Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM [Archive] - Page 12 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

jimmyfingers

29th of January 2009 (Thu), 01:51

joey1234

29th of January 2009 (Thu), 09:11

check out this- it is the opriginal file from a 5d- very slight USM, honestly i rarely have to throw this lens through a USM, One of my favorite lenses..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3235154977_8cb7815cd7_o.jpg

TheHoff

29th of January 2009 (Thu), 12:00

The gulls were shot at between f3.2 and f3.5, and the slower moving birds on the water at between f4 and f5. I really enjoy this lens, but I really need to try shooting people with it now! May try to gate crash a few weddings in a suite etc lol

Cool swan shot. The water looks almost like a 3D rendering.

check out this- it is the opriginal file from a 5d- very slight USM, honestly i rarely have to throw this lens through a USM, One of my favorite lenses..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3235154977_8cb7815cd7_o.jpg

Nice detail but a hair oversharpened. (And I thought my boy had ridiculous eyelashes-- those are curling over on themselves!)

Oh yea and with your previous shot up above, it is a really nice portrait but you need to learn the "Dad Bath" technique and use it before you shoot. It involves a warm, wet cloth and a quick wipedown of the face :D

http://i40.tinypic.com/mjnvc7.jpg

85/1.8 @ f/2.5, ISO 200, 1DS2

joey1234

29th of January 2009 (Thu), 13:13

[quote=TheHoff;7213473]Cool swan shot. The water looks almost like a 3D rendering.

Nice detail but a hair oversharpened. (And I thought my boy had ridiculous eyelashes-- those are curling over on themselves!)

Oh yea and with your previous shot up above, it is a really nice portrait but you need to learn the "Dad Bath" technique and use it before you shoot. It involves a warm, wet cloth and a quick wipedown of the face :D

you mean the dry skin?? not my kid- im not about to start wiping my clients kids faces... but thanks for the pointer -- I probably should have not run any USM on the second one..

TheHoff

29th of January 2009 (Thu), 13:22

Oh, I realized after seeing a few more kids in your posts that they probably aren't all yours :D I dunno about not offering a warm cloth for a wipedown -- I think the mom's might appreciate the results in the photos. I'm sure there is a tactful way to do it without implying that their kid is dirty. I wasn't sure if that was dry skin or maybe dried milk spray..

joey1234

29th of January 2009 (Thu), 14:06

that kid had some really dry skin, i asked her if she wanted to do something about- she said no.. I asked her if she wanted it photoshopped out - she said no- oh well- Pretty sharp lens though:D

ceegee

29th of January 2009 (Thu), 14:38

Here are my two dogs, out in the snow. I love this lens!

joey1234

30th of January 2009 (Fri), 23:50

http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/464813202_3S9Kt-XL.jpg

Taken on 5d ISO 50, 1.8, 1/250 - flash bounced off ceiling

THis is a 100% crop from above- what a lens!!!
http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/464813069_XGdYp-XL.jpg

jvmanolis

1st of February 2009 (Sun), 01:32

Fun in the snow! They were moving pretty fast but it was a very bright day so had shutter at 1/1250, f2.8.

JakPot

1st of February 2009 (Sun), 10:13

Fun in the snow! They were moving pretty fast but it was a very bright day so had shutter at 1/1250, f2.8.

nice shot, but i think a shutter drag would have given the shot the feeling of "moving fast"

GrahamBlackall

1st of February 2009 (Sun), 12:05

http://www.flickr.com/photos/grahamblackall/3226590061/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/grahamblackall/3234560557/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/grahamblackall/3229314397/

x2x3x4x5x

1st of February 2009 (Sun), 12:24

http://i40.tinypic.com/2eovdi1.jpg

TheHoff

1st of February 2009 (Sun), 12:50

Really? You shoot the 1.8 version?

You value money and focus speed over glorious bokeh :D :D I'm surprised from your excellent work with the 35L.

x2x3x4x5x

1st of February 2009 (Sun), 16:52

Heh thanks Hoff.

