Canon at it's BEST.
By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-01
As an owner of both the RF 50mm 1.2 & RF 85mm f1.2, I'm utterly shocked that Canon can continue to make unbelievably *sharper* glass. On top of that, this is truly as close as optically perfect a lens can be. No chromatic aberration at 1.8, sharp corner to corner, silent ultrafast autofocus, best in class IS, and bokeh that will blow your mind.
Definitely suited for Portraits mainly (Weddings!), but could be great for sports or even product photography. You can also surprisingly focus close with this lens as well (not macro or anything), but closer than the RF 70-200 at 135mm for sure. Video autofocus is also excellent on this lens.
Feels very good in hand, well weighted (not too heavy). Custom button (it's only one, two on the lens for vertical/horizontal shooting) feels good and well built. Tank of a lens, handles better than the 85mm on my R3 body.
Bokeh is unique on this lens, may not be to everyone's taste. It's super smooth and will make any chaotic background disappear. BUT, it does warp the bokeh in the corners that gives an oval look to the image. Personally I like this as it separates itself against the RF 85mm because of this characteristic alone. See my sample photos.
Overall worth every penny. I know photographers will have a tough time choosing this or the RF 85mm f1.2. Honestly they're both great and you'll be happier with either. Choose the look you want to go for.