Canon own-brand lenses have been facing ever-stiffer competition of late, especially from Sigma and Tamron. Portrait primes for full-frame portraiture are no exception, as there are two excellent, recently launched 85mm lenses from the independents.
Fast f/1.4 aperture rating; Image stabilization; Premium build and image quality
Expensive to buy; Quite hefty for an 85mm f/1.4 lens