Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Autofocus Lens

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Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Autofocus Lens is a very fast lens for low light levels with a maximum aperture of,  f/1.2. The large aperture provides fine control over the depth of field with excellent selective focus.

The lens has a ring type USM with a high speed CPU and algorithms to achieve an extremely fast autofocus speed.

The floating optical system which includes an aspherical element will help to suppresses lens aberrations. The circular aperture will create a shallow depth of field to help isolate your subject matter.

This lens can be very suited for sports events and nature. Portrait photographers also love this focal length and it has become very popular.

Also do not forget the telephoto lens for use in landscape useage, very dramatic images can be obtained by isolating a selection of a landscape for beautiful images.

Canon make a very nice range of short prime telephoto lenses, which are suited to a range of photographic subjects from portrait, nature and sporting events to name a few. The range of these telephoto lenses are summarised in the following list:

  • EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Autofocus Lens – A cheaper version of the more expensive f/1.4 lens
  • EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Autofocus Lens – A superb portrait lens  for use in low light, expensive lens
  • EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Telephoto Lens – Low light telephoto lens
  • EF 135mm f/2.0L USM Autofocus Telephoto Lens -Low light telephoto lens
  • EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Telephoto Lens – An excellent performing f/2.8 telephoto lens
  • EF 200mm f/2L IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Lens – An exceptional lens for use in  low light for sports and nature

The selection of a short telephoto lens will depend on several factors:

  • Firstly decide if you want the quality and large aperture of a prime or the flexibility of a zoom.
  • Some of these primes come in several different apertures at the same focal length, this choice will need to be made on cost and aperture required.
  • Do you need a larger aperture for creative effects.
  • Choose the focal length of lens required.

There are many excellent sample images from the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L lens on Flickr.


Specifications

  • Focal Length, 85 mm
  • Aperture Maximum,  f/1.2
  • Aperture Minimum,  f/16
  • Camera Mount Type, Canon EF
  • Format Compatibility, 35mm Film,  Full Frame Digital Sensor, Canon APS-C
  • Angle of View, 28°
  • Minimum Focus Distance, 3.12′,  95 cm
  • Magnification, 0.11 times
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio, 1:9.09
  • 7 Groups, 8 Elements
  • Diaphragm Blades, 8
  • Filter Thread, 72 mm
  • Dimensions (DxL),  3.6 x 3.3″,  9.14 x 8.38 cm
  • Weight, 2.26 lb,  1.03 kg
  • Floating optical system
  • Aspherical lens element
  • Super Spectra Coatings
  • Circular aperture for shallow depth of field.

Features

  • Image Stabilization, No
  • Autofocus, Yes
  • Tripod Collar, No.

 

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