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85mm 1.4 L IS preview

Started Oct 31, 2017 | Discussions thread
ikolbyi Senior Member • Posts: 1,290
Re: Canon vs Sigma

Steve Balcombe wrote:

ikolbyi wrote:

Which has drawn me to this posting in exploring the lens, is it worth it?

"Worth it" is different for everybody, only you can decide. That's why I just gave the factors which will influence me if I decide to upgrade my 85/1.8. Some may be relevant to you, some may not.

.. and that really is the million dollar question....  Spending $300 on a Sigma or $700 on new Canon prime 85mm worth it selling my 70-200mm to offset the cost worth the drop in f-stop from f/4 to f/1.4?  I really miss my 135mm f/2 but hated the 135mm subject distance required to 'make the shot'.  Why am I focusing on the 85mm then?  Because when I use my 70-200mm I'm always shooting between 85-100mm.

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