Sometimes, I consider to sell the Leica glass to have a Canon RF with just the 50 (and now the 85) 1.2 lenses. Best looking images of any 85mm on any system I have seen yet. Yep of course they were, but how was this a test of AF prowess. The new ECM-W2BT is a wireless microphone transmitter and receiver that makes it possible to record audio directly in-camera without the need for external cables. Some of the non-portrait uses, do work with narrow DOF -- when the object of interest is fully in focus. A full stop... and the Canon EOS R's AF isn't quite at the level of Sony's AF... Once Canon produces a better camera, I may switch back (I had the first 5D).... @IdM Photography: are you on crack ? I always been a huge fan of the 85mm 1.2 II and written quite a lot about on here.However, that kind of photography where parts of the face is out of focus doesn’t look good in 2019. But such a simple thing as a lens with a certain flange distance and throath diameter and easy protocols for AF and OS...... No way! The kit doesn’t appear to be limited-edition in any sense, but it does pair the black D-Lux 7 camera with a hand grip, extra battery and paracord hand strap designed in collaboration with COOPH. ‘Buttery’ shots is not what people are looking for these days and it seldom translates well into smaller displays, not to mention huge prints. @GoldMark - sure it is expensive, but mainly it is a tool. Find out more about its updates and enhancements in our review. That’s just -0.1 EV slower than the Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD, which isn’t likely to be noticed in typical use. After announcing DaVinci Resolve 17 in November and fully releasing the final public build last month, Blackmagic Design has updated Resolve and Fusion to version 17.1. The Canon RF 85mm f2 Macro is a short telephoto lens for the EOS R mirrorless system. But all the manufacturers are still wiping the floor with their fans and the need to certain brand loyalities and therefor fan's blackmailing potential decisions. The old Canon colours worked in daylight really well, but in low light, I’ve always found them a bit too red. solid samples from a value-priced lens, but I really want to know how HC 2,2/100 and XCD 1,9/80 compare. The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 is the company's most portable full-frame stills/video hybrid camera. This lens is probably going to be noted as being the best from any camera system to date. This is a superior, superior lens and all the talk about "who needs f/1.2", "better served with alternatives", "too heavy", " too bulky", "too expensive" are mere sublimations from people having a hard time dealing with the quite patent near perfection of this offer, for its intended use. It would be a WIN for both Sony and Canon, if Canon made its lenses also for the FE-Mount. I hope only that some of the technologies will get cheaper and be added to beginners equipement, like in the automobile industry. According to rumors the next R body will be the 80 + megapixel beast with more pro level features, that will really showcase what these lenses can do. "[adjective]: Just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.". The new ECM-W2BT is a wireless microphone transmitter and receiver that makes it possible to record audio directly in-camera without the need for external cables. But while we're on the subject, I compared the EF 50mmL lens to the RF 85mmL lens the other night with a JPEG from each lens taken with the Canon EOS Ra. https://g3.img-dpreview.com/FED23F0F29904F2C952D673B11CC73D4.jpg. I think Canon might rise from the ashes, but to become a true market leader they need to adjust their prices to the times. I bring this combo with my Ricoh GRIII. The first major update to Capture One 21 is available now. All the deep learning and in-camera processing is cool and I'm glad my phone is also a camera, but this lens shows that glass is king... at least for now. I am glad their lenses are still ahead of Sony in terms of tech and lineup. Tracking shots are difficult to pull off but filmmaker Jay Byrd Christensen accomplished one with a Cinewhoop drone. The drop in price comes at the cost of losing DRAM, but Samsung promises 'identical' performance to other DRAM-equipped SSDs thanks to the use of Host Memory Buffer. Great lens and some nice photos. i do use my 300mm lens for portrait a lot and bokeh, micro contrast and sharpness is outstanding. And the look this lens can create is matched by few other lenses - a relatively close perspective with a strong background blur. The Fujifilm GFX 100S packs an image-stabilized 100MP medium format sensor into a body about the size a typical full-frame camera. along with the price....Leica II, wannabe? Canon has finally started to address this with a new spate of lens releases including some more affordable options. OnePlus has announced a three-year partnership with Hasselblad that will see the pair ‘co-develop the next generation of smartphone camera systems’ inside OnePlus’ mobile devices. Perhaps that's normal for a Fuji shooter .... ;-). Canon RF is a closed system as far as we know so third-party lens support is ALMOST non-existent at the time of this review. In Myles Matsuno's 'We're the People' video series, Matsuno highlights different people. If you're looking for a high-quality camera, you don't need to spend a ton of cash, nor do you need to buy the latest and greatest new product on the market. Also, for tight portraits, I prefer slightly longer that 85. It's world class! As a tool it should produce enough money to justify it's cost. In the late 1980's, East German camera conglomerate Pentacon was all set to launch a high-end autofocus SLR called the Praktica BY60. Here are first official sample images of Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Lens. That’s as high as I could justify. Although a lot of people only upload images to Instagram from their smartphones, the app is much more than just a mobile photography platform. It wasn’t until the AR7III and A9 that Sony produced a camera that was on par with what Canon and Nikon was offering and it wasn’t until the last update that the A9 AF became world class. Please stop down to get the important facial features in focus. Canon has tried to leverage the strength of its 'L' brand which is stronger even than EOS, to cover deficiencies in its sensor and mirrorless tech, but this strategy is unlikely to be successful for them long term. FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramSign up for our weekly newsletter! I think $1500 is where this lens needs to sit if Canon wants to make a huge dent in the FF market. Canon needs to realize that pro photography is no longer a money maker. Japan Camera Hunter recently visited the Nikon Museum at Nikon's headquarters in Tokyo. Canon calls down fire from Heaven on the entire lens-making industry and it is both terrifying and inspiring to witness. I also own a Noctilux 0.95. Read our in-depth review to see how it stacks up against the competition. Donald Trump is an outrage. That comes from users of other systems.Still, its no excuse for the Sony fans crying here. Hopefully he was joking. I haven't recomended any f/4 lens, but I would recommend an f/1.4 lens over an f/1.2 if sharpness is really better (and would recommend an f/2.8 zoom over an f/2 one, for the same reason)... Sigma 40mm f/14 wide open (download it full res...): https://www.dpreview.com/galleries/0119553924/photos/3974100/_a7r1001v1. I'm sure Canon will pull their finger out but for now they've lost me entirely after 20 loyal years and a lot of us got sick of waiting; it's always been the glass that kept a lot of lingering longer. A couple of the red-haired angel pictures demonstrated the very idea of this lens. Excellent set of photos - shows clearly what the lens is capable of in terms of bokeh, sharpness, sunstars, distortion and aberrations. I fully agree, this lens is designed for focus stacking. The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 USM L is very good in suppressing this but it's not fully corrected. The early sample images from Canon Japan seemed to indicate the RF 85/2 had very little LoCA, but don't know if an in-camera profile may have affected this (though I believe LoCA is very difficult to correct). However in this case their cost must be within the "hobby" limit - as in not affecting much the family life. Patlezinc, yes of course, as you said that is the definition of a hobby. It is fascinating but not for all subjects or photographers. Even the bokeh is not not as buttery as I expected. For that to happen it would need other manufacturers to be offering inferior lenses and they're not. (Though I'll stick with what I've got). They're French so they don't work in quasi-slave conditions like Americans. Comments from users of other systems have been mostly positive. Mostly