85 1.4

[SamiJoSchwirtz]

ok so I have a 50 mm 1.4.. I was wondering if getting the 85 1.4 would be needed? It's either that or save up (will take months) for 135f/2L.
& is the 851.8 and 851.4 a big differences? Or just as much of a difference then the 501.8 to 501.4? Thanks!

 

[thetrue]

I bet this would get a better response in the Canon forum. I say go 135.

 

[SamiJoSchwirtz]

And would a 135 f/2L be ok on a crop sensor, I have the 60D.

 

[SamiJoSchwirtz]

I bet this would get a better response in the Canon forum. I say go 135.

Can you move it for me? I'm on my phone :-(

 

[SamiJoSchwirtz]

I don't think I can on iPhone.

 

[Derrel]

Canon's 85mm f/1.8 EF lens is quite an excellent value. Canon's 85mm f/1.2-L is big, and heavy, and expensive....not worth it if you need to ask. Or "if you ask me"!!! lol. I say just buy the Canon 85mm f/1.8 lens and use it and enjoy a lovely lens that is priced fairly, shoots great, and is small and light and does not scare the bejeebers outta' people!!! I own one...it's a great lens!

 

[irfan.in.tx]

Which 85mm f1.4 are you looking at? Rokinon?
AFAIK, there's EF 85mm f1.8 and EF 85mm f1.2L.
The 1.8 is excellent for portraits, and will be good on a crop sensor camera, even indoors (though not in small spaces).

The 135 f2L is of course a superb lens, but not very workable indoors. Its great for outdoor portraits, concerts and street.

 

[gw2424]

85mm f/1.8 all the way. The 135 would be WAY too much (216mm) on a crop sensor.

By the way, I haven't seen your most recent work. Can I have a link?

 

[SamiJoSchwirtz]

Which 85mm f1.4 are you looking at? Rokinon?
AFAIK, there's EF 85mm f1.8 and EF 85mm f1.2L.
The 1.8 is excellent for portraits, and will be good on a crop sensor camera, even indoors (though not in small spaces).

The 135 f2L is of course a superb lens, but not very workable indoors. Its great for outdoor portraits, concerts and street.

Looking at the sigma.

 

[kathyt]

I think the Canon 85 1.8 is really an excellent lens. You would not be disappointed with this lens. Plus, it is a great price.

 

[SamiJoSchwirtz]

Lets say that I have a 600-700 budget to save up on a lens.
I mainly would want the lens to take pictures of families, portraits, newborns, flowers, etc.
Main thing I like in a lens: Fast, SHARP,Good background blur.

Any suggestions?

 

[SamiJoSchwirtz]

Also: would a 70-200 be too much on a crop sensor?

 

[kathyt]

Lets say that I have a 600-700 budget to save up on a lens.
I mainly would want the lens to take pictures of families, portraits, newborns, flowers, etc.
Main thing I like in a lens: Fast, SHARP,Good background blur.

Any suggestions?

Well, if you get the Canon 85 1.8 you would have money left over to put toward something else. The 85 is all 3 of those things.

 

[SamiJoSchwirtz]

Well, if you get the Canon 85 1.8 you would have money left over to put toward something else. The 85 is all 3 of those things.

Would It work with family pictures and all that fun stuff?

 

[jbkm1994]

50mm f/1.4

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