Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

[thrash_273]

great pic thrash_273!

she looks soo cute.. :)
thanks joruiz.

[BrantG]

Taken at f2.8 and 3200 iso
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/3068697829_877e0a6321_b.jpg

[Naturalworldphotographer]

http://i33.tinypic.com/b6v8td.jpg

[Emergenic]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/3071294369_719df44721_b.jpg

[grizzy]

Just got a 5D so the 85 has been getting some love...here are some early results:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p1910366-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p436291457-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p447735091-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p302697421-4.jpg

[4x4rock]

I hate this thread!

The 85 f1.8 is my least use lens and now I just got the 135 f2 so I'm thinking of selling the 85 to recoup some money. But this thread makes it tough to.

Maybe I should sell the 135 haha :)

[Digital Means]

A couple of my kids


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/3073047510_61b06be01c_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/3072293079_538fd066ef_o.jpg

[Digital Means]

One more
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/3072295751_2f3d0aa7d8_o.jpg

[clengster_77]

first time to post in this section. these two were taken after i got my 5d. it's basically out of the camera shot, just resized for web. i love this lens :)

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t145/cjsales_photography/IMG_0988_lo.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t145/cjsales_photography/IMG_0991_lo.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

A shot of my daughter...up close and personal. :D

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/Madison1_11282008_small.jpg

[assafphotography]

I went out last night to see how it could handle night shots, I was very pleased with the results
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/3081649212_71110d9276.jpg

[Medic85]

^^Cool photo!

[Naturalworldphotographer]

http://i33.tinypic.com/33yorp4.jpg

It's not so exciting outside currently which makes me start messing around with things indoors and taking photos like that one. :P

[FlyingPhotog]

Just purchased a lightly used copy from another POTN member. Two very Q&D shots while out the other day:

Flowers:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/106645085/original.jpg

Knob:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/106645089/original.jpg

[ishida]

A few of my doggie I took recently.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/3078758413_45588e7d6a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/3078758263_41fe1aa589_o.jpg

[Emergenic]

Me the Daughter and my (our) favorite Lens!! 8-)



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/3082328129_4f6e592229_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3059/3082675707_e31489b52d.jpg

[brg513]

Here's some shots that I took with the new lens. This lens has definitely seen more time on my camera than my Tamron 17-50 as of late.

http://jandmfoto.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p730903318-4.jpg


http://jandmfoto.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p361141856-4.jpg

[aarbiser]

just got the lens last wee. Got these two the other day

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/3080266186_d7a812f5c1_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/3079433363_9e6da6b687_b.jpg

it is so sharp i love it and love the DOF... What a bargain

[FlyingPhotog]

just got the lens last wee. Got these two the other day

<Snip Gorgeous Cat Images...>

it is so sharp i love it and love the DOF... What a bargain

Seems to work well with Cats:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/106728682/original.jpg

[p360]

just got the lens last wee. Got these two the other day

Beautiful cat images

it is so sharp i love it and love the DOF... What a bargain


Love these. Also love the frames. How'd you do it?

[aarbiser]

photoshop. set an action then its simple. you can see the action if you search on you tube photoshop borders



Love these. Also love the frames. How'd you do it?

[freakeystyley34]

The easiest way to make borders like that is in cs3 (or i guess elements) right click on the bar at the top of the image you're editing (image can't be maximised) and choose canvas size, then extend the canvas by maybe 2 or 4 pixels and set it to white, click ok, then do the same thing and extend it by 50 pixels and set it to black.

Hope that helps.

[aarbiser]

Great description. I never rember how i set up the actions. Do this while recording the actions and then it is just one click for every picture.




The easiest way to make borders like that is in cs3 (or i guess elements) right click on the bar at the top of the image you're editing (image can't be maximised) and choose canvas size, then extend the canvas by maybe 2 or 4 pixels and set it to white, click ok, then do the same thing and extend it by 50 pixels and set it to black.

Hope that helps.

[origamione]

Here is one from my daughter's 3rd b-day party a few weeks ago.

Canon 40D, f/3.2, 1/1600, ISO 160

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/97493671/original.jpg

Wow, that's superb! Nice vibrant color, not to mention it's super sharp too.

[JokerGirl]

Here's a few shots leftover from the spring.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s110/JokerGirlsPhotos/IMG_62261.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s110/JokerGirlsPhotos/IMG_62281.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s110/JokerGirlsPhotos/IMG_62301.jpg

[ktbishop]

I am new here and I am also new to photography. I have taken some really good pictures, but they "never" seem to have the crisp clearity that most people are getting from this lens. I use the Canon 20D and shot this picture 1/60 sec ISO 400 and it looks ok, but not great. Any advise?

