Canon RF 85mm f1.2L vs EF 85mm f1.2 II

Featured Thursday, 04 July 2019 16:50

 

The RF is a VERY impressive performer - but it comes at a big size, weight and cost disadvantage!

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RF 85mm f1.2L

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The EF 85mm f1.2l ii

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