Thanks for the great video, Daniel! I love that you highlight the excellence of both, yet remind us that "environment" is going to play more of a role with the 50. How that is "not bad or not good," but a very important consideration on the type of shot we'll get. I own the RF 85mm 2.0, so am leaning toward the RF 50mm 1.2 next. In an ideal world, I will one day own both ;)!! (I'm a Minnesotan, and I'm "with you" on weather in the winter! YIKES :)!!)

This video was awesome and answered all my questions!!! Thank you!!!!!

thank you for doing comparisons with same subject/composition... can't tell you how many times I've seen reviews where they compare wildly different images.

Hi Daniel great cmparision depicting the look of both these fantastic lenses ...Ok we all know that they are expensive but you do pay a higher price for state of the art optics..I have seen a lot of changes and advances in cameras and lenses since the 70's..yeah way back lol, and now i can appreciate what represents the pinnacle ATM of modern lenses.. I have used the Canon RF f2 / 28 to 70 because i just had to experience this marvel of a standard zoom lens...While i love the quality and versatility of this lens i am selling it and have replaced it with the RF 2.8 / 24 to 70 as this is the lens i wanted when i used the EF line and owned the non IS version..and a great performer too..It has been a long time since i've used quality fast primes so the RF 85 and RF 50 1.2's were purchased..All i can say is WOW! these 2 lenses on a R5 are just magic, and wide open performance is superb.. I have 4 RF zooms and they are great and versatile lenses, but now having these 2 primes i can create a look to my images and also shoot in very low light..Sure the lenses don't make images, you do..but i love the way you can create that telephoto look with blown out backgrounds with ease, and create an instant background canvas.When you stop down the lenses optical look is just normal to that focal length...So yes i am excited to own these two excellent super fast primes.

Just got the 85 and love the image quality. I got it mostly for portraits but also felt that getting a 50mm crossed over into territory that the 24-70 already covers, despite the difference in aperture. I still have the classic 50mm 1.8, and with the RF adapter it works a treat still.

@DanielWhiteWithCanon

3 жыл бұрын

I agree I prefer the more narrow focal lengths for primes.

I bought the 50mm 1.2 a couple of weeks ago and I absolutely love it.

@DanielWhiteWithCanon

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Harvey! The 50mm is a beast for sure. Have you tried the 85 1.2 at all?

@hwoodcyclist

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanielWhiteWithCanon I haven't tried the RF 85 , but I do own the EF 85 adapted to the R6 and that is better than it ever was on my 5D4 so I reckon the RF version must be amazing.

@palefaced1

2 жыл бұрын

50 is one of my favorites, besides the 15 to 35.

@gesbeatsrecords5121

Жыл бұрын

Hey i want an opinion cause i wanna buy a new lense but i do not know which

Love my rf85 1.2!!! It is awesome!! Great video!!!

Cool comparison. I just ordered the 50. I had many situations where my old EF 85 f/1.4 was simply too tele and bokeh was too much. I look forward to get a hang on putting the environment in a subtle way. The 85 is for the “dreamy” unrealistic shots. Which I (hopefully) still enjoy 😅 That’s my “interpretation”. Sold my 50 f/1.4 and look forward to falling in love with my fav focal length 🤩

What is your go to for portrait photography?

Great vid.

1:52 "macro capability...kind of". Dude that's one of the shortcomings of the 85 is that its not great for detail shots of rings, etc because its relatively long min focus distance. Thanks for the comparison!

I use the EF 85 mm 1.4L IS on my R5, and it works fine, sharpness off the charts. I don't think I'll be changing to the RF 85 1.2. I am considering the 50 1.2, but I'm not sure.

I just tested both of these recently! I have to say that I would go for the 50 since that’s my preferred focal length and it’s also not as enormous haha... I really loved the results of the RF 50. I don’t think it’s as unique looking as the EF version, but it’s definitely an improvement in sharpness & autofocus. Nice video! 😊

@DanielWhiteWithCanon

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Zach that is a very good point the 85 is a monster. Both are crazy sharp. I wonder what they will have to do to the next line up of lenses after RF to top what they have now.

I have a 85mm for me it is a great for really close up head shots if in exterior, but for full or medium shots it is better for studio since it blows out the background and we can't see much, maybe it is good also for night shots because of the bokeh. So for exterior, I prefer the 50mm it is more versatile specially when you have more than one person to shoot and there is no space to take some distance.

50mm is more versatile but 85mm has that depth of field that is hard to beat. I prefer the latter

@Tap-a-roo

Жыл бұрын

And you can always stop down the lens if you WANT more background.

@ghas4151

Жыл бұрын

When the subject is framed the same, the depth of field between the two lenses will be the same. The blur in the background will also be the same. The only difference is that the image from the 85mm will be more compressed i.e. the background elements will look bigger and you’ll have less of the background within the frame.

@Tap-a-roo

Жыл бұрын

@@ghas4151 my god man, you’re just a complete fool. Do you know nothing about lenses?

