Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM is a specialty lens, perfect for portraits with a very shallow depth of field. Its unique view of the world earns it our Editors' Choice award.
-- As reviewed by PCMag

Product details
- f1.2 maximum aperture
- Ring-type UltraSonic motor (USM), Focal length : 85mm, Closest focusing distance : 3.2 feet
- EF mount, medium telephoto lens, High-speed AF and circular aperture create shallow depth-of-field
- 111mm focal length for APS-H sensors, 136mm for APS-C sensors, Lens not zoomable
PROS
+ Insane light-gathering capability.
+ Capable of very shallow depth of field.
+ Superb center sharpness.
CONS
- Focus-by-wire design.
- No stabilization.
- Big.
- Expensive.
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By PCMag on July 15, 2013
The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM is a specialty lens, perfect for portraits with a very shallow depth of field. Its unique view of the world earns it our Editors' Choice award.
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