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Ultra-Bright Flagship Portrait Prime Legendary f/1.2 Speed & Elite L-Series Bokeh (Well Used Condition)
The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM (Version I) is a legendary, historically significant portrait prime lens engineered for full-frame Canon EF-mount EOS DSLRs and highly sought after for adaptation to modern mirrorless systems. Renowned for its ultra-bright f/1.2 maximum aperture—making it the fastest 85mm telephoto lens in its class—this elite L-series (Luxury) optic is celebrated for its dreamlike background isolation, creamy rendering, and signature analog-style bokeh. It remains a prized tool for professional portraiture, fashion, and low-light fine art photography.
To achieve exceptional rendering even when shooting completely wide open at f/1.2, the lens utilizes a specialized optical formula containing a large ground aspherical lens element and two high-refraction elements to systematically reduce spherical aberrations and flare. An internal floating elements system actively corrects for coma, maintaining sharp subject definition from its minimum focusing distance out to infinity. Designed with a non-rotating front ring to accommodate circular polarizers, this heavy-glass masterpiece delivers a distinct look that modern, clinically sharp lenses cannot replicate.
Please note: This is a well-used, first-generation version of Canon’s iconic 85mm f/1.2L (not the Version II). It exhibits signs of heavy cosmetic and internal field wear but remains fully operational.
Key Features & Optical Performance
Ultra-Fast f/1.2 Maximum Aperture: The largest aperture in its focal class, offering unparalleled light-gathering capabilities for low-light environments and creating an incredibly shallow depth-of-field plane for absolute subject isolation.
Aspherical & High-Refraction Optics: Features a large, high-precision aspherical element combined with two high-refraction glass elements to preserve image contrast and minimize optical aberrations when shooting wide open.
Internal Floating System: Employs an internal floating lens configuration that constantly recalculates element positioning throughout the focusing range, suppressing coma to maintain edge-to-edge rendering clarity.
Non-Rotating Front Ring Architecture: The front filter thread barrel does not rotate during focusing adjustments, allowing for the seamless use of specialized position-sensitive filters such as circular polarizers and graduated neutral density filters.
Ultrasonic Motor (USM) Autofocus: Driven by Canon’s high-torque Ultrasonic Motor system to move the heavy, premium internal glass groups into focus.
Hardware Inventory & Condition Diagnostics
Functional State: FULLY OPERATIONAL. The electronic autofocus drive locks onto subjects, the electronic manual focus override communicates properly with the camera body, and the multi-blade aperture mechanism snaps down cleanly.
Cosmetic Casing Note (Sticky Control Ring): WELL USED. The textured rubber manual focusing ring has developed a sticky, tacky residue on its surface due to aging and heavy historical handling. This is a common material characteristic of vintage rubber grips and does not restrict the manual rotation of the ring.
Internal Optical Quality (Field Dust): Consistent with its age and long history of professional use, there is a noticeable presence of internal dust particles suspended behind the glass elements. This dust does not degrade light transmission, contrast, or final image rendering.
Included Accessories:
Original Dedicated Canon Lens Hood
Front Protective Lens Cap
Rear Protective Lens Cap
Technical Specifications
Lens Classification: Elite L-Series Professional Portrait Prime
Lens Mount Type: Canon EF Mount Standard
Focal Length: 85mm (Approx. 136mm-equivalent on Canon APS-C sensors)
Maximum Aperture: f/1.2
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Autofocus Motor Type: High-Torque Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
Focusing Drive: Electronic Manual Focus System (Power Focus Wire-by-Wire Drive)
Filter Thread Interface: 72 mm
Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 3.6 x 3.3 inches / 91.5 x 84.0 mm
Weight: Approx. 36.1 oz / 1025 g (Heavyweight professional glass construction)