[wallybud]

Is that at full res or a crop...or did you upload this at 125k or whatever?

[JasonRussell]

View from my hotel room this past weekend.

Sears Tower
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jasonsrussell/Other%20stuff/EDEC9378.jpg

Go Bears!
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jasonsrussell/Other%20stuff/EDEC9380.jpg

[ktbishop]

Crop, I had to shrink it for the post. But thats the picture, it doesn't look much better

[Medic85]

I am new here and I am also new to photography. I have taken some really good pictures, but they "never" seem to have the crisp clearity that most people are getting from this lens. I use the Canon 20D and shot this picture 1/60 sec ISO 400 and it looks ok, but not great. Any advise?


Use a tripod and add some exposure compensation.


Do you have a flash besides the one in the camera?

Welcome to the forums:)

[JojoM]

Possible camera shake due to a low shutter speed. When shooting indoors, use a flash or increase your ISO to 800 or 1600.I use the Canon 20D and shot this picture 1/60 sec ISO 400 and it looks ok, but not great. Any advise?

[ishida]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/3089516669_2b673d0e16.jpg

[SwiftFootTim]

I am new here and I am also new to photography. I have taken some really good pictures, but they "never" seem to have the crisp clearity that most people are getting from this lens. I use the Canon 20D and shot this picture 1/60 sec ISO 400 and it looks ok, but not great. Any advise?

The 1/60 of a second would be why you're not getting completely tack sharp images. Always at least try to follow the 1/focal length rule. In your case follow a 1/(focal length *1.6) as you're using a 1.6 crop body to be extra safe.

What you're seeing is a very slight amount of camera shake that is distorting your sharpness ever so slightly. Hope this helped.

[TheHoff]

I am new here and I am also new to photography. I have taken some really good pictures, but they "never" seem to have the crisp clearity that most people are getting from this lens. I use the Canon 20D and shot this picture 1/60 sec ISO 400 and it looks ok, but not great. Any advise?

Lighting, lighting, lighting.

When you see an image here with "pop" or "punch" or whatever the kids are calling it these days, it is usually because of strong or interesting lighting. If you look at your child's face, it seems barely lit. Compare this to the sharp, punchy photos from the previous page and you'll see how the lighting in the foreground contrasting with the dark or light or shadow or color in the background give it a different sort of look.

That, and of course, it would bring up your shutter speed so it isn't so shaky.

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Lighting, lighting, lighting.


I totally agree...once you understand it...you are in the right path.

[highbarger]

I am new here and I am also new to photography. I have taken some really good pictures, but they "never" seem to have the crisp clearity that most people are getting from this lens. I use the Canon 20D and shot this picture 1/60 sec ISO 400 and it looks ok, but not great. Any advise?
I'm not really seeing any camera shake, but it looks like the focus is just slightly off. The hair on the top of her head looks pretty sharp instead of her eyes. There isn't a lot of room for error if you're shooting wide open. She could have leaned forward that much after you focused...

[moedizzle]

Two of my nieces.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/3094062405_4a1f64757e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/3094927150_3e3b5d1f48.jpg

[grizzy]

Agree about lighting. Also, something that works for me is selecting a single focus point and putting right on the subjects eye.

Here are a few from me (LOVE the 85 on a 5D):

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p697083998-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p827098324-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p989766242-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p944854736-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p588647169-4.jpg

[p360]

The easiest way to make borders like that is in cs3 (or i guess elements) right click on the bar at the top of the image you're editing (image can't be maximised) and choose canvas size, then extend the canvas by maybe 2 or 4 pixels and set it to white, click ok, then do the same thing and extend it by 50 pixels and set it to black.

Hope that helps.

Yes. Thank you. I will try that soon.

[ishida]

My son's first Christmas :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/3101408181_7ba27b8069.jpg

[Medic85]

Cute! How old was he when you took that one? My son spent his first Christmas in the hospital nursery! he wasn't even 24 hours old.

[Headshotzx]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/3102141067_8c052788ae_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/headshotzx/3102141067/)

[Dorman]

that's a great capture Headshotzx!

[elysium]

Thought I would add some more. More and more, this does not come off my 5D. The bokeh is just superb for a non-L standard and the more I use it, the more I enjoy it more than the L equivalent since wide open, its defined.

