This is such a practical video, it blows my mind that someone finally thinks about photography practially on the internet. There are almost no photography channels like this, RUclips is flooded with "Why I switched to Sony" paid advertisement, and other tech geek videos like those.... I perfectly agree with everything that you said, 2 years ago I have switched to DPAF for all my portrait photography work (first the 6Dii now the EOS R), and it's a really big revolution. The accuracy and speed with ANY lens is just amazing. I used the Sigma 85 Art lens for a while, but it had a such an enormous front-torque, that I could not hold it for hours, my wrist hurt... The 85 1.2 is much more balanced, and in specific scenarios it creates smoother background. I don't care about 300% sharpness, and the CA can be easily corrected, if it's needed (generally I shoot front-lit, so it's not a big deal). The output of the 1.2 is just out of this world, and the lens has really quickly earned back it's money. (even quicker than the 24-70, which is not a small thing)
5 лет назад+2
Thank you for your feedback. I always appreciate the opinion of some else using the gear, do you think the Eos R is much better than the 6D II or are they similar? Thanks for your answer, DIrksón!
@ The EOS R is very similar to the 6Dii when it comes to portrait photography. The output is similar (slightly less saturated, but similar), and the face recognition works just a tiny little bit better. And of course you get the advantage of the EVF with the EOS R, it's a really really good EVF. I shoot portraits, and the reason why I upgraded to the EOS R was simple, I wanted to see the facial expression of the people better. 99% of the people attending to my portrait shoots are having their first photo session in their life, and it's important for me, that the EVF shows their reaction much better. It's also easier to see when "I got the perfect moment", it's quite a big deal for me. So it's interesting, but the EVF itself was easily worth the 800 euro difference.
I can feel the positive vibe and the passion you have for photography , I bought this lens after I seen this review you know why ? Cause I want to show my kids how we will look in the future as a parents , well said pictures has a value but not just In the future even in present time cause it’s one sec shot , and we have only one life shot to live just like the click of the camera 👌.
Fantastic honest review thank you. I’ll be getting one now for my 5dsr. My canon with the large file sizes is not the fastest camera but with an 85mm should give time to think more of the shot rather than just firing off several shot a second and seeing which is sharp and good Thank you again, there isn’t many out there on these channels taking about the pictures just the technology behind it which I don’t care really
Did you end up getting it? I've got the same camera (slow and clunky, but just love the SLR-tech in general, and the high resolution of this camera in particular), and this is may be the last lens I have my eyes on. My lens collection is otherwise complete, for what I need and want.
HI Great review, so are your other reviews. I use a Canon 5dii with the first version of the 85mm f1.2. I use the live view. It has face recognition and i get a 90% hit rate. i find it a life saver using it this way.
Wow, those street photos were fantastic! And it looked so effortless. You evidently have a great way with talking to people and making them relax around you. Wonderful video!
5 лет назад
Thank you very much! Take look at my channel, you will find many videos like this :)
A very unusual intro :) You are lucky that the lens didn't suffer any damage when the tripod blew over. I've seen quite a few reviews of this lens on RUclips, and yours is by far the best, particularly in showing how this lens may work on some of the latest cameras, and how it's rendering is still quite special, and sometimes fabulous. Thank you for this extensive review of this great lens.
5 лет назад
Thank you very much Paul! If you like the Video, take a look at my channel, I think it could be interesting to you :)
This lens was in my Amazon cart. After watching your video I pressed buy. Really great images and thank you for your philosophy regarding price , value with these lenses. You’re dead on!!! Thank you 🙏
4 года назад
Thank you Chris! Take a look at my channel, you will find many videos like this one :)
Man, such a great review! I´ve bought and sold this lens like 5 times over the years because, like you say, it´s a diva and not easy to get on with :) Your review gives me a hope that with newer bodies it´s going to work better. I must give it a go as the lens has a character rearely seen in a lens. Thanks for your time and effort!
5 лет назад
Thanks for sharing your experience - it is a total different experience. I shot many shootings at f1.2 and they all turned out on point on the 6D II. On the Mark I it is a whole different story, much more difficult and frustrating sometimes.
I already had problem with 1.2 but after many shoots i understant the lens and now, "She" dont be off from my kit lens, thank you from this great review!!!!
