it's sad that you were deregistered. but i still hope that u still lookout about this thread, anyways fyi i'm a portrait shooter too. actually i intially wanted to buy the 85L but then got the 50L instead. because 50L is not really wide angle,but it's still considered quite, and moreover it's good for portraits too. Am loving every minute of it.
every since i've used that prime lens, i dont really anymore other lens, its become my walk about lens.
for now, im planning to get 35L, 85L ,135L and lastly 200L f2. aiya all these must save!:cry:
of course can! never regret on buying L lens.:sweatsm: