Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
This is my choice after the 70-200 2.8L IS II,
When I first read the announcement I thought, for sure this is going to be IS, since, at f1.2, the DOF is very narrow. Well, I am flabbergasted that this prime lens has not had image stabilization added to it. Perhaps, Canon engineers consider that the lens is going to be used mostly in a studio with strobes and so the shot is at a fast speed and IS is not needed. However, I am disappointed!
Maybe the earthquake cut short the plans to fully update this favorite.
MTF Charts Canon 1.2 L Original Lens left and Version II, 2012, right
With an almost doubling of the AF speed, (X 1.8 v. the original 85 mm 1.2 L), and added new "Super Spectra" coating to prevent flare and ghosting, this lens is still likely to be very popular. Not much information on any improvements in the optics as yet.
I'd love the lens! now what to sell?
Asher
When I first read the announcement I thought, for sure this is going to be IS, since, at f1.2, the DOF is very narrow. Well, I am flabbergasted that this prime lens has not had image stabilization added to it. Perhaps, Canon engineers consider that the lens is going to be used mostly in a studio with strobes and so the shot is at a fast speed and IS is not needed. However, I am disappointed!
Maybe the earthquake cut short the plans to fully update this favorite.
MTF Charts Canon 1.2 L Original Lens left and Version II, 2012, right
With an almost doubling of the AF speed, (X 1.8 v. the original 85 mm 1.2 L), and added new "Super Spectra" coating to prevent flare and ghosting, this lens is still likely to be very popular. Not much information on any improvements in the optics as yet.
I'd love the lens! now what to sell?
Asher