Would you suggest getting a 85 f/1.8 for me?
Dimes wrote:
Good day, everyone! I currently own 70-200 f/4is, which overlaps 85mm, 24-70 f/2.8, which is close to 85mm and is versatile and a 135 f/2l, which is my primary portrait lens.
I'm thinking of getting a canon 85mm f/1.8. I like that it is relatively inexpensive, possesses fast AF, small in size, and has a good focal distance, which is convenient for me. However, I find it to be lacking "beauty" in its images (it tends to be "dull and boring" like 24-70, not "arty" like 135 or 85 1.2). I'm also not sure if I will be satisfied with its sharpness at f/1.8. I don't like to carry more than 3 lenses with me at once and I doubt that 85 f/1.8 will be able to substitute any of the lenses I mentioned above.
I'm thinking of this lens as a street and travel portrait lens and a concert lens for low lightning.
What do you think?
I can't see any reason not to get a lens that produces photos that you consider "dull and boring" and "lacking in beauty". After all, those are the top characteristics I look for in a lens.
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