Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L vs Mitakon ZY Optics 85mm f/1.2 lens shootout (video)

The “Battle of the Bokeh” videos by DigitalRev TV are back. This time the contenders are the highly regarded Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II and the Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2, the latter being a new and affordable option for those who need a 85mm f/1.2 lens on a Canon body. But how do the lenses compare? We are comparing an $800 lens (Mitakon) to a $2,000 lens (Canon). Watch Kai to learn.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA;
Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA