Canon Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Medium Telephoto Lens Review
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile) 92th
Cons
- Below average build (5th percentile) 17th
- Below average macro (33th percentile)
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 7 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 975 |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Medium Telephoto Lens | Meike Meike 55mm F1.4 Standard Aperture APS-C Frame AF | Nikon Nikon S-Line Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Lens (Nikon Z) | Canon Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens | Tamron Tamron Di III Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony | Sirui Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 Autofocus Lens (Sony E, |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 55mm | 24-70mm | 24mm | 17-70mm | 56mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Canon RF | Sony E Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 1026 | 281 | 676 | 269 | 544 | 422 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM | Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | - | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | - |