“One of these isn’t a true 85” there is an imposter among us

This is a good comparison. I'm glad someone did it, b/c a lot of Canon shooters are going to be wondering about this. That said, I used the RF 85mm f/1.2 a few months back and it is an incredible lens. It's "special" in a way that you're better off not even knowing about if you don't have the cash to buy it.

@michelecintramika8482

10 ай бұрын

It's all very psychological. People buy it, use it for about 2 years and then the love ends.

Sometimes I think the f2 could be a buy until I see the 1.2 images...they are just soooo fantastic!

@wyrmmm

3 жыл бұрын

Same I’m eyeing the DS version

@Nguyen12121

2 жыл бұрын

@@wyrmmm The DS version's image seems fake somehow. There's no character to it.

@michelecintramika8482

10 ай бұрын

Any 70-200mm f/2.8 is equally fantastic. It doesn't even have to be RF.

So the RF 85mm f/1.2 is the dream lens but until then, the RF 85mm f/2.0 is a SOLID DEAL. Where else can you get incredible bokeh, macro capabilities, and that 85mm compression? And with the R systems you can even crop in, to get even a tighter 136mm which is insane. I just picked up the f/2 and this lens goes CRAZY with the EOS RP! Saving up for the R5 and 85mm f/1.2 !

@MiKeTuScAnI

3 жыл бұрын

Just order it for my RP....

@chrnaf

3 жыл бұрын

Buy nice, or buy twice. 😆

@aaronjonellhall1937

3 жыл бұрын

Sigma Art 85mm 1.4 with macro adapters....

@Jamesfrancosdog

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrnaf I hate this saying though because not everyone can just go ahead and “buy nice”.

I’ll take the Macro and keep the change. Great lens for that price 👌🏽

Just your first comparison with both lenses at F2, and I'm already sold on your review. That's the kind of testing rigorousness I like. Thanks for the amazing review and all your efforts.

If you don't want to make sacrifices to buy the f1.2, don't ever try one. Its magic is extremely addictive in person. First try, I spent 15 minutes with it doing a professional head shot for my daughter. Even just doing a head shot, the lens hooked me. It's the opiate of lenses.

@Holger_Schneider

2 жыл бұрын

If you just comparing image-quality - jes. But there are other sacrifices to name. More expensive, bigger, havier (dont want to carry that around all day) witch makes it alot less effective in everyday situations. Not taking such an expensive lense on vacation.. so it depends what you're doing.

You are doing such a great job with your videos! Keep it up man! Super helpful!

@ABarrera

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shane! Big fan of your content

The Power Plant in Austin. I just did a shoot there a couple of weeks ago. Such a cool spot for a shoot. Thanks for the video. Leaning toward the F2. Wish they had made it a 1.8.

Thanks for doing this video. I just got the RF 85mm f/2 MACRO IS and it's great. I really want the 85mm f/1.2L but maybe next year if COVID goes away and weddings pick up again.

Great comparison!! Straight to the point and showing the important characteristics. I don't have them but the 85mm EF 1.4L IS. I had the EF 85mm 1.2 L II and I compared the two at f2 and f3.5 as well to see if the bokeh would differ or not on the same aperture. Yes it does differ!! A lens with a wider aperture will have more bokeh at least at the wider apertures - that's´physics. An L-lens will last much longer and can take tougher handling and rain/water before it gets damaged. On this comparison and it's also my experience with all of them that I have used which is that they have clearer colors and rendition. Its obvious on her skin. I still think the 85mm f2.0 is a fantastic deal.

Bought the F2 as well. Used it for 2 portrait work and I really love the rendering and the swirly bokeh. However, got an error code 60 (possible lens obstruction error) yesterday and got it exchanged. Only had the first one for less than two weeks. Touch wood and hope for this one has better life expectancy. Really not a fan about how long the barrel extends out when doing close ups (even longer than some of the RF exterior zoom lenses). Possible way to get debris into the interior especially when motor is doing the extending and focus by wire make it impossible for self diagnosis. Considering the F1.2 for reliability if shooting professionally.

Just being real and honest, I have the F2 on my R5 and not once/ever have my photos been judged at the level of this (awesome) comparison. In fact, I only see these kinds of photographic scrutinies on KZread. The real world camera enthusiasts like me take pictures and show friends and relatives. So, bottom line is, camera companies need to sponsor a judgement panel akin to the Nobel peace prize (so to speak lol) where we send in our work and it is judged by a body of judges and cash or equipment is the reward. Then all this madness would be for something very real! Thanks for making this video, love your channel.

I LOVE my RF 85mm 1.2.... Best 85 I’ve owned HANDS DOWN!

nice review, best one I've seen comparing the two

Excellent video. Which focal length/camera settings do you use to film this video? It looks so clean. Enjoying the whole vibe

Nice review! If I could just give a quick recommendation for future reviews, do some comparison shots where the subject is not always dead centered in the frame, the spot where every lenses are always at their sharpest. Besides that, everything was great!

Great review, was waiting for this. I pulled the trigger on purchasing this lense. Would love to see 70-200 vs 85 as someone mentioned below, as often I don't know which to bring for portrait sessions, and what you would bring for travel, one of the other or both.

fantastic comparison. after much deliberation, i opted for 50mm 1.2 + 85mm 2 over 50 1.8 + 85 1.2. thanks!

Hi Alex! Great video! A newbie question.. what add macro capability to a lens? only shorter focus distance? What it is supposed to be bought when I buy a macro lens like this one. Thanks a lot!

Can you test the autofocus noise on the 85 f2, is it the same with rf 35 or even louder?

Another great video, Alex! Thank-you! You nailed it on the head: IF you can afford the 1.2, you get what you're paying for. IF you are on a budget, you still get high quality with the 2.0. Thanks for your very REAL, and very helpful reviews :)!!

@ABarrera

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott!

love your reviews. Would like to see RF 85 1.2 vs EF 85 1.2

Great and useful comparison video. Though I don't understand you don't show the actual items (lenses) once!

Hey Alex, great job on the review, that 85 1.2 knocks out all the 85 lenses no doubt. I'd like to see a couple of images at the closest distance using a real portrait (wife probably) in order to check out how sharp is the f/2 in macro mode plus the color fringing in the eye lashes, and what's the closest distance with the 1.2. A couple of vertical images would do the job. I know you did it with the video example, but in the future it would be handy to provide a couple of pictures instead. Once again, great job anyway! :)

When comparing minimum focal distances, I wonder how different the image of the 85 1.2L would compared to the macro image of the 85 2. if it was cropped to match. But excellent video and comparison. The difference in price is hard to pass but the 1.2L seems amazing.

Thank you for this! Very helpful. I know I’ll be happy with the F2 and add some more lens blur via photoshop 😜

Thanks for this comparison. Just one remark. The compression on both is exactly the same because the subject and the camera are at the same distance, the 1.2 is slightly longer so the subject is larger, but so is the background. Compare the lines of the background relative to her head. Compression only changes when distance between camera and subject changes. When you shoot this scene with a 24 and crop the image , compression would be the same

I wonder how the Samyang 85 1.4 compares to the canon 85 1.2, and the 85 2, especially since the 1.4 and 2 are about the same price.

The 85 1.2 isn't that large, I'm not sure why people keep saying this. Perfectly balanced with the camera.

@ScrewMaga

3 жыл бұрын

Says the man who's never held one.

@kelb89

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScrewMaga I own one, idiot.

I have 85mm 1.8, maybe this RF85 F2 is best option for my R and R6? i would to know about chromatic aberrations EF85 1.8 vs RF85 f2

2:00 - it's probably focus breathing. This manifests diffrently from one lens to another. For example, the Nikon 105 1.4E zooms in a lot at close focus. That's why in some reviews, people said it's longer compared to the Sigma; it's not. Still 105mm nominal, with this issue on top. Some lens don't focus breathe as much

Actually i use the EF 85 1.8 and i am still in love with it. Only the IS and Macro function let me switch to the RF 85 2.0. I think this would be amazing in combination with the RF 35 1.8. 😍

Every lens should be exact in terms of focal length and aperture value but only when focused to a far distance, the difference in your example is caused by focus breathing, a phenomenon which can be spotted in every lens, lenses without this, especially cinema optics engineers already correct at its blueprint by a little internal zooming, and yes, even prime lenses can technically zooming.

Hi, I’m wondering if the RF 85mm f1.2 has a lot faster focus speed than f2?

Hey, thanks for this video. Can i suggest another video? A comparison between RF 85mm f/2 Macro against EF 85mm f/1.2 L with adaptar on a mirrorless camera? Here in Brazil, an used 85mm EF 1.2L has a price similar to a brand new RF 85mm f/2. Thanks!

I recently was struggling between getting the RF70-200 f/4 vs the f/2.8 version. After looking at about a hundred comparison videos, and weighing what I shoot 90% of the time (landscapes), I concluded that the f/4 version of that lens made the most sense for me. I absolutely love this RF 70-200 f/4. What does this have to do with the RF 85? Well, with the money I saved by buying the f/4 and not the f/2.8 of the above mentioned lens, I was able to buy the RF 85 F/2 (Refurbished) and still have money left over compared to the 70-200 f/2.8. I am not a "portrait" shooter per se, but I do like to shoot family, friends and especially8 granddaughter. For these purposes, the 85 f/2 is just great. Even though I might not be getting the creamiest bokeh in the world, the background blur with the f/2 is still very nice and more than meets my needs. I also love playing around with the "macro" capabilities of this lens. It's not a true 1:1, but it's still pretty good and a lot of fun ti play with.

Honestly that F/2 does everything I need. With money left over for other lenses…Thanks Alex very helpful review…😊

I saw another video years ago can't remember what brand but I think it was Canon EF 85 f1.2 vs 85 f1.8 and one was more wider or more telephoto then the other. Also it might have been a Sigma 85 but not sure.

You did such a clear and honest comparison , Alex , much thanks ! ( your wife looks fantastic and beautiful ..please tell her ). The decision f1.2/f2.0 for me...my budget could be oh for the f1.2, but as a woman with small hands I always look for something lighter and smaller ...I struggle...what do you thing about the Samyang 85mm f 1.4 ?

Fantastic detail and explanation as to why the extra money gives you more if you need it. Pondering

This was very useful review to the point

Hi Alex, I like your videos, you make great videos, I was watching another video 85mm F2, and mentioned that if you move one step closer you would get ALMOST same results. and looking at the your pictures it looks like F2 is little bit zoomed out or you are step back.🤷‍♂️

Excellent video Alex. I’m curious how does the canon rf85 f2 compare with the Tamron 85mm f1.8? Also how does the canon 85mm f1.4 is fare with the 2 rf lenses?

@pianofinger

3 жыл бұрын

I had the Tamron and I loved it till I got the 1.2. The bokeh from the Tamron wasn’t bad but It did have a little purple fringing. I have not seen any fringing on the 1.2 and I was able to blur out a river behind a friend that owned the lens. I bought mine a few days later after getting the R5. It is my favorite lens for portrait work

Thank you. What a comparison and a time saver. Although the 1.2 is unique, it is not the only lens in my camera bag and wouldn't use it at 1.2 because of the over the top bokeh. RF 85mm F2.0 or samyang 1.4 it is for me - weight and size of the 1.2 is ridiculous.

Very helpful info!! 😎

I think the understated thing about the 1.2 is the amount of light on (or from) the face. It looks like she turned into the light more with the 1.2... and that's not the case. I see this in every review. I'm saving up for the 1.2... but I don't like the weight or the minimum shooting distance. It's a 1-trick lens, but it appears to do that trick better than anything else. It just so happens I like to shoot portraits and the look of the 1.2 inspires me to take photos. So, that's the big push for me. I've decided I'd rather have just this 1 lens for my important/artistic work and go with the less expensive lenses for the rest of my kit. And yes, the 85/1.2 is really a 90.

I’d love to try the f2 for some product shots.

Hello @AlexBarrera . Is it possible to make a video for the macro capabilities of the 85 rf 2.0 ? What are your thoughts about it? Thank you !

@ABarrera

3 жыл бұрын

Will do!

Great work. Tnx. ❤

I vaguely recall another reviewer saying he measured (estimated) the RF 85mm f/1.2 was actually more of a 90mm focal length.

I picked up the f/2 a few months back and have not regretted it. If you pixel peep yeah you will find differences. There’s a reason the price difference is there. Stand alone the f/2 does a fantastic job. If I’ve got people looking how closely the round balls are in the background then they don’t need me as a photographer. Now the f/2 is a tad slower in focusing and has more noise- that’s where the added costs come in for an L lens. Overall I’m very pleased with it and used the money I didn’t spend on the L for other expensive lenses.

The 1.2 has that extra something special. I feel like it's worth saving up for.

i'm seeing all over that the slow focusing is a deal breaker. Have you experienced any since this video?