I am delighted that many gear heads gave negative reviews about this lens, as it isn't designed to be use by the majority. It is for the artists and passionate photographers who favors the overall rendering of an image over clinical sharpness and ease of use. Creating Art has nothing to do with practicality. Among 6L lenses that i own, the 851.2 is my most favorite amongst them all. By the way, i am just a short guy and only weighs 118 lbs. But whenever i am traveling abroad shooting "guerilla style" and carrying 2 full frame bodies.. the 85 L rarely detached from my 5DIII. I do have a chance to test the 85 1.4L once. Yes it is "sharp" and with IS, but the rendering of the 85 1.2 is unmatchable. If you really love ethereal dreamy image, this is the lens for you. For me, the "imperfections" (price, weight, responsiveness etc.) of this lens is justified. Like any other artistic endeavor.. one needs skill and practice to master the 85 1.2L.
"Creating Art has nothing to do with practicality." Of course it does. It's just more difficult, and you get more failed shots. If the lens *were* sharper, and had IS, it would not harm your artistic expression one iota.
Thank you very much for your videos and all information you provide I have same setup and thanks to you i orderd my 85mm f1.2 II Update.. I received my lens today, my first impression is like this thing is dream!! Just wow. lens is very sharp compared to my other non L lenses, even at f1.2 which is the only aperture i used. One thing i always hear people talk about is the focus speed, i find it very fast and accurate with my 6D mK II I tested it with my kids @f 1.2 from infinity yes it is bit slow, but once it foucuses on face and catch the eye with spot focus it will never miss any shot even when they move little. very expensive lens, but i expect it to last forever really happy to have this lens and appreciate your reviews.
Thank you for this extremely sensible review. I used to own this lens and became frustrated with it along the lines of your opening remarks. I recently added a Canon R to my kit and I suspected the lens would be a good pair because of the eye detection. I assure you that it is. It hardly ever misses. With this lens being so mature and the RF version just released there is no shortage of them on the secondary market and they can be had at bargain prices. Finally a sensible view and approach right here on RUclips. Who knew? Subscribed. Thanks again.
Thanks for this review. At the moment I shoot with a Canon 6D and I have the 50mm 1.8 STM and the 85mm 1.8 lens. If I were going to upgrade right now, I would go for the 6D MK 11 over the EOS R because the eye and face detection on the EOS R doesn't work in continuous focus tracking mode but only for single shots. I hope that they change this with a firmware upgrade but it's unlikely. They'll probably add it to their new EOS R Professional version. I only stumbled across your channel recently and love watching your videos out on the street. It would be great if you could do a video in English where you show what you say to people when you first approach them. Keep up the good work.
Great review. I think the value on this lens will slowly decline a bit once again, some people are switching to the EF 85mm f1.4 IS lens, so more will be appearing on the used market, and the RF 85mm f1.2 development has been announced for their new system in two variants, probably fixing the CA quick AF and becoming a bit lighter and more balanced, but probably also around 2500 euros, that is way more expensive. I will consider getting a like-new copy at the right price like all the other 1.4L primes, usually auctions give the best deals, but they require more time.
I have had this lense for a while and have not used it very much at all. I bought a 7d mark ii, this 85 mm lens and an ef 24-70mm 2.8 L from a pawn shop about 4 years ago. I got them all for 1,200 dollars. At the time I was more interested in the camera and had no idea what amazing lenses I got for almost nothing. I tried working with the 85mm but got frustrated because it isn't very easy to use. I love the 24mm very much and use it a lot. After watching your review I am inspired to go out and use the techniques that you use in your video. I have since upgraded my camera to a 5d mark iv. I absolutely love how warm your photos are. What color setting and white balance do you use? Thank you!
3 года назад
Hi David, thanks for your story. The 5D IV works great in Live View, Autofocus at f1.2 is easy and hits always on point (face recognition). Here you can see how to take great images in camera without any editing at all (all images are straight from the camera jpgs): www.dirkson-photography.com/master/
Thanks for sharing. I am planing on getting it for an apcs camera (200d). Would be a 136mm f2. Which would be amazing with the liveview dual pixel auto focus.
