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Another cheap(ish) RF prime review/demonstration

Started Mar 24, 2022 | Discussions thread
thunder storm Forum Pro • Posts: 10,139
Re: Another cheap(ish) RF prime review/demonstration

ProDude wrote:

I don't doubt the value of this lens. But I suppose if I was going to bother with spending the money regardless, this lens has bokeh that is far too busy for my liking. Besides at this time, for times when I'd use a portrait type of application, I use a Sigma 105 f1.4 Art lens which is a true "Bokeh Master". But heck as you say for the $$ the Canon costs for many it will be a suitable answer to their needs. We're not all that fussy. LOL

On my trip to Vienna the 105mm Art stayed at home while the RF 85mm f/2.0 IS stm was in the bag. The Art is over three times the weight.

Most of the time I do carry the Art while the RF 85mm stays at home, simply for it's IQ, however, this is having younger kids doing shorter walks.

The Sigma looses a lot of contrast in back lit situations, which can be a real downside for portraits. MFD is one meter or so!  Stabilization:  If you're really careful you can do 1/60th or so, but that's it. 105mm can be better, but it's less flexible in other situations.

The RF lens is a master of none, but it is a jack of all trades for sure.

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