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/3729/img6929ub3.jpg

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/9128/img6897aj6.jpg

[RAW-Shooter]

I got this lens 3 days ago. Takes some time to get used to...USM speed is awesome.

First shot, which came out OK:

f/3.2 1/50s -1EV

[peki31]

I just got my 85/1.8 yesterday. So far I'm happy with the outside pictures for the most part. The inside ones not so much (but I think it's me...lol). Here are some pics of my older DD. I didn't do much to any of them except the last one!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/peki31/IMG_0422-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/peki31/414-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/peki31/411-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/peki31/433bw-1.jpg

[tupper]

Just ordered this lens! Can't wait for it to arrive!

Now what to buy to accompany it? I was thinking about saving for a 35L?

[bhardwaj.deepak]

This is no doubt the best lens in my kit. But I believe it would be much better on FF body. On 1.6x it gets a bit too long. Thats the only reason I dont see it getting used much. But definitely I just love the pics it produces.

My guess is 50mm 1.4 should be better on XTi.

[davo_robbo]

using a single sb-26 and mainly ambient light,
5D and 85mm @ f2.5 iso 50 1/200

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3112456445_148a5d8e75_b.jpg

[bhardwaj.deepak]

I really like your PP skills. Nice shot. Beautiful eyes

[Perry Ge]

using a single sb-26 and mainly ambient light,
5D and 85mm @ f2.5 iso 50 1/200

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3112456445_148a5d8e75_b.jpg

I knew that shot was done with the 85 1.8 when you posted it in the 5D thread! :D

[davo_robbo]

lol =] yeah figured it couldnt have been the 50mm cause of the FOV,
shes darn pretty lol :]

[ishida]

using a single sb-26 and mainly ambient light,
5D and 85mm @ f2.5 iso 50 1/200

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3112456445_148a5d8e75_b.jpg

Wonderful portrait w/ the 5D + 85 f/1.8 combo. ;);)

[maxloxton]

Some of my shots

Canon 20D + 85 1.8


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2378161950_23d157543f_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2413/2354517585_8fe159f328_o.jpg

[maxloxton]

Again Canon 20D + 85 1.8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2341247348_2957fc5621_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/2297656011_a17474fe4e_o.jpg

[maxloxton]

Canon 20D + 85 mm 1.8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2745757530_df80b8a04d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/2742329789_0fafb3541e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2741590560_0de5dc8b41.jpg

[maxloxton]

Canon 20D +85 1.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2130/2105180459_632473f331.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2104/2261124416_2811e99613.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2112/2215966560_226d2fdd2d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/2048997326_7b1e5f5881.jpg

[BugEyes]

I am new here and I am also new to photography. I have taken some really good pictures, but they "never" seem to have the crisp clearity that most people are getting from this lens. I use the Canon 20D and shot this picture 1/60 sec ISO 400 and it looks ok, but not great. Any advise?

What the previos guy said.
Plus that this shot is backfocused, look at the hair and you see that it's sharpest towards the neck. This could be user or equipment error, most common that you locked the focus and she moved before you took the picture.

[New Hobby]

This might be my new favorite lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/3121568137_c34494bc45_b.jpg

[Headshotzx]

Wow what a blizzard.

[krakfoto]

30D + 85 1.8 & my son

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6127/tnimg0589lb5.jpg

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/6404/tnimg0604tz1.jpg

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/972/tnimg0599qm7.jpg

[runninmann]

Welcome to POTN! Great start!30D + 85 1.8 & my son

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6127/tnimg0589lb5.jpg

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/6404/tnimg0604tz1.jpg

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/972/tnimg0599qm7.jpg

[pridash]

Canon 20D +85 1.8



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/2048997326_7b1e5f5881.jpg


Love that shot!

[MinhThien]

This might be my new favorite lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/3121568137_c34494bc45_b.jpg
For some reasons when i look at this picture I knew its in Boston MA(I used to live there)

[nekrit]

using a single sb-26 and mainly ambient light,
5D and 85mm @ f2.5 iso 50 1/200

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3112456445_148a5d8e75_b.jpg
Wow! I love this one. Good job.

[grizzy]

Great shots maxloxton, krakfoto, & New Hobby!

Here are some from the other day:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p545450496-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p769933847-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p592828476-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p991925205-3.jpg

[mattograph]

The 2nd one is most outstanding. You'll appreciate that one for years.

[maxloxton]

Grizzy..
thanks for the appreciation,
Your 2nd shot is mind blowing and as mentioned by mattograph you will surely appreciate that one for years.