Truth be told, if I had the $ I'd most likely grab the L. I don't shoot enough with my 1.8 as is. It is sharp and fast though.

k_wakasugi

3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 20:48

Just picked this one up not too long ago, took it to Disneyland to try it out.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_eU0ARmikz-Q/SYkA8uBrvUI/AAAAAAAADL0/DQp2mDWOnwU/s800/disneyland%20with%201D%20291.JPG

Straight out of camera, I'm in love with the color.

J.Lynn.R

3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 21:55

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_tEmieDWoGoQ/SYjDFlixPkI/AAAAAAAAG8M/vw2JUvIR9nA/s512/_MG_2019.JPG

Didn't touch sharpness. I looooove this lens!!!!

x2x3x4x5x

3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 22:19

This lens is sharp, but something about it doesn't sit 100% with me. I'm spoiled by the 35L.

canonnoob

3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 22:22

Nevermind.. check my site.. most of this series was shot with it.

http://davidwelker.zenfolio.com/p646451146

TheHoff

3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 22:26

This lens is sharp, but something about it doesn't sit 100% with me. I'm spoiled by the 35L.

It really is wicked sharp at f/2. Silly sharp. The bokeh is creamy (I say that tongue-in-cheek) and it isn't jittery or edgy.

Drawbacks: crappy hood, the build is a step down, I think it is 1/4 stop darker than rated

You can't really hate on the lens for much more than that.

http://i44.tinypic.com/24ffwo4.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/2r5eufq.jpg

1DS2 / 85/1.8 @ f/2, ISO 100

canonnoob

3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 22:29

well you have to remember a lens is the sharpest one stop off both ends... so f 2.8= f4 being the sharpest... thats the rule of thumb for most lenses...

TheHoff

3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 22:32

well you have to remember a lens is the sharpest one stop off both ends... so f 2.8= f4 being the sharpest... thats the rule of thumb for most lenses...

I don't need any sharper than it is at f/2. Most portraits benefit from negative clarity with this lens anyway. It is nice to have the detail if you want it, but there really isn't even a need to go to f/2.8 with this.

x2x3x4x5x

3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 22:43

It's sharp - but something about it's IQ otherwise, I can't explain. I use it wide open quite often and am more than happy with the results.

I love the lens. I do. I promise.

Nice shot Hoff, pretty gal.

tylershumway

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 13:48

Went to the zoo today. This is at f/1.8. Pretty darn sharp.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/tylershumway/IMG_0187_filtered.jpg

adam*

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 14:13

It really is wicked sharp at f/2. Silly sharp. The bokeh is creamy (I say that tongue-in-cheek) and it isn't jittery or edgy.

Drawbacks: crappy hood, the build is a step down, I think it is 1/4 stop darker than rated

You can't really hate on the lens for much more than that.

http://i44.tinypic.com/24ffwo4.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/2r5eufq.jpg

1DS2 / 85/1.8 @ f/2, ISO 100

Great shot Hoff. What was the lighting- flash bounced into umbrella?

TheHoff

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 14:20

Great shot Hoff. What was the lighting- flash bounced into umbrella?

Thanks adam, it was a quick test shot before I did some images of a friend's baby. It was a 580 and a softlighter set-up as shoot-through. I might have had a 5 x 8 lastolite white reflector on the left but I don't remember and I don't see the catch in her eyes so I'm not sure.

bhardwaj.deepak

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 14:27

This lens is my favourite for its sharpness, but its not too useful on a crop body.
I am actually thinking if I should less it off for something shorter focal length. say 50mm 1.4.

How good an idea is that?

WRXTACY

6th of February 2009 (Fri), 17:08

I get my 85mm on the 9th i cant wait!

I have a crop body, i think the 85mm Focal length for me is good, i already have a 18-55mm (i know image sharpness and all that) but i figure why pay for something that I can already cover?

4rgentum

6th of February 2009 (Fri), 19:36

i loved this lens on my 30d and it's just AMAZING with my 5d

BrantG

6th of February 2009 (Fri), 19:39

This lens is sharp, but something about it doesn't sit 100% with me. I'm spoiled by the 35L.

Probably because the 85mm is so much cheaper!!!!!:p

ceegee

7th of February 2009 (Sat), 12:21

Here's my young golden retriever sleeping in an armchair (which is strictly forbidden ...!)

