Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: CanonFormat: CD
Release Date: 2006-03-31
Model: 1056B002
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
- EF mount, medium telephoto lens
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: "WoW!" Bokeh But Hard To Focus Accurately At f/1.2.
Summary: 5 Stars
This lens is sharp at every f/stop. It is just as sharp as the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens.
Depending on the distance to subject to background, f/1.2 obliterates the fore and background like no other lens in it's class. It is jaw dropping bokeh!
The barrel has a rubberized grippy texture which is necessary for such a stout and heavy lens. The hood is unique. It clips on and off quickly and easily without having to line up red coloured dots like many of the other Canon lenses. For the price, I do not know why Canon did not make it dust and water resistant.
When hand held, focus is not always spot-on at f/1.2 because of either user movement or front focusing issues. So, an extra shot or two with manual focusing touch up may be necessary. A tripod will yield an absolute sharp focal point at f/1.2 and every other f/stop.
Flare occurs at f/1.2 depending on the lens position relative to the sun. Autofocus is slower than my Canon 15/2.8 Fisheye, 17-40/4L, 50/1.4, 100/2.8 Macro USM, 70-200/4L IS and 300/2.8L IS, however.
This is currently my all time favourite lens. That elusive "WoW!" factor is here with this lens.
Please refer to my uploaded photo.
Summary of Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras
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
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