4 года назад
I would try to go into full frame, maybe with a 6D II or Eos RP. Add a 50mm f1.8 and you have an incredible combination. The 135mm on the 200d will give you a 200mm look because of the sensor size. You need to go far away to photograph people (or anything actually).
Dirkson, have you ever had to perform AFMA on this lens and your 6D? What values you got? I have the chance to get one at reasonable value used but mint condition. Actually have got it already. Was doing some calibration manually several shots, different resistances and subject like focusing eye also etc. Found myself in the range of +17/18. Don't know if this is supposed to be like that or if this is an alarm and I should return it?
4 года назад+1
I don't calibrate as I don't feel confident in it. It is a difficult lens to focus on many older cameras as with the 6D. 6D II and Eos RP is super easy because of the face detection, but on the 6D it often doesn't hit on spot.
@ what about if using face detect in live view? After the last update for 6D, 1.19 I think, I've seen the face detect in live view more "active" than before. Any thoughts on that? Thank you.
I've been following your channel for quite a while and I can totally relate with your philosophy of buying used gear. That is why I've chosen Canon in the first place. I've been shooting with 6d too for quite a while. Recently I bought 5d mk IV. I bought it used in great condition. I love the dual pixel technology. Most of my lenses I bought used and they are great value. Now that the R system has lunched I bet the prices of the EF glass will go down event further as people start to jump to R native lenses. The EF will probably not hold as much value as the used (although you can still use them via adapter) but they are still great quality lenses. Keep up the good work!
@ Looked scary though ;) My 6d once dropped to the floor from a table. On the outside the grip took the hit and I had to replace it. After that I started having Af issues. It turned out that the sensor was misaligned and the service had to recalibrate the body.
5 лет назад
Sorry to hear that. Until now I also dropped the cameras a couple of times, but they still work fine until now. @@michallispl
Dirkson……….. Great presentation. I have always wanted this lens and I now see there is the new 85mm 1.4 is. Would you go for the new lens or still the 1.2? There just seems something mystical about the 1.2 or am I imagining it?
5 лет назад+2
I think the f1.4 lens is technical better (and has IS for Video) and the f1.2 is (and has been for a very long time) the Bokeh Cream Machine. For technical best performance the newer is the better, for emotional portraiture the f1.2 might be the one. If you can old both in your hand and take some shots to see the speed and then let your emotions decide. In the end both will get the job done.
Thank you so much for your prompt reply! You are a truly genuine guy! I would be happy to join you on a photo shoot. Let me know if that’s something you do! Many thanks!!
good review, I`m not gonna buy this lens though... I think the 50mm f1.2 and the 35mm f1.4 are far better options. You should change your sound setup so it won`t pick up your lens while focusing, it`s kind of annoying...
5 лет назад
Thank you very much, yeah I just tried to use the audio from the camera, but with the autofocus noise it is not the best option.
May I ask, what is the name of the beautiful background tune you use?
4 года назад+2
I make all the music myself and I don't have it anywhere but in my videos. Thanks for your feedback, it's nice to get some positive vibes not just for the photos but now also doe the music :) Greetings from Germany
Sehe ich da am Anfang das 85mm 1.2 und die 6dm2 fliegen? argghh... das tut richtig weg beim zuschauen..
5 лет назад
Stimmt, die 6DII und das 85er - ist aber nichts passiert :) Der Deckel vom Akku ist abgegangen und die Kamera hat ein paar Kratzer, doch ich konnte die Klappe wieder anbringen ganz einfach :)
Tolles Video. Schon mal mit dem sigma 85 verglichen? Müsste aber an der eos r genauso sein wie an deiner 6dii oder?
5 лет назад+1
Das Sigma habe ich noch nicht probiert. Wenn man über Live View fotografiert, ist die 6D II und Eos R im Grunde identisch vom Fokussieren her, wenn man durch den Sucher guckt dann ist die 6D II mit Fokuspunkt, die Eos R bietet ebenfalls Gesichtserkennung im View Finder, was das Fokussieren deutlich ewrleichtert.