Medic85

7th of February 2009 (Sat), 16:10

Ha! Looks like one of my labs before he is so rudely awakened for sleeping on the furniture!

I've said it before but this lens has to be the official dog lens!

dissembled

7th of February 2009 (Sat), 18:36

ceegee

7th of February 2009 (Sat), 20:33

I've said it before but this lens has to be the official dog lens!

Yes! It's nice to have the working distance - easier to get "candid" shots! I've only just got this lens, and am really enjoying it.

TheHoff

7th of February 2009 (Sat), 20:57

snyderman

9th of February 2009 (Mon), 20:33

This is quickly becoming my favorite lens in the bag. I use it for basketball but love the beautiful color that results. Here's my entry, although probably not as good as many, but I liked this shot from a recent HS Basketball game:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/dsnyder160/IMG_3851.jpg

toneepham

9th of February 2009 (Mon), 20:34

http://i40.tinypic.com/2zs87k0.jpg

Collin85

9th of February 2009 (Mon), 22:23

The relatively long MFD of this lens is the only flaw that I'm concerned about. To stand back about 3 feet to take a photo. Always loved to photograph people up close. Though on the other hand, it would make for a nice (though rather unorthodox) candid street lens.

The 85mm is THE street lens for me. If I didn't get into shooting street recently, I would probably would have sold it. The lens is small, sharp, fast and has quick AF. Perfect for street IMO.

95% of my street shots here were taken by the 85mm:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=626622

mattograph

9th of February 2009 (Mon), 23:28

I routinely use a 12mm extension tube now with this lens and that certainly helps when doing close-up portraits.

Do you have any examples?

deci

10th of February 2009 (Tue), 10:22

Following Hoffs suggestion, I tried a couple of shots. This isn't a very large (or good) example I put on another forum
http://www.black-cat-gfx.co.uk/dotstuff/IMG_7306.jpg

Using flash at f5.6 (Ithink)

Hope thats some help.

TheHoff

10th of February 2009 (Tue), 12:25

Do you have any examples?

Sure

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

http://i41.tinypic.com/im15rn.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/oif3ep.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/2n6rbzn.jpg

Sorry most of my people stuff is of the kid; don't want to bore everyone too much :D

EOSBoy

10th of February 2009 (Tue), 17:58

My favorite lens!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3259182402_84702a531a_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/3258351191_4a24c5123e.jpg

TheHoff

10th of February 2009 (Tue), 19:26

I'm usually not a fan of artsy plants with bokeh but those sure are pretty, Patrick. Nice job.

EOSBoy

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 00:53

I'm usually not a fan of artsy plants with bokeh but those sure are pretty, Patrick. Nice job.
Well, shucks! :D Thanks!
I'm not really a big fan as well but hey...I'll shoot anything until hot babes come by!

Perry Ge

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 00:56

Well, shucks! :D Thanks!
I'm not really a big fan as well but hey...I'll shoot anything until hot babes come by!

And when they do...you'll stop? :lol:

tupper

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 03:26

First indoor B-ball game with it,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3268610565_d581dcdce3.jpg?v=0

Impressions, Its great. I shot all day @ f/2 on my 400D at ISO 1600. Under exposed them all by half a stop to keep shutterspeed up. All i'm wanting now is a good upgrade than can handle the iso because All the photos i took I had to run them through my noise ninja+ sharpen action because of the 400D's crap noise @ 1600. 50D for $1100 US.. sounds good, or 5D for $1200.. its hard. Haha

jdlloyd67

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 07:32

Here's a lucky shot of a visitor that happened to land on a fence right next to me on Sunday. I was able to fire this shot off quickly with my 85 mm lens mounted but didn't have time to switch the ISO down from 800 so the image is a bit grainy.

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

bhardwaj.deepak

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 08:18

Oops. I thought atleast 40D should be a bit better at ISO handling. Anyways, nice shot jdlloyd67

puzzle

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 08:58

Wow, Yeah, nice grab shot there JDL!

I love this lens :) although I did find it a rather useless focal length for night club photography.

In the studio though it did really well and I look forward to testing its street and candid performance very soon.

EOSBoy

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 12:46

And when they do...you'll stop? :lol:
lol, I doubt it!

