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Brand: Canon

Located in: Photography, Camera Lenses

Canon has today announced the 'Mark II' version of its (monster) professional 1056B002 EF 85 mm F1.2 L II lens. This new version includes improvements to auto focus speed and communication of distance information for use with the E-TTL II flash metering algorithm.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 5 reviews)

80% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Consistent output(3), Strong construction(4)

Cons:

Heavy(4)

Best Uses:

Portraits(3), Weddings(3)

Excellent Lens !!!!!!

By VK2109

from New York on 4/8/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Fast lens, Sharp at all focal length

Cons:

A bit slow focuing but ok, Heavy, Pricey

Best Uses:

Indoors/Low Light, Low light performance, Night Photography, Portrait, Weddings/Events

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 1056B002 - EF 85 mm F1.2 L II lens (Mark II) [ 1056B002 ]:

A great lens...fast aperture producing stunning results...the sharpest lens I have ever seen
color, bokeh are all excellent

Expensive but one the best L prime lens!

Pros/Cons of the 85mm 1.2 L

By JMP

from Delaware on 12/23/2009

Pros:

Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy, Slow Focus

Best Uses:

Portraits, Sports/Action, Weddings/Events

Describe Yourself:

Pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 1056B002 - EF 85 mm F1.2 L II lens (Mark II) [ 1056B002 ]:

It's a great lens for weddings b/c you can shoot wide open. However, not very practical for on-location shoots in a clients home...esp if little kids are running around. and you're trying to shoot..was very slow to focus.

Mother of all Portrait Lenses

By ger4ld

from Dublin, CA on 10/1/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Portraits, Weddings

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 1056B002 - EF 85 mm F1.2 L II lens (Mark II) [ 1056B002 ]:

Awesome for portraits and weddings. It might be heavy, but keep in mind it is high grade glass. I love the F 1.2.

Canon 85mm ƒ1.2 L

By Andrew Shepherd

from Dallas | NYC on 9/6/2009

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy, Slow Focus

Best Uses:

General Use, Night Photography

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 1056B002 - EF 85 mm F1.2 L II lens (Mark II) [ 1056B002 ]:

This is arguably the best standard telephoto Canon makes. Incredibly sharp and brilliant bokeh.

It is a specific-use lens, so not quite as versatile as something like the 50mm ƒ1.2 (which I also own), but I would never get rid of this lens for what it does. Definitely the best looking images among any lens in my bag.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Portrait Lens

By FotoEd

from Dallas TX on 10/6/2008

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Portraits

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 1056B002 - EF 85 mm F1.2 L II lens (Mark II) [ 1056B002 ]:

A truly great prime lens!

Customer Reviews about the 1056B002 - EF 85 mm F1.2 L II lens (Mark II) [ 1056B002 ] at Abes of Maine