13/03/2026 7:40 pm
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What prime should I actually be looking at for the R5 Mark II for portraits because honestly Im spiraling a bit. Ive been shooting with the 5D Mark IV for nearly a decade and finally bit the bullet on the Mark II but none of my old EF glass feels right on it anymore. Im worried about the autofocus speed keeping up with the new sensor and eye tracking... like is the RF 85mm 1.2 worth the literal fortune they want for it or should I stick with the 50mm 1.2? My budget is capped at 2500 and I have a huge outdoor wedding in Seattle coming up next month so I need to decide fast. Is the 135mm too long? I just dont want to regret the purchase if the bokeh looks nervous or something.
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13/03/2026 8:15 pm
^ This. Check the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM. The dual Nano USM AF is way faster than the 85mm!
- 5.5 stops IS
- Perfect MTF data
- Killer compression Technical perfection!
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13/03/2026 8:25 pm
Re: "TL;DR: Moving to the native glass for that..." - totally agree. The Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM is a very decent option for staying under budget while getting reliable performance. Honestly, that 85mm 1.2 is nice but heavy as lead... might be overkill. Id stick with the 135 or the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM to stay safe. Those work better for long wedding days.
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13/03/2026 7:41 pm
TL;DR: Moving to the native glass for that specific body made a massive difference in my hit rate for portraits. When I finally made the jump from my old setup, I went through the exact same spiral. I spent weeks testing different options because I was terrified of the autofocus failing me during a live session. I ended up with a native prime that fits my current setup perfectly. During a recent outdoor shoot in some really tricky lighting, the eye-tracking stayed glued to the subject. The way the glass handles the transition from sharp to blurred areas is just beautiful, and I havent seen any of that nervous bokeh I used to get with adapted lenses. It was a methodical choice for me to invest in the newer tech, and I am very satisfied with how it works well under pressure. The speed is night and day compared to the old glass, and you wont regret prioritizing that native communication between the lens and sensor.
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20/03/2026 1:45 pm
Nice, didn't know that