Apollo11

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 15:33

jdlloyd67

12th of February 2009 (Thu), 09:34

My favorite-ever lens, purchased in April 1996, for a then-whopping $373.95 (I'm looking at the receipt!) Its focus isn't a fast as it once was, but it still takes great shots.
30d, 85mm f1.8
1/100, f2.5, ISO 100 +2/3 stop EC.

Superb shot!!! Nice to know a 30D can crank out such great IQ. If only I could get my 40D to do it. :p

900spg

14th of February 2009 (Sat), 23:31

Just got this lens last week. Few shots of the pets today. So far I'm happy with it.
http://www.jpsphotos.net/potn/20090214_Roscoe_Tasha_Nani-6.jpg
http://www.jpsphotos.net/potn/20090214_Roscoe_Tasha_Nani-8.jpg

canonnoob

15th of February 2009 (Sun), 03:29

heres one from me... no post work other than very little contrast.
http://DavidWelker.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p132793212-5.jpg

BrantG

15th of February 2009 (Sun), 15:03

^^

Nice and sharp!

canonnoob

15th of February 2009 (Sun), 15:04

haha thanks!

Simply Ravishing

16th of February 2009 (Mon), 18:48

Just picked up a used copy of this lens today! Here are 2 shots I snapped about 20 minutes after the purchase.

Jimi Hendrix Statue on Broadway near Seattle Central Community College, Seattle Wa
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/3286305296_a4a76c63d8.jpg
F/1.8, 1/8000, -2EV, ISO 100

Some flower at Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill in Seattle Wa
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/3286305284_a058601598.jpg
F/7.1, 1/400, -1EV, ISO 100

bjoynes

16th of February 2009 (Mon), 22:17

I borrowed this lens from a friend for the weekend to shoot at the Vanderbilt v Georgia game. I'm no photo guy, but this lens I think helped me to take better pictures than I'm really able to take.

grizzy

18th of February 2009 (Wed), 14:59

Some from a recent walk:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p874027710-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p834623521-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p629091605-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p633224594-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p1062132966-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p943368187-4.jpg

mellowd

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 04:46

@1.8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3290486457_614c9421c9_o.jpg

Sfordphoto

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 12:54

I borrowed this lens from a friend for the weekend to shoot at the Vanderbilt v Georgia game. I'm no photo guy, but this lens I think helped me to take better pictures than I'm really able to take.

those pink shoes are a hoot!

kennys350d

20th of February 2009 (Fri), 21:06

Guys, I want to b sold on this lens soo bad.. Anyone here shot some automotive pics with this lens..?!?! Some guy wants to sell this to me for 270..What you think..? Good or bad deal..? HELP..!

Simply Ravishing

20th of February 2009 (Fri), 23:08

Guys, I want to b sold on this lens soo bad.. Anyone here shot some automotive pics with this lens..?!?! Some guy wants to sell this to me for 270..What you think..? Good or bad deal..? HELP..!

Good deal, I just bought mine for $275

kennys350d

21st of February 2009 (Sat), 02:17

Couldnt wait, + seller actually sold it. Found another for 300, but I decided to buy a new one instead. 388.22 after tax. Came with the lens, hood, and a tiffen uv filter.. I hope this was a good deal..! U guys sucked me into it..!

Emergenic

21st of February 2009 (Sat), 02:47

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3590/3295417617_d36a120800_b.jpg

WhyFi

21st of February 2009 (Sat), 09:38

I don't know why I like it, but I do -

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3296545882_cac1b46336.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3296545882/sizes/o/)

rammy

21st of February 2009 (Sat), 09:44

Mine arrived yesterday from kerso :D

F1.8, ISO100, 1/640sec
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=344050&stc=1&d=1235230934

100%
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=344052&stc=1&d=1235230934

F1.8, ISO200, 1/800sec
http://www.ramyad.net/POTN/_MG_1197-Edit.jpg

F1.8, ISO100, 1/500sec
http://www.ramyad.net/POTN/_MG_1306-Edit.jpg

F1.8, ISO100, 1/250sec
http://www.ramyad.net/POTN/_MG_1441-Edit.jpg

JeremyJ

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 02:47

Some from a recent walk:...
Grizzy, those are some excellent captures. This thread, I think, is gonna get me in trouble with the wife here shortly.:)

JeremyJ

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 02:49

Rammy, that last shot is stunningly sharp at 1.8

rammy

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 04:50

Rammy, that last shot is stunningly sharp at 1.8

The shallow DOF is wicked too :D

songexe

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 10:41

Time to contribute!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/3280972162_68118985cf_b.jpg

RMedina88

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 18:13

Great shot, Emergenic!

