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

Started Jun 29, 2013 | Discussions thread
Jim Cassatt Veteran Member • Posts: 5,017
Re: Maybe a lighter alternative ............?

The 85 mm f1.8 on my 5D MKIII us my favorite lens for outdoor portraits.  I shoot at f2.8 with great results.  I also own the 70-200 f2.8 L IS, but that thing is HEAVY.  I do like it for shooting children as zooming with the lens is so much faster than zooming with my feet.

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