Is the Canon 85mm F1.2 FD SSC Aspherical Worth $23,000?

I don't know a single photographer wouldn't go crazy for an 85mm f1.2 lens. But some just seem really, incredibly expensive. And that's what's making us scratch our heads about this Canon 85mm f1.2 FD SSC Aspherical lens. Various reviews and folks online say that it's one of the best lenses ever made. Of course, Canon lens users have always loved their f1.2 lenses. It's part of what makes the system so special. But can a lens really be worth nearly $23,000 and have so much variation?