JeremyJ

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 04:51

The shallow DOF is wicked too :D
Man, you ain't kidding!

Apollo11

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 21:41

Great shot, Emergenic!

+1. Fantastic shot!!

Medic85

25th of February 2009 (Wed), 20:09

Rammy: those are some great shots! Thanks for sharing.

songexe

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 15:56

This is posted elsewhere on the fourm, but I thought it was a cool shot so I'd include it in the archives.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3307726711_445637b6f0_b.jpg

londonandlawson

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 16:00

O_O

grizzy

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 16:23

Grizzy, those are some excellent captures. This thread, I think, is gonna get me in trouble with the wife here shortly.:)

Thank you :D !

Jpiano

27th of February 2009 (Fri), 02:00

All of you just convinced me!! I just placed an order for the lens! I can't wait to get it!:D:D

rammy

27th of February 2009 (Fri), 03:37

Rammy: those are some great shots! Thanks for sharing.

You're welcome :)

I'm finding it a little long on the crop body. Hopefully when I get my 5D II it will be better :D

Medic85

27th of February 2009 (Fri), 19:04

Yeah, I don't use mine all that often just due to the fact that it's long on a crop body. I'm actually debating selling the thing....I know I'll regret it though.;)

EOSBoy

27th of February 2009 (Fri), 20:21

I enjoy the length of 50mm for general stuff but the 85 f/1.8 seems to be my favorite...The telephoto compression and sharper IQ is suhhh weet.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3315092634_15aa4edb32_o.jpg

tupper

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 04:28

More examples to tell how nice and sharp this is @f/2.8:
346091

100% crop

346092

No editing, straight from camera

tupper

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 04:37

This is PP'd.

@f/2

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/3318986628_0a3119562a.jpg?v=0

Simply Ravishing

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 15:16

Brought the camera to the gym Saturday for the last bball games of the season... I work at the Boys and Girls Club. Shot at ISO 800-1000, not the greatest but not terrible either.

Triple Team
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3319576407_9734cd5e1b.jpg

Lock Down D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3319537265_89f51c99e8.jpg

Inbound Pass
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3319520403_b50076a56f.jpg

Freethrow Master
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3571/3319507137_4713bb565a.jpg

Simply Ravishing

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 15:24

And a few of my parent's dogs... I love this lens!

Smug Mug :-)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3319611769_f78a851368_b.jpg

Old Lady
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/3319611729_b63701fd4b.jpg

DStanic

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 15:37

Keep up the great pics guys.

I haven't used my copy much.. bought it just a few months ago but it's a bit long inside my apartment and I haven't felt like going outside in the cold to use it much.

I will give it until the summer and if I find I do not use it enough then I might sell it and get a 50mm f/1.4 instead. I really WANT to LIKE this lens though! Its very sharp and the autofocus works great!

deci

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 15:44

Smug Mug :-)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3319611769_f78a851368_b.jpg

:D Brilliant name ........ What a look:lol:

Simply Ravishing

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 15:49

:D Brilliant name ........ What a look:lol:

Thanks! I got lucky with that one, she actually sat still... never happends, she usually goes into attack/lick mode whenever the camera comes out.

ishida

2nd of March 2009 (Mon), 18:19

I found this on a Saturday

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3323227693_def77c2bfb_o.jpg

FWO on my EOS 5D :D

joey1234

2nd of March 2009 (Mon), 22:36

do a portrait shoot with this lens-- love it

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3320872113_28eb7da1a2_o.jpg

klbowden

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 09:21

I have a 50mm 1.8 and the 100mm macro (which I use for portraits too) on a 40D - and am interested in the 85mm....is it worth having this lens that is b/w the two I already own?

tupper

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 09:24

I have a 50mm 1.8 and the 100mm macro (which I use for portraits too) on a 40D - and am interested in the 85mm....is it worth having this lens that is b/w the two I already own?

