Is the RF85mm f/1.2 L USM your favorite portrait lens for the Canon EOS R system? Tell me in the comments.

@befreetv354

Жыл бұрын

R5 + 85 f 1.2 ! Cheers from Romania

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

@@befreetv354 Beautiful! I use the same combo.

@madhucks

10 ай бұрын

It's next on the acquisition list!

Some fire content🔥🔥 really enjoyed your images and the audio. What a lens

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

thank you!

Ty. Great review and pov. I love your work, first time here. Thx for inspiration

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! And thank you for the kind words!

This is all I needed to see. Def getting this next > 🔥📸 wonderful shots

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It’s my favorite all time lens!

Great video. I also loved the EF 85/1.2 but like you had a hard time nailing focus wide open and once I saw the color fringing on highlights could never unsee it. The RF is a big step up. Still, I expect your example images would have been just as expertly lit and composed with a lesser optic!

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Thank you for the compliments on my images. But might as well enjoy the nicer tools that are available to us these days. Thank you for the watch!

Another amazing review. Thanks!!

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the watch!

Love the review and the photos you've shown in the beginning. Darn that Crack is heart breaking, glad it still works. Might be a feature with the Crack if you resell it later

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

I can send it in to Canon to get the crack fixed. Although. I'm not sure I will ever sell this lens. I've just been lazy about getting the crack fixed. Thanks for watching!

@michelecintramika8482

8 ай бұрын

5:25 Did it break on its own or did it fall?

Thank you for excellent review🙏 I upgraded my lens from rf85 f2 macro to rf85 f1.2L👍👍👍

@KevinDeal

7 ай бұрын

congrats! It's a great lens!

Beast of a lens🔥🔥🔥 what a crazy bokeh🔥🔥🔥

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

it's a pretty sick lens. I love it so much.

Nice. I had never thought about assigning the control ring to AF mode, going to try that for a while.

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It all depends on the body you have and the type of photography you do. For the R5, with the button layout, it makes sense to me because my exposure triangle is in the familiar places it has been in for years on the 5Ds. Thus leaving me with the control ring to assign to whatever I want. When I have fast-changing environments I find myself needing to change up my AF type. I think R and RP owners may need that ring for one of their exposure triangle settings. Thanks for watching!

Excellent work!

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the watch!

Another great video. I use an 85 almost exclusively for environmental . 50mm is my most used focal length but the 85mm is quickly catching up.

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes. 85mm for environmental portraits is special. You have to get a little further back, but the reward is worth it. Thanks for the watch!

Can’t wait to get this lens

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

It’s a special one. Thanks for the watch!

awesome informative video. Making me want to get into Digital too. Hey do you think you will be making a video about Speedlight/strobes/flash?

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

I will. I did an episode on shooting fire. It goes a bit into my lighting set up.

My favorite lens too!

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

Simply the best

05:14 …I think my heart stopped just hearing that…😝 Good thing it’s a beast…Nice review..👍🏻

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

It is a beast. Worth every penny for what I do! Thanks for the watch!

Well Kevin, you convinced me, my 85mm f/1.2 DS is arriving in the next hour! I went DS coz for the money I wanted a truly unique look and being here in Texas too, that built in ND works for me! Also pretty much any low light, I use flash/strobe and just figure anything effectively faster than a f/2.8 is just fine in any low light situation I'll find myself in. For some graduations, after the ceremony, we take family/graduate photos and its almost completely pitch black. Shoot that with 24-105 f/4 + flash, or this last time I used 28-70 but still stopped down a bit to make sure everyone was in focus...high speed environment packed with people so not much time and room to make sure everyone is on the same plane.

@KevinDeal

7 ай бұрын

Congrats! The DS is a fine lens and I'll bet you're going to take some amazing pictures with it. With your username being "White Rock" does that mean you're in the White Rock Lake area in Dallas? The 85 is optically my favorite lens in the entire RF lineup.

@whiterock1865

7 ай бұрын

@@KevinDeal Yes!!! So excited to finally get my hands on one. Funny you ask, I'm originally from New England with the White Mountains, happy coincidence that the White Rock Lake was here. But I operate over the whole DFW area, but am located in Allen. Let me know if you're ever up this way and/or need some help or just want to meet up for coffee or a meal!

@KevinDeal

7 ай бұрын

@@whiterock1865 Awesome! I lived in McKinney from 2007-2014. Moved to Austin in 2014. I'll be in DFW next week filming new episodes.

@whiterock1865

7 ай бұрын

@@KevinDeal Sweet! Let me know if you need any help with the shoot?

Great video I normally shoot the 50mm for portraits but I’ve never liked how close to the model you have to get with the 50mm I have a 100mm 2.8 as well which I’ve been using but in my small home studio set up I’ve been struggling with the distance I need at 100 mm so then had to swap back to the 50mm so I’ve finally taken the plunge and ordered my 1st 85mm the ef mk2 L version yeah seen slow af issues and the fringing issues but hopeful I can set my light set up to reduce that effect .looking forward to having a play and you never know the rf version may be the next big investment .I’m currently shooting the r6ii and love that for everything studio wildlife and just been a cruise around the Caribbean with it awesome love it Well great vid will be checking out more 👍

@KevinDeal

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes. The RF version is quite a beast. But the AF is insanely fast and the sharpness is the best. Thanks for watching!

@tintin69rr

Ай бұрын

@@KevinDeal yeah looks well impressive but just as an amateur myself it’s a fair stretch at minute but maybe one day 🤞

I wish you had done some "out of the box" job and showed it's capabilities for landscape shooting! I really need to know if I can use it for landscape with the abilities that this lense has! 😢

@KevinDeal

4 ай бұрын

If you like the 85mm perspective and you want an insanely sharp lens for landscapes, this lens will do that job. It's stupidly large and not a lens I would want to take for landscapes. If I'm taking a lens that heavy, I'd rather it be a zoom, like the 70-200, which also goes to 85.

thank you for reviewing this lens without the hood on.

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. If I am presenting the lens to show it, the hood stays off. If I’m using a variable ND filter, the hood has to stay off, since I can’t put the hood on with an ND filter. When I use it in non-ND situations, the hood stays on for protection.

Beautiful profolio n review. I'm leaning towards 50 1.2 but Canon definitely dont make it easy.

@KevinDeal

6 ай бұрын

It's a beast of a lens. Thank you for the kind words!

I use mine for most of my portrait shoots,its just a gorgeous piece of glass.

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

Fact

Could you make a vídeo about rf 85 1.2 vs rf 100mm macro for general portraits?

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

I will be making a review on the RF100 soon. In that review I will be comparing it to the 85 for portraits. Thanks for watching!

Correction: Filter size is 82mm not 87 mm. ☺️

@KevinDeal

2 ай бұрын

Yes. I misspoke. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

I used to shoot with the Tamron Di VC SP 85mm f1.8. While it had that corner to corner sharpness and the image stabilisation was useful, I still sold it and bought the RF 85mm F1.2 to go with my R6. The low light performance of the R6 + 85mm f1.2 is mind boggling. I wasn't expected that. It is helpful when you still want to take photos in the autumn/winter and it's already dark outside at 16:00

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. As much as I love bokeh, I opted for the standard version of this lens, specifically for the low-light performance. Tamron makes incredible lenses. If they ever make RF mount lenses, look out.

Thank you for this review. We image clinical details; is it as sharp as the 100 rf macro, in your opinion?

@KevinDeal

5 ай бұрын

I own the 100. I would say the 50, 85, 100 and 135 are all the same in terms of sharpness. Thank you for the kind words.

@DrRussell

5 ай бұрын

@@KevinDeal Really helpful to have such real-world wisdom from you Sir, thank you for helping us with our decision. Will purchase the 85 1.2. Thank you.

I am confused between this rf 85 mm prime and Rf 70-200 f2.8. Both costs almost same. Is the smooth portrait comparable with 85 if I use 70-200 leans at 135-200 range at f2.8? 70-200 provides me for flexibility in an event shooting, but I don’t want to compromise with portrait quality. Please suggest.

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

If you have control over your environment get the 85. If you don’t get the 70-200.

Nice video and good work:)

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the watch.

@WeiK0

Жыл бұрын

@@KevinDeal :)

Your pictures have something extraordinary for me. I do not know what it is.

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

I am grateful that you took the time to check out this video and that my images were noteworthy enough to leave a positive comment about. That truly means a lot. Thank you!

Interested to know if you get any marks on the front element by not using a protective filter, I have been using protective filters on my lenses (take them off for when it counts). They do get scratched up so am I going to get scratched lens by not having them on?

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

You absolutely run the risk of scratching without filters. None of my lenses have any. I have a warranty to protect them if I need to replace the front element.

@adventure9606

Жыл бұрын

I must be lucky as I have had the canon 5D mk II , 5D mk III , 5d mk IV , and R5 with a lot of different lens and have never put a filter on any of the lens ever and have never damaged the front element of any lens. I have destroyed a couple of camera \ lens by dropping them onto concrete but as far as just scratching or damaging the front element it has not been a concern. Even if it were to get scratched I don't think it shows up in the photo's. I have heard of people buying scratched lens off Ebay cheap and say they can't see the scratch in the photo's.

