Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras |  | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $2,299.99
Buy New: $1,949.00
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Rating:  51 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 85
Minimum Focal Length: 85
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 5 x 5 x 3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 1056B002
Model: 1056B002
UPC: 013803064056
EAN: 0013803064056
ASIN: B000EW9Y4M
Release Date: March 31, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| 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 |
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Product Description
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Medium Telephoto Lens FeaturesRetaining the impressive optical performance and large aperture of the original EF 85mm f/1.2L 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.
Amazon.com Product Description
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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 the best lens are the market for portrait August 28, 2010
Standingtree
even after Nikon released the new 85MM lens recently, I have to say this canon lens is still way up there.
The effects are phenomenal as long as you can get it to focus.
I use the mid point on my 5d2 and by locking the focus and exposure, I got some amazing shots.
It is pricy, but I love it to my bones.
Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras August 24, 2010
khud
A perfect top-class fastest portrait Canon L-lens. Really all this is true. I'm using it in wedding and model photography with Canon 5D MarkII. Very sharp even at F1.2, extremely sharp after F2.0. A perfect bokeh - can it be better? Very good body quality. The AF is fast and silent, but not the fastest of course. On wide-open aperture there are noticible (not terrible) CAs, and it is not very easy to correct it in RAW-converter. But it is not a hard problem for portraits I'm shure. The lens is very massive, but relatively compact for it's mass.
All in all - a perfect top lens for professionals. I fogot - I tried the video with this lens - it's like cinema! I'm highly recommend it if you have some money!
My Dream Lens August 6, 2010
R. Warren (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
I've been wanting this lens for quite some time now and I finally decided to go for it. The 1.2 f-stop is intense and it's hard to take a bad photograph if you know what you're doing. Love the way it works with my 5D Mark II. Only wish it could be a little quieter...makes me feel a little too conspicuous during a wedding.
One Lens To Rule Them All July 23, 2010
Della M. Robinson
With out a doubt this is the best lens I have ever used. No I don't own one, as I cant afford it right now but deffently plan to start putting money aside for my own. The photo detail and colors this lens delivers is nothing short of breath taking. Yes, it takes some getting use to but is so well worth it!Your focusing needs to be spot on don't trust your camera 1.2 is not going to leave much for depth of field if you don't know this, this is to much lens for you and you should look at a more suitable lens say the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras or another favorite of mine Tamron AF 60mm f/2.0 SP DI II LD IF 1:1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras Both these lenses are excellent in there own right but would take this lens over them or... well any other pretty much. Okay, sometimes you want something other than a 85 ( I still love my Tamron 60) so you will want other lenses, but for this class range there is simply no better choice.
My favorite lens June 16, 2010
Shemp (California)
This lens is great for portraits. If you are not an expert photographer you may find there is a learning curve to this lense: If you trust everything to the default autofocus mode your results will be hit or miss, with many shots just a bit away from how you wanted them to focus. I have gotten good results using either the spot autofocusing mode or manual focusing mode to ensure that at least one of the subject's eyes is sharply focused.
The autofocus is slower than any other lens I have used and the depth of field is incredibly shallow so this is not for sports shooting or any other condition where you need to focus fast and/or track a rapidly moving subject. If you use it for such purposes you will be disappointed because most of your shots will be out of focus.
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