| Canon is in the Digital SLR market in a huge way. | | | | that you had always hoped for. Street |
| Their commitment to quality has produced many | | | | photography or photojournalism will get better. |
| fantastic photography products, including cameras | | | | Weddings? A huge YES. Reports from wedding |
| and lenses. The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L lens may | | | | photographers have widely praised the Canon EF |
| possibly be one of their highest quality products | | | | 85mm f/1.2L lens for two reasons. First, the |
| to date. This rather bold statement is based on | | | | sharp, high quality images are so much better |
| the reception of this lens by the photographic | | | | than the ones from their other lenses. Second, |
| community, including expert reviews and reviews | | | | the f/1.2 aperture allows shooting in low light |
| by professionals and enthusiastic amateurs. They | | | | settings better than nearly any other lens available |
| are practically unanimous in their praise. | | | | on the market. |
| This remark is typical of the users' comments | | | | But sports? Not so much. You will want to stick |
| about the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 lens for Canon | | | | with a longer, quicker focusing lens for sports. |
| EOS cameras: "...since I got the 85 prime, I | | | | Even though this lens has HSM, it is not quite fast |
| haven't looked back. The 85 1.2L simply smokes | | | | enough to capture shots with the speed you need |
| the zoom.." The "zoom" he was referring to is the | | | | for sports. |
| 70-200 f/2.8, which may be the most popular (at | | | | This comment is really great: "I know it is crazy |
| least in the top 2 or 3) Canon lens on the market. | | | | expensive. But go ahead and buy it, cry for 5 |
| When you first see this lens, especially if you are | | | | minutes, and don't tell your wife the price. She will |
| comparing it to a similar one of the same focal | | | | love the pictures at the end!!!" |
| length, your first impression would definitely be | | | | Is it the best choice for every type of shot? Of |
| "Wow", this is quite a piece of equipment. It is | | | | course not. There is no one lens that can cover |
| massive and impressive at the same time. You | | | | the entire gamut of picture taking scenarios. |
| can tell that you hold quality in your hand. | | | | And price may be an issue for you. But this is one |
| Then, after attaching it to your digital SLR, you | | | | lens that you might consider trading in your |
| will know that your first impression was an | | | | teenage son for. It's that good. |
| accurate one. It truly handles like a professional | | | | Take a look at the ratings, specs, and a few |
| lens. Your other lenses will feel like toys by | | | | sample pictures at I think you will agree with all |
| comparison. | | | | the others who are so impressed with the Canon |
| So, what is it good for - what type of shots are | | | | EF 85mm f/1.2L lens. |
| best taken with the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L? | | | | One more thing. It is compatible with all current |
| Start with the most popular shots taken by all | | | | Canon EOS digital SLR cameras, including Full |
| photographers - people. People in all settings. | | | | Frame and APS-C formats. Just one more plus |
| Family shots will turn out better than you could | | | | for this amazing lens. |
| have imagined. Portraits will have the wow factor | | | | |