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

Started Jun 29, 2013 | Discussions thread
OP DPReview007 Regular Member • Posts: 222
Re: 70-200 2.8 IS II vs. 85 1.2 II for Portraits?

Fog Maker wrote:

ok55 wrote:

I wouldn't consider a 70-200 a replacement for the 85L. The blur at 200mm f2.8 might be pretty similar to the 85L two stops wider but the perspective is totally different. The,greater depth in the 85 image coupled with the blur makes all the difference & can be very addictive.

I don't think Canon's in any great hurry to replace the 85L so I'd say go ahead and buy it.
Brgds

If they however update it they will run into some serious pricing issues-

for a non super tele - where its now is the absolute limit

The price on the 5D III has dropped almost 500 Euro in a year

which should be a good indicator that Canon can't keep up this madness

Part of the reason why Canon and Nikon prices are both dropping is that the Yen lost 15% of its value this year. These companies account in Yen, and simply pass on a large chunk of the gains to customers to be competitive. We can look forward to more discounts on photo gear this year!

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