You definitely should have included the Samyang/Rokinon 85mm f1.4 RF, its amazing for 700$, being weather-sealed and all.

Nice comparison video mate. The RF System and lenses look top notch! Here are some more informations, which I find missing in the video: The reason why the macro has not so shallow blur lies in the different size of the entrance pupil. Macro lenses never perform as normal lenses in the bokeh department. Also the focal length is always messured for infinity focus. And because lenses have some focus breathing, the frame is slightly different. Also I recommend you to check out Nikon Z lenses, because I think they are even better for the money. There is the Nikon Z 50mm 1.2 S yet, which is easy the best 50mm 1.2 in the world and the Z 50mm 1.8 S the best 1.8 too... The Z 85mm 1.2 will follow soon. Don't only take my word for it, you can check out the reviews... Best Regards, Baris

You forgot to take a head shot with the F2 on macro mode cause I think the background equals the F1.2 cropped

Nice comparison Thank you

The RF 85 f1.2 is not a true 85mm. It is a bit tighter. Maybe 88m. Watch shane long photography youtube channel. He also found the same issue when comparing RF 85 f1.2 vs EF 85.

RF 85mm F2 Macro IS vs RF 24-150mm f4 L IS USM please

The 1.2 is honestly more impressive than people are giving it credit. I remember back when the Otus was all the rage for optical perfection. Then this hits the market and destroys it in sharpness and longitudinal CA performance. Nobody online seems to acknowledge this? I'm personally happy with my EF 85 1.4L, but the new f/2 having the "macro" capability makes it a really attractive option for wedding day work...now I'm curious to see what Canon does with it's 135mm or possibly a 105mm lens. If either of them have attractive magnification abilities, I will scoop one up. But Canon went from 0 to every "budget lens" pretty quickly. Budget 24-105, 35, 50, and 85.

I think Canon's always smarter in coming out with these strategic decisions. To me the 1.2 would be a pro portrait guy's milk and butter tool that always goes with the bag. And the f2 lens is a match made in heaven to a more video centric guy for shooting all the B-rolls and other stuff especially with the close focusing perk and being light. Many like to say Canon does not have the sheer number of established lens but just enough for them to use. And that is a smart idea compared to my old Sony system having at least 5 version of 35mm primes but none of them just totally dominates the focal length market clear as black and white. The RF trinity seems just like old EF latest trinity zoom with added lens stabilization and some design choice revisited(rf720 2.8). I believe Canon hasn't yet fully utilize the RF mount's potential. 28-70 F2 and the other rumored f2 trinity would just be the first step. I'm hyped about what RF mount could offer in the next 2 generations.

I bought the 85mm F2 Macro last week and it is easily becoming one of my favourite lenses in my arsenal. I just took a photo of a few apartment high rises at night and with the R6 and IBIS, I was able to take sharp images at f/2.5 and ISO1000. Despite the lower MP, I was still able to zoom into the highrise (NO I was not stalking!!) 200 metres away and able to make out furniture and TV screens in the units. Great video which confirmed my latest investment.

Yes the magenta is a killer for me so i prefer to wait and get the budget for the 1.2!!

I prefer RF 85mm f 1.2 L in every image pretty much. Its nearly perfect optically. Prefer colors also. RF 85mm f 2 Macro IS has magenta cast that I don't like personally. Of course f 2 is better value for money. If money, size, weight or macro are irrelevant. Go for RF 85mm f 1.2 L.

If the two lenses are actually different focal lengths, doesn't that undercut your observations about bokeh? In addition to having the model-camera distance the same, maybe you should have also done some shots with the framing identical by moving the 1.2 further back.

Good video! Im waiting for the 1,2 DS version 🙈🤪 hate waiting oh well you get an new follower and i got more videos to see 👍cheers from Sweden

Are the images with the F2 lens a tad darker? I mean all of them, not only last ones. So light transmission a little less? That's what I see on my monitor.

@ABarrera

3 жыл бұрын

Could be more vignetting on the F2

Please compare with the old EF 85mm 1.2

From what I can see the image comparisons are six of one half a dozen of another. I wouldn’t even think twice about going for the F2.

Can you possibly compare 85 1.2 vs RF 70-200 in a wedding/portrait scenario?