Do you think the 85mm 1.4 is can offer similar bokeh? Can you please do comparisons 🥺
5 лет назад+3
Hi, I think the 85mm 1.4 (Sigma, Canon, etc.) will offer similar results. Even the 85mm f1.8 can give you great results and that lens is much lighter and cheaper. No matter what 85mm lens you have, you can take similar images with it.I started with a 50mm f1.8 lens and now 5 years later I have all the L prime lenses for portraiture you can imagine. I am a big fan of starting where you are with what you have and the more you do the more you deserve to upgrade :)
Thank you so much for replying. You are definitely a great photographer that knows how to communicate with people. Im so shy asking strangers or even just doing regular street photography. You have earned a new subscriber!
Hey, könntest du mal ein Video machen wo du nur fotos von autos machst und welche kamera und Objektive dafür am besten sind würde mich mega freuen
3 года назад+1
Das 85er f1.2 ist super dafür. Die Kamera ist im Grunde egal, für mich wäre jede Vollformat Kamera gut. Ein Tele macht ein schönes Bild und bringt Dich nah dran, also für relativ wenig Geld wäre eine Canon 5D II oder 6D samt 85er f1.8 Ein Start.
@ vielen Dank, habe mir jetzt die 6d mit einem 24-105 Objektiv gekauft hatte dafor die 250d mit einem 24-200 und einem 70-300 tele Objektiv gehabt. Kannst du ein preiswertes Objektiv mit festbrennweite für die 6d empfehlen das sich zum autofotografieren gut eignet?
3 года назад+1
@@munichcarspotting7747 Ich würde mir auf jeden Fall das 50er f1.8 kaufen - neu ca. 110 Euro, bei eBay Kleinanzeigen schon für 55 zu haben. Du wirst damit einen Riesen Unterschied mit der 6D in Qualität feststellen zur 250d.
Ein ziemlich schwieriges Objektive. Oft trifft der Fokus nicht, gerade auch wenn es etwas düster wird an meiner Canon 6d Mark II trotz Live View.
5 лет назад
Meiner Erfahrung nach trifft der Autofokus im Live View mit Gesichtserkennung erstaunlich gut - sogar bei f1.2. Ich habe es auch schon auf Tanzevents genutzt bei teilweise 6400 ISO dauerhaft und hin und wieder bei ISO 25000 - Der Fokus traf fast immer bei den Tanzpaaren (ruhiger Tanz - Kizomba).
So you don’t recommend it on the old Canon 6D, too late 🤦🏻
4 года назад+2
It just is more difficult to focus at f1.2 on the old 6D but if course you can get great images with that combo as well. But a 6D II, 5D IV or R/RP makes focusing at f1.2 much easier.
Every time you move your arms the camera growls trying to get into into focus. Very stupid move! Focus your camera first and then turn the auto focus off... very irritating amateur video !
5 лет назад+1
I hear a lot of frustration between your lines. I hope you will find peace one day. Thank you very for your impression, in the following videos I will use manual focus again. Greetings from Germany, Dirkson!
This is such a practical video, it blows my mind that someone finally thinks about photography practially on the internet. There are almost no photography channels like this, RUclips is flooded with "Why I switched to Sony" paid advertisement, and other tech geek videos like those....
I perfectly agree with everything that you said, 2 years ago I have switched to DPAF for all my portrait photography work (first the 6Dii now the EOS R), and it's a really big revolution. The accuracy and speed with ANY lens is just amazing.
I used the Sigma 85 Art lens for a while, but it had a such an enormous front-torque, that I could not hold it for hours, my wrist hurt... The 85 1.2 is much more balanced, and in specific scenarios it creates smoother background. I don't care about 300% sharpness, and the CA can be easily corrected, if it's needed (generally I shoot front-lit, so it's not a big deal).
The output of the 1.2 is just out of this world, and the lens has really quickly earned back it's money. (even quicker than the 24-70, which is not a small thing)
Thank you for your feedback. I always appreciate the opinion of some else using the gear, do you think the Eos R is much better than the 6D II or are they similar? Thanks for your answer, DIrksón!
@ The EOS R is very similar to the 6Dii when it comes to portrait photography. The output is similar (slightly less saturated, but similar), and the face recognition works just a tiny little bit better. And of course you get the advantage of the EVF with the EOS R, it's a really really good EVF.