[Sam N]

http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p450939754-4.jpg (http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p450939754.jpg)

http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p120798862-4.jpg (http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p120798862.jpg)

[joey1234]

http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/443988371_3Wpyb-L.jpg


I love this lens

[grego]

using a single sb-26 and mainly ambient light,
5D and 85mm @ f2.5 iso 50 1/200
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3112456445_148a5d8e75_b.jpg


Love your post processing on this. And of course the lens is beautiful.

[davo_robbo]

Love your post processing on this. And of course the lens is beautiful.

thankyou =]

ill have to go out and take more pics sometime v soon!

[Sfordphoto]

http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/443988371_3Wpyb-L.jpg


I love this lens

nice shot!

[grizzy]

Thanks guys!

maxloxton,

Mind blowing...not sure about that but I'll definitely take the compliment :) ! I really love your shot of the guy with the glasses on the last page.

[bhardwaj.deepak]

Do you mind sharing some PP skills? :)

thankyou =]

ill have to go out and take more pics sometime v soon!

[bhardwaj.deepak]

WOW!!




I love this lens

[joey1234]

I am so glad i purchased this lens-

[x2x3x4x5x]

Best chocolates ever. :tup:
(I'm not a food photographer - I'm sorry in advance)
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/7121/img2981sqf7.jpg
http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/3226/img2990srg7.jpg
http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/5694/img2976scm7.jpg

And just for kicks some Bailey's chocolate.
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/5273/img2998sqb6.jpg

Setup:
http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/3100/setupvo1.jpg

[joey1234]

This is a serious lens-
http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/444347165_YDdwA-X2.jpg
http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/443989741_iLDy5-L.jpg

[joey1234]

nice shot!

Thanks!

[Collin85]

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/446041402_Argk6-M.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/446057854_ja99u-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/446053232_BKj2e-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/446050061_JJiEH-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/446043246_mqCPM-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/446047984_Q5Vjw-L.jpg

[joey1234]

This lens is awesome- Took my guitar out for a photo shoot with some flashes into some shoot throughs, and the 85mm got some action- was originaly testing out a 17-40L -

http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/447598777_GFwdh-XL.jpg

http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/447599016_72EGJ-XL.jpg

http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/447598230_uGzci-XL.jpg

http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/447598497_WdfSx-XL.jpg

[jimmyfingers]

First shot with my new 85 1.8, straight from the camera wide open. I'm really happy with this new lens!

[RAW-Shooter]

An amazing lens...


http://raw-shooter.smugmug.com/photos/449586774_y2QWf-L.jpg
Full image


http://raw-shooter.smugmug.com/photos/449585290_5aof4-X2.jpg
100% crop


http://raw-shooter.smugmug.com/photos/449639461_dWMW3-L.jpg
Full image

[SillyGuy]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/2048997326_7b1e5f5881.jpg

wow, stunning photograph! she's beautiful!

[kisman]

85 1.8@1.8@450D(XSI)
http://members.lycos.co.uk/lightart/cb/8518/IMG_2649.jpg

85 1.8 @ 1.8 @ @450D(XSI)
http://members.lycos.co.uk/lightart/cb/8518/IMG_2992_1.jpg

[Jpiano]

I want this lens soooooooo BAD!!!!

[RAW-Shooter]

I want this lens soooooooo BAD!!!!

There's (at least) one for sale right here in the Classifieds section...:)

[BlackDogPhotos]

I am new to this forum...hello
Own the 85mm and shoot indoor basketball (40D)...to die for!
Boys love that I get tight shots, with no flash! Only care about one
end of court, so the 85mm is just right! Enjoy!

[tupper]

I got this lens last week and its amazingly sharp compared to my previous glass. Can't wait to use it more!

[kisman]

Yes, this lens is sharp and have good contrast. AF is quick and very precise. And bokeh, i love it ;-),
next sample ;-)

85 1.8 @ 2.2 @ 450D(XSI)
http://members.lycos.co.uk/lightart/cb/8518/IMG_5898.jpg

[ThomasW]

@ 2.2
http://weblog.thomasvanderwillik.com/album/images/algemeen/08_01_09_sneeuwpret/img_8833.jpg

[jimmyfingers]

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww15/jamesrumble/IMG_1449.jpghttp://photography-on-the.net/forum/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww15/jamesrumble/IMG_1449.jpg%5B/IMG%5D

[jimmyfingers]

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww15/jamesrumble/IMG_1451.jpg

[jimmyfingers]

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww15/jamesrumble/IMG_1469.jpg
http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww15/jamesrumble/IMG_1447.jpg
http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww15/jamesrumble/IMG_1527.jpg

[Collin85]

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/451248620_D7GDW-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/451249685_zKoRJ-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/451250123_LkMSA-L.jpg

[bhardwaj.deepak]

Good ones. I like them all.
Just one question. Have you ever been caught clicking strangers? Even been in such a situation?

