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Well, the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS is no longer a rumor.
I'm wondering: For those of you thinking about an 85mm portrait lens; will you choose the f/1.4L IS? Will you choose the old 85 f/1.2L II? Or will you wait and see whether or not an 85mm f/1.2L III is coming?
I know it has been said that the new f/1.4L is not a replacement for the f/1.2L, but I'm not sure I believe that. It may not be a direct replacement (because of the vastly differing specs), but that doesn't mean Canon won't quit making an 85mm in f/1.2.
Wondering how many of us might be torn about all this.
I've got a feeling that if a new 85mm f/1.2 does come out that the price is going to be really up there.
I'd like an 85mm portrait lens, but the new lens has certainly muddied the water for me.
I'm wondering: For those of you thinking about an 85mm portrait lens; will you choose the f/1.4L IS? Will you choose the old 85 f/1.2L II? Or will you wait and see whether or not an 85mm f/1.2L III is coming?
I know it has been said that the new f/1.4L is not a replacement for the f/1.2L, but I'm not sure I believe that. It may not be a direct replacement (because of the vastly differing specs), but that doesn't mean Canon won't quit making an 85mm in f/1.2.
Wondering how many of us might be torn about all this.
I've got a feeling that if a new 85mm f/1.2 does come out that the price is going to be really up there.
I'd like an 85mm portrait lens, but the new lens has certainly muddied the water for me.