Great review, I was trying to decide which one to get and decided on the non DS version b/c of the slight loss of light in the DS version (oh and the cost). But for some reason, I did find that DS version of that lens for several hundred dollars less than the non DS version on Full Compass Systems website (and they are an authorized Canon dealer). I called them to verify that this was not an international lens and they told me it wasn't. That lens is currently listed at $1999.00 on their site. So if anyone is in the market for the DS version, at the moment you can get it cheaper than the non DS version.
So the T stop is about 1 full stop less in the DS version but didn't test this or show how you came to this conclusion. This is far more important than some of the things you did test for.
Sorry I didn’t explain or show any examples, I should’ve probably shown the metadata of two photos as an example. I came to this conclusion by looking at the meta data of two images and seeing that the shutter speed on the DS version was half as slow with the same Aperture and ISO. But this range became less noticeable than narrower the aperture, so my best guess wide open at F1 .2 you’ll be looking at one stop less, light gathering due to the graduated filter built into the optical formula of the lens
A little vignette can be a good thing for a portrait lens, similarly being slightly less razor-sharp. The difference between the two s/h price scales is £600, not £500. If you want a classic lens, with unique features, that will stand the test of time, then a price difference should not carry much weight. If you buy the non-DS version you might later kick yourself and wish you’d gone the extra mile. There is more to a portrait lens than pixel-peeping and price.
Posseggo il DS e sono super felice di questa lente! Ho anche il Sigma 105 mm. f. 1,4 ART che è molto nitido e superlativo nella sua resa, ma il Canon 85 mm f. 1,2 DS possiede quella resa nella sfocatura, unica al mondo e che fa si che le altre differenze che tu rilevi siano del tutto ininfluenti. Buona giornata.
RF lenses that are worth using are all over $2k. I'm adapting my EF Zeiss primes. Much cheaper 😂 I'm just a hobbyist, though. If I were into weddings, you can bet I'd have that 85 DS.
Last year I got a good deal on the regular version of this lens and I am very happy with it. It produces this kind of images that make people ask what kind of camera you are using when you post them in your Whatsapp status („Your camera certainly cost 1000 bucks!“) 😅
Bought the DS two years ago. Only because of the bokeh and rendering out of focus lights. If you want this performance, it's worth every extra cent. But you won't fail with the non-DS 😏
Great review, I was trying to decide which one to get and decided on the non DS version b/c of the slight loss of light in the DS version (oh and the cost). But for some reason, I did find that DS version of that lens for several hundred dollars less than the non DS version on Full Compass Systems website (and they are an authorized Canon dealer). I called them to verify that this was not an international lens and they told me it wasn't. That lens is currently listed at $1999.00 on their site. So if anyone is in the market for the DS version, at the moment you can get it cheaper than the non DS version.
I'd like to see a EF85mm 1.4L vs RF85mm 1.2L non DS shoot out.
I. Love my 85 Nikkor. Great focal length
So the T stop is about 1 full stop less in the DS version but didn't test this or show how you came to this conclusion. This is far more important than some of the things you did test for.
Sorry I didn’t explain or show any examples, I should’ve probably shown the metadata of two photos as an example. I came to this conclusion by looking at the meta data of two images and seeing that the shutter speed on the DS version was half as slow with the same Aperture and ISO. But this range became less noticeable than narrower the aperture, so my best guess wide open at F1 .2 you’ll be looking at one stop less, light gathering due to the graduated filter built into the optical formula of the lens
For example…
Canon RF 85mm F1.2L
1/125 - F/1.2 - ISO 500
Canon RF 85mm F/1.2L DS
1/50 - F/1.2 - ISO 500
A little vignette can be a good thing for a portrait lens, similarly being slightly less razor-sharp. The difference between the two s/h price scales is £600, not £500. If you want a classic lens, with unique features, that will stand the test of time, then a price difference should not carry much weight. If you buy the non-DS version you might later kick yourself and wish you’d gone the extra mile. There is more to a portrait lens than pixel-peeping and price.
I have RF 85mm f/1.2 DS really great lens
Posseggo il DS e sono super felice di questa lente! Ho anche il Sigma 105 mm. f. 1,4 ART che è molto nitido e superlativo nella sua resa, ma il Canon 85 mm f. 1,2 DS possiede quella resa nella sfocatura, unica al mondo e che fa si che le altre differenze che tu rilevi siano del tutto ininfluenti. Buona giornata.
RF lenses that are worth using are all over $2k. I'm adapting my EF Zeiss primes. Much cheaper 😂 I'm just a hobbyist, though. If I were into weddings, you can bet I'd have that 85 DS.
Actually the 85mm F2 is very good. And the 70-200 F4L is superb for a hobbyist.
I don’t buy any rf lenses at retail the depreciation is just to high it makes no sense
Second hand for the win 🥇
Last year I got a good deal on the regular version of this lens and I am very happy with it. It produces this kind of images that make people ask what kind of camera you are using when you post them in your Whatsapp status („Your camera certainly cost 1000 bucks!“) 😅
Bought the DS two years ago. Only because of the bokeh and rendering out of focus lights. If you want this performance, it's worth every extra cent. But you won't fail with the non-DS 😏