Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II
Key features of the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens:
- Fast f/1.2 Maximum Aperture: With an extremely wide f/1.2 aperture, this lens excels in low-light conditions and provides exceptional control over depth of field for beautifully smooth bokeh and subject isolation.
- Portrait Focal Length: The 85mm focal length is ideal for portraits, offering flattering compression and separation between subject and background.
- L-Series Quality Construction: As a part of Canon’s prestigious L-series, it features rugged construction with weather sealing, designed for professional use and durability.
- Advanced Optical Design: Incorporates aspherical elements to reduce spherical aberrations, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images with minimal optical distortions.
- Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor (USM): Offers fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus, with full-time manual focus override, suitable for both still photography and video.
- Circular 8-Blade Aperture: The rounded aperture blades create smooth, pleasing bokeh, enhancing background separation and giving portraits a professional quality.
- Super Spectra Coating: Reduces flare and ghosting, even in backlit conditions, helping to maintain color accuracy and contrast.
- Minimum Focusing Distance: Provides a minimum focusing distance of 0.95 meters (3.1 feet), giving flexibility for close-up shots with a telephoto effect.
- Compatibility: Designed for Canon EF mount cameras, compatible with both full-frame and APS-C sensor cameras, providing an effective focal length of approximately 136mm on APS-C bodies.
The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens is highly sought after for its sharpness, bokeh, and unique ability to capture stunning portraits with a signature aesthetic, making it a top choice among portrait photographers.