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Rent NowThe Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM is a professional short-telephoto prime lens designed for Canon EF-mount full-frame DSLR cameras. Featuring an exceptionally bright f/1.2 maximum aperture, advanced optical construction, and Canon’s renowned L-series build quality, this lens is particularly well suited for portraits, weddings, events, and low-light photography. Its combination of exceptional depth-of-field control and optical performance makes it a popular choice for photographers seeking distinctive portrait imagery.
The 85mm focal length provides a flattering perspective for portraits and headshots, allowing photographers to isolate subjects while maintaining natural-looking facial proportions. When mounted on a compatible Canon APS-C format DSLR camera, the lens provides an approximately 136mm equivalent focal length, making it especially useful for tightly framed portraits and detail photography.
The exceptionally bright f/1.2 maximum aperture provides extensive control over depth of field, allowing photographers to create dramatic subject separation and smooth background blur. Its large aperture also provides excellent flexibility when photographing in available-light conditions, allowing faster shutter speeds and lower ISO settings in challenging lighting environments.
The optical construction incorporates a high-precision aspherical element designed to minimize spherical aberrations and distortion while maintaining image sharpness and clarity. A floating optical system helps preserve consistent image quality throughout the focusing range, while Canon’s Super Spectra Coating reduces unwanted reflections, ghosting, and lens flare for improved contrast and accurate color reproduction.
A ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) provides precise and quiet autofocus performance, while full-time manual focus override allows photographers to make additional focusing adjustments when needed. The rounded eight-blade diaphragm contributes to smooth, natural-looking bokeh and pleasing out-of-focus highlights, particularly when photographing at wider apertures.
As part of Canon’s professional L-series lineup, the lens features durable construction with dust- and moisture-resistant sealing for additional protection in challenging shooting environments. Its solid build quality and intuitive controls make it suitable for professional portrait sessions, wedding photography, and other demanding applications.
Designed for Canon EF-mount DSLR cameras, the lens provides full-frame coverage and is also compatible with Canon APS-C DSLR bodies. It can additionally be used with compatible Canon EOS R-series mirrorless cameras through an appropriate EF-to-EOS R mount adapter.
– Included Accessories:
Includes both the front and rear lens caps. The lens hood is not included.
– Condition Note:
The lens exhibits a light accumulation of dust within the internal optical elements.