Is it okay to shoot people on streets without their permission?

[ThomasW]

Another one, same photo, different crop & PP.

http://www.thomasvanderwillik.com/pp/images/20090108161340_img_8833bw.jpg

[kmcconn9]

What the previos guy said.
Plus that this shot is backfocused, look at the hair and you see that it's sharpest towards the neck. This could be user or equipment error, most common that you locked the focus and she moved before you took the picture.

Thats and 99% of these pictures are PP...I wish for these lens picture threads, no PP was allowed....as you can totally change the picture with PP and then you are only demonstrating you PP skills IMO...

[bhardwaj.deepak]

I disagree. PP is an integral part of photography.

[RAW-Shooter]

Just converting from RAW to JPG is a form of PP. Most RAW processors have some auto level values set also.

I do agree however, that pictures in the lens thread should be as much out of the camera as possible and a 100% crop should also be posted.

Just my 2 cents.

[Collin85]

Good ones. I like them all.
Just one question. Have you ever been caught clicking strangers? Even been in such a situation?

Is it okay to shoot people on streets without their permission?

Thanks Deepak. As for your question, in countries such as the UK, Australia and the United States, it is perfectly legal to take shots of anyone while I'm standing in a public place. I have been caught before, but they can't do anything if they don't like it. There are, however, unspoken moral standards many street shooters adhere to. If the subject shows obvious irritation, it is often best to put the camera down.

[bhardwaj.deepak]

Got it. Thanks buddy. :) I'll try to open up myself next time.

[Field of 33]

Jimmy, I absolutely LOVE the colors in this pictures (referencing post #1590). They are absolutely astounding! Did you do much PP or is that mostly from the camera?

[jimmyfingers]

Thanks you so much for the kind words 'Field' !!

All straight from the camera, but I did have the benefit of a bright sunny (but very cold) day lol. This was the first day I'd used my new lens, and just rattled off a few over 10-15 mins. I'd highly recommend this lens to everyone!

[Collin85]

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/452861459_rFAyb-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/452863806_rdH9o-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/452862156_Tizfp-L.jpg

[Collin85]

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/452886704_tiNmB-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/452892905_cKdko-L.jpg

[ernst_blofeld]

Before the Dawn at Semifinal Club in Helsinki, 5D + 85mm 1.8:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2905138486_65dc2fc1af_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/2904295307_818637527e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2904295107_7ca241f256_o.jpg

[royv]

Awesome pictures there!!!

Too bad the Chinese tattoo in the guys neck (first pic) is written wrong, should be 爱情

[joey1234]

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/452861459_rFAyb-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/452863806_rdH9o-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/452862156_Tizfp-L.jpg
What body was used for these??

[Collin85]

What body was used for these??

50D. :)

[tupper]

Wowee, this is sharp..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3191295080_503600f84f.jpg?v=0

100% crop:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3191295082_f583b764fa.jpg?v=0

[DStanic]

Well I'm still learning how to use this lens (learning how to hold it steady since it's so small but such a long focal length). but impressed so far! Anyways here's some pictures!


My first couple shots.. missed the focus a bit on this one. f/1.8 at 85mm is a little tricky!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3190508453_7b7899184b_b.jpg


Squirrel, nothing special just thought he was cute. lol
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/3190508441_0513c0538d_b.jpg

GTP_Jamie with his new XSi. Got the glove in focus, but he is OOF. Damn that shallow DOF! lol
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/3190508449_062bbc81ec_b.jpg


Snapshot in a restaurant, really really low light! ISO1600 and f/1.8 I'm unstoppable now!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3190508435_dc8fbc50e7_b.jpg

[adned]

Very good pictures here guys.My contribution on this thread.

http://www.adrian-nedea.com/webpics/IMG_4534small.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://i44.tinypic.com/2nvuj48.jpg

[JasonRussell]

I posted this one in the self portriat thread but since it was taken with the 85, I may aswell post it here too.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3196609657_242aa40989_b.jpg

[Lori Putman]

