Help - 85mm FD L 1.2 vs. Rokinon

Psynema

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Anyone try both?

Is the FD L 1.2 worth upgrading to if I find a good price?

Main things I'm worried about is that it won't be a huge upgrade in terms of low light, the focus ring may be stiffer, and as great as the 1.2 L looks, I've seen a few pics/vids with semi harsh bokeh whereas the Rok is consistently creamy (though it's close none the less)
 
The Samyang /Rokinon is slightly better than the new Canon EF 85 mm f/1.2L II USM wide open but the Canon is better closed down.
Canon EF 85 mm f/1.2L II USM Image resolution :

2741_roz_20D.jpg

Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF Image resolution :

17037_sam_85_res_d200.jpg

I have the Rokinon 85mm F1.4 and did a quick test in Dec 2010 with my GH2 @F1.4 and 160iso at night:
 
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