Full-Frame Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM Image Thread

[MaraLee]

When trying to decide which first 'big' RF lens to buy for my R6, I was considering the 85 1.2, but couldn't find a lot of sample images to compare with all the other available lenses. What I did find blew me away, so I decided to go ahead and buy one. I'm hoping others with the lens will post some photos here so anyone else trying to decide will have an easier time than I did making their choice - either for or against.

• Canon EOS R6
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/2.2
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 200

• Canon EOS R6
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.2
• 1/400 sec
• ISO 100

• Canon EOS R6
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/5
• 1/200 sec
• ISO 2000

 

[SO8]

I've just got this lens to add to a mortgage extending (it really did) collection of RF's for my R5 ... 50 f1.2, 24-70 f2.8, 24-105 f4, 28-80f2, 70-200 f2.8 and 100-500 ....

I have taken a few shots to test them all wide open (well apart from the 100-500 as that is stunning and a different range). It was quite interesting ...

The 85 is simply awesome and the sharpest of all of them followed I would say by the 50. The 28-70 and 70-200 are equal at 70 ... with the 24-70 and 24-105 not too different which surprised me. I think one of these two will have to go as I have too much overlap.

The 28-70 produces the most pleasing images in terms of overall feel ... the 24-70 is, as a few reviews have said, sharp but lacking in character.

The 85 .... just omg brilliant ! The rendering of out of focus areas and the stunning sharpness set it apart from the others. It is incredible and though I was dubious getting it, given I have so many lenses ... it is the one I will be trying to use the most as it is clearly the best for IQ.

 

[RedCobra]

I've just got this lens to add to a mortgage extending (it really did) collection of RF's for my R5 ... 50 f1.2, 24-70 f2.8, 24-105 f4, 28-80f2, 70-200 f2.8 and 100-500 ....

I have taken a few shots to test them all wide open (well apart from the 100-500 as that is stunning and a different range). It was quite interesting ...

The 85 is simply awesome and the sharpest of all of them followed I would say by the 50. The 28-70 and 70-200 are equal at 70 ... with the 24-70 and 24-105 not too different which surprised me. I think one of these two will have to go as I have too much overlap.

The 28-70 produces the most pleasing images in terms of overall feel ... the 24-70 is, as a few reviews have said, sharp but lacking in character.

The 85 .... just omg brilliant ! The rendering of out of focus areas and the stunning sharpness set it apart from the others. It is incredible and though I was dubious getting it, given I have so many lenses ... it is the one I will be trying to use the most as it is clearly the best for IQ.

Any chance you compared the EF version to the RF version. ps: I have the EF but deciding what lenses to convert to RF version.

 

[MaraLee]

I've just got this lens to add to a mortgage extending (it really did) collection of RF's for my R5 ... 50 f1.2, 24-70 f2.8, 24-105 f4, 28-80f2, 70-200 f2.8 and 100-500 ....

I have taken a few shots to test them all wide open (well apart from the 100-500 as that is stunning and a different range). It was quite interesting ...

The 85 is simply awesome and the sharpest of all of them followed I would say by the 50. The 28-70 and 70-200 are equal at 70 ... with the 24-70 and 24-105 not too different which surprised me. I think one of these two will have to go as I have too much overlap.

The 28-70 produces the most pleasing images in terms of overall feel ... the 24-70 is, as a few reviews have said, sharp but lacking in character.

The 85 .... just omg brilliant ! The rendering of out of focus areas and the stunning sharpness set it apart from the others. It is incredible and though I was dubious getting it, given I have so many lenses ... it is the one I will be trying to use the most as it is clearly the best for IQ.

