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Another cheap(ish) RF prime review/demonstration

Started Mar 24, 2022 | Discussions thread
SteveinLouisville
SteveinLouisville Senior Member • Posts: 1,586
I like the RF 85mm 2.0, but don't love it
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It is by far my least used lens, mostly because it is a short telephoto and I have that focal length covered with my RF 70-200 f4.0L, which is fabulous in re: IQ.

Having said that, when I do use the RF 85 2.0 I am always happy with the pictures.  Below are two examples.

So, while I am quite happy with its performance, I can duplicate the IQ (or surpass it) with the zoom, and the zoom can cover 70-200 for quick framing adjustments on the fly.

I will probably end up selling the 85mm, but it is still a great lens.

Ice skating ring, terrible light

One our dogs on the front porch

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