I shoot portraits, and the reason why I upgraded to the EOS R was simple, I wanted to see the facial expression of the people better. 99% of the people attending to my portrait shoots are having their first photo session in their life, and it's important for me, that the EVF shows their reaction much better. It's also easier to see when "I got the perfect moment", it's quite a big deal for me.
So it's interesting, but the EVF itself was easily worth the 800 euro difference.
@@EDCGadgets "the EVF shows their reaction much better" Can you explain that ?
I can feel the positive vibe and the passion you have for photography , I bought this lens after I seen this review you know why ? Cause I want to show my kids how we will look in the future as a parents , well said pictures has a value but not just In the future even in present time cause it’s one sec shot , and we have only one life shot to live just like the click of the camera 👌.
Fantastic honest review thank you. I’ll be getting one now for my 5dsr. My canon with the large file sizes is not the fastest camera but with an 85mm should give time to think more of the shot rather than just firing off several shot a second and seeing which is sharp and good
Thank you again, there isn’t many out there on these channels taking about the pictures just the technology behind it which I don’t care really
Did you end up getting it? I've got the same camera (slow and clunky, but just love the SLR-tech in general, and the high resolution of this camera in particular), and this is may be the last lens I have my eyes on. My lens collection is otherwise complete, for what I need and want.
I use in my Canon 5D lll ,and I love this lens
HI Great review, so are your other reviews. I use a Canon 5dii with the first version of the 85mm f1.2. I use the live view. It has face recognition and i get a 90% hit rate. i find it a life saver using it this way.
I was wondering about that. Thanks!
Wow, those street photos were fantastic! And it looked so effortless. You evidently have a great way with talking to people and making them relax around you. Wonderful video!
Thank you very much! Take look at my channel, you will find many videos like this :)
@ Yeah, I'm definitely doing that. Just busy now these days, so I haven't had time to sit down and browse :-)
Great video picking one up today for use on my 5D Mark IV
You'll have a great time with it :)
A very unusual intro :) You are lucky that the lens didn't suffer any damage when the tripod blew over. I've seen quite a few reviews of this lens on RUclips, and yours is by far the best, particularly in showing how this lens may work on some of the latest cameras, and how it's rendering is still quite special, and sometimes fabulous. Thank you for this extensive review of this great lens.
Thank you very much Paul! If you like the Video, take a look at my channel, I think it could be interesting to you :)
This lens was in my Amazon cart. After watching your video I pressed buy. Really great images and thank you for your philosophy regarding price , value with these lenses. You’re dead on!!! Thank you 🙏
Thank you Chris! Take a look at my channel, you will find many videos like this one :)
Man, such a great review! I´ve bought and sold this lens like 5 times over the years because, like you say, it´s a diva and not easy to get on with :) Your review gives me a hope that with newer bodies it´s going to work better. I must give it a go as the lens has a character rearely seen in a lens. Thanks for your time and effort!
Thanks for sharing your experience - it is a total different experience. I shot many shootings at f1.2 and they all turned out on point on the 6D II. On the Mark I it is a whole different story, much more difficult and frustrating sometimes.
that lens is magic
I already had problem with 1.2 but after many shoots i understant the lens and now, "She" dont be off from my kit lens, thank you from this great review!!!!
Every big aperture lens always needs times to get used to especially nowadays since lens rarely has DoF mark on its barrel like it used to be.
Thank you for sharing your experience and showing images taken.
I am glad you like it :)
Thanks for a real review that was very helpful!
Thank you. Subscribed.
I am delighted that many gear heads gave negative reviews about this lens, as it isn't designed to be use by the majority. It is for the artists and passionate photographers who favors the overall rendering of an image over clinical sharpness and ease of use. Creating Art has nothing to do with practicality.
Among 6L lenses that i own, the 851.2 is my most favorite amongst them all.
By the way, i am just a short guy and only weighs 118 lbs. But whenever i am traveling abroad shooting "guerilla style" and carrying 2 full frame bodies.. the 85 L rarely detached from my 5DIII.
I do have a chance to test the 85 1.4L once. Yes it is "sharp" and with IS, but the rendering of the 85 1.2 is unmatchable.
If you really love ethereal dreamy image, this is the lens for you. For me, the "imperfections" (price, weight, responsiveness etc.) of this lens is justified.
Like any other artistic endeavor.. one needs skill and practice to master the 85 1.2L.
