Testseek.com have collected 30 expert reviews of the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM and the average rating is 72%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM.
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The editors liked
Insane light-gathering capability. Capable of very shallow depth of field. Superb center sharpness.
Great for portraiture
Super-tight depth of field at f/1.2
High-precision focus ring
The editors didn't like
Focus-by-wire design. No stabilization. Big. Expensive
Great for portraiture, Super-tight depth of field at f/1.2, High-precision focus ring,
Axial chromatic aberration, No weather-seals, Pretty weighty and pricey,
It's not a massively sharp lens but that's not really the point. The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM II is famous for its beautiful bokeh and its ability to isolate the main subject within a scene. Coupled with an ideal focal length, this makes it a long-standin...
Published: 2016-03-25, Author: Joe , review by: shutterbug.com
Abstract: The Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 includes a lens hood in the box but for this portrait I didn't use it deliberately, producing flare by pointing a monolight located behind the subject directly at the lens. I used a Panasonic Lumix GH4 with an exposur...
Published: 2014-06-24, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: With a full-frame 18-Mpix CMOS sensor and twin Digic 5+ processers that's capable of continuous bursts of up 12 fps – the fastest of any professional DSLR currently - the Canon EOS-1 Dx is the firm's flagship press camera. We've assessed it with over 100...
Published: 2014-06-03, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: In the first part of our comprehensive lens recommendations for the new entry-level Canon EOS Rebel T5 / 1200D, we've assessed a raft of primes from both the maker and third parties to see how well they perform on the camera. As well as highlighting the b...
Abstract: We had more fun with this lens than many we test, its f/1.2 maximum aperture and super-soft bokeh (rendering of out-of-focus elements) make it a superb portrait lens, one that makes the background practically go away when you're shooting with it wide open...
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Published: 2013-11-18, Author: Sean , review by: technologyx.com
Over the course of my ownership the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM has been quite impressive. Despite its color fringing in high contrast scenes, the lens performs wonderfully for almost any composition. It's fast and accurate autofucus has helped me to capture...
Published: 2013-08-30, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: Introduced in July this year, the EOS 70D at first sight seems like a regular update to the maker's mid-range EOS 60D model. It shares a number of features with the firm's existing SLR range including a 19-point cross-type phase detection AF system, a 3-i...
Published: 2013-07-15, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Insane light-gathering capability. Capable of very shallow depth of field. Superb center sharpness.
Focus-by-wire design. No stabilization. Big. Expensive
The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM is a specialty lens, perfect for portraits with a very shallow depth of field. Its unique view of the world earns it our Editors' Choice award....
Published: 2013-07-09, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: In the lead up to Photokina 2012, Canon announced the new Canon EOS 6D full-frame entry-point model within days of Nikon publicizing their most-affordable full-frame camera to date, the 24-Mpix D600. While the EOS 6D boasted some attention grabbing featur...
Abstract: This is the first of a three part series on choosing suitable lenses for Canon's entry-level full frame camera, the EOS 6D. The 20-Mpix CMOS' sensor used is similar in architecture to that in Canon's hugely popular full-frame EOS 5D Mk III, a camera that...
