Advice needed ~ EF 85mm f/1.8?

[Jonnyreb]

I've been sucked towards the world of portraiture recently and am starting to think about an 85mm. Does anyone have any experience they can share on its feasability on a full-frame, or am i better off using the 100mm?

Many thanks

[Diego Garcia]

I've been sucked towards the world of portraiture recently and am starting to think about an 85mm. Does anyone have any experience they can share on its feasability on a full-frame, or am i better off using the 100mm?

Many thanks


Mate, had this combo on a 5D all to briefly. A stunning partnership to which I have not yet bettered. Shame I flogged them really but needs must and all that.

Pete.

[Jonnyreb]

Thanks Pete - just what I wanted to hear :)

[Ally]

85 is a great lens, one of the best for sports and will be very good for portraiture with the shallow DOF.

[sonny]

What Ally said. well built, fast and great focal length. I use the 100mm macro and it is a superb lens but the 85 for portraits/indoor sports without doubt.