Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L Lens - Best In Class
This remark is typical of the users" comments about the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 lens for Canon EOS cameras: "...since I got the 85 prime, I haven"t looked back. The 85 1.2L simply smokes the zoom.." The "zoom" he was referring to is the 70-200 f/2.8, which may be the most popular (at least in the top 2 or 3) Canon lens on the market.When you first see this lens, especially if you are comparing it to a similar one of the same focal length, your first impression would definitely be "Wow", this is quite a piece of equipment. It is massive and impressive at the same time. You can tell that you hold quality in your hand.
Then, after attaching it to your digital SLR, you will know that your first impression was an accurate one. It truly handles like a professional lens. Your other lenses will feel like toys by comparison.
So, what is it good for - what type of shots are best taken with the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L?
Start with the most popular shots taken by all photographers - people. People in all settings. Family shots will turn out better than you could have imagined. Portraits will have the wow factor that you had always hoped for. Street photography or photojournalism will get better.
Weddings? A huge YES. Reports from wedding photographers have widely praised the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L lens for two reasons. First, the sharp, high quality images are so much better than the ones from their other lenses. Second, the f/1.2 aperture allows shooting in low light settings better than nearly any other lens available on the market.
But sports? Not so much. You will want to stick with a longer, quicker focusing lens for sports. Even though this lens has HSM, it is not quite fast enough to capture shots with the speed you need for sports.
This comment is really great: "I know it is crazy expensive. But go ahead and buy it, cry for 5 minutes, and don"t tell your wife the price. She will love the pictures at the end!!!"
Is it the best choice for every type of shot? Of course not. There is no one lens that can cover the entire gamut of picture taking scenarios.
And price may be an issue for you. But this is one lens that you might consider trading in your teenage son for. It"s that good.
Take a look at the ratings, specs, and a few sample pictures at www.canoneoslenses.org. I think you will agree with all the others who are so impressed with the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L lens.
One more thing. It is compatible with all current Canon EOS digital SLR cameras, including Full Frame and APS-C formats. Just one more plus for this amazing lens.