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Sell the RF 85mm f/1.2?

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Sell the RF 85mm f/1.2?

Hey guys!

Just wanted some insights and shared reflections on what might be a sensible lens garage for my Canon R 5.

So at first I got the RF 24-105mm f/4 and the RF 50mm 1.2. Both are sensible, don't see my self selling them.

Then I got the RF 35mm 1.8 for a very low price. It's the only lens that let's my R5 ble small, and I know not everyone is happy with that lens but I've taken many great shots with it, besides you don't get a lot for it used.

Then I got the RF 70-200mm 2.8 which is excellent for my hiking and outdoor hobbies. It's relatively portable, great handling and very good iq.

Then I missed a 85mm lens and got the EF 85mm 1.4 Canon IS. It was awesome but the greedy part in my upgraded this lens to the RF 85mm 1.2.

I can certainly see that the RF 85mm 1.2 is a bit sharper and that the extra DOF is visible. But I'm not sure the images look so much better.

I also got the Tamron 35mm 1.4 which I sold since I already had a 35mm. Kind of regret selling that one.

The thing about the 85 is the handling. I don't feel i'm using it as I've used other 85 on other systems. When I had a Sony A7iii and a Sigma 85mm 1.4 dg dn, I could just go around and shoot with an 85mm. Now it seems I need to plan, there needs to be  a definitive need for the RF 85 1.2 IF im going to bring it with me.

Then I also know there is a 135 1.8 and maybe a 35 mm coming. But if the 35 mm is going to be huge, I might decide to opt out.

Would you guys sell the 85? Switch it for another lens or just sell it?

I think maybe the RF 35 1.8, RF 50 1.2, RF 70-200 2.8 and RF 24-105 f 4 might be a complete set and that if i get more lenses than this it will screw with my perfect time so to speak.

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