Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

[silvrr]

A few pics from the local dragstrip:

1.) Little bit of CA on that one. I've noticed this under certain conditions using this lens...



Wide open will do it. Not sure when it goes away if you stop down. High contrast areas and crome will do it every time.

[CaptainTonus]

Wide open will do it. Not sure when it goes away if you stop down. High contrast areas and crome will do it every time.

Yeah, I always notice it on chrome and other highly reflective surfaces. Those shots weren't made wide-open, but close enough.

[JakPot]

Yeah, I always notice it on chrome and other highly reflective surfaces. Those shots weren't made wide-open, but close enough.

seems like when i was testing/messing around, it was gone somewhere between f4 & 5.6.

of course this was on the highest point of contrast of the images-

[Redfire_Cobra]

I just picked mine up tonight from another POTN member. I have a feeling this is going to become my favorite lens for portraits!

1. The first shot with it, trying it out before I bought it.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2600/3800383280_0671ee2cc9_o.jpg
2. A quick shot in the car before we left.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/3799564143_48c2026629_o.jpg
3. Walking into a friends house. This one is a pretty heavy crop.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3802238306_8867944883_o.jpg
4.Going into the restaurant to eat dinner, I got a good bit of motion blur on this one (1/60th) but I still like it.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2485/3800383444_930fe574aa_o.jpg

[runninmann]

Canon 50D, Xti
Sigma 70-200 f/2.8, Sigma 18-50 f/2.8, Canon 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS
550EX, 430EX

-Chris

You've had a new lens for almost a full day and you haven't updated your signature yet? My God man, what's your problem?;):)

[Redfire_Cobra]

Canon 50D, Xti
Sigma 70-200 f/2.8, Sigma 18-50 f/2.8, Canon 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS
550EX, 430EX

-Chris

You've had a new lens for almost a full day and you haven't updated your signature yet? My God man, what's your problem?;):)


HA HA HA HA, How dare I over look such a thing! It's fixored now....

[justaf IREMAN]

I got rid of this lens when I got the 85LII, sometimes I miss it when I want to go light. I'm probably going to pick it up again someday. For the price this lens is unbelievable, definitely one of canon's best non L lens.

[mikekelley]

I love this lens. Here's my dog. Saturation, contrast and sharpness are simply stunning for a lens of this price. 1.8:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3802019483_13fe6bf3a0_b.jpg

[jakeg1999]

Just got mine yesterday, and out of all mine lens, I think this is going to be my favorite...So much so that I just picked up a 135L F2, and am seriously considering selling my 3 week old 24-70......what a great lens.....

[USMCWayne]

I didn't take many shots last night, but here's a few from the Fort Peck Summer Theatre performance of Grease.

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs134.snc1/5729_127182979904_594484904_2082457_4649845_n.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs154.snc1/5729_127122924904_594484904_2081650_1853051_n.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs154.snc1/5729_127182984904_594484904_2082458_8306486_n.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs154.snc1/5729_127182994904_594484904_2082459_1530190_n.jpg

[lostid]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3808696503_b194f81653_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/3803504862_183fdfe9d2_o.jpg

[snowshark13]

I think I got a good copy! :D

Straight from 50d as JPG
http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/0908_DAISY_0001.jpg

100% Crop
http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/0908_DAISY_0002.jpg

[T-Bolt]

First attempt at head-shot/portrait. I really don't know what I'm doing yet, but this lens is so cool

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/3812646235_2b2049ef54_o.jpg

[Blazin]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/3816109524_3ce8a5551a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericdaley/3816109524/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3816109576_63bc030d35_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericdaley/3816109576/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/3815297291_cebf333592_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericdaley/3815297291/)

[Saxi]

Bokeh Pudding Swirl! (You listening Ben & Jerry)

Wide open, right out of the camera. Took this today while testing my new 85mm wide open. I got this lens to replace the 50mm f/1.4 I have been very unhappy with.

[Tomi Hawk]

I got this lens to replace the 50mm f/1.4 I have been very unhappy with.
What .. the 50? or .. the 85? :confused:
I'm assuming you mean the 50?

[Saxi]

What .. the 50? or .. the 85? :confused:
I'm assuming you mean the 50?

Was unhappy with the 50mm f/1.4, so far I really love the 85mm f/1.8.

