The Canon 85mm f/1.2L II is a remarkable portrait and still-life lens. Looking for an updated version of this lens? Check out the 85mm f/1.4L IS. Key features include:
Incredibly sharp images
Great in low light
Excellent for portrait and still-life photography
L-series build quality
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Be warned: this lens is hugely addictive. Strong photographers have wept standing in line at the post office to return it. Please don’t let your tears fall on the return label’s bar code; it slows ...
This lens’s focus system is completely electronic, so its focus ring will only adjust focus if the lens is mounted to a powered-on Canon SLR camera. This means you can’t use the focus ring to “pull focus” for video work.
Angle of View | 28 degrees |
Aperture | f1.2-16 |
Autofocus | Autofocus |
Brand | Canon |
Compatibility | Crop and Full Frame |
Diameter | 3.6" |
Dimensions | Length: 3.3" |
Filter Size | 72.0mm (nonrotating front element) |
Filter Style | nonrotating front element |
Flare Resistance | Minimal ghosting, mild contrast loss |
Focal Length | 85.0-85.0 |
Focusing System | Front focusing, nonrotating, USM motor, full-time electronic MF (no mechanical linkage), floating element |
Groups/Elements | 7/8 |
Hood Included | Yes |
Hood Type | ES-79II |
Image Stabilization | No |
Item Type | Lens |
Lens Type | Normal Range |
Low Dispersion Elements | 0 |
Max Aperture | 1.2 |
Maximum Magnification | .11x |
Minimum Aperture | 22.0 |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 3.2feet |
Mount | Canon EF |
Weather Resistant | No |
Weight | 2.25 lb |
Zoom Method | NA |
Angle of View | 28 degrees |
Aperture | f1.2-16 |
Autofocus | Autofocus |
Brand | Canon |
Compatibility | Crop and Full Frame |
Diameter | 3.6" |
Dimensions | Length: 3.3" |
Filter Size | 72.0mm (nonrotating front element) |
Filter Style | nonrotating front element |
Flare Resistance | Minimal ghosting, mild contrast loss |
Focal Length | 85.0-85.0 |
Focusing System | Front focusing, nonrotating, USM motor, full-time electronic MF (no mechanical linkage), floating element |
Groups/Elements | 7/8 |
Hood Included | Yes |
Hood Type | ES-79II |
Image Stabilization | No |
Item Type | Lens |
Lens Type | Normal Range |
Low Dispersion Elements | 0 |
Max Aperture | 1.2 |
Maximum Magnification | .11x |
Minimum Aperture | 22.0 |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 3.2feet |
Mount | Canon EF |
Weather Resistant | No |
Weight | 2.25 lb |
Zoom Method | NA |