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DamianOz
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May 31, 2013 03:41 |  #1

I am considering my next lens purchase
Considerations
85L f/1.2
S85 f/1.4
135L f/2

My thoughts:
After buying the Sigma 35 1.4, I have a new appreciation for quality primes.
I love my 70-200 f/2.8 ii, but am considering adding one of the above.
Currently, I most commonly take the 35mm and the 70-200 for most outings, I am considering a prime for times when I want to travel lighter, want to be less intrusive, want a little wider aperture.

I have been considering a 85 for some time, but have been hoping Sigma will release an 85 1.4 ART. If the 35 is anything to go by, I have no hesitation in buying it. I haven't experiences any of the above, only read mixed opinions.
My impression of the 85L is its slow to AF, heavy and over priced.
The sigma 85 seems to get good reviews, but would prefer the art if its coming.
I hear nothing but praise for the 135L, and love the results I've seen. But other than weight saving, I'm not convinced I get any real benefit over the zoom. Its cheap, but may be I'm better off just using the zoom and putting money to some other product.

Anyway, I'm after recommendations, I'm thinking I will hold out on a 85 and get the 135L, what do you think?


Bodies - Canon EOS 5DIII | EOS 6D
Primes - TS-E24 f/3.5L II | Σ 35mm F1.4 DG Art | EF 85 f/1.2L II | EF 135 f/2L
Zooms - EF 16-35 f/2.8L II | EF 24-70 f/2.8L II | EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II | Σ 24-105mm F/4 DG OS Art | Σ 120-300mm F/2.8 DG OS Sport

  
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May 31, 2013 04:14 |  #2

85L


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May 31, 2013 07:44 |  #3

Rokinon/Vivitar 85/1.4 is great is you do not mind MF.


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