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p.2 #1 · 85 f1.2L Slow Focus

Sorry for threadjacking:
...but how do you guys feel about the version 1 versus the version 2 of the 85L? I'm seeing mixed results.

Jul 14, 2009 at 07:19 AM

Sahid Limon
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p.2 #2 · 85 f1.2L Slow Focus

Daan B wrote:
On what cam?

First wedding was on a 20D, next two were on the 5D, and the last one was on a 5D mark II.

Jul 14, 2009 at 12:30 PM

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p.2 #3 · 85 f1.2L Slow Focus

I bought the cheaper Mk I 85L and the 85 F1.8 (for fast focus and low weight utility). Both were cheaper than a Mk II.

Jul 14, 2009 at 12:52 PM

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p.2 #4 · 85 f1.2L Slow Focus

Hask wrote:
I'm no lens expert, but wouldn't this lens be a heck of a lot faster if it was rear-focussing? No need to move heavy elements in that case...

Maybe something for v3

Yeah you're right the front focusing group is probably the major reason why it's so slow

Jul 15, 2009 at 03:09 AM

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p.2 #5 · 85 f1.2L Slow Focus

I have the MK I version and when I first received it I thought it was slow (which it is).. However, I think that's viewed from an end to end range which doesn't happen too often. I've learned to pre focus shots and the smaller adjustments seem pretty quick. Candids can be a bit tough to try and fire off a quick shot, but I think the lens produces such great results its worth the effort.

Jul 15, 2009 at 05:29 AM

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