So I finally pulled the trigger on the R6 Mark II and man this thing is a beast compared to my old 6D. I am so hyped to get out there and use it but I really need a dedicated portrait prime that is gonna give me that creamy bokeh everyone wants for the outdoor senior sessions I have booked for the fall. I have been obsessing over reviews for weeks now and I am totally torn between two main options.

My logic was to go for the RF 85mm f1.2 because it is basically the gold standard right? But then I saw some samples from the RF 135mm f1.8 and that compression is just insane for outdoor stuff. I have about $2600 saved up from my summer gigs so I can technically afford the 85 if I find a good deal but the 135 is cheaper and leaves me room for extra batteries and maybe a new bag which I definitely need.

I am also slightly considering the 85mm f2 just to save a ton of cash but I am worried the autofocus wont keep up with kids or moving subjects during my shoots since I heard it is a bit slower. Is the f1.2 really worth the extra weight and cost over the 135mm for someone shooting mostly in parks and open fields? I usually have plenty of space to back up so the focal length isnt a huge issue but I just cant decide which one will give me that wow factor before my October schedule kicks off...