rsg_1 wrote:
Has anyone considered the Zeiss 85 f/1.4 manual focus? Its around $1100, but may be better than the 85/1.8 and near the 85 f/1.2 for about $700 less.
I'd rather spend a fraction of that for a slightly slower (aperture wise), smaller, lighter, AF lens with IQ that is probably indistinguishable. Then again that's me.
rsg_1 wrote:
Has anyone considered the Zeiss 85 f/1.4 manual focus? Its around $1100, but may be better than the 85/1.8 and near the 85 f/1.2 for about $700 less.
It's not even close, from the samples I have seen.
Yohan Pamudji wrote:
85 f/1.8 + extension tubes = excellent poor man's macro lens. It's what I use for macro since I'm too cheap (and do too little macro shooting) to buy a real macro lens.
One of the only problems with the 85 f/1.8 is strong purple fringing when used wide open, and even that shouldn't be a deal breaker. Everybody who shoots Canon should have an 85 f/1.8.
I have an 85L II, and honestly I'm sure I couldn't consistently pick out which lens took which photo when looking at photos at f/1.8 and above. The main advantage of the L for me is the f/1.2 aperture--a full stop of extra light--and it's the primary reason I keep it. It's undeniable that the 85L is a beautiful lens, but the f/1.8 is an amazing lens in its own right, especially considering its price....Show more →
