Motor On wrote in post #15839644
Was more a comment in jest. I much prefer having a few fast primes on hand over a zoom, and haven't used my 70-200 in quite some time, and would love to trade my 85 1.8 for a 1.2. For me it's not a matter of justifying the 85L as much as it would be justifying how often you're in a situation where you can't zoom with your feet and can't change lenses to get a different focal length. And as that was the case I want' much for legitimately justifying both. I think the 70-200 has it's place but for the vast majority of situations the prime you be what I reach for.
Was more a comment in jest. I much prefer having a few fast primes on hand over a zoom, and haven't used my 70-200 in quite some time, and would love to trade my 85 1.8 for a 1.2. For me it's not a matter of justifying the 85L as much as it would be justifying how often you're in a situation where you can't zoom with your feet and can't change lenses to get a different focal length. And as that was the case I want' much for legitimately justifying both. I think the 70-200 has it's place but for the vast majority of situations the prime you be what I reach for.
I completely agree with you and I do appreciate your comments, the 1.8 is a great lens, I had one a few years back, but like most folks say the 85L is just magical in it's own way. Right now 95% of my work is shooting people, both portraiture and weddings as well as events and capturing folks at work, so I should be able to use both hopefully equally. I guess like usual if I find it to be a hibernator in my bag I can always sell it, as one thing that's great about the 85L is the resale value.
