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POLL: "Which portraitlens would you keep on a 5D MKII : 85 1.2L MKI or 135 f2L ?"
EF 85 f1.2L (MKI)
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Which portraitlens would you keep on a 5D MKII : 85 1.2L MKI or 135 f2L ?

 
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Dec 30, 2010 15:18 |  #1

I plan to keep one portraitlens for my 5D MKII, anyone had the same consideration or which one would you keep :

85 1.2L for the DOF, contrast, sharpness and best in lowlight but slower AF
135 f2L for the same reasons, but more candid and faster AF

Please note : I probably take the 70-200 f2.8L MKI as an extra lens (no MKII, to expensive), it covers both prime-focal lenghts, but I still keep 1 black compact prime.


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Dec 30, 2010 15:23 |  #2

Keep them both! They really are very different.

But I expect you want a vote for just one. 135mm gives a more useful working distance for candids but is a bit too long for indoor portraits in average-sized rooms. So I'll say the awesome 85 L wins. :D


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Dec 30, 2010 15:34 as a reply to  @ Mike Bell's post |  #3

Thanks, I see you have the 135 2L and you vote for the 85 1.2L.
Never considered buying this one, cause I see you have the EF 85 f1.8.


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Dec 30, 2010 15:56 |  #4

How about toss both and go Sigma 85 1.4? You get a good price, good af, and good boken!


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