CANON RF 50mm f1.2L VS RF 85mm f1.2L: Battle of the Portrait Primes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ม.ค. 2021
- Although it isn't common to compare a 50mm lens to an 85mm lens, many photographers/videographers may find themselves in the predicament of having to choose between these two expensive and masterful lenses. Let me help you make a decision between these two lenses.Specifically, we will take a look at the canon RF 50mm f1.2 L lens and the canon RF 85mm f1.2 L lens.
If you had to choose between the canon RF 50mm f1.2 L lens and the canon RF 85mm f1.2 L lens, which one would you go for? Currently, I use both of these canon RF lenses on my Canon EOS R and canon EOS R6. Eventually, I plan on upgrading to the Canon EOS R5.
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Great review, was just the info I was looking for.
Glad I could help!
Thank you for the video, I have both and I'd say you're spot on, I'm not a pro, just an enthusiast... the 85 is magical but it's too big and heavy for casual shooting, I love the 50 because it's more practical and focuses closer
Awesome to hear that you feel the same way! Sometimes I take out the 85mm for causal use just because I feel bad for using the 50mm more 😂.
Good job Brandon! Nice review
Thanks Jose!
Thank you for the great content. subscribed
Thanks so much!!
Brandon ~ Thank-you so much! This was SO helpful! I loved this video and your very thorough insights! I loved your music, too (as a fellow musician! Wow, impressive!) I recently picked up the Canon EOS R and the Canon RF 85mm 2.0. So I'm leaning toward the Canon RF 50mm 1.2 for all the reasons you shared: versatility for BOTH individual & group portrait work, more affordable, and as I already have the 85 focal length in a solid, decent lens with the 2.0. I've still been "on the fence" on this for months now, because that 85 focal length is amazing. But I just finished a family session, and at times would have liked the 50 focal length. Truly one of the most helpful videos for me on this topic that I have ever seen! Thank-you very much :)!!
Hey Scott. I’m super excited that you were able to get the information you needed from this video! I think that going with the 50mm is a solid plan. For family sessions, I have the 50mm on for the majority of the time so I think you’ll love it. Keep in touch!
@@BCPCamerasTech Thanks so much for your reach back, Brandon! You are a class act, and so helpful 🙂🌄!!
50mm is the focal length I use
least often. however, I was tempted to buy a 50mm F1.2. And I agree that it is one of the best lenses in the world. I do not disconnect it from the camera.
Haha im right there with you. Always on one of my cameras. Enjoy!
Thank you for the video
Thanks for checking it out.
awesome that you play your own intro song!!
Thanks! Appreciate that!
I just received my 50mm 1.2 yesterday.... I love it.
Congratulations! Such an awesome lens. Enjoy.
Great video! I bought a used RF 50 f1.2 for about $1700 and I love it. I am considering the Samyang 85 but that will probably be next year.
I did find that studio light behind you a bit annoying since I was watching in a dark room. (In bed)
Hahaha that would be very annoying. Can’t believe you found one for 1700$! I go back and forth between selling my rf 85mm and getting the samyang to save some money.
@@BCPCamerasTech how much
@@remyharrison9518 it would be around 2300$ if I did. Thinking about acquiring the rf 70-200 instead. It would be great if I could just find someone who wants to get rid of their rf 70-200 for the rf 85mm 😆
Best reviews on TH-cam tbh
That means a lot to me! Thanks Robert!
best review on the topic
Thanks Mohamed! I’m glad that you think so!
got both, the RF85 is my favorite.
The rf 85 is an amazing lens without a doubt. Just waiting for that 35 1.2 now!
@@BCPCamerasTech2 years later and we are still waiting for a RF 15-35 1.2. Come on canon
Wasn’t there supposed to be a 70-135 1.2 too haha
I can’t find the Samyang 85mm 1.4 for Rf mount with autofocus I found one in manuel. Do you have a link?
No. Canon has stopped any third party manufacturers from creating autofocus lenses for the RF mount. Samyang can no longer sell the 85mm 1.4 with AF unfortunately. You will have to buy one used.
I find myself using the 85mm lens more than the 50mm lens for portraits. For weddings I'm usually using the 35mm and 85mm as well.
Right now I have the RF 50mm f/1.8 and RF 85mm f/2 IS and they're great but saving up for the RF "L" versions next.
Nice. It’s funny because I go back and forth on downgrading to the 85mm f2 and putting the rest of the money towards another lens. But I think that’s just the gear acquisition syndrome kicking in. Overall, I’m very happy with these two lenses :) which 35 do you have?
@@BCPCamerasTech - I have the RF 35mm f/1.8 IS. It's actually a decent lens but I know I'll probably upgrade to the "L" version when it comes out.