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

@@adventure9606 it's hard to scratch the lenses. It usually ends up happening when the lens is in the bag, the cap pops off and something loose in your bag keeps banging against it.

The rf 85mm 2.0 is a great contender.

@KevinDeal

6 ай бұрын

I used to own the 85 f2. It's a fantastic lens.

I might pick up the DS version of this lens instead. I do prefer the look of the DS version of the lens. What do you think?

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

You lose over a stop of light but maintain the shallow depth of field. It’s your call. I went with the regular. The bokeh was already amazing.

Will this lens work with Canon eos r body?

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

Yes it will.

Very nice

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Note to self "don't buy used gear from Kevin Deal" ;). Great video, keep em coming!

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

Lol. I know. Oops.

@whiterock1865

Жыл бұрын

@@KevinDeal Yeah, I'd cry... Did you ever get a quote to fix it? Or do you not get the accidental damage coverage? Might be a good topic for discussion...

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

@@whiterock1865 it's insured. I can cash in on the repair any time. I've just been lazy about it. The focal plane is functioning perfectly. Outside of that one tiny crack, there is no sign of damage anywhere on the lens. It happened last November and I've taken thousands of shots on it since then. It really didn't impact it at all from a functionality standpoint. Really a testament to how durable the lenses are. I will get that crack fixed eventually.

@whiterock1865

Жыл бұрын

@@KevinDeal Gotcha, yeah many reviewers complain how the surface is plasticy...they probably don't realize its plastic over metal frame keeping the surface from feel cold and being nicer to hold overall...I'd rather have a tiny crack then a big dent.

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

@@whiterock1865 me too. Also, weight. Plastics have come a long way.

Do you shoot wide open or stop down 😮

@KevinDeal

Ай бұрын

Both

What about DS?

@KevinDeal

6 ай бұрын

I talk about the differences between the regular and DS versions in the video. The DS is fantastic, but I decided the bokeh in the regular one is amazing enough and I'd rather have the low light performance.

i loved mine but i had to pawn it so i could pay for my daughter's volleyball tournament trip. so sad that i had to but at least my daughter had fun.

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

The things we do for our kids….the 85 will still be there for you at a later date. Thankfully you understand that the moments with your daughter are one of a kind. My photography dream got derailed for years by life. I’ve only recently been able to get back into it. Can’t wait for you to get back on track with your 85 some day. Thanks for the watch!

Perhaps all other 85 run short?

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

You think every company decided to make theirs short?

The filter thread is actually 82mm, I use NDs with mine all the time!

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

Yup. 82mm. Definitely cheaper than the 95mm for my 28-70. lol. Are you rolling with the Polar Pro? Haven't seen your work on IG in a while.

@Jstnelson

Жыл бұрын

@@KevinDeal yep, I’ve got the 2-5 stop and 6-9 stop polar pros in 82mm and I use step down rings on any smaller lenses! I haven’t shot in quite a while with the exception of a vacation. But I’ve got triplet daughters on the way so my genre may change a bit lol. Keep up the videos, they’re good!

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

@@Jstnelson congrats! I have triplet nieces and a nephew. You're going to love fatherhood. I got a Fuji GFX100S. Need to get that review going soon. BUT....I still have a ton of Canon stuff to get through first. Thanks for watching and the words of encouragement!

@Jstnelson

Жыл бұрын

@@KevinDeal definitely excited to become a father! Nice! Medium format interests me as someone who loves to edit and pixel peep and see detail and color depth.

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

@@Jstnelson the color detail in shadows is insane. I should link to some RAW files when I drop my review. That way you can mess around with them.

Little crack, heart attack? I've been dead already. 😂

@KevinDeal

2 жыл бұрын

Thankful for insurance. Thanks for the watch!

Get R3 and you shoot in sun wide open up to 64000 shutter, no need for ND

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

That’s in electronic though right? Because that can cause issues if it’s own.

@ronaldcphotography

Жыл бұрын

@@KevinDeal no on the R3, there is no rolling shutter, but only the R3 has this electronic shutter that has no rolling shutter, but of coarse thats what 7000euro buys

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

@@ronaldcphotography O'm waiting for that Global shutter on the R1 that keeps being rumored.

My only problem with the new RF85 is that I get pain in my right side on the back where I am now missing a kidney to pay for it.

@KevinDeal

Жыл бұрын

Facts. But the pain is worth it.

It's too costly. If you are a pro or earn money then go for it. No doubt it's one of the best portrait lenses. However, I love 105mm focal length for portraiture. Plastic surgeons use 105mm before and after operation as this gives zero distortion of human face and body. Monirul Islam Dhaka, Bangladesh. 05 May 2024

@KevinDeal

2 ай бұрын

It’s definitely not a cheap lens. Thanks for stopping by!