Seeings you have the 18-55 IS covering your wide end, 85mm would be a nice addition to your collection. Although I'm sure you will forget about the 50 f/1.8 and take a few steps back and enjoy what wonders this lens has to offer.

klbowden

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 13:53

Seeings you have the 18-55 IS covering your wide end, 85mm would be a nice addition to your collection. Although I'm sure you will forget about the 50 f/1.8 and take a few steps back and enjoy what wonders this lens has to offer.

Thanks Tupper...hmmm...I see there is one for sale in the sell section too...
tempting...:-)
I am thinking of upgrading my 50mm to the 1.4 - but perhaps I will nix that idea until I see what the 85mm has to offer...now, how to present this situation to my husband?:-)...

mattograph

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 14:05

Why is it that, the more boring the subject, the better the job pays?

http://www.mattograph.com/photos/484441688_VwKBb-L.jpg

bhardwaj.deepak

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 14:12

guys, any cheap hood for this one?

rammy

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 14:26

guys, any cheap hood for this one?

http://www.lenshoods.co.uk/hoods/Canon-EF-85mm-f-1.8-USM.php

bhardwaj.deepak

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 14:29

http://www.lenshoods.co.uk/hoods/Canon-EF-85mm-f-1.8-USM.php
:D oops. I wanted something in plastic :)

mattograph

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 14:36

guys, any cheap hood for this one?

Yeah, the one canon makes it pretty freakin cheap.

(Oh, you meant the money part. Sorry.)

x2x3x4x5x

4th of March 2009 (Wed), 20:58

http://i39.tinypic.com/140j1x2.jpg

dannygt

4th of March 2009 (Wed), 21:31

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo324/dannytaillon/001-7-2.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo324/dannytaillon/001-5-2.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo324/dannytaillon/001-2.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo324/dannytaillon/portaitbrunetraitement003.jpg

Synenergy52

4th of March 2009 (Wed), 22:54

85mm 1.8

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/vvg2002/beach5resizedcrop1of1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/vvg2002/Beach8-8001of1.jpg

thrash_273

6th of March 2009 (Fri), 20:41

my ladies.

StellaBean

7th of March 2009 (Sat), 10:21

I am so new I still have that new photographer smell. I just received my 40D yesterday after many years of a pretty ok P&S. I am completely blown away by just how good I can get with absolutely no photography skills. I've been reading, reading and reading and thanks to this forum and this thread specifically I added the 85mm f/1.8 to my shopping cart.

My second shot taken with my new set up:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3335740052_e60f5cba03_b.jpg

(I'm sorry I don't know how to post a pic otherwise, I just got so excited I couldn't wait)

mattograph

7th of March 2009 (Sat), 10:24

StellaBean

7th of March 2009 (Sat), 10:29

thank you so much!! and thanks for the compliment. I'm so excited I could burst! I've been longing for this camera for a LONG time!! I think given I've put up with my husband 10 years as of yesterday, I deserved a great camera!! lol j/k he's the best!

TheHoff

7th of March 2009 (Sat), 10:29

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo324/dannytaillon/001-7-2.jpg

I like this shot and your processing. What would make it even better is to wait for a face in one of the windows.

tzalman

7th of March 2009 (Sat), 11:19

Heading Home

http://photos.imageevent.com/elied/thisthatandtheotherthing/landscapesandurbanscapes/_MG_5312.jpg

D Thompson

7th of March 2009 (Sat), 11:31

This is with my newly acquired 5D and the ef85 f1.8.

ISO100 1/125th @ f9. Original (http://photos.imageevent.com/dennisthompsonphotography/dcrp/6644_r.JPG)

dannygt

7th of March 2009 (Sat), 11:37

I like this shot and your processing. What would make it even better is to wait for a face in one of the windows.

Thanks..