@ABarrera

3 жыл бұрын

I honestly prefer the 85 over the 70-200. I can make a video on this for sure

@naserali4027

3 жыл бұрын

@@ABarrera yes we need a comparison video for rf 85 f1.2 vs rf 70-200 for portraits. At 200mm, does the portrait look better than 85 ?

The 85 f/2 is a half macro lens so the magnification is different at the same focal length.

Great comparison! Great video! I like it. Thumb up for you. Peace

Definitely not in the market for the 1.2 as a hobbyist but love that F2 is that sharp. Looks like it'll be a great upgrade from the EF 1.8. Thanks for the video!

@eanmillerphotos

3 жыл бұрын

Take the Rokinon/Samyang rf 85mm f1.4 into account too, its 700$ or so, and produces amazing photos. Build is also great, entirely metal and its weather sealed.

@Jayy_Arra

3 жыл бұрын

@@eanmillerphotos thank you! I've never ventured out of Canon branded lenses but will look into this one. f1.4 definitely sounds appealing

@eanmillerphotos

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jayy_Arra trust me, it's great. If you'd like, I could give you sample images I took. There are plenty of videos on the lens too. I truly believe it's the best performance and value for money in the RF mount right now.

@MrPanthers23

3 жыл бұрын

@@eanmillerphotos do u use the R5 or R6. Ive heard that there are issues with IBIS and the samyang lens

@eanmillerphotos

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrPanthers23 I use an R but have used it on the r5 and r6. You must do a firmware update on the lens to get ibis to work, after that it's great

I rented a RF 85 f/1.2 and it’s amazing. But I’m keeping my Tamron SP 85 f/1.8 for now. I am very curious how this lens compares with the Samyang RF 85 f/1.4 AF. f/1.4 is enticing.

@alex-michelngningha6903

3 жыл бұрын

I used both, not together side by side but I had a couple weeding with each of them. The 1.2 canon is fantastic no question there. The 1.4 samyang is not as sharp wide open. After f/4 they are equal. Samyang vignette a lot more, it corrects well but when U are 6400 ISO and above, correcting vignette gets really noisy in the corner on my Eos R. Now, lets gets practical, running around all day with 2 camera bodies, let me tell you that U will feel that canon 1.2. Enough for me to return it. The difference in sharpness will give you more cropping power on the canon 1.2 but zoomed out, I had to check the exit to remember which is which. Samyang is really that good and incredibly light so it is my go to lense now. Cherry on the cake, it doesn't make the bride dress turn purple in high contrast scenes like cheaper manufacturer used to. Personally, I got into mirrorless for size and weight, that Canon 1.2 is just ridiculous when U stay on your feet 7 to 10 hours a day

@itsaaronmiller

3 жыл бұрын

@@alex-michelngningha6903 how is it with backlit photos? I have a samyang manual lens for my fuji and the flaring is awful. Loses so much contrast. Any other findings 7 months later?

@alex-michelngningha6903

3 жыл бұрын

@@itsaaronmiller backlit is fine. I have quite a lot of shootings into the setting sun and I love the look. No flaring artefacts on people face. I am still really happy with the lense. You just mentioned Fuji, I have the 56 1.2 and this samyang is head and shoulders above it every day of the week. I have published a weeding example here : phototrend.fr/2021/02/test-objectif-samyang-af-85-mm-f-14-rf/ It is in french but u don’t need to read. There are plenty of examples including backlit. I would say that I do have a gripe with the lense, it cast a yellow tint. Not a Big deal but I have to adjust my white balance if I want to match the look with pictures from my other canon lenses from the same weeding. When I am lazy, it can piss me off

@itsaaronmiller

3 жыл бұрын

@@alex-michelngningha6903 oh wow! The 56mm 1.2 is one of my favorite lenses ever for photography. So that's awesome to hear that it edges it out in every category! I'll definitely have to give this a try then considering you are using it in a professional setting for weddings. Between this and the 85mm f2, this seems like a clear winner to me for the extra stop of light and background separation

@itsaaronmiller

3 жыл бұрын

@@alex-michelngningha6903 just looked at the photos too and they look incredible. Love your editing style as well. Thanks for all the feedback!!

