Before You Buy - Canon RF 85mm f1.2 L USM

Thinking about buying the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM? It's a big investment but the RF 85mm f1.2 L is one of Canon's best lenses and can really enhance your portfolio. In this video, I give you an in-depth look at everything you need to know before you buy. In this video I compare it to the older EF 85mm f/1.2L II and highlight the key improvements, including faster and more reliable autofocus, enhanced optics, and Canon’s BR (Blue Spectrum Refractive) coating, which significantly boosts image quality and sharpness. When paired with high-resolution cameras like the Canon EOS R5, this lens delivers nearly flawless results, it’s optically perfect in many ways. In fact, its only real drawback might be that it’s too sharp, especially for portrait work, but that’s easily handled in post or with a mist filter. If you’re a portrait photographer or Canon RF shooter looking for a professional-level lens, this video will help you decide whether the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM is worth the investment in 2025.

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⏩ CHAPTERS
0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - Focusing
1:28 - Sharpness
4:26 - Bokeh
7:26 - Value for Money
10:23 - Final Thoughts