Here's one from me!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/3145049426_36e546ebc5_o.jpg

[kisman]

85 f/1.8 @ f/1.8 @ 350D
http://digart.img.digart.pl/data/img/1/39/download/1722936.jpg

[tupper]

Just one I got last week,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3199388518_c535de6bef.jpg?v=0

[Collin85]

Today/yesterday:

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/456850854_4YTNT-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/456941631_rxsEf-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/456908892_VMqf5-M.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/456941753_oC8Fv-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/456945874_uCHfm-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/456849727_WVaKZ-L.jpg

[WhyFi]

I do dig this lens outdoors on my 30D - guess I'll have to get a 135L when I go FF! :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/3144806663_d508ac0a67.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3144806663/sizes/o/)

[rhyno]

thought i would share a 100% crop
f/2.8
1/400
iso400
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/bikr883/IMG_3005-100.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/bikr883/IMG_3005.jpg

[beavisbr]

Just ordered this lens! My friend will bring it to me next week...

Can't wait to have a try!!

Hope I can take some beautiful pictures as you guys!! :D:D

[SwiftFootTim]

Sold me on this lens, also needed it for basketball shooting and I can't wait to get it!

[rhyno]

cant beat the price for the optics

just check the 100% crop right above of the bird

Just ordered this lens! My friend will bring it to me next week...

Can't wait to have a try!!

Hope I can take some beautiful pictures as you guys!! :D:D

Sold me on this lens, also needed it for basketball shooting and I can't wait to get it!

[thrash_273]

Element.=D

[SwiftFootTim]

Here are some of my first shots from this lens. Not the greatest composition, but very sharp. I was focusing on the knob on the guitar in each shot.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3213745621_ea8135baee_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/3213745161_be354c8f3c_o.jpg

[maximus96]

Just one I got last week,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3199388518_c535de6bef.jpg?v=0



how is the lighting achieved in these types of pictures with lots of dark shadows?

[davo_robbo]

high black channels, low ambient light and a flash usually^^

[maximus96]

high black channels,

i'm a noob, i don't know what that means. is that an adjustment in photoshop?

[tupper]

Was shot low light with an overhead bulb, not a flash. But got some nice warm color because of that.

[ceegee]

I just got my 85 f/1.8. Here's one of my first shots, taken in our kitchen last night in poor ambient light, no flash.

[ceegee]

... and another, taken outdoors in the snow.

[maximus96]

Was shot low light with an overhead bulb, not a flash. But got some nice warm color because of that.

what setting was used on the camera? i'm not able to view the exif data from the pic.
thanks

[sharky]

Here's something a little different - the Australian Open tennis:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3379/3217835844_d8a602ac9a_b.jpg

[DStanic]

... and another, taken outdoors in the snow.

:cool: Beautiful dog!

[Tumeg]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3222708727_04b076c1d4.jpg?v=0

[BrantG]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3223913330_901eb5c746_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3223913288_b95956a880_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3223056535_28fe5bfe1d_b.jpg

[Collin85]

http://www.collinzphotography.com/photos/451248925_Xm8Ku-L.jpg

http://www.collinzphotography.com/photos/451246003_ej5tV-L.jpg

http://www.collinzphotography.com/photos/452871684_vcVMU-L.jpg

[aznkidd55]

nice photos..definitely want to have this lens sometime in the future, hopefully near future :D

[BrantG]

^^
Pick up a used copy. Thats what I did. It's probably the best bang for the buck.

[tupper]

what setting was used on the camera? i'm not able to view the exif data from the pic.
thanks

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ewantupper/3199388518/meta/

[HaroldC3]

Just picked up a like new copy of the boards. Here's one of my first shots. Lovin' the focal length.

[joey1234]

posted this in another thread, but i wanted to show off this lens on a 5d-- lov eithttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3223107137_3093ce9c7c_b.jpg

[mattograph]

Heres a shot taken to test my 5D MKII at 6400 ISO.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3457/3230726642_538694823b_b.jpg

[jimmyfingers]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3233678126_0a8c3b986b_b.jpghttp://photography-on-the.net/forum/%3Cimg%20src=%22http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3233678126_0a8c3b986b_b.jpg%22

[jimmyfingers]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/3232831849_7ac2076761_b.jpg

[jimmyfingers]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3399/3233681474_5bfd2b9072_b.jpg

[jimmyfingers]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3233682366_c03b242097_b.jpg

[jimmyfingers]

Not only birds!!! lol

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/3232835125_1289a9176f_b.jpg