Please compare RF 85 F2 with RF 50 F1.8

Hi Alex, I have the 85 1.4L IS that I use in my canon EOS R plus the adapter of course, would you recommend swap to the f2? To reduce size, get great AF and IS, and still have perfect sharpness and bokeh? I barely use the 1.4 at 1.4 to get more in focus I shot at 1.8 - 2 so I think that 85 f2 it’s a great solution even for video! Because of the macro capability. But I’m doubting about the change. What do you recommend? Keep the ef 1.4? Or get the rf f2? Just in case: I can’t afford the 1.2 RF and for my use its not necessary. Thanks! From Peru

@SretloW

3 жыл бұрын

I have also the Canon EF 85mm f1.4 IS (77mm), i would not trade it for the Canon 85mm RF f2. Because I think the Canon 85mm 1.4 IS is better, it’s a pro L lens and weather sealed! But would be nice to compare some Canon EF lenses with both the RF lenses!

@ABarrera

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with Mike here, the 1.4IS is still a great option. I can do a comparison with this next but the weather sealing and and build quality will be hard to beat.

@SretloW

3 жыл бұрын

@@ABarrera Would be nice if Canon comes with the RF 35mm f1.4 IS and RF 85mm 1.4mm f1.4 IS, for photography and videography. But we have now also choices enough! What I the most waiting for is the RF 20mm and 24mm!

@ABarrera

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I am waiting for a 24L and 35L and I am done with lenses.

@scorzoa

3 жыл бұрын

@@ABarrera yes its true! The construction and the weather sealed is kind of a deal breaker in so many aspects. And maybe even the focus motor lol! I will wait, and maybe add the little 85 f2 to my gear and not swap the 1.4L. And yes I really want to Canon make L glass but 1.4! 1.2 it’s really get expensive and better if include IS like this 85 1.4 IS. Thanks for your answer and please hope you can make the comparison between the new f2 IS macro vs the f1.4L IS

If you’re in the high end price market bracket the 1.2 is much nicer looking.

Doesn’t the f2 have IS and the f1.2 does not?

Great job.

Thanks for the vid. I guess the f2 is not a real 85mm. I did tests of the RF 1.2 vs the 85 Art and the Art is probably a 81mm or so. It seems the same here

I think 1.2 blur looks weird, like your subject is standing in front of green screen or something. I mean, what's the point of even having a background if you're going to blur it out to that extent? That's magic? I will say that the 1.2 is significantly sharper!

Thank you.

Did you notice the F2 taking FOREVER to focus when changing focus points? I was really high on it until I tried one out.

@ABarrera

3 жыл бұрын

When changing focus from subject to subject I have found no issue. When going from normal to macro it is indeed slow.

@JaredRibic

3 жыл бұрын

Normal to macro seems slow but regular focus feels similar to the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8

what do you think about using the 1.2 on r5c without IBS.... thoughts....

@ABarrera

Ай бұрын

If you keep a decent shutter speed you should be fine. I would not go under 1/100

@psalms6539

Ай бұрын

Thanks

Both are amazing but the 1.2 is a magic lens! also the wife is adorable =_) Thank you for the review

Nice preliminary info. But your bokeh comparison isn't valid. As you stated, one of them isn't a true 85mm, if either is. To compare them, you should have moved the camera to equalize the size of the image recorded. Then you would be shooting both lenses at the same focal length, whatever that is. In your shots, the 1.2 produced a larger actual image on the sensor. So that tells us it is the longer of the two. Everything else being equal, the longer lens will always produce a greater amount of bokeh at the same physical distance from the subject, as expected and demonstrated in your shots. If you disagree, feel free to tell me where I went wrong. Thanks

Just ordered the 85mm F2 , I'm not going all out on the 85mm focal length. As I'm saving for the 135mm 1.4 L that's coming next year. I think it will be the best lens ever made by Canon. For portrait photography. It will be better than the F2 200mm. Hopefully for a cheaper price.

@DanielFazzari

3 жыл бұрын

That 135 is going to be amazing! I'm waiting for that, too.

@charlgeorge6550

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanielFazzari do you have any idea , when it is going to be released ?

@DanielFazzari

3 жыл бұрын

@@charlgeorge6550 Canonrumors said sometime in 2021. Nothing more specific, unfortunately.

@charlgeorge6550

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel

my advice to you guys will be to get an old canon 85mm 1.8, you won't regret it, it's light and renders pretty good bokeh and contrast, if, only if you have extra 1k go for the L lenses.

@ABarrera

3 жыл бұрын

That’s my next comparison :)

@JaredRibic

3 жыл бұрын

I have the 'old' Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 and just got the new RF 85mm f/2 MACRO IS. I'll have to do some comparison because I didn't expect an 85mm lens would be anything other than 85mm in focal length.

Both are nice lenses in their own way, but the f1.2 is amazing! I’ve the Canon EF 85m F1.4 IS, really good lens for photography and videography! I am thinking it’s in the middle of those two lenses!

@eanmillerphotos

3 жыл бұрын

And the samyang/rokinon AF 85mm f1.4 for the RF is astonishing too

@77dris

6 ай бұрын

I think the EF 85 1.4 and Sigma Art 85 1.4 are the way to go in this price range. The Sigmas adapted focus super fast, often faster than the native RF counterparts too.

🔥

I don't know, the 1.2L has more details when it comes to the model's face while the wider shot of F2 is something I like

After taking photos with the DS version, I know I don't want anything else anymore .

rf 50mm f1.8 coming december 3 if im not mistaken. already preorderd it

@ABarrera

3 жыл бұрын

Same! Excited for it

@josefrutis8716

3 жыл бұрын

@@ABarrera you doing a comparison between the rf and ef versions?

Vs the samyang 85mm 1.4 RF, same price as the 85 f2 RF

Nice video Alex! I would like to see a direct comparison between Samyang and RF 1.2, can you ask your friend to lend you the Samyang again? :D

@ABarrera

3 жыл бұрын

It’s on the channel :)

I wish you would have done the 85 1.2 at 1.2 instead of f2.

@ABarrera

3 жыл бұрын

I did

I like the video - The RF lenses are really great, but to say they are the very best in the industry - that is yet to be seen. The Nikon Z lenses are phenomenal - the 85mm 1.8 S lens is a better portrait lens than the 85mm F2 RF lens for around the same price - it is maybe $150 more to be fair and it is not a macro like the RF - so there are trade offs, but saying something is the best is only a "compared to what" type statement. The 85mm 1.2 RF lens is clearly an amazing lens - Nikon will be bringing out their 85mm 1.2 next year, it will be fun to compare those two. Nikon's 50mm 1.2 is coming out this month - it will likewise be interesting to compare it to the 50mm 1.2 RF lens - another lens that is great. I suspect the Nikon and the Canon 1.2 lenses will be comparably awesome - with likely Nikon having the slight edge due to the superior (meaning closer) flange distance of the Z mount 16mm as opposed to 20mm on the RF mount - this means edge to edge sharpness should be superior for the Nikon's all other things being equal. Also, the Nikon Z lenses seem to be designed as much for video as they are for still shooting exhibiting very little to no focus breathing - the RF lens definitely focus breathe more than the Z lenses. This all said, I am happy to see both Canon and Nikon finally making such a good showing of new mirrorless bodies and exceptional new lines of glass - they have always been the two leaders and I for one hope they remain so. Sony has definitely contributed by innovating when Nikon and Canon got lazy and giving the two giants a kick in the butt - but I think Nikon and Canon will surpass Sony in the years ahead - within 12-24 months - as they have the better overall offerings now - Sony's E mount is seriously deficient in its design having been created originally for aps-c sensors - they will have trouble innovating head to head in future lens design with Canon and definitely with Nikon as the Z mount is simply superior in every way to the E mount and to a lesser extent it is superior to the RF mount. Still, that all said - all three of these systems are now awesome - it really doesn't matter which one someone uses - if you can't get the shot on any of these systems then you are the problem. Thanks again for the video - keep up the good work!

@michelecintramika8482

10 ай бұрын

The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 is the sharpest lens in its class.

I know it's a canon lens review, but it's a slight shame you didn't have the Samyang 85mm 1.4 to compare, as it's about £650 I suspect it's closer to the f2 but would have been fun to see.

@ABarrera

3 жыл бұрын

Can't rent the Samyang unfortunately and I can't buy it just for a youtube comparison

@MrBigbadbowen

3 жыл бұрын

@@ABarrera ah well fair enough, thanks anyway

Still waiting for the RF 85 1.2 vs EF 85 1.4 IS ... please Alex! :)

@ABarrera

3 жыл бұрын

Tell canon to send me a copy of the EF 85 1.4 😂

@ionmihai79

3 жыл бұрын

@Canon , please send Alex a copy of EF 85 1.4 IS. He's such a great photographer and youtuber (and he praises your R5 and 85mm lenses) . @Alex, Done :)