85mmF1.2 or 135mmF2 for portraiture

[flyer]

Thanks for all your comments, very informatic indeed. But for much lesser cost for the 85F1.8, will the quality suffer much? I mean, price gap is hugh, but justifiable improvement? I really don't know.

The 85/1.8 is also a good lens, but of course there is a difference between that and the 85/1.2 or else why would there still be people buying the 1.2? The L makes a difference as well as the bokeh from f1.8 down to f1.2. Ultimately, up to you to decide if the price difference is justifiable for your usage.

 

[Hacker]

I will get the (1)85mm F1.8 (2)EX 430 (3)EX 580 (4)EF 24mm F2.8 (5)EF 35 f2 (6)EF 50mmf1.4....

Enough money??? :think:

Why not 85L, 24L, 35L and 50L?:dunno:

 

[miniUltraman]

Why not 85L, 24L, 35L and 50L?:dunno:

:sweat: :sweat: and 135L?

 

[trucatus]

For those 2 I prefer 85mm 1.8. Working range suits me better. But best is the Contax Zeiss 85mm IMO.

 

[FilterFunk]

:sweat: :sweat: and 135L?

200L anybody? :cheers:

 

[miniUltraman]

200L anybody? :cheers:

... 300L, 400L, 500L :sweat:

 

[moos blues]

135mm or 85mm? isn't that too much glass to lug around?

 

[Hacker]

:sweat: :sweat: and 135L?

Previous poster only mentioned:

I will get the (1)85mm F1.8 (2)EX 430 (3)EX 580 (4)EF 24mm F2.8 (5)EF 35 f2 (6)EF 50mmf1.4....

Is there a 135 L and non-L version? ;p

 

[Deadpoet]

yeoming, you got PM

 

[Beethoven]

Is there a 135 L and non-L version? ;p

There's the Canon 135/2.8 SF...

 

[jOhO]

135mm if you are using 5D or 1Ds

85mm for 1D, 20/30D

my sentiments exactly.

135 on a 5D is NICE! i actually find 85 on a 5D a little short. i guess it's just what u're used to, or get used to.

 

[Halfmoon]

Why not 85L, 24L, 35L and 50L?:dunno:

"To TS - Price 85f1.2L = 05 x 85f1.8 You decide yourself"

So I thought buying one 85L, I rather get the following items instead based on the budget for 85L.....

I will get the (1)85mm F1.8 (2)EX 430 (3)EX 580 (4)EF 24mm F2.8 (5)EF 35 f2 (6)EF 50mmf1.4....

 

[miniUltraman]

my sentiments exactly.

135 on a 5D is NICE! i actually find 85 on a 5D a little short. i guess it's just what u're used to, or get used to.

Fully agree :thumbsup: I am eyeing on this and filling up my piggy bank :sweatsm: I oso began to feel my 50f1.4 too short

 

[Bug]

Go with 135mm on 5D. Cheaper some more and perfect range on FF.

 

[spartacus.ret]

... 300L, 400L, 500L :sweat:

+ 600L, 1200L

 

[FilterFunk]

Fully agree :thumbsup: I am eyeing on this and filling up my piggy bank :sweatsm: I oso began to feel my 50f1.4 too short

also getting poisoned by 135's demonic power? ;p

 

[Bug]

also getting poisoned by 135's demonic power? ;p

The 135mm is too powerful......... :devil: Resistance is futile :nono:

 

[miniUltraman]

The 135mm is too powerful......... :devil: Resistance is futile :nono:

:sweat: :sweat:

 

[Halfmoon]

:sweat: :sweat:

Go Go Power Ranger!!

Opps...

Go Go Buy Buy Ultra Man!!

 

[thoa_rs]

Both are useful and serve different purposes. The 85 1.2 is one stunner of a lens and has amazing dof even compared to the longer 135.