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

Started Jun 29, 2013 | Discussions thread
candleJack Senior Member • Posts: 1,453
Re: 70-200 2.8 IS II vs. 85 1.2 II for Portraits?

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

Excellently put! Perspective coupled with shallow dof is what makes this special.

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