Canon EF L 85mm f/1.2 USM Lens

Canon EF L 85mm f/1.2 USM Lens

maker: Canon
focal length: 85 mm
max aperture: f/1.2
angle of view: 28°
filter size: 58 mm
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With a large maximum aperture of f/1.2 this professional lens is one of the fastest telephoto lenses in any class. One aspherical lens element and two high-refraction elements give sharp images with little flare even at maximum aperture. The floating system corrects coma for high image quality. The EF 85mm f/1.2L USM is superlative for portrait and low light shooting; It’s a highly acclaimed lens designed to separate creative pros from the crowd.

The EF 85mm f/1.2L USM was originally introduced in 1989 alongside a similar looking normal sibling the EF 50mm f/1.0L USM. In 2006 Canon introduced a follow-up the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM which keeps the combines the same great optical design with a noticeably faster focusing.

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