Probably "gear acquisition syndrome" on my part as well, but meanwhile these lenses are doing a really great job.
Just picked up the RF 28-70mm f/2L this week and it's completely amazing! I think I'll upgrade my old EF 16-35mm f/2.8L with the new RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS next and then get around to upgrading my RF primes later. I'm still using my EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS (version 2) because I don't like the new RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS because of the extending barrel, but most importantly because of how many turns are required on the zoom ring to get from 70mm to 200mm. I'll probably keep using my EF version until Canon comes out with a new RF version of the 70-200mm.
if you have RF 50mm 1.2 your probably like it,. rather than 85m,. 50mm is all around lense for wedding photography,.
Yea I’ve found the lens to be pretty essential. Especially for event and wedding photo/video.
@@kenjiyamamoto423 - I did end up getting the RF 50mm f/1/2L and the RF 85mm f/1.2L. I love them both, but there's something extra special about the RF50mm f/1.2L.
Nice review. I have an RF 28-70, so it kind of makes sense to get an 85mm for portrait work, BUT that 50mm looks sooooo gooood! I am torn! I'm going to get one of these in the next few months, just can't decide!
That’s a hard decision! I think it probably makes more sense to go with the 85mm if you’re really trying to get a unique look compared to the 28-70mm. I love my 50mm so much though.
I’d actually probably wait for the 135mm rumored to come out.
@@BCPCamerasTech Yeah, I've been thinking about getting an EF version of that lens but I keep hearing rumors about the RF version. YOU'RE NOT HELPING! 🤣
Two spectacular lens. Try to get both. If you can't, I agree, 50mm first. Many very skilled portrait photographers will tell you that they prefer the intimacy with the model that the 50mm focal length provides. The best portraits are intimate, close, and personal. Not remote. I have both. Both are amazing, superb, lenses. I feel very fortunate indeed to be able to own and use these lenses. Personally I don't think the f/2 version of the 85 is really comparable to the 85 f/1.2 version. The auto focus is not as good. At least that is my opinion.
Yes this is the ideal scenario. I used to have both but didn’t use the 85 enough to justify the cost. I do use the 70-200 a lot though. Miss the 85mm every now and then.
@@BCPCamerasTech I acknowledge it is an extravagance to have both the 70-200 2.8 and the 85 1.2. If I only had one - it would be the 70-200.
good job brandon...
Thanks Miljan!
Great review of these top lens. I was wondering if you played your own music and then I saw the guitar. I think eventually I'll get both 50 and 85 rf 1.2 but will use my 1.8 lens for now. Trying to hold off for 6 months to a year and focus on capturing the images instead of gas. But these videos aren't helping my gas.
😆You could try renting it to see if you want them too. Im actually in the process of selling my rf 85mm. Just wasn’t connecting with the lens enough to justify the price. Might try the samyang. Heard great things.
A year later, ive been using my 85mm 1.2 for a year and just ordered the 50mm 1.2 a d it arrives tonorrow afternoon. Watching this video a few more times, thanks for this@BCPCamerasTech
Congrats on the new lens. Still my favorite!
@BCPCamerasTech thanks! I've been using it non stop indoors and it's the perfect focal length. 85mm is a bit too tight indoors but for outdoor candids it's a bit short. Borrowed my friends 70-200 and that worked perfectly outdoor
Any update on the 50mm one. How do you like it plz@@RWAquariumPages
I have both however for me 85 for portraits all day long.. 👌
Yea man I agree. So good.
I got a rf 70-200 2.8L and I was looking between 50 or 85 for next lens and yeah. In my 70 Im out of reach but I was tempting for the quality 85 brings out. 😅 Thank you. 🙏 🤙
Thanks for watching! Tough choice for sure!
@@BCPCamerasTech yeah bro and you have a budget for one lens. Lol. Thank you. Subscribed. 🙏
Sounds like the kids are freaking out at the end lol
Owen was excited because Taylor arrived haha.
Hey Brandon, really good review on the two lenses, but I have some constructive criticism for this video (please take with a grain of salt): (1) So much of the video is on your face and you holding up the lenses, I wish you showed more image samples instead. For example, at 7:50 you were talking about a flare comparison between the two lenses, but you showed just one example shot on the 50. (2) When showing images, can you overlay text of which lens it was shot with and some basic camera settings? This is especially important in places where you are showing images from both lenses like the intro. (3) When comparing the lenses, it would be nice to see the same scene/subject shot by each lens side by side. Otherwise, the video/comparison is good and informative.
Thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate it!
I concur, my first RF lens is a 50mm 1.2, sharp, awesome, fast & furious. Good review, it further reinforced my investment.
Good choice indeed! Enjoy that sweet sweet lens.
