Just got the 85mm 1.2 L (sample shots)

<p>Loving this lens. It's actually faster than I expected. Focusing speed close to the 100mm macro imho. <br>

Here are some shots I took at a local car show in Fort Lauderdale, FL...</p>

<p>http://www.felixtm.com/Events/Tower-Shoppes-Car-Show-Friday/12521054_vbcuB#898253374_N75Aa</p>

<p>shallow focus depth almost makes the cars look like little toys. </p>

 

<p>Slick, I debated the 1.2L vs. the 1.8, I went for the 1.8. Saving money for a different bokeh king. :P</p>

<p>I love that 85 f1.2 myself. It is my most used lens, out of the two dozen or so lenses that I have. I rarely use anything else for digital, except sometimes the Zeiss 50mm macro. Wish I could use it on my film Nikon & Leicas.</p>

<p>Congratulations on your purchase. The lens will most likely become your most popular one.</p>

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<p>Interesting, although this is a portrait lens. Wouldn't the 70-200 have been better for automobile photos?</p>

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<p>Interesting, although this is a portrait lens. Wouldn't the 70-200 have been better for automobile photos?</p>

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<p>It's a short telephoto lens. "Portrait lens" is a marketing term. If the photos work, the photographer knows how to use what they have and don't need to get a different lens. </p>

<p>I use the <a href="../photodb/folder?folder_id=909607"><strong>Canon 85MM 1.2</strong></a> also, mostly for <a href="../photodb/folder?folder_id=909607"><strong>portraits</strong></a>. However, after seeing Peter's Porche photo, I'll be expanding my uses for the Canon 85MM 1.2.</p>

<p>It also does an excellent job at capturing flowers at f/1.2.</p><div></div>

<p>And architectural detail.</p><div></div>

<p>I like it for eyes:<br /> http://iantaylor.ca/s.jpg<br>

You can use it for anything. Like Jeff said, there is no such thing as a "portrait lens".</p>

<p>Gorgeous shots all of you. I was considering the 1.8 version earlier. Ill definitely be looking at this lens after I acquire a better wide-angle!</p>

<p>@ Ian, great shot but that's the one you always show for this lens. Any others you can point to? Thanks :)</p>

<p>I have the Mark II version of this lens. It definitely one of my favorite lenses to shoot with.</p>