Hi


your observations of this lens are the same as I have for the 50mm f1.2. But I would not swap it for anything. To have f1.2 indoors in winter when the light is rubbish and where flash is forbidden and the family are round the table is just wonderful (ie a birthday partyat a restaurant where flash is not allowed).


I know the 50mm 1.2 is not popular but the problems you describe with the 85mm 1.2 are the same.


DOF at f1.2 takes a lot of time to learn.





best wishes, neil