The EF is absolutely brilliant. Pays itself off very quickly and the image quality takes one’s breath away. The RF would really have to produce something beyond imagination to convince me to purchase it. This is certainly an awesome time to be in the business of image capturing. Great videos by the way. Have enjoyed all of them.
Ya, I actually felt exactly the same way going into the test of the RF lens. All I can say is, don’t try out the RF lens, because now I would have a hard time going with the EF, which is crazy considering how much I love that lens. And thank you very much, glad you enjoyed them!
Great review. For an enthusiastic amateur the price differential is massive at 2.5 times the price for the RF 85mm f1.2 ($2,000 AU). My copy of the EF 85mm f1.4 must be a really good copy, as it is critically sharp at f1.8, with f1.4 totally acceptable and I find the IS essential for my 5DSR. A magic lens with fantastic micro contrast.
Great comparison vid, Justin! I love the RF 85mm f1.2. I ended up picking one up a couple months ago and have been super happy with the results of this lens. Really is the sharpest lens I’ve ever used, even wide open! I am a big proponent for shooting wide open, partly why I ended up with the two monster lenses, the 85 1.2 and the 28-70 f2.
I mainly shoot in the evening time, low light situation and on the R6, would you think having the IS be more beneficial than having a 1.2? I am having a hard time deciding between the 2 on this aspect.
He answers that question in the video. The answer is no. Because of the IBIS in the R6. By the way, I'm opting for the f1.4L because next to the R6 I own a 6D and even a 5DII so I have body-backup options.
The simple answer for cameras with IBIS is sigma art 🙂. Maybe it doesn't support 12 fps on the mechanical shutter. Maybe a little less hit rate with continuous shooting. But price... Price is too good.
I have heard that CA is really bad on the EF85/1,4, but I fear that verdict came from someone w too much money and hemce maybe not very representative. As the RF85/1,2 costs that much it’s then rather…should I go w RF85/2 or EF85/1,2… I am planning to go professional after decades of hobby photographing. I had the old EF85/1,8 bit it was dropped into the ground and after that it had some collateral damage while the main issue was the UV-filter smashed into little pieces. So I’d really like to have the 85 and honestly the 85/1,4 seems such a good compromise. As I have bothe the control ring and filter adapters that would give it an edge too…bit not if the lens is bad fully opened as I’d like to shot so quite a lot… Would be great to hear a final say to get out of this limbo!!😅😃
If you like to shoot fully opened, then I don't understand why you do mention the RF85/2. I have the RF85/2 here and it's going back: I don't like the feel physically and optically. The bokeh is of good quality, but to me it's just too less.
The EF is absolutely brilliant. Pays itself off very quickly and the image quality takes one’s breath away. The RF would really have to produce something beyond imagination to convince me to purchase it. This is certainly an awesome time to be in the business of image capturing. Great videos by the way. Have enjoyed all of them.
Ya, I actually felt exactly the same way going into the test of the RF lens. All I can say is, don’t try out the RF lens, because now I would have a hard time going with the EF, which is crazy considering how much I love that lens.
And thank you very much, glad you enjoyed them!
@@JustinMyersPhoto You bet Justin. Keep it up. Oh and that’s why I only play guitars I can afford. Haha.
@@ktnme82 that’s a very good way to live!
Great review. For an enthusiastic amateur the price differential is massive at 2.5 times the price for the RF 85mm f1.2 ($2,000 AU). My copy of the EF 85mm f1.4 must be a really good copy, as it is critically sharp at f1.8, with f1.4 totally acceptable and I find the IS essential for my 5DSR. A magic lens with fantastic micro contrast.
Great comparison vid, Justin! I love the RF 85mm f1.2. I ended up picking one up a couple months ago and have been super happy with the results of this lens. Really is the sharpest lens I’ve ever used, even wide open! I am a big proponent for shooting wide open, partly why I ended up with the two monster lenses, the 85 1.2 and the 28-70 f2.