I actually want both. I got RF 50mm 1.2.

I have the Samyang 85 f/1.4 and it works perfeccly with my R5 and very sharp even at 1.4, now I waiting for adorama to get the RF 50 in stock...

@DanielWhiteWithCanon

3 жыл бұрын

I have yet to shoot with to many off brand lens but from what I hear the mirrorless cameras have virtually no problems with them on comparison to the DSLRs.

85 all the way! I feel the 50 is too middle of the road. For wide I go 35. For beauty, the 85. And if you have the room, 85 can even do full body portraits beautifully.

@DanielWhiteWithCanon

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a good middle ground for blowing out the background and not adding any weight to your subject 😅 but at 1.2 both will blow the background out pretty well.

@Keystroker88

Жыл бұрын

Agree, but it is about the M1Y($$$), unless that's not import?

@onlysublime

Жыл бұрын

@@Keystroker88 of course money is always important. And you have to consider what kind of pictures you take. For me, the 85 1.2 is completely worth it. I think it's canon's best lens. It's so sharp and focuses so well. And the bokeh is phenomenal. I have gotten compliments on the most boring pictures.

Thanks for the video, I have 1 qq. These lenses does not mention IS on it, does it mean they do not have IS?

@DanielWhiteWithCanon

3 жыл бұрын

They do not have IS. They are designed to be photo lenses used with the ibis on the R6 and R5.

Thumbs up for a great video, but that sound... Adjusted sound to an okay level but after 0:30 my speakers almost explode 😂😂

@DanielWhiteWithCanon

3 жыл бұрын

I will try to do better 😅

@norwegianoutdoors4437

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanielWhiteWithCanon 😂

Depends on your need. 50mm and 85mm are for two different purposes. I think 50mm is for all types of photography but 85mm for portrait only. Thanks. Monirul Islam (65) Dhaka, Bangladesh.

You really hit the only relevant difference on the head here. I use a 40/88 equivalent combo for portraits for the same reason. Good call on the Helsinki cobblestones btw, lol. They are pretty though ;-)

@DanielWhiteWithCanon

2 жыл бұрын

The cobblestones are the best and worst feature of Helsinki by far 😅😅

I love my 85. I got my R5 one day before it was released. I collaborated with a friend to make a KZread video about the camera and brought the 85 with him. Short story, I bought that and the 28-70 a few days later.

@DanielWhiteWithCanon

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Pianofinger sounds like you have a type when it comes to lenses. Extra large with max bokeh 😅 both great lenses! Thanks for the comment :)

@Alb4418

3 жыл бұрын

If you would have just one of them which you would choose

@pianofinger

3 жыл бұрын

@@Alb4418 85 all day. It’s super sharp, weighs less ant that bokeh is beautiful

I don’t think either of the two lens is a macro lens. I think you got that part wrong there.

Get both

@johnh6535

2 жыл бұрын

I have the RF 50mm f1.2 and love it. I have added an RF 28-70 f2 and am about to get the RF 85mm f1.2 … used on an R5. I now have a huge credit card bill 😬😆

@Reviveftp

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnh6535 I ordered the 28-70 first to cover some range but back order is killing me. Debating snagging a 35, and 50 1.8 and a 1.2 85

@johnh6535

2 жыл бұрын

@@Reviveftp the 28-70 is worth the wait. It is an incredible lens and the one that sits on my camera the most. Stunning IQ.

@Reviveftp

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnh6535 thanks! I am excited for it to come, I just hope it comes before all the weddings this season haha

i skip 85mm 1.2 my lense combo i usually used is 24mm 1.4, 50mm 1.2 & 135mm 1.8 in prepartion i used 24mm and 50mm in church i used 50mm for entourage and 135mm 1.8 for candid shots,. 50mm is all around lense for group pictures also on portraits in wedding day,. in tight spaces also in room group shots,. 85mm 1.2 is useless only good in single or two persons,. while 50mm has the best all rounded lense in real lift situations in wedding day,.

@DanielWhiteWithCanon

2 жыл бұрын

Great combo

@Riccardo623

2 жыл бұрын

35 + 85 makes more sense. 50 as a backup as It often feels too tight for short working distance.

Purchased directly from Canon decided to go outside of Amazon, too much of one thing :(.

i need 50 mm

I prefer the 85 1.2, I already have a 28-70 f2, always you may want to think about upgrading your lighting and microphone. Also these lenses aren't heavy lol.

FYI, the Japanese pronounce it Bow-kay, not Bow-ka

85mm is better for portraits...

@DanielWhiteWithCanon

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Miroslav I would 100% agree with you. I enjoyed the look much better.

@angellondian7628

3 жыл бұрын

I go back and forth on these two. Still can’t decide. Everyone says the 50 blows people away. Can you explain how a 50mm standard blows people’s minds? That baffles me.

85mm 1.2 is just a cream machine.

I want neither lens. They are both too heavy.

85mm focal length is a better option over 50mm for portrait photography. Monirul Islam Dhaka, Bangladesh. 10 May 2024