| Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM Specifications | |
| Frame Coverage | 35mm |
| Lens Construction (groups) | 7 |
| Lens Construction (elements) | 8 |
| No. of Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Minimum Aperture | 16 |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.95m (37.4") |
| Maximum Magnifcation | .11x |
| Filter Diameter | 72mm |
| Maximum Diameter x Length | 91.5mm x 84mm (3.6" x 3.3") |
| Weight | 1025g (36.2oz) |
Reviews
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Ken Rockwell
This grapefruit-sized behemoth is a very special purpose lens designed for people who intend to use it wide open most of the time, and are willing to pay for that in many ways. You people know who you are. If you have to ask, then this lens isn't for you. If you know who you are and think you need one of these, go get one today. Its optics are extraordinary, even wide open.
Photo.net
The [85mm f/1.2 L] lens was redesigned early in 2006 and now carries a "II" designation. The earlier version of the lens was a very high quality optic, but the new version, at a slightly increased price, offers improved autofocus speed and transmits focus distance information to the camera, increasing the accuracy of flash exposure.
Diglloyd.com
Focus accuracy was remarkably consistent—with a high-contrast target the 1Ds Mark II can achieve critical focus 90% of the time with the 85mm/f1.2L II USM.
William Castleman
I could have given this review the title, "In Praise of the EF 85mm f/1.8 Lens." It does almost everything that the EF 85mm f/1.2 L does faster, cheaper, lighter and smaller. There are a few notable exceptions.
Photodo.com
As well as the portraiture that it is primarily designed for, the lens is likely to find favour in other disciplines as well, such as indoor sports, Gig and event photographers and anyone wanting to photograph the proverbial ‘black cat in a coal cellar’ too! A specialised lens that is very, nay, exceptionally good at its job.
The-Digital-Picture.com
The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM Lens is an excellent low-light lens for handholding at events. The 85 f/1.2 L II is one of the best wedding lenses available. Taking pictures around the house using available light, shooting church events, photographing a speaker or business event, still life photography ... There are many uses for the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM Lens.
PhotoZone.de
The performance of this lens is exceptional with sometimes scaringly sharp results and a super-smooth bokeh. The build quality is, naturally, up to pro standards.
