When it comes to lenses, there are a ton of choices out there. Is the Canon RF 85mm F1.2 lens worth the money? See how the same portrait looks at F1.2, F5.6 and F11.
Equipment Used:
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: Canon RF 85mm F1.2 Lens
Light: Westcott Reflector
Team:
Photographer: Sal Cincotta
Model: Anna May
Things to consider if you're looking
at an F1.2 lens
At over $2,600, you might be wondering if the Canon 85mm F1.2 lens is worth it, when you can get an F1.4 or F1.8 lens for $1000 less. Here’s where you might need the extra half stop.
Low light conditions
Studio Work
If you’re a studio or fashion photographer, or even just someone who prefers the look of images at a high F Stop, I don’t think you need this lens. The real point of a 1.2, 1.4 or 1.8 is to get a shallow depth of field and bokeh effect, so if you’re not going to shoot at those F Stops, why are you getting this lens? 🙂
Comparison at F1.2, F5.6 and F11
Settings: f/1.2 @ 1/2,500, ISO 50
Settings: f/5.6 @ 1/1,000, ISO 400
Settings: f/11 @ 1/200, ISO 400
Settings: f/1.2 @ 1/4,000, ISO 50
Settings: f/5.6 @ 1/800, ISO 200
Settings: f/11 @ 1/200, ISO 200
Settings: f/1.2 @ 1/4,000, ISO 50
Settings: f/5.6 @ 1/200, ISO 50
Settings: f/11 @ 1/160, ISO 160
More final images
Settings: f/1.2 @ 1/4,000, ISO 50
This Post Has One Comment
Great review. But the price for this thing is too high. I wil stick with my belowed EF 85 1.4.
Martin Belmont photography