Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

[Eldar]

This is my last shot with the 85 1.2L II ... And it is of the guy who bought it from me. I took it to demonstrate the 3D pop and phenomenal bokeh of this lens. I pushed the preorder button for the Otus 85/1.4, so I did not see the point in having both. Not very often I am selling a favorite lens, but this time I did ...

 

[jdramirez]

Just curious... how much did you sell it for?

This is my last shot with the 85 1.2L II ... And it is of the guy who bought it from me. I took it to demonstrate the 3D pop and phenomenal bokeh of this lens. I pushed the preorder button for the Otus 85/1.4, so I did not see the point in having both. Not very often I am selling a favorite lens, but this time I did ...

 

[Eldar]

Just curious... how much did you sell it for?

This is my last shot with the 85 1.2L II ... And it is of the guy who bought it from me. I took it to demonstrate the 3D pop and phenomenal bokeh of this lens. I pushed the preorder button for the Otus 85/1.4, so I did not see the point in having both. Not very often I am selling a favorite lens, but this time I did ...

I got $100 more than I paid for it, so it was a good deal when I bought it and a good deal when I sold it. Bought in the US and sold in Norway is normally a good deal.

 

[BL]

Do any of y'all shoot the 85 L in a studio setting with a solid color background. Other than the blurring of the nose and face, it seems like it would be a waste.

I can't think of any significant advantage other than that. I almost always use my 70-200 or 100 for studio portraits since the tripod collar makes for quick vertical/horizontal orientation changes. Using a tripod allows me to pull my face away from the viewfinder to connect with my subject as I shoot, and closely monitor expressions at moment of capture.

The 85 is just too amazing on backgrounds and dof to shoot past f/2

1Dx, 1/250, f1.8, ISO100

 

[mackguyver]

Do any of y'all shoot the 85 L in a studio setting with a solid color background. Other than the blurring of the nose and face, it seems like it would be a waste.

I can't think of any significant advantage other than that. I almost always use my 70-200 or 100 for studio portraits since the tripod collar makes for quick vertical/horizontal orientation changes. Using a tripod allows me to pull my face away from the viewfinder to connect with my subject as I shoot, and closely monitor expressions at moment of capture.

The 85 is just too amazing on backgrounds and dof to shoot past f/2

1Dx, 1/250, f1.8, ISO100

Great portrait BL, and those are my thoughts and how I use my gear - exactly!

 

[Dylan777]

Doc is in

 

[candyman]

Doc is in

No worries for the horse.
Beautiful picture and beautiful smile

 

[Dylan777]

Doc is in

No worries for the horse.
Beautiful picture and beautiful smile

thank you

 

[JohnDizzo15]

Hadn't been using the 85 much as of late but pulled it out recently for the arrival of a new light.

 

[Dylan777]

Hadn't been using the 85 much as of late but pulled it out recently for the arrival of a new light.

Very nice John. Great lens for kids. Love the bokeh

I have huge collection of my kids photos with 85L II. I need and want this lens back in my Canon bag

 

[JohnDizzo15]

Hadn't been using the 85 much as of late but pulled it out recently for the arrival of a new light.

Very nice John. Great lens for kids. Love the bokeh

I have huge collection of my kids photos with 85L II. I need and want this lens back in my Canon bag

Thanks, Dylan.

I love it as well which is why I made the decision to dump the 135 and 100 when I was trimming down. I find that I've been using the Fuji 56/1.2 about 95% of the time I need 85mm though which is why the Canon 85 had sat in my closet for a while.

Why did it ever leave your bag to begin with?

 

[jdramirez]

I just re-afma'd my 85L... and I went from a +1 to a +9... so maybe I was really wrong the first go round. Auto focus is still a little hit or miss... but I do love the lens combined with a little bounced flash.

 

[Pookie]

Great images... parent pictures are key. They grow so fast...

I've recently shot almost an entire shoot with the 85L... love it.

 

[JohnDizzo15]

Pookie, those are some legit shots. Nicely done.

 

[Pookie]

Pookie, those are some legit shots. Nicely done.

Thanks John...

 

[Dylan777]

Hadn't been using the 85 much as of late but pulled it out recently for the arrival of a new light.

Very nice John. Great lens for kids. Love the bokeh

I have huge collection of my kids photos with 85L II. I need and want this lens back in my Canon bag

Thanks, Dylan.

I love it as well which is why I made the decision to dump the 135 and 100 when I was trimming down. I find that I've been using the Fuji 56/1.2 about 95% of the time I need 85mm though which is why the Canon 85 had sat in my closet for a while.

Why did it ever leave your bag to begin with?

A friend of mine shooting with XT1 + 56/1.2. IQ is excellent, not to mention, the looks of that combo is beautiful.

My a7s + FE 55mm f1.8 combo doesn't have look, however, I enjoy the high ISO shooting very much.

I got broke-in last month. Half of my Canon gear got stolen, including 85L II.

 

[Dylan777]

Great images... parent pictures are key. They grow so fast...

I've recently shot almost an entire shoot with the 85L... love it.

Excellent-excellent works Pookie.

 

[jdramirez]

So I really liked this photo when I took it yesterday... the wife was indifferent...

 

[jdramirez]

Hadn't been using the 85 much as of late but pulled it out recently for the arrival of a new light.

Very nice John. Great lens for kids. Love the bokeh

I have huge collection of my kids photos with 85L II. I need and want this lens back in my Canon bag

Thanks, Dylan.

I love it as well which is why I made the decision to dump the 135 and 100 when I was trimming down. I find that I've been using the Fuji 56/1.2 about 95% of the time I need 85mm though which is why the Canon 85 had sat in my closet for a while.

Why did it ever leave your bag to begin with?

A friend of mine shooting with XT1 + 56/1.2. IQ is excellent, not to mention, the looks of that combo is beautiful.

My a7s + FE 55mm f1.8 combo doesn't have look, however, I enjoy the high ISO shooting very much.

I got broke-in last month. Half of my Canon gear got stolen, including 85L II.

I'm starting a mini-break tomorrow... and when I come back in a week... all my stuff will still be there because it is currently strewn all over the floor... looks like a mess... ya know... to throw off the criminals.

 

[Dylan777]

So I really liked this photo when I took it yesterday... the wife was indifferent...

BEAUTIFUL shot JD. I would print this photo on big canvas.

PS. Enjoy your vacation