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

Well. I think you nailed it. Pre-focusing greatly helps the lens to follow a subject moving across the frame.

Jarek

Dr_Jon wrote:

jarek leo wrote:

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.

On my (now retired) 5D2 the 85 II AF'd fast enough for BIF, provided you were already focused within the general vicinity. I haven't really tested it, but it seems a tad slower on the 5Dsr.

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