Canon rf 85mm f 1 2l usm ds vs yongnuo yn85mm f 1 8 df dsm?

Both are 85mm full-frame primes with autofocus, and neither has stabilisation. The big difference is aperture. The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L lets in about two-thirds more light than f/1.8 and gives you a shallower background, but it only mounts on Canon RF bodies. Its coating also smooths out-of-focus highlights, at the cost of some light.

The Yongnuo YN85mm f/1.8 DF DSM is the more flexible choice. It mounts on Sony E, Nikon Z and Canon RF, so it's the one to pick if you might switch systems. For most portrait work, f/1.8 is plenty. That's the classic portrait lens I'd recommend for most people.

If you already shoot Canon RF and want the fastest look possible, go for the Canon. Otherwise, the Yongnuo is the sensible start.

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