Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS Lens

The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS is almost identical to the standard RF 85mm f/1.2L. As expected, it trades light transmission for impossibly buttery-smooth bokeh – and, somehow, it also possesses even greater sharpness.

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  Even sharper than the RF 85mm!, Beautiful image quality at f/1.2, Built like a tank, Gorgeously smooth bokeh

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  Much pricier than RF 85mm, Reduced transmission at f/1.2, Overbalanced on the EOS R, Is the bokeh TOO smooth?

Photographers who depend on their work having the ultimate quality, especially portrait and commercial photographers, should consider including the Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS Lens in their kit.

The Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS is a big, gorgeous prime lens with absolutely impeccable optics and an internal filter that for softer, more pleasing bokeh.

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  Impeccably sharp, Opens to f/1.2 for blurred backgrounds, Defocus Smoothing filter improves bokeh, Dust, splash, and fluorine protection, Control ring and focus limiter

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  Heavy, Expensive, DS filter reduces light transmission

I had this lens for a few weeks to decide to move from Nikon to Canon. It was used with an R5 in swimming contests and portraits.This combination exceeded my expectations with a wonderful bokeh and low light performance. This made my decision easier.