories I can pardon effortlessly

built-in flash was popped up
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it is not my favorite attribute of this lens
view lens flare as a flaw in an image
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The flare does not present itself in a dramatic softening of the image
there is no current direct competition on the market
the lens element does protrude (extends)
Lateral chromatic aberration was consistently negligible at
Slight veiling flare with the sun just outside the field of view
a large and very expensive lens
distracting backgrounds and foregrounds
it lacks the tactile response you get from a lens with a mechanical focus ring
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exceptionally large and heavy lens
big
heavy
expensive lens
85mm lenses are never known for the close focus or magnification figures
is a little reluctant to focus on a foreground object near MFD
rubberized focus ring turns a bit too freely maybe
autofocus is pretty sluggish
lack of IS coupled with a relatively long focal length
the softness in the corners is noticeable
The auto-focus is a bit slow
Geometric distortion is also somewhat higher than on a sub-frame body
The depth of field at wide apertures is insanely shallow
amount of extension in relation to the size of the lens is relatively small
Slight barrel distortion is visible in the 85 L II
in-focus hit rate as high
Background distractions are gone
length of the lenses modifies somewhat amid centering
softness from the corners is detectable
not a lens that is extremely sharp totally open

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Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Telephoto
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	1.2
Aperture min	16
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	8

Construction	Fixed
Elements	8
Groups	7
Special elements / coatings	Super Spectra coating

Weight	36.16 oz
Diameter	3.62 in
Length	3.31 in
Filter size	2.83 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 85
Maximum magnification	0.11 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Unit
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.95
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Metal
Optional accessories	Soft Case LP1219
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.4

Based on 9 reviews

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Published: 01.08.2006

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Published: 15.07.2013

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Published: 28.09.2012

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4.3

Canon's second-generation fast, medium telephoto prime lens for portraiture and low light photography with both 'full frame' and APS-C sensor DSLR cameras.