Which 85 - 85L, 85L ii or Sigma 85 1.4?

[AbsN]

Hi

I'm in need of an 85mm lens and could do with an opinion on the strengths and weaknesses of each of these three lenses - especially the mk1 Canon compared to the Sigma. I've come across a mint 85L version 1 for a couple of hundred more than a new Sigma but I cannot find enough info on the version one lens to know what the differences between the mki and mkii lenses are and how the mk1 lens compares to the Sigma.

I'm after a portrait lens with the same dreamy/cinematic look I get from the 50 1.2L. Opinions most appreciated.

Thanks

 

[wickidwombat]

the sigma is better than the canon mk II in many respects
compared to the mark 1 it beats it handily on every count IMO

 

[NormanBates]

"cinematic" means you're shooting video?
because if that's so, and you don't need AF, my suggestion would be the samyang 85mm f/1.4
check the comments and links to bokeh tests here: http://www.similaar.com/foto/equipment/us_lensc.html#samyang
and the comments by happy users here: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?281832-Rokinon-85-1-4-wooooo