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Canon FD 85mm f/1.2L tested against Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Started Aug 4, 2017 | User reviews thread
jarek leo
OP jarek leo Contributing Member • Posts: 970
Re: Canon FD 85mm f/1.2L tested against Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Thanks a lot! It did take some time and effort to complete the test but it was enjoyable as well. On Canon EOS-1Dx Mark II autofocus with EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM is adequate - certainly in the situation you described. On Sony A7R II with Metobones MK IV it works for motionless and slow objects and when it does it really nails the focus - no FF or BF as the AF is on the chip. But I tried to photograph a friend of mine approaching me not very fast on a motorcycle and continuous AF simply could not follow him.

Best

Jarek

Dr_Jon wrote:

Although with the limited DoFs that are achievable I think I'd take AF pretty much all the time, especially if the subject was moving a little (like a model). Interesting post though and many thanks for taking the time to write it.

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