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<p>Ha thank you J. Harrington and John Bellenis, the focus of my post did seem to get a bit lost after page 4... :)<br>

I think I will happily purchase the 85mm 1.8 at the weekend and see how I get on, simply because I also want to add a 24-105mm f4 to my kit after testing it out for the last two days. It's given me some great results for concert photography and seems to suit me! I can't quite justify the £1600 odd price tag yet for the 1.2 when there are two lenses that I would really value in my kit and coupled with the 1.8 would come in cheaper than the 1.2 alone! If I feel a bit further down the line that I want to swop I will trade in the 1.8 and get a 1.2. I really value your comments so thank you very much!<br>

Eliza </p>

<p>Thank you Brad, I have looked and very much enjoyed! The photos do indeed talk :)<br>

I am also a big fan of this lady and her portraits<br>

<a href="http://www.lindabrownlee.com/index.php">http://www.lindabrownlee.com/index.php</a></p>

<p>Wow, that was a marathon reading session!<br>

Thank you so, so much for all of your responses. You have all given me something to think about.<br>

In conclusion, I am going to purchase the 85mm 1.8 for now simply because since I first posted here my poor 50mm 1.8 that i've had for quite a while is beginning to come apart (they aren't sturdy are they?).<br>

I am definitely going to rent a number of the lenses you have all mentioned over the next few months to try out, along with the 1.2. If I decide on the 85 1.2 I will sell the 85 1.8 to put towards it.<br>

And Jeff I must say I love your portrait 'The Proprietor'. Proof you don't need background bokeh to make a suject stand out. Love it!<br>

Thanks so much everyone,<br>

Eliza x</p>

<p>Thank you Stephan! That is much appreciated. I will be heeding your advice and saving!<br>

Eliza x</p>

<p>Hi<br>

I have recently purchased a Canon 5D MK II and want to invest in a new portrait lens.<br>

I have the available funds to purchase the Canon 85mm f1.8 lens but before I do, I wondered if anyone had any insight into whether the Canon 85mm f1.2 would actually be worth taking the time to save towards? And apart from the 'L' quality build of the f1.2 lens is there is a huge difference between the two optically? <br>

It would take me a few months to save for the 85L lens, whereas I can buy the 85 f1.8 immediately. I currently own the Canon 50mm f1.8 lens and Canon 100mm f2.8 macro. Would the 85mm f1.8 be pointless considering the two lenses I already have?<br>

The lens would be used primarily for actor portraiture and live concert photography.<br>

Any advice on the purchase would be greatly appreciated!<br>

E x</p>