Just Pick Up 85mm f/1.2 II Lens

I just picked up this lens from B&H for a great price (under $1630) and was wondering if the price includes the rebate? Anyway, the lens is fantastic in all areas. Since I'm new to this lens, I have a few questions to ask other experts.

1. What is the BEST UV filter for this lens?

2. Auto focus is louder than the auto focus from my Canon 24mm-70mm f/2.8.
Is this normal? I'm not sure because the 24mm-70mm auto focus is silent
compared to the 85mm. The 85mm auto focus is the loudest out of all my L
series lenses, so this is a concern because I don't know if the lens was
damaged during delivery.

3. Are there any other 85mm lens accessories I should consider?

$1,664.00 after 125.00 instant rebate, but at the price you got it for .. idk where that came from.

Post some pictures with us. Please give us your initial thoughts about it.

I picked it up from B&H. I'll send some pics within the next couple days as I experiment with this new glass. I'm still concerned about the auto focus noise level compared to the 24mm-70mm. Any suggestions?

You must've bought one of the last ones they had...I finally saved the money and I can't buy it!

Please post some pics and maybe a mini-review if you have time

I'd suggest a Heliopan SH-PMC UV. The best filter you can get.

As for AF noise, I don't even notice mine... Loud?

Thanks double negative! I'll look into your filter suggestion. As for the 85mm AF noise, it's very minor as the USM motor(s) are active. The 24mm-70mm AF is silent compared to the 85mm, so this peaked my concerns to know why. That's all!

Scot079, I guess I bought the last lens you recommended. Sorry! I promise to post some pics soon.

My AF sort of rumbles into place. I press the button....rumble rumble.

The AF on the 85L is different from every other ring USM I've experienced. I think it has something to do with the large mass that is moving.

Yeah, mine "rumbles" a bit too, just so much glass

I use the Hoya Pro Protective filter - shot quality outstanding.

Cool! I guess the light rumble is normal for this lens. Other than the minor USM rumble, this lens is great for my needs.

So what do you think about it?

I also got mine over the weekend.

It's a pleasure to use I think. I shot an engagement the day after it arrived and it was brilliant.

AF is slow, but not as slow as I was fearing. Very much useable.

The motor kind of reminds me of the 50 1.8 sound on mine so if that's what it sounds like...

This is such a legendary lens to own. Love the background blurr from the lens, a great lens to own.

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