only the Sony fans are crying about this lens. The new update adds native support for Apple's M1 Macs. You can click images to see large size: It's a tad large on the the EOS R, … The camera displays great skin tones.. Canon's RF mount is still in its infancy, but that's not stopping the brand from flexing some muscle and releasing the ultra-fast, ultra-pricey 85mm F1.2L. Things have changed in the last 30 years and you can work yourself to death (for a 1%'s) these days just so that you can rent everything you need. The subject will pop from the image. That they can look amazing or suck, just like any other camera. Take a look. It surely can't touch the Canon lens. Canon is poised to become a mirrorless camera Company with among the best, if not the best assortment of glass. Donald trump has a far narrower depth of focus than this lens. RD is right in that this is an uncompromising lens and you get what you pay for. I'd also get it at Adorama, at Amazon or at Crutchfield, or used at eBay if you know How to Win at eBay. The RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is a compact, affordable alternative to the pro-oriented 85mm F1.2L. The Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is a pretty small and compact portrait prime lens, weighing in at 500g and measuring 9cm in length. Vecnos’ IQUISPIN app has received an update that makes it easier to browse through and share their 360-degree photos and videos, regardless of what camera they were shot with. It just seems to attract some quite insecure and obnoxious crowd. 500px offers Pro members a new web-building tool for creating portfolio sites to show off their work beyond the 500px community. The images look dull and grey. Click through to see our picks. Including many of the same features as its other action cameras, Insta360's GO 2 weighs only 27 grams. Unfortunately, it seems it’s destined for industrial use-cases. By far their biggest upgrades were their prices. is a moderately sized, moderately far-reaching and optically-stabilized telephoto zoom lens for full-frame or APS-C L-mount cameras. Doesn't need to be always about some deficiency every time. Where are all the jokers making fun of Canon, who wrongly think the whole camera system is just around a sensor. I also appreciate that Canon are putting out unique lenses like the 28-70 F/2, or the 70-200 2.8 RF with its phenomenally compact design. Now that the first round of voting is over, it's time to pick the best overall product of 2019. Wow! I got rid of my Otus 85/1.4 as soon as I connected this lens to my EOS R. It's half a stop faster and has AF! For tighter headshots, you really want f8, which will still blur the background plenty at that range. Yes, terrible, terrible colors...tsk,tsk,tsk... https://www.flickr.com/photos/ulfbodin/48585905811/in/photolist-2h2nt6e-2hoZFx7-2hEtEHt-2hEtF3w-2ht6zdf-2hEqVFx-2hwV46x-2hN2djn-2htRNbP-2hDWLsi-2hqRMcR-2gXMaSx-2gHrmDm-2gMReGV-2gXMWtY-2gHrMWw-doKwuP-9jZPNt-2gHrbmY-EAzMaS-29WQnoN-9unAif-9zJCxv-29WQnbo-f6fE2Q-8vyb7a-8vBdzL-29E1pJ2-DFaTQj-zMn2gb-9k6k3E-9ku1Le-29E1pqB-8fZXSN-aV7NE2-dbzeNE-8bjywv-8vyaYB-a2tCic-8bnQwq-cS6juQ-doLC6p-8bnRjQ-9jNxjr-a94Yv4-9q26ZV-9vRuHe-2hLVS4d-eastfV-nRqbM2, https://www.flickr.com/photos/ulfbodin/48560211836/in/photolist-2gZ6MaE-2h2ntqx-UT1SGq-UHdYcp-2hxEN14-2hPfWsU-2hQa22P-2hJnuPq-2hQUTpS-2hRMYMN-2ipc3ZE-2ir9ruY-2ioFomB-2j72WaP-2hhNkxW-2iqZTbT-2hKmdjq-2isVBuY-2izjhNr-2gP8DgL-2hRkv2E-2ipWzdP-2hAwxk7-2gRshBe-2iuUUkq-2hdxdxN-2iuSoze-2irEeE5-2gVFPvC-2gt6qa4-2hNPsJx-2iMZM2L-2iuSo63-2gWu7Kf-2iZg11N-2gmSH2c-2hW3War-2hoZF6v-2hBRj5p-2gmVNp4-2is8gyN-2h4z3hM-2hzTLLx-GC7cK5-2h2nsHA-2ha2Xeq-2iwaSdA-MbthMr-2hkk2fQ-2fGsXLT, https://www.flickr.com/photos/ulfbodin/49879467897/in/photolist-2iZFj2P-2iHX4dD-2j93S93-2j6G4ro-2itNNhP-2iyVZCy-2jcxZYB-2gUG3Tb-2hQi2d8-2gNSNsf-2inJFcv-2hfhRiQ-2hmhh2C-2gxvwy8-2hVKBA9-2hJT995-2iKjud7-2gZ6MaE-2h2ntqx-UT1SGq-UHdYcp-2hxEN14-2hPfWsU-2hQa22P-2hJnuPq-2hQUTpS-2hRMYMN-2ipc3ZE-2ir9ruY-2ioFomB-2j72WaP-2hhNkxW-2iqZTbT-2hKmdjq-2isVBuY-2izjhNr-2gP8DgL-2hRkv2E-2ipWzdP-2hAwxk7-2gRshBe-2iuUUkq-2hdxdxN-2iuSoze-2irEeE5-2gVFPvC-2gt6qa4-2hNPsJx-2iMZM2L-2iuSo63, https://www.flickr.com/photos/ulfbodin/48672630206/in/photolist-2ha2Xeq-2iwaSdA-MbthMr-2hkk2fQ-2fGsXLT-2gQE4yY-2hN66fC-2iu17nu-2he2zBW-2hWcEQa-2h2ocor-2ixeDAR-2gXMb7A-2iocYsM-2injKua-2hvwUhC-2h2nsmi-2hd2g1s-2gYvmVv-2hY3PVd-2hHUnGN-2ixz8Rx-oKopHB-2hw48Aq-2hGVrSS-T7YQBw-2hUy2vy-2hKKjad-2gZvYaZ-2gX8cPu-2hsFx6J-2hoZFq8-2hGD2Zg-sDaLdX-2ha2Z8v-2hzr6Pg-2hp2BCx-2ipBx2P-QCUsvj-2ifmPtm-nYJ6Et-2hqobQU-2hLpt29-2gSSj2P-2iRbXbV-2hexpjq-2itzcAa-2hLYuiw-QBBCtL-2hp2BmL. The