(01-02-2024, 01:04 PM)Rover Wrote: I know it's too late to ask but have you considered the numerous 85/1.8 options from the Chinese companies? Or were you after a (semi-dedicated) macro?
I was very happy with Canon EF85mmf1.8 image quality, its only con was the minimum focus distance, and that's exactly why I shifted to RF 85f2.0
In fact I posted a thread here back in 2020 about this
https://forum.opticallimits.com/showthread.php?tid=4701
I was using 100mm macro for some photos of David-a and needed a portraits lens that could focus close enough, RF85mm replaced both EF85f1.8 and 100mm macro
I sold the 85f1.8 and considering selling the 100mm macro as I didn't use since then
This is the closest 85f1.8 could do
Not enough if you need such photos
So yes I needed close up function but not really macro
David-a has grown a lot since then.....