"Creating Art has nothing to do with practicality."
Of course it does. It's just more difficult, and you get more failed shots.
If the lens *were* sharper, and had IS, it would not harm your artistic expression one iota.
Thank you very much for your videos and all information you provide
I have same setup and thanks to you i orderd my 85mm f1.2 II
Update..
I received my lens today, my first impression is like this thing is dream!! Just wow.
lens is very sharp compared to my other non L lenses, even at f1.2 which is the only aperture i used.
One thing i always hear people talk about is the focus speed, i find it very fast and accurate with my 6D mK II
I tested it with my kids @f 1.2
from infinity yes it is bit slow, but once it foucuses on face and catch the eye with spot focus it will never miss any shot even when they move little.
very expensive lens, but i expect it to last forever
really happy to have this lens and appreciate your reviews.
Thank you for this extremely sensible review. I used to own this lens and became frustrated with it along the lines of your opening remarks. I recently added a Canon R to my kit and I suspected the lens would be a good pair because of the eye detection. I assure you that it is. It hardly ever misses. With this lens being so mature and the RF version just released there is no shortage of them on the secondary market and they can be had at bargain prices. Finally a sensible view and approach right here on RUclips. Who knew? Subscribed. Thanks again.
You are very clearly explainer.. Thank you so much
Thank you very much!
watching in 2021 ! Good video
After mirrorless eye AF this diva excel again.....
Thank you for another excellent review!
The photos of venice trip with your family are not only images those are the memories, emotions..
Vielen Dank - tolle Gedanken und Beispiele.
Danke Dir Tom!
Subscribed just for the intro
Hi Jason, take a look at my channel, you will find many videos like this one using many different cameras and lenses :)
Great review
I own it and I’ll never sell it .
Nice video. I was wondering what camera settings on the Canon 5D M4 you use to track faces. (I am new to photoing people).
I just use the face detection, so the camera automatically in live view focuses on faces. Thats all you ever need :)
Thanks for this review. At the moment I shoot with a Canon 6D and I have the 50mm 1.8 STM and the 85mm 1.8 lens. If I were going to upgrade right now, I would go for the 6D MK 11 over the EOS R because the eye and face detection on the EOS R doesn't work in continuous focus tracking mode but only for single shots. I hope that they change this with a firmware upgrade but it's unlikely. They'll probably add it to their new EOS R Professional version. I only stumbled across your channel recently and love watching your videos out on the street. It would be great if you could do a video in English where you show what you say to people when you first approach them. Keep up the good work.
Great review. I think the value on this lens will slowly decline a bit once again, some people are switching to the EF 85mm f1.4 IS lens, so more will be appearing on the used market, and the RF 85mm f1.2 development has been announced for their new system in two variants, probably fixing the CA quick AF and becoming a bit lighter and more balanced, but probably also around 2500 euros, that is way more expensive. I will consider getting a like-new copy at the right price like all the other 1.4L primes, usually auctions give the best deals, but they require more time.
Samyang 85mm 1.2 MF is so much cheaper but it renders better. I love using it with my EOS R.
I have had this lense for a while and have not used it very much at all. I bought a 7d mark ii, this 85 mm lens and an ef 24-70mm 2.8 L from a pawn shop about 4 years ago. I got them all for 1,200 dollars. At the time I was more interested in the camera and had no idea what amazing lenses I got for almost nothing. I tried working with the 85mm but got frustrated because it isn't very easy to use. I love the 24mm very much and use it a lot. After watching your review I am inspired to go out and use the techniques that you use in your video. I have since upgraded my camera to a 5d mark iv. I absolutely love how warm your photos are. What color setting and white balance do you use? Thank you!
Hi David, thanks for your story. The 5D IV works great in Live View, Autofocus at f1.2 is easy and hits always on point (face recognition). Here you can see how to take great images in camera without any editing at all (all images are straight from the camera jpgs): www.dirkson-photography.com/master/
Thanks for sharing. I am planing on getting it for an apcs camera (200d). Would be a 136mm f2. Which would be amazing with the liveview dual pixel auto focus.
