Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 USM L - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict
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Sample Images

Ok, finally here're some sample shots taken with the EOS 350D (converted RAWs).

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Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 85.0mm
Exposure Data: f/1.4 @ 1/250s
Size 3472x2312
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed 400
Focal Length 85.0mm
Exposure Data: f/1.2 @ 1/500s
Size 3472x2312
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed 400
Focal Length 85.0mm
Exposure Data: f/1.2 @ 1/1000s
Size 3472x2312
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed 200
Focal Length 85.0mm
Exposure Data: f/2.0 @ 1/800s
Size 3472x2312
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 85.0mm
Exposure Data: f/1.8 @ 1/4000s
Size 2304x3456
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 85.0mm
Exposure Data: f/4.0 @ 1/800s
Size 2304x3456

Verdict

I was quite sceptical regarding this lens - not so much because I expected a bad performance but what to do with this lens. I've to admit that after a week of testing I'm in love and it'll be very hard to part from it again. Isolating objects via ultra-large aperture settings is fun! Besides the performance of this lens is exceptional with scaringly sharp results (from f/2.8 and up) and a super-smooth bokeh. The build quality is, naturally, up to pro standards.
Regarding its price tag it is certainly not a mainstream lens but if you belong to the financially gifted you may consider to take a long, deep look at this lens.

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