I use the EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM with a 1DX Mark III in a kit from work and I have the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM with an R6 in my personal kit. Both setups are spectacular. And both lenses on the R6 are insanely good. Both lenses are highly recommended from me.
I did the same. Have an R6 mii with all EF lenses and love having the ND in the back with the adapter. Saved thousands of dollars. Still great picture quality with EF lenses and half the cost. This 85mm 1.4 has IS which the RF does not. Win.
The best thing about RF lenses is the reduced cost of EF lenses on the 2nd hand market. Like you I’m only buying EF lenses. Mint EF 85 1.2 ii lenses are going for £600, crazy value.
@NomadicSouls I switched to Sony A7IV. Although the EF options are great, it is always heavy and big especially after including the adapter. With Sony I have tons of options that are lightweight and mount natively to the camera.
I’ve got an R7 and I’m eyeballing this lens. I have the gold ring 50 1.4 and color fringing aside, it actually slaps. So now I’m trying to find cheap but effective 1.4s at 24 and 85.
Finnally you helped me solved my issue!!! I was debating on this the ef 1.4 or the rf f2 but you convinced me due to the IS and those gorgeous pics!! Thanks man!!!
I made the same decision, to not buy RF lenses, at least not yet, save one, the RF 50mm f1.8, because it is so small you can pocket it which is handy for travelling. I've been adapting EF-M for years, so I was pretty sure that the EF-R adapters would be equally seamless, they are. I think that most 85s come with some caveats, they almost all have CA [and vignetting] wide open but I think the 85mm f1.4 is the best EF version on offer, I got one used in excellent condition for £1060. I think stabilisation, IS or IBIS, is something you can find handy but shouldn't rely on [maybe more of a big deal for video] and on the R3, 5, 6 and no doubt future R bodies, the IS is somewhat diminished, I think you will be hard pushed to see the difference between the 85 f1.4 and a non IS 85mm, simply because the IBIS is so good, however, if you still have non IBIS bodies, it's another 85 f1.4 bonus. No doubt, the RF 85 is surely better, but I think you have to ask yourself, is it 1200 + better for your needs, for many, probably not. I think that also, for fast primes [particularly 50mm and longer] edge to edge sharpness is often unimportant for many people and uses, but of course nice to have, for those shooting wide open, edge sharpness is probably the last thing on your list of requirements.
The EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM was launched in August 2017 not 2014, so its only 5 years old. Im currently using the EF85mm 1.8, which was new in 1992 and it's still fantastic, im wondering if its worth the upgrade to 1.4...
Yep, my bad, I got it confused with another lens. I'd say it's worth the upgrade if you want IS and a wider aperature. Image quality is great too, but it will definitely be a heavier lens than your 1.8.
I am going to rent this lens for an elopement tomorrow because I sold all of my primes and definitely want to blow out the background for my couple. I don’t see myself owning it because I do want to become native entirely to the RF system. I am on two R6 bodies and therefore have no need for a lens that features image stabilization as much as the next guy. Buying it from the dude for $900 is $900 that can go towards the RF f/1.2 beast
IS stops can't be added together like that. The EF 85 f/1.2, EF 85 f/1.4 IS, RF 85 f/1.2, RF 85 f/1.2 DS, and RF 85 f/2 IS all achieve 8 stops of stabilization with IBIS. The advantage that the EF 85 f/1.4 IS and RF 85 f/2 IS have is that they are still stabilized on cameras lacking IBIS.
5 year old? What is this nonsense? That’s practically brand new! How about an EF 135 F2 L from the 90s? Still a nearly perfect portrait lens. I could go on. Quality lasts. EF on RF is the best. Get the adapter with the CPL and ND filter (and clear) and you have both filters “internal” and your sensor is completely protected from dust. You get ND and CPL without vignetting and they will work even with fisheye lenses. Best of all worlds = EF on RF with filter adapter.
My guy, that's literally what I said in this video. I only shoot EF and have no plans to shoot RF. I use the VND adapter and love it. Seems like you didn't watch much of the video! 😂 I do plan to purchase the 135mm in the future as I'm aware it's a great lens.
@@RoccoGermani I watched the video and agree completely. I was just taking issue with the idea that a 5 year old lens could be considered old and worth of questioning weather or not it was worth its weight. My point is that quality doesn't age and there are lenses that still stand up today that are 30+ years old. 5 years is nothing.
Nope. Don't buy. Like buying used film cameras. Photography is dead. Many are now using cell phones or clients DO NOT want photographers' prints but to send digital onto the internet for viewing. Those $10,000+ wedding jobs are done, gone & history. If you don't use it much then it's best to rent.
I use the EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM with a 1DX Mark III in a kit from work and I have the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM with an R6 in my personal kit. Both setups are spectacular. And both lenses on the R6 are insanely good. Both lenses are highly recommended from me.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
I did the same. Have an R6 mii with all EF lenses and love having the ND in the back with the adapter. Saved thousands of dollars. Still great picture quality with EF lenses and half the cost. This 85mm 1.4 has IS which the RF does not. Win.
The rear ND has been a game changer for me. Love this lens even to this day! Thanks for watching!