I would try to go into full frame, maybe with a 6D II or Eos RP. Add a 50mm f1.8 and you have an incredible combination. The 135mm on the 200d will give you a 200mm look because of the sensor size. You need to go far away to photograph people (or anything actually).
I think your kids running arround will actually become possible with the R6
Works already great with the 6d ii :)
Excellent presentation ✌
Thank you very much! Please take a look at my other videos, I think you will like them :)
What do you think about Sigma art 85mm 1.4 for Canon in comparison with this lens?
Dirkson, have you ever had to perform AFMA on this lens and your 6D? What values you got? I have the chance to get one at reasonable value used but mint condition. Actually have got it already. Was doing some calibration manually several shots, different resistances and subject like focusing eye also etc. Found myself in the range of +17/18. Don't know if this is supposed to be like that or if this is an alarm and I should return it?
I don't calibrate as I don't feel confident in it. It is a difficult lens to focus on many older cameras as with the 6D. 6D II and Eos RP is super easy because of the face detection, but on the 6D it often doesn't hit on spot.
@ what about if using face detect in live view? After the last update for 6D, 1.19 I think, I've seen the face detect in live view more "active" than before. Any thoughts on that? Thank you.
I've been following your channel for quite a while and I can totally relate with your philosophy of buying used gear. That is why I've chosen Canon in the first place. I've been shooting with 6d too for quite a while. Recently I bought 5d mk IV. I bought it used in great condition. I love the dual pixel technology. Most of my lenses I bought used and they are great value. Now that the R system has lunched I bet the prices of the EF glass will go down event further as people start to jump to R native lenses. The EF will probably not hold as much value as the used (although you can still use them via adapter) but they are still great quality lenses. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for your comment!
@ You're welcome. BTW, did antything happen to your lens when it fell down?
@@michallispl No, it is still working fine :)
@ Looked scary though ;) My 6d once dropped to the floor from a table. On the outside the grip took the hit and I had to replace it. After that I started having Af issues. It turned out that the sensor was misaligned and the service had to recalibrate the body.
Sorry to hear that. Until now I also dropped the cameras a couple of times, but they still work fine until now. @@michallispl
Dirkson……….. Great presentation. I have always wanted this lens and I now see there is the new 85mm 1.4 is. Would you go for the new lens or still the 1.2?
There just seems something mystical about the 1.2 or am I imagining it?
I think the f1.4 lens is technical better (and has IS for Video) and the f1.2 is (and has been for a very long time) the Bokeh Cream Machine. For technical best performance the newer is the better, for emotional portraiture the f1.2 might be the one. If you can old both in your hand and take some shots to see the speed and then let your emotions decide. In the end both will get the job done.
Thank you so much for your prompt reply!
You are a truly genuine guy!
I would be happy to join you on a photo shoot.
Let me know if that’s something you do!
Many thanks!!
@@philipmaric4457 Where do you live?
Dirksón! Photography I live in the Uk!
What is that sound? Sounds like a cat purring really fast in short bursts.
I think there was a cat somewhere, that's right. Funny that you actually could hear it as the cat was not in the video actually. Nice :)
Keep up the good work.
Friendly suggest to you...buy more sturdier tripod 😉📷
Kommt genau richtig, ich überlege mir diese Linse zuzulegen.
good review, I`m not gonna buy this lens though... I think the 50mm f1.2 and the 35mm f1.4 are far better options. You should change your sound setup so it won`t pick up your lens while focusing, it`s kind of annoying...
Thank you very much, yeah I just tried to use the audio from the camera, but with the autofocus noise it is not the best option.
May I ask, what is the name of the beautiful background tune you use?
I make all the music myself and I don't have it anywhere but in my videos. Thanks for your feedback, it's nice to get some positive vibes not just for the photos but now also doe the music :) Greetings from Germany
When you use the Live View mode and Face detect, do you choose Single Point or Servo mode in the menu on the LCD panel ?
I always shoot single shot. Never Servo.
Dirksón! Photography thanks
Sehe ich da am Anfang das 85mm 1.2 und die 6dm2 fliegen? argghh... das tut richtig weg beim zuschauen..
Stimmt, die 6DII und das 85er - ist aber nichts passiert :) Der Deckel vom Akku ist abgegangen und die Kamera hat ein paar Kratzer, doch ich konnte die Klappe wieder anbringen ganz einfach :)
Tolles Video. Schon mal mit dem sigma 85 verglichen? Müsste aber an der eos r genauso sein wie an deiner 6dii oder?