Hi Brandon. You’re describing the stellar performance characteristics of the RF 85 1.2 , reminds almost exactly the superlatives people use to describe Sonys 135 GM Lens. Ever shot with that lens ? I’d sure like to hear a comparison between these 2 titans. Thanks 😊 At $2100 the Sony is cheaper.
I’d love to check the Sony out one day. Yea the RF lenses are so expensive. Too expensive.
I'm leaning towards getting the 85mm, I think i'd have regrets with the 50mm. I already have the 50mm F1.8 so I don't need another film at that focal length.
Yea I think that makes sense in your case! You’re gonna love the 85mm for sure
I just ordered both. I found a used 85 on Amazon for 2400!
Good deal!! From what I’ve seen, it seems like prices for camera bodies and lenses are beginning to make their way back down to pre-covid prices. I think I got my 85mm for around 2,350 before the quarantine. Enjoy!
@@BCPCamerasTech that's what I noticed. I'm getting into videography as well which is why I'm seeking out the "smaller" primes compared to my favorite 70-200.
Smaller 🤣🤣😂. I find myself using the 70-200 a lot more than my 50 and 85mm for video. I really like the nano USM motor in the lens. So smooth and quiet. That and the 15-35 are a dream for video work.
@@BCPCamerasTech I been using the 15-35 currently and been meaning to play with my 100 macro. I'm using the Rs2 so I just felt the 70-200 may be a bit over kill for that.
@@neworleansportraitphotogra9015 sounds like you have a great setup! Do you have a page or site where you share your work? Would love to check it out.
insane lenses. After buying the R, I can not use my er-s and I have the only 35mm sigma art. And I want to buy a one more for 50-135 diapasone. Have you ever used 100mm 2.8L EF ? It is not so expencive like 85mm EF. And can be used for portraits and for macro at the same time. Have you got an expearence with that lens?
Insane indeed! The 35mm sigma is a sweet lens. Don’t have any experience with the canon ef lenses but maybe I’ll start trying a few out. Thanks!
If you use the adapter you can still use EF and EF-s lenses on the EOS R.
I own the Ef 100mm and have used it with both the eos r & r5. It is an exceptional lense but is much slower than the rf glass. It will also spend time hunting with auto focus. Recommend if your into macro photography but keep in mind canon is rumored to be making an rf version of the 100mm macro lense.
@@pnwbjj thanks for sharing! It makes sense that the rf glass is faster due to the 12 pin connection in the rf mount. What would you suggest a good used price is for the 100mm?
@@pnwbjj thaks a lot! I have already bought ef version. I guess rf version autofocus will be fast, but also very expensive.
Thanks for the video. I’ve owned the EF 85 f/1.2 and rarely shot it wide open. Like you demonstrated, if the eyes are in focus, the rest of the face and hair are out of focus. Now if only Canon would make a RF 50-135 f/1.8L, that that would be awesome!!
That would be sweet! I’m thinking about selling the rf85mm 1.2 so I can just have the money ready to go for when canon releases a 135mm or a specialized telephoto zoom lens.
I will say that the 1.2 lenses come in handy for low light event and wedding work.
If you have an R5, and if using the 85mm and set to f/1.4, you “could” program a button to jump into 1.6 crop mode on the fly and then you’d get a 136mm. Add a circular polarizer to minimize glare (on the forehead / face) and then you’re set. I’m torn between doing this or getting the 50mm. If I had to choose now, I’d go 50mm f/1.2. At least I already have 77mm filters!
Yeah bro both are out of my price range, have to settle with something cheaper but give good images
So expensive. Ending up selling the 85mm because it just didn’t make sense financially. I’d be fine with the 85 f2 haha.
Mate, super expensive is 10k
Yes, I agree. It’s all relative.
My rf 85mm f1.2 is sharpest at f1.8 but it’s a negligible difference to f1.2
I used to do those test with my older nikkor g series lenses to find the optimal where the optimal performance was but now it just doesn’t seem to matter with the rf lenses.
Dude. You seem like a great guy and the concept behind the vid is very helpful, thank you. But. You lost me within 90 seconds.
Darn. What do you think could have kept you into the video?
Nice shirt.....next time Lamb of God or Slayer...😇
Haha thanks!
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That was a poor review. Lets see come shots side by side and less talking. I have see some other modeling shoots where the 85 is awesome.
Shots fired 🔥 😂
Great video, but both lenses are insanely overpriced, imo.
It’s all too much money for me 🤣. I guess it’s what we have to expect these days.
Once we see more third party lenses drop we will se the prices drop. Its always like that, the 5d iv was 3500 when it came out, it was down to 2500 in less then 2 years.
@@Janet_Airlines802 no doubt about it.