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

Started Jun 29, 2013 | Discussions thread
Eric Sorensen
Eric Sorensen Veteran Member • Posts: 4,641
85 F1.2 is for portraits, 70-200 F2.8 is for events. Examples:
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I try to only use the 85 for portraits, because it simply can give you better results.

Can't do this with the 70-200. At this distance, you can see there is about 1/2 inch in focus.

1/5000s f/1.2 at 85.0mm iso100

You can really isolate people at a distance:

1/3200s f/1.2 at 85.0mm iso100

One more:

1/1250s f/1.2 at 85.0mm iso125

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Eric Sorensen
Bossier City, Louisiana
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