update adds new features, improved functions, additional camera and lens support and squashes bugs. The Generation X's and Y's that have made something of themselves all have one thing in common, rich parents, so it really is all about opportunity/privilege these days. ...and to make things clearer, in order to prevent manipulation. Please stick on the topic. Even for a racer one can choose the wheels and brakes and ignition systems and the seating perfectly free, because there are industry wide standards and protocols for mounts, even the more complex ones like PCI Express! And priced at around $500, this lens provides good sharpness and focal length versatility for the buck. The photos that exhibit the green tint exhibit it function of an uncorrected result of the surrounding environment. Fouche loves building relationships with people, and it's inspiring to listen to him speak about his photography. Those lenses seem THAT good. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has bumped back his estimation by a year, saying Apple will put its first true optical zoom camera module inside its 2023 iPhone lineup. I still don't really see anything better than that cheap Samyang here; for example, very few of the images have busy backgrounds, and the few that do (e.g., image 24/100), actually show quite a bit of clipping of the bokeh (vignetting). One of the most common questions Chris and Jordan get from viewers is, "What camera would you buy under $1000?" One of the most common questions Chris and Jordan get from viewers is, "What camera would you buy under $1000?" 3. In the US, I saw a 19-year-old Bobcat 773 advertised for $10,250. The same young lady looks very much better at f/2 later on. A bigger tower for a quieter fan and operation, a smaller case for portability, a faster memory or graphics adapter... ...or more harddrive space, a Linux cernel or a Microsoft one, software from blackmailing Adobe or better from DXO etc. The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. It's so obvious who is a Sony fan and who isn't. Business 101, sell with no profit isn’t the best idea. Definitely for working pros that can deduct expenses - or rich individuals. It's enough to make your head spin. The shot on the right was taken with a 6 second exposure without any stacking or tracking. 85mm f/1.2 Sports Action Sample Picture The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II Lens is not highly regarded for its autofocus speed, but it can work fine in some sports action photography. All i was saying is that those 6 weeks aren't designated for summer. We get more like 5 weeks plus to use whenever we want. bigger. Tracking shots are difficult to pull off but filmmaker Jay Byrd Christensen accomplished one with a Cinewhoop drone. I like the idea of them taking their time, even though it is a bit frustrating. Doing a blind check, I prefer the RF to the EF to my surprise almost (with one exception) every time. The drop in price comes at the cost of losing DRAM, but Samsung promises 'identical' performance to other DRAM-equipped SSDs thanks to the use of Host Memory Buffer. Meanwhile, Jordan is stuck in Pentax K-01 video purgatory. Some of us are are attracted to ultra fast not just because of the shallow DOF, and considering what a premium they cost, I would like to know more clearly the effective low light advantage. The good news, LensRentals.com has inspired some local camera stores to start offering rentals so the lens might be within reach for people like us. 500px offers Pro members a new web-building tool for creating portfolio sites to show off their work beyond the 500px community. Watch the exhilarating 'Right Up Our Alley' video featuring FPV footage of Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. and that makes them kind of comparable here. No, I believe that canon produces the same skin tones as any other camera. There's also CoverGirl and reflections from passing red vehicles. This week we sat down (virtually) with senior executives of Fujifilm to learn more about the development of the new GFX 100S, plans for future lenses and what kind of a company they want Fujifilm to be. 232. Review: Nikon NX Studio answers our plea for a free, all-in-one editing app. Beautiful lens, shame that is very expensive and I’m tied into Sony. . Canon's RF 85mm F2 Macro IS offers EOS R-series shooters an affordable, stabilized and fast-ish portrait prime. Read our review to find out how it performs. