Photos taken with 85mm 1.2L @ f/1.2 (ONLY f/1.2 shots)

This is honestly one of the best images I have ever seen taken with this lens. I absolutely love the tones, the side/back lighting & the absolutely perfect catch-light in her eyes.
This is absolutely stellar. Thank You for sharing!

gouf wrote in post #15957878
85mm f/1.2 L II

1743 x 1174

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The Parisian Artist

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gouf wrote in post #15293082

Wow !!

hi guys, I'm a newbie on 85L ii and I really love the quality. But as far as I understand, we have to be so careful to focus @ f/1.2. In addition to this: I would love to hear if there are any tips and techniques or an e-book or a video to use this lens more versatile.

This shot was taken 5 days ago with 5D Mk iii

ruzgar344 wrote in post #16845519
hi guys, I'm a newbie on 85L ii and I really love the quality. But as far as I understand, we have to be so careful to focus @ f/1.2. In addition to this: I would love to hear if there are any tips and techniques or an e-book or a video to use this lens more versatile.

This shot was taken 5 days ago with 5D Mk iii

at short distances and @ F/1.2, try not to recompose but use outer AF points, if not possible, use the closest AF point and recompose. Using central AF and recompose can lead in not so sharp pictures (when I had 85mm, I use AF points and recompose of situation).
try to keep subject in perspective/parallel to have both eyes in focus.
http://85mm.lv …p?profile=UP&ga​llery=85mm <= almost all shoot wide open

i was just about to buy a 24-70 mk2 and coming in this thread has really confused me now.......

Fair complexion and dark background made this one a perfect candidate for f/1.2.

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now a proud owner of this lens!

jonneymendoza wrote in post #16875548
now a proud owner of this lens!

yay !

Hello Raymond

Btw i posted on your Facebook page. have fun with your sigma 50!!

Back on topic i shall be putting this lens to the test on the street asking strangers if i can take their portrait ha!

dynamitetony wrote in post #16874358
i was just about to buy a 24-70 mk2 and coming in this thread has really confused me now.......

I have the 24-70 Mk2... great glass. But I so want this lens too . 24-70 is great for event coverage though.

Josh Young wrote in post #16875691
I have the 24-70 Mk2... great glass. But I so want this lens too . 24-70 is great for event coverage though.

ive decided to get this lens (85mm) and hopefully will be posting in here soon

It was suprisingly hard to shoot this lens at f/1.2 with the 5DII.. Cant wait to get my lens back from repair.

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