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Do I really need an 135mm f/2L for portraits?

Started Feb 24, 2020 | Questions thread
C-A-X
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Re: Do I really need an 135mm f/2L for portraits?

Sure, I only wanted to state that the results (albeit lateral CA maybe) of cropping 85 f/1.4 to (nearly) 135 f/2 will look indistinguishable in > 99% of the cases and you will also have no resolution advantage when using the 135 f/2 (since limited by optics rather than sensor).

So on a budget I would pick the 85 f/1.4, as it is more versatile. Of course I know that every lens will produce its unique "look" (which is a result, also of its flaws, choice of diaphragm blades etc.), but how many people really can tell the difference?

(cf. https://www.thephoblographer.com/2017/03/29/85mm-vs-135mm-lenses-portraiture-one-work-work/)

EDIT: Above that, as mentioned earlier in this thread, "need" is the wrong question, "want" is more suitable.

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