The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM: The developers answer 10 questions

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Canon Europe has posted an interview with the developers of the recently announced Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM, a lens that is likely to become another classic.

Some questions and answers from the interview:

How is the bokeh different from that of its EF-mount cousin?

Kaishi: “In terms of bokeh, a key point is that the minimum focusing distance is closer than that of the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM. The strong bokeh created by f/1.2 can be used to create new types of imaging expressions such as close-ups of areas decorated with jewels.”

How sharp is the lens, really?

Kaishi: “When we were developing this lens, many performance tests were carried out repeatedly on a prototype. When shooting at the widest aperture setting using Eye Detection AF in portrait photography, our test photographers spontaneously let out cries of excitement when they saw how sharp the photos were.

Read the full interview at Canon Europe | Preorder: Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM $2699

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