The best thing about RF lenses is the reduced cost of EF lenses on the 2nd hand market. Like you I’m only buying EF lenses. Mint EF 85 1.2 ii lenses are going for £600, crazy value.
@NomadicSouls I switched to Sony A7IV. Although the EF options are great, it is always heavy and big especially after including the adapter. With Sony I have tons of options that are lightweight and mount natively to the camera.
I’ve got an R7 and I’m eyeballing this lens. I have the gold ring 50 1.4 and color fringing aside, it actually slaps. So now I’m trying to find cheap but effective 1.4s at 24 and 85.
Finnally you helped me solved my issue!!! I was debating on this the ef 1.4 or the rf f2 but you convinced me due to the IS and those gorgeous pics!! Thanks man!!!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Just picked up the R6 & 85 1.2ii EF as it’s half the price of the 1.4 IS. Absolutely insane lens and definitely quick enough on the AF with the R6!
i appreciate this video❤ thank you
I made the same decision, to not buy RF lenses, at least not yet, save one, the RF 50mm f1.8, because it is so small you can pocket it which is handy for travelling. I've been adapting EF-M for years, so I was pretty sure that the EF-R adapters would be equally seamless, they are.
I think that most 85s come with some caveats, they almost all have CA [and vignetting] wide open but I think the 85mm f1.4 is the best EF version on offer, I got one used in excellent condition for £1060.
I think stabilisation, IS or IBIS, is something you can find handy but shouldn't rely on [maybe more of a big deal for video] and on the R3, 5, 6 and no doubt future R bodies, the IS is somewhat diminished, I think you will be hard pushed to see the difference between the 85 f1.4 and a non IS 85mm, simply because the IBIS is so good, however, if you still have non IBIS bodies, it's another 85 f1.4 bonus.
No doubt, the RF 85 is surely better, but I think you have to ask yourself, is it 1200 + better for your needs, for many, probably not.
I think that also, for fast primes [particularly 50mm and longer] edge to edge sharpness is often unimportant for many people and uses, but of course nice to have, for those shooting wide open, edge sharpness is probably the last thing on your list of requirements.
Spot on!
The EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM was launched in August 2017 not 2014, so its only 5 years old. Im currently using the EF85mm 1.8, which was new in 1992 and it's still fantastic, im wondering if its worth the upgrade to 1.4...
Yep, my bad, I got it confused with another lens. I'd say it's worth the upgrade if you want IS and a wider aperature. Image quality is great too, but it will definitely be a heavier lens than your 1.8.
@@RoccoGermani Thanks, i'm actually really happy with the 1.8, but always looking for improvements.
I am going to rent this lens for an elopement tomorrow because I sold all of my primes and definitely want to blow out the background for my couple. I don’t see myself owning it because I do want to become native entirely to the RF system. I am on two R6 bodies and therefore have no need for a lens that features image stabilization as much as the next guy. Buying it from the dude for $900 is $900 that can go towards the RF f/1.2 beast
Gotcha, good reasoning. Thanks for watching!
Nice crisp vid and great presentation 👍
good video dude! thanks for this one. gonna buy one during the summer.
Thanks! You'll love it for sure!
IS stops can't be added together like that.
The EF 85 f/1.2, EF 85 f/1.4 IS, RF 85 f/1.2, RF 85 f/1.2 DS, and RF 85 f/2 IS all achieve 8 stops of stabilization with IBIS.
The advantage that the EF 85 f/1.4 IS and RF 85 f/2 IS have is that they are still stabilized on cameras lacking IBIS.
Sure why not. I shoot only DSLR and EF. It's the artist not the gear.
You should buy Sigma 85 1.4 Art
I'm content with what I have.
5 year old?
What is this nonsense? That’s practically brand new!
How about an EF 135 F2 L from the 90s? Still a nearly perfect portrait lens.
I could go on. Quality lasts.
EF on RF is the best. Get the adapter with the CPL and ND filter (and clear) and you have both filters “internal” and your sensor is completely protected from dust.
You get ND and CPL without vignetting and they will work even with fisheye lenses.
Best of all worlds = EF on RF with filter adapter.
My guy, that's literally what I said in this video. I only shoot EF and have no plans to shoot RF. I use the VND adapter and love it. Seems like you didn't watch much of the video! 😂 I do plan to purchase the 135mm in the future as I'm aware it's a great lens.
@@RoccoGermani I watched the video and agree completely. I was just taking issue with the idea that a 5 year old lens could be considered old and worth of questioning weather or not it was worth its weight. My point is that quality doesn't age and there are lenses that still stand up today that are 30+ years old. 5 years is nothing.
That's very true, and what I wanted to say with the video. I see what you mean in your comment now. Thanks for watching!
ebaY HAS IT FOR 800!
If you say so 😉
Thanks for the confidence ✌️😂
i bought the lens but i can’t screw it onto my phone. instructions unclear
"I missed the part where that's my problem." ~Toby Maguire
Try front camera then…
Nope. Don't buy. Like buying used film cameras. Photography is dead.
Many are now using cell phones or clients DO NOT want photographers' prints but to send digital onto the internet for viewing.
Those $10,000+ wedding jobs are done, gone & history. If you don't use it much then it's best to rent.