So I finally bit the bullet and grabbed an R6 after saving up forever but honestly it wiped out my bank account pretty good. Now I'm sitting here with this amazing body and literally just the kit lens which isnt exactly giving me that creamy bokeh I need for this shoot im doing for my cousins engagement next month. I need a solid portrait lens that wont cost another thousand dollars because my wife will actually kill me lol.

My logic was to look at the RF 85mm f2 Macro IS STM because its native and everyone says the stabilization is crazy good on the R6 sensor. But then I saw some reviews saying the autofocus is kinda clunky and slow compared to the more expensive L series glass and now im second guessing everything. I also looked into the old EF 85mm f1.8 USM with an adapter since those are dirt cheap on eBay right now like maybe 250 bucks? But then people mention the chromatic aberration being a nightmare on newer sensors and i dont want to spend hours fixing purple lines in Lightroom.

Here is what im basically looking at:

• Budget is strictly under 500 dollars
• Needs to be sharp enough for professional-ish looking headshots
• Good enough autofocus for a toddler who wont sit still

I also thought about the RF 50mm 1.8 because its so cheap but is 50mm really long enough for that compressed portrait look? Some people say it makes faces look too wide if you get close. My head is spinning a bit with the adapter vs native debate since the adapter adds bulk and I really want to keep things light if I can. If i go EF I could maybe find a used Sigma 85mm Art but that thing is a brick and probably way over my limit even used. Does anyone actually use the RF 85mm f2 for moving subjects or is it strictly for still life and macro? I really need to pull the trigger on something by next week so I can practice before the actual shoot...