Don’t Buy That RF Lens Yet — Canon 85mm f/1.2 EF vs RF Showdown

Before you drop £3,000 on a Canon RF 85mm f/1.2, watch this.In this video, I compare the legendary EF 85mm f/1.2L II with the modern RF 85mm f/1.2 — and talk about why old glass might still be the smarter buy in 2025. The RF lenses are sharper, faster, and packed with tech… but are they better?We’ll explore image character, distortion correction, build quality, and the hidden advantages of EF L-series primes — lenses that defined professional Canon shooters for decades. If you’ve ever wondered whether to invest in Canon’s new RF system or stick with EF, this video is for you.EF isn’t dead — and by the end, you might see why I sold my some of my RF lenses and went back to the classics. Gear MentionedCanon EF 85mm f/1.2L IICanon RF 85mm f/1.2LCanon EF 50mm f/1.2LCanon EF 135mm f/2L Filmed on Canon R5 II + Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L II Let’s talk:Would you still buy RF glass today, or are you sticking with EF? Comment below — I read every one. Affiliate Links: Powerbanks from INIU: SnapGo P73 (10k mAh) US: https://amazn.so/iSldCpf UK: https://amazn.so/oa3bsvl CA: https://amazn.so/KpwbYsY International: https://shorturl.at/2zuFO Video Noise Reduction: Neat Video - https://www.neatvideo.com/?linkID=a2844 20% Off Retouch4Me Plugins: https://tinyurl.com/dv5pwkt6 (Affiliate link – helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools I genuinely use.) #CanonRF #CanonEF #LensComparison #85mmShowdown #NaikMedia #CanonPhotography #Filmmaking