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One of the best lenses available

Started Nov 4, 2015 | User reviews
tcphoto1
tcphoto1 Senior Member • Posts: 1,408
One of the best lenses available
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After owning the original 85L, I recently upgraded to the second version. Like it's predecessor, it is heavy, rather slow AF but I almost exclusively focus manually but the images are beautiful. I specialize in food images and had used the 50L a great deal until I bought the 85L. The focal length is useful, allows for a nice fall off of the background, beautiful color and contrast. My only wish is for just a little closer minimum focus distance. All said, this lens will pay for itself in a short period of time.

 tcphoto1's gear list:tcphoto1's gear list
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM Canon EF 16-35mm F4L IS USM Canon 85mm F1.4L IS USM +10 more
Canon EF 85mm F1.2L II USM
Telephoto prime lens • Canon EF • 1056B002
Announced: Feb 21, 2006
tcphoto1's score
5.0
Average community score
4.7
Canon EF 85mm F1.2L II USM
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