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Hi, Folks:
The EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM lens has exactly the same optics as the original EF version of this lens, and the manual focusing is still operated electronically. To reiterate, manual focusing is not mechanical on this lens. The key changes of the new lens are:
* 1.8x faster focusing speed (auto and manual)
* Improved lens coatings to further minimize flare
* Distance encoding built-in to support E-TTL II
* New diaphragm provides circular apertures down to approximately f/2.5
We expect the new lens to be available by the middle of March.
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Chuck Westfall
Director/Media & Customer Relationship
Camera Division/Canon U.S.A., Inc.
February 23rd, 2006 at 1:37 pm
Is the AF as accurate as the Mark I version?
February 23rd, 2006 at 7:21 pm
With 1.8x faster focusing speed, it’s likely the AF is less accurate as the Mark I version…but yet, with today’s technologies, Canon might be able to make it both fast and accurate! Can’t wait to get my hands on one of this for testing…
March 26th, 2006 at 6:11 pm
Hi,
I am going to Asia and Africa in 10 days and I am desperately hoping to take with me the new 85. Can ANYONE tell me when it will be available? Time is running out! HELP!
Lars
lars_aune@hotmail.com