I didn't try to take a picture of someone.. only the architecture was interesting to me, but I understand what you mean.

runninmann

7th of March 2009 (Sat), 13:46

x2x3x4x5x

7th of March 2009 (Sat), 13:48

http://i44.tinypic.com/21o30xk.jpg

StellaBean

7th of March 2009 (Sat), 13:57

StellaBean, this may help: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=160897

that is VERY helpful, thank you. I tried to find some such thread to no avail!! Many thanks. :D

songexe

9th of March 2009 (Mon), 11:08

I like this shot and your processing. What would make it even better is to wait for a face in one of the windows.

Woah, those are windows. I thought that was a fence or something.

p360

9th of March 2009 (Mon), 12:53

Woah, those are windows. I thought that was a fence or something.

Me too.

WRXTACY

11th of March 2009 (Wed), 21:42

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/8652/wrx22.jpg

I love this lens!

origamione

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 01:40

This is posted elsewhere on the fourm, but I thought it was a cool shot so I'd include it in the archives.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3307726711_445637b6f0_b.jpg

Very nice shot, for a moment i thought those water drops were on my screen LOL! What f stop used for this shot?

songexe

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 12:05

Very nice shot, for a moment i thought those water drops were on my screen LOL! What f stop used for this shot?

ISO100, f/11, 2 second exposure (though the flash was manually fired by hand, so there's not actually that much light).

WRXTACY

13th of March 2009 (Fri), 01:20

What was your shutter speed?

zoom_zoom

13th of March 2009 (Fri), 05:05

2 second shutter speed....

Moooney

14th of March 2009 (Sat), 18:42

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/Mooney/IMG_3360.jpg

first venture out with my new lens! seems pretty damn sharp to me.

paparios

15th of March 2009 (Sun), 09:38

Works quite nice with my 50d.

Example and 100%crop at ISO200, f4, 1/800.

Miguel

Simply Ravishing

15th of March 2009 (Sun), 12:37

I was able to smuggle this baby into the Pac 10 Men's Basketball Tournament this past weekend. Here are a few of the better shots. We had pretty good seats, 7 rows behind the hoop and a bit off to the side. I wasn't able to get many great shots of the action from there, but I was basically right behind the cheerleaders, not a bad view =)

Taj Gibson of USC shooting freethrows vs UCLA
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3356142447_3ea69ffbdc.jpg

UW cheerleader
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/3356142431_80846eaacb.jpg

UW cheerleader
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3468/3356952076_3f0cee50ca.jpg

UCLA cheerleader
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3356952146_b533e08116.jpg

To view any of these large, or to see the rest of them.. go here http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinkraemer/

WhyFi

15th of March 2009 (Sun), 12:57

Nice pics and good to see a little healthy weight on those cheerleaders!

TheHoff

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 11:57

85 @ 1.8 w/ 12mm ext tube:

http://i40.tinypic.com/4h5n5k.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/2m7uvd2.jpg

@ f/5:

http://i41.tinypic.com/rjl35c.jpg

w/o tube @ f/2.8 and f/6.3:

http://i43.tinypic.com/2m6uybc.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/11kbeh4.jpg

canonnoob

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 13:45

Heres two from a recent shoot.

http://DavidWelker.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p125895978-4.jpg

http://DavidWelker.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p111271283-4.jpg

jdhart73

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 21:51

These are not the quality of most of the photos on here but thought I would start sharing. I just started playing with photography, mainly to save money and a new hobby.
I picked up this lens recently and this is the first time I took it out, some pics of my crew. It was late in the day so the lighting is not ideal...

C&C welcome

Thanks,
Jake

tkbslc

17th of March 2009 (Tue), 01:51

I just started playing with photography, mainly to save money ....

BWAHHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! You started this hobby to SAVE money? :lol:

Seriously though, great shots.

form

17th of March 2009 (Tue), 01:54

I started so I could make money/profit, and I've done it a few times but the profit always goes back to pay for equipment.

davo_robbo

17th of March 2009 (Tue), 06:36

heres a few random shots from it

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3112456445_148a5d8e75_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/3012519668_dc1b3dc674_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/2913913839_7ed6a6dc8c_o.jpg

jdhart73

17th of March 2009 (Tue), 21:32

Hardy Har....

I realized after I pushed POST how stupid that would sound. What can I say, this is a relatively cheap habit for me..LOL.

Jake

JakPot

17th of March 2009 (Tue), 22:44

Hardy Har....

