Re: Which Canon 85mm? EF f/1.4L IS or RF f/1.2L
koenkooi wrote:
thunder storm wrote:
Steve W wrote:
So I have a Canon EOS R which I got to buy back into the Canon system after moving to Sony. I now want to add back a Canon 85mm and I admit I am leaning toward the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS because I can get it for a lot less used than the new RF 85mm f/1.2L. I did used to own the EF 85mm f/1.2L II but sold it when I moved on from Canon originally last year.
As shown in the picture below the f/1.4L is really not bigger and with the adapter its lighter. Also the big plus is that it has IS that with the EOS R will be more usable. Sure the new EOS R5 will come along with IS but that for me would be at least a year out if I decide to do that upgrade (very likely if I stay with Canon). So which would you go for? The used EF 85/1.4L IS is ~ $1500 cheaper than the RF 85/1.2L.
I don't know how important size is to you, and if you can live with a bit longer FL, but if you are looking for performance on a budget the Sigma 105 f/1.4 Art could be an option.
I personally find the Sigma 105 f/1.4 too unwieldy, it's very front heavy. I got used to the RF85 size and weight after a day or so, the 105 not so much.
I prefer it over an adapted EF 70-200 f/2.8
The IQ of both is great, but of the copies I had, the RF85 ran circles around the Sigma.
I've never used the RF 85mm f/1.2, so i have to take your word for it. I do believe the Sigma is better than the Canon 85mm f/1.4 IS USM.
For me the Sigma is value for money. I am not saying the RF 85mm isn't, but it's out of budget for me.
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