Building on the earlier suggestion, you might want to consider the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art if you can find one used, but honestly, if you need something right now, look into the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art instead. I know, everyone thinks 85mm is the only way to shoot portraits, but a 35mm can be way more versatile for environmental portraits if you know how to handle your angles. Be careful with the 85mm focal length on a budget. If you aren't ready to drop a grand, you might feel disappointed by the compromises. Make sure to check the used market for the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 because they pop up for like 400 bucks all the time. It is plenty sharp for the S5II, and if you keep your subject away from the background, the bokeh issues people complain about basically vanish. TL;DR: Grab a used copy of the 85mm 1.8. Don't stress too much about the bokeh perfection just yet; practice your lighting and distance, that makes way more difference than the glass itself. If you're still not sold, save your cash and wait for a sale on the Sigma. Just dont rush into buying something you'll wanna upgrade in six months. L-mount glass holds its value pretty well, so you're mostly safe if you decide to flip it later.

Honestly, skip the expensive stuff for now. I had issues with the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 being a bit sterile, and the bokeh can get messy if you aren't careful with your background distance. Its not perfect, but for the price, you could look at the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art used if you hunt around. Otherwise, just grab the Lumix and focus on your lighting, honestly.

Honestly, I was pretty underwhelmed with the sharpness falloff on some of the cheaper glass. If you want that pro look without blowing the budget, check these out:

• Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art - wait for a used copy, its worth the extra cash.
• Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE - you will need an adapter but the bokeh rendering is way smoother than the native options imo. Unfortunately, the budget picks just dont cut it for critical work.

> Honestly, I was pretty underwhelmed with the sharpness falloff on some of the cheaper glass. Just saw this thread and wanted to jump in real quick. Everyone here is basically arguing over native versus adapted options and whether to stretch the wallet for high-end glass, but honestly nobody really knows your exact tolerance for lens quirks. IIRC, third-party manual focus options or vintage adapted glass can totally fill that gap if you dont mind slowing down your shooting process. Not sure but a vintage 135mm might give you that compression you want without breaking the bank right now. At the end of the day, any gear choice is a compromise between cost and quality. Just pick one and start shooting instead of overthinking the bokeh too much.