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      08-18-2016, 11:26 AM   #53
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Originally Posted by dcstep View Post
The investment in the 50mm is small, but, if you really want some bokeh in a prime, portrait lens for full-frame, then an 85/f1.8 would be a better choice. It cost a bit more, but it's really more flattering for portrait and will throw nice bokeh. Some time down the road you can move up to the 85mm L.

Dave
I'll second this. I have the 50 f/1.8 STM and the 85 f/1.8...barely use the 50 at all. The 85 is almost L good (though I haven't shot the 85 f/1.2L so I can't compare that), and the focus catches almost instantly, even in low light. I used it almost exclusively on a wedding I shot in May. I also have a 35 f/1.4L I that I use for anything wide.
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