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has bumped back his estimation by a year, saying Apple will put its first true optical zoom camera module inside its 2023 iPhone lineup. Any advanced user or professional can easily see that intended "neutrality" in these provide samples and trying to extrapolate poor performance from them is, at least, not very honest, especially for those in the know. Is this the design goal for this lens? I had invested seriously in a 5dmkII system but got frustrated with a years lasting lack of true dedication by Canon to serve the market, other than milking it. The can either sell a few hundred at the current price point or several thousand at a price point that makes logical sense. Having the f/1.2 lens does not mean you must shoot at f/1.2 all the time.Sure, there are people who say so, but then again, there is a lot of loose talk on the air these days. Despite this, some of its technology and design live on... OPPO launched its latest smartphone today, the Find X3 Pro. The RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is a compact, affordable alternative to the pro-oriented 85mm F1.2L. Stanly Kubrick wouldn't even touch him and he has used F0.7. Thank you for the flashback to the London days of the old DPReview, love the London scenes. That 85 mm 1.2 is rather impressive. Announced in July 2020 it’s one of the more affordable lenses in the RF system. What’s the best camera costing over $2500? Now that the first round of voting is over, it's time to pick the best overall product of 2019. In either case, they are doing something right. Perhaps it is a combination of image processing and lens performance. Tamron's 70-300 F4.5-6.3 is among the smallest and lightest full-frame telephoto zooms for Sony mirrorless E-mount. But as i can not afford it for a hobby and i am not making money out of it, so i only appreciate the engineering behind it. If your budget only allows for one more pro body in 2020! No matter how stunning and engaging you might find this gallery just imagine how much more incredible this lens must be since the Canon EOS R, as profusely announced all over the net, is not even a camera. Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM sample gallery sample gallery Jul 2, 2019 at 13:00 Canon's RF mount is still in its infancy, but that's not stopping the brand from flexing some muscle and releasing the ultra-fast, ultra-pricey 85mm F1.2L. Yet another assortment of floating balloon people with one eye in focus. Have to say would love one. The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 is the company's most portable full-frame stills/video hybrid camera. In our latest buying guide we've selected some cameras that might be a bit older but still offer a lot of bang for the buck. Very nice Bokeh. Most magazines now use smartphones as do mainstream journalists, people at weddings use photo booths are just ask people to submit their smartphone pictures. The Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM is one of the most impressive lenses released for the nascent RF system. @bc17: Thanks for the tip, nice example. The best high-end camera costing more than $2000 should have plenty of resolution, exceptional build quality, good 4K video capture and top-notch autofocus for advanced and professional users. A report from Mac Rumors says Apple has confirmed to the publication that its pro-oriented all-in-one computer lineup will be discontinued. Yes all Adobe Standard, Color etc. i look at it this way, this lens is probably on par with my 300mm f2.8 II as far as sharpness, bokeh, micro contrast and so on is concerned but i paid for my 300 f2.8 II about $7.5K when it came out (if i remember correctly), so you still complain about the price of this lens? Not many portraits need only one eye in focus. The best high-end camera costing more than $2000 should have plenty of resolution, exceptional build quality, good 4K video capture and top-notch autofocus for advanced and professional users. 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Even better, if you really want to take amazing portraits, read a few books on human behavior and learn to trust your emotions. That can lead to more recognition which can be worth a lot to the general public.Thanks again.