Glad you enjoyed it! Ya, it’s a ridiculously good lens, mind blowing, really
EF 85mm vs RF 85mm, 1-10 what would each of them be? How much better would the RF be?
Really considering this ef 85mm 1.4mm IS for my R6 with the adaptor
It is a great lens. What kind of photo and/or video do you typically shoot?
@@JustinMyersPhoto well i am an amateur who is trying to be a wedding photographer … but i do enjoy street photographer
@@tanmengazmil okay very cool. What lens(es) are you shooting with now?
@@JustinMyersPhoto well shooting on a canon R6
1. EF 24-70 II L usm 2.8
2. EF 70-200 USM L ii 2.8
3. RF 50 1.8 stm
@@tanmengazmil okay cool, you’ve got a very solid lens kit
Very nice review!
Bro..can u make the Rf 100 2.8 macro review...im thinking to buy rf 50,or 85, or 100 L mcro...
I am actually working on that currently
@@JustinMyersPhoto tq bro
I mainly shoot in the evening time, low light situation and on the R6, would you think having the IS be more beneficial than having a 1.2? I am having a hard time deciding between the 2 on this aspect.
He answers that question in the video. The answer is no. Because of the IBIS in the R6. By the way, I'm opting for the f1.4L because next to the R6 I own a 6D and even a 5DII so I have body-backup options.
The simple answer for cameras with IBIS is sigma art 🙂. Maybe it doesn't support 12 fps on the mechanical shutter. Maybe a little less hit rate with continuous shooting. But price... Price is too good.
Also a good option
I have heard that CA is really bad on the EF85/1,4, but I fear that verdict came from someone w too much money and hemce maybe not very representative. As the RF85/1,2 costs that much it’s then rather…should I go w RF85/2 or EF85/1,2…
I am planning to go professional after decades of hobby photographing. I had the old EF85/1,8 bit it was dropped into the ground and after that it had some collateral damage while the main issue was the UV-filter smashed into little pieces.
So I’d really like to have the 85 and honestly the 85/1,4 seems such a good compromise. As I have bothe the control ring and filter adapters that would give it an edge too…bit not if the lens is bad fully opened as I’d like to shot so quite a lot…
Would be great to hear a final say to get out of this limbo!!😅😃
If you like to shoot fully opened, then I don't understand why you do mention the RF85/2.
I have the RF85/2 here and it's going back: I don't like the feel physically and optically. The bokeh is of good quality, but to me it's just too less.
@@GableVision I just mentioned it as one of the 85:s...I am not considering it for my purposes but I am sure someone finds a use for it.
I have one EF85 f1.4L. I have one RF85 f1.2L. In EF system i use EF85 f1.4L. In RF system i use RF85 f1.2L.
It's a lot easier to decide if you check the price of a refurbished Canon EF 85. 1.4 L at $800.00.
With the DS version you basically pay more money and with the low light capabilities of a f/1.2 lens since the transmission is 2-3 apertures slower.
Ya, it’s just about what qualities you want in a lens
If i am able to get the ef85mm 1.4 at just under 1k usd is it a good deal ?
Ya, that sounds like good deal as long as it’s in good condition. MPB.com is a good place to check for used gear pricing
Canon's Black Friday sale was selling the EF 85 1.4L for $699 refurbished in 2024. Needless to say it went out of stock quick.
Great video:) I use Tamron 85 1.8 VC
Nice! How do you like it?
@@JustinMyersPhoto For the price, I think it is good value:) Should focus on the Art more:) less about gear~But it is fun to know about them~
@@WeiK0 well, we can’t make the art without the gear. And without knowing how to use the gear properly, we can’t make art to our full potential
@@JustinMyersPhoto Full potential：）：）
i hate when people bring up size and weight....use your phones then.
😂
a portrait lens that is made to be used - and you pay for it - at 1.4 that must be stopped down for the lack of crispness is a failure.