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70-200 2.8 IS II vs. 85 1.2 II for Portraits?

Started Jun 29, 2013 | Discussions thread
MarcosV Veteran Member • Posts: 6,522
85L is special
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I own a 70-200/2.8L IS II and 85L II.  Two very different lens and I wouldn't dream of thinking a 70-200 would replace a 85L.

But, the 85L is a specialty lens.  It's designed for portraits and very low light shots of stationary subjects.  It also works wonders for shallow DOF, even in bright daylight (with ND and polarizer filters).

I *highly* recommend you rent a 85L and see what you can do with it before deciding your 70-200/2.8L IS II is good enough.

As for the 85L II being replaced anytime soon --- sure anything is possible.  There's been lots of rumors about a lot of Canon L glass will be replaced in preparation for 30+ megapixel sensors.  But, then the prices will likely double.

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Sony RX100 IV Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8R LM WR Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR XF 90mm +28 more
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