I realized after I pushed POST how stupid that would sound. What can I say, this is a relatively cheap habit for me..LOL.

Jake

just wait till you get a taste of L lenses :lol:

jdhart73

17th of March 2009 (Tue), 23:00

I am already looking at them...have hardly made 100 clicks on the current set up and already looking to pour more gas on the fire!! LOL

All to be said though, this is fun for me. I get crazy with my hobbies and usually have nothing to show for them, this should in theory be different?

Jake

xOZx

18th of March 2009 (Wed), 12:41

Had this lense for a couple of months now. Got it for catching my son's swimming...still working on that technique. :o But I did have it on the camera over theweekend when the kids found this little guy. I really liked the picture. Second image is a crop of the 1st at 100%. Not bad for a noob? :D

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/UNOZ1/nake4web.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/UNOZ1/nakeclose.jpg

tupper

18th of March 2009 (Wed), 21:01

This was using the 85 and the kit lens..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/3364434497_7333c9c0a7.jpg?v=0

ceegee

20th of March 2009 (Fri), 14:59

Here's an action shot, taken with the 85 1.8 on my new 40D.

jdlloyd67

20th of March 2009 (Fri), 15:01

Here's an action shot, taken with the 85 1.8 on my new 40D.
Great shot!!! That's a form of Akido that the Golden is executing on the other dog. :p

runninmann

20th of March 2009 (Fri), 15:04

Here's an action shot, taken with the 85 1.8 on my new 40D.This is my favorite shot of the day!bw!

ceegee

20th of March 2009 (Fri), 15:07

This is my favorite shot of the day!bw!

Thank you! The labrador is 12 years old, but she still gives the golden (2 years old) a run for her money ...!

runninmann

20th of March 2009 (Fri), 15:10

Thank you! The labrador is 12 years old, but she still gives the golden (2 years old) a run for her money ...!I hope I can still get all four off the ground when I'm 84!:)

Simply Ravishing

20th of March 2009 (Fri), 16:40

Thank you! The labrador is 12 years old, but she still gives the golden (2 years old) a run for her money ...!

Sounds like my parents's dogs up until recently, they have two labs, 15 and 4 years old.

jdlloyd67

23rd of March 2009 (Mon), 07:35

This is a great lens for catching your child on the playground...

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

elysium

23rd of March 2009 (Mon), 07:58

Heres one from the weekend.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/1078/img9671.jpg

ceegee

25th of March 2009 (Wed), 14:37

I really enjoy the 3d-like quality of portraits taken with this lens!

ceegee

25th of March 2009 (Wed), 14:38

Wow, I love the colours in this!

This is a great lens for catching your child on the playground...

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

jdlloyd67

25th of March 2009 (Wed), 15:26

Wow, I love the colours in this!

Thanks! A little LAB Mode trick I picked up in Scott Kelby's 7-Step book.

bhardwaj.deepak

25th of March 2009 (Wed), 16:34

Thanks! A little LAB Mode trick I picked up in Scott Kelby's 7-Step book.

Do you mind sharing?

jdhart73

26th of March 2009 (Thu), 00:17

Adjusting the A & B?

andydajo

26th of March 2009 (Thu), 07:28

I really enjoy the 3d-like quality of portraits taken with this lens!

Looking at the exif on this one, there's some great DOF at f/2.8.
Great capture.

jdlloyd67

26th of March 2009 (Thu), 07:39

Ok, here's how to do the LAB color boost trick...

Obviously you have to use Photoshop.
Select the IMAGE menu option and click on MODE
Change the mode from RGB to LAB
On the IMAGE menu option select APPLY IMAGE
A pop-up dialog window will display. By default the Blending is set to Multiply, change that to SOFT LIGHT.
Make sure the Layer drop down list (DDL) is set to Background (or whatever layer your applying this to)
Now in the CHANNEL DDL cycle through the three options (LAB, A or B) and decide which you like best.
To decrease the color boost effect simply dial back the Opacity. I typically set it somewhere between 25% - 35%.
Once your happy with the color boost, switch the MODE back to RGB and that's it.http://www.planetnikon.com/forums/uploads/post-585-1194819840.jpg