Sorry to hear about your mortgage. I joke about selling organs and body parts, but haven't had to yet. LOL

I still love this lens, too. It was my first 'good' RF lens, and since March, we've added the RF 28-70 f2L, RF 50 f1.2L, RF 70-200 f2L and RF 100-500 f4.5-7.1 L. I feel the 85 gives the most "Wow Factor" of them all if I'm going for dramatic bokeh. The 28-70 is so very versatile in the field for portraits and in conditions where I may not be in control of all the variables. The 70-200 spends the most time on my camera just so I'm ready to catch a shot at a moment's notice. The 100-500 and 50mm travel with my husband along with some other lenses.

 

[SO8]

Sorry to hear about your mortgage. I joke about selling organs and body parts, but haven't had to yet. LOL

I still love this lens, too. It was my first 'good' RF lens, and since March, we've added the RF 28-70 f2L, RF 50 f1.2L, RF 70-200 f2L and RF 100-500 f4.5-7.1 L. I feel the 85 gives the most "Wow Factor" of them all if I'm going for dramatic bokeh. The 28-70 is so very versatile in the field for portraits and in conditions where I may not be in control of all the variables. The 70-200 spends the most time on my camera just so I'm ready to catch a shot at a moment's notice. The 100-500 and 50mm travel with my husband along with some other lenses.

You seem to have a kit list almost identical to me ! I can tell my wife is in not ‘just’ me

 

[SO8]

Any chance you compared the EF version to the RF version. ps: I have the EF but deciding what lenses to convert to RF version.

Sorry, I have no EF lenses as they all got sold when we moved to Panasonic M43 … I have now moved back thus only RF in my kit bag.

Assuming you mean the 85mm f1.2 I did have the EF version (MkII) and loved it. I can only comment as follows :

That the autofocus speed seems about half as quick again, but that it’s still not like other lenses and is the slowest of the RF ones I have.

Wide open f1.2 is stunning and seems easier to hit than on the EF version (which is consistent with online reviews).

For me the IQ seems the same but I’ve only just got it and I know reviews seem to say the RF is better, especially with flare.

Build it is larger but IIRC weighs a bit more. To me it is an easier lens to handle than the 28-70 f2 but still pretty heavy. It doesn’t feel as easy to use as the RF 70-200 f2.8 for instance.

Sorry I can’t show you images to compare but I know the sharpest EF lens I had was my old 85 and I am not sure I would rush to change it to the RF version if I still had it as it is great. Both were the sharpest lenses I had.

 

[RedCobra]

Sorry, I have no EF lenses as they all got sold when we moved to Panasonic M43 … I have now moved back thus only RF in my kit bag.

Assuming you mean the 85mm f1.2 I did have the EF version (MkII) and loved it. I can only comment as follows :

That the autofocus speed seems about half as quick again, but that it’s still not like other lenses and is the slowest of the RF ones I have.

Wide open f1.2 is stunning and seems easier to hit than on the EF version (which is consistent with online reviews).

For me the IQ seems the same but I’ve only just got it and I know reviews seem to say the RF is better, especially with flare.

Build it is larger but IIRC weighs a bit more. To me it is an easier lens to handle than the 28-70 f2 but still pretty heavy. It doesn’t feel as easy to use as the RF 70-200 f2.8 for instance.

Sorry I can’t show you images to compare but I know the sharpest EF lens I had was my old 85 and I am not sure I would rush to change it to the RF version if I still had it as it is great. Both were the sharpest lenses I had.

Thank you.

 

[esheato]

Sample images (R6II and RF 85 1.2 L).

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.2
• 1/200 sec
• ISO 100

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.2
• 1/100 sec
• ISO 160

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.2
• 1/100 sec
• ISO 1600

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.2
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 100

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.2
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 100

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.2
• 1/100 sec
• ISO 5000

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.2
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 100

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.2
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 100

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.2
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 100

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/16
• 1/125 sec
• ISO 10000

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.2
• 1/100 sec
• ISO 125

 

[esheato]

Adding a few more…

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.4
• 1/320 sec
• ISO 100

• Canon EOS R6m2
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM
• 85.0 mm
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 100