Das Sigma habe ich noch nicht probiert. Wenn man über Live View fotografiert, ist die 6D II und Eos R im Grunde identisch vom Fokussieren her, wenn man durch den Sucher guckt dann ist die 6D II mit Fokuspunkt, die Eos R bietet ebenfalls Gesichtserkennung im View Finder, was das Fokussieren deutlich ewrleichtert.
Do you think the 85mm 1.4 is can offer similar bokeh? Can you please do comparisons 🥺
Hi, I think the 85mm 1.4 (Sigma, Canon, etc.) will offer similar results. Even the 85mm f1.8 can give you great results and that lens is much lighter and cheaper. No matter what 85mm lens you have, you can take similar images with it.I started with a 50mm f1.8 lens and now 5 years later I have all the L prime lenses for portraiture you can imagine. I am a big fan of starting where you are with what you have and the more you do the more you deserve to upgrade :)
Thank you so much for replying. You are definitely a great photographer that knows how to communicate with people. Im so shy asking strangers or even just doing regular street photography. You have earned a new subscriber!
Great review(^-^)
Hey, könntest du mal ein Video machen wo du nur fotos von autos machst und welche kamera und Objektive dafür am besten sind würde mich mega freuen
Das 85er f1.2 ist super dafür. Die Kamera ist im Grunde egal, für mich wäre jede Vollformat Kamera gut. Ein Tele macht ein schönes Bild und bringt Dich nah dran, also für relativ wenig Geld wäre eine Canon 5D II oder 6D samt 85er f1.8 Ein Start.
@ vielen Dank, habe mir jetzt die 6d mit einem 24-105 Objektiv gekauft hatte dafor die 250d mit einem 24-200 und einem 70-300 tele Objektiv gehabt. Kannst du ein preiswertes Objektiv mit festbrennweite für die 6d empfehlen das sich zum autofotografieren gut eignet?
@@munichcarspotting7747 Ich würde mir auf jeden Fall das 50er f1.8 kaufen - neu ca. 110 Euro, bei eBay Kleinanzeigen schon für 55 zu haben. Du wirst damit einen Riesen Unterschied mit der 6D in Qualität feststellen zur 250d.
@ ok vielen Dank
Ein ziemlich schwieriges Objektive. Oft trifft der Fokus nicht, gerade auch wenn es etwas düster wird an meiner Canon 6d Mark II trotz Live View.
Meiner Erfahrung nach trifft der Autofokus im Live View mit Gesichtserkennung erstaunlich gut - sogar bei f1.2. Ich habe es auch schon auf Tanzevents genutzt bei teilweise 6400 ISO dauerhaft und hin und wieder bei ISO 25000 - Der Fokus traf fast immer bei den Tanzpaaren (ruhiger Tanz - Kizomba).
Want to see canon eos rp review if possible
The RP is probably very much like the 6D II - you will find a review about it on my channel :)
@ i already seen the 6d 2 review
So you don’t recommend it on the old Canon 6D, too late 🤦🏻
It just is more difficult to focus at f1.2 on the old 6D but if course you can get great images with that combo as well. But a 6D II, 5D IV or R/RP makes focusing at f1.2 much easier.
Dirksón! Photography thank you so much, I’m really impressed with your work 👍
Ich gucke das Video mit Kopfhörern auf und habe den Eindruck man hört den Fokus arbeiten.
Canon sollte mehr Wert auf Fotografen wie dich legen...
Das stimmt :) ich habe das Audio von der Kamera genutzt, man hört den Fokus hin und wieder rödeln :)
Do you treat yor equipment always that way?😉
Usually it doesn't fall down :)
@ glad to hear 😉otherwise insurance would be a pain in the a..
Every time you move your arms the camera growls trying to get into into focus. Very stupid move! Focus your camera first and then turn the auto focus off... very irritating amateur video !
I hear a lot of frustration between your lines. I hope you will find peace one day. Thank you very for your impression, in the following videos I will use manual focus again. Greetings from Germany, Dirkson!
please shut of the image stabilization!!!
please shut up