[Methodical]

I was suppose to be going on a spending moratorium but I played with the 50mm 1.8 this week while of vacation and it faired well but I have always been thinking of getting this lens. I am losing and will probably purchase this lens this week. Dam!@$#%%^&#^ these pictures.

Have anyone here used the 100mm f2 lens and how does it compare to the 85 1.8. My usage will be indoor sports and family pics - indoors and outdoors as well.

Thanks

[snowshark13]

Duck shots at f1.8 ISO 400!

http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/0908_85DUCKS_0001.jpg

http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/0908_85DUCKS_0002.jpg

http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/0908_85DUCKS_0003.jpg

[Wheat_King]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3825588638_63f258bb7f_b.jpg

[farmer]

^cool!

[bsheasby]

From last weekend...

http://www.sheasblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Anna-Small-65.jpg

[zelseman]

bsheasby- that is excellent!I love it!
I want this lens.

[Methodical]

Ordered last night. It's on its way to a new home. Hopefully I can make it sing for me.

Why is there such a price variance. B&H and Adorama has this lens for $379 plus free shipping, Amazon and Crutchfield has it for $449 and folks are selling them used for about $340 - why buy used when price is so close to new?

Oh well. I purchased new.

[Saxi]

Ordered last night. It's on its way to a new home. Hopefully I can make it sing for me.

Why is there such a price variance. B&H and Adorama has this lens for $379 plus free shipping, Amazon and Crutchfield has it for $449 and folks are selling them used for about $340 - why buy used when price is so close to new?

Oh well. I purchased new.

Popular quality lenses hold their value very well.
I order from Adorama when possible via Amazon. Typically you will get the cheapest price.

[Saxi]

From last weekend...



I'd love to see this shot right out of the camera no PP. Ideally without pre &/or post sharpening.

[LostShootingStar]

From last weekend...



Her eyes are very sharp, nice stuff! http://m08o1124znfu179.imageshacknow.info/img/3200/n08d1214eybr/1by1.gifhttp://m08o1124znfu179.imageshacknow.info/img/2465/o09a0208gstn/POTNsmile.gif

[RobertZ]

Duck shots at f1.8 ISO 400!

http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/0908_85DUCKS_0001.jpg

http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/0908_85DUCKS_0002.jpg

http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/0908_85DUCKS_0003.jpg



I did a very similar set of shots with a Disney toy using both the 28 1.8 (returned) and the 85 1.8. I wanted to see better performance on the 28 but the 85 killed it wide open. Unfortunately 28 was closer to the focal length I need. Have you compared your 28 and 85 for sharpness wide open? Do you think I may have just had a bad copy?

[pixel_junkie]

I did a very similar set of shots with a Disney toy using both the 28 1.8 (returned) and the 85 1.8. I wanted to see better performance on the 28 but the 85 killed it wide open. Unfortunately 28 was closer to the focal length I need. Have you compared your 28 and 85 for sharpness wide open? Do you think I may have just had a bad copy?

No, sounds about right. The 85 is sharper than the 28 when open by about a mile. The 28 is usable at f/1.8 but then when you look at other lenses in the same focal length like the SIGMA 30, it really isn't. With other words it should be MUCH sharper. My 28 was calibrated by CANON too.

[JWitmer]

I dont know, is it just me, or is this one of the most underrated lenses ever!?

I'm never short of amazed at the outcome that I see! If I wasn't so hellbent on the 100 macro, this would be my next lens for sure.

[nightcat]

I dont know, is it just me, or is this one of the most underrated lenses ever!?

I'm never short of amazed at the outcome that I see! If I wasn't so hellbent on the 100 macro, this would be my next lens for sure.

I think its just you.

How is the 85mm 1.8 underrated? Its one of Canon's biggest selling lenses. Everybody absolutely (and correctly) raves about it and loves it. Its the most praised and taked about Canon lens on any photo website.

A lens this admired and loved isn't underrated! Its rated as it should be... as a great lens!

[olelovold]

One from today. Wide open!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3837711676_146fc74cf2_b.jpg

[weezerfan84]

5d separation is so great. I've seen some crop bodies get close, but the 5d can do it everytime no matter then lens. The degree of separation just absolutely wows me.

[Methodical]

Just got mine today and here's a couple shots I took with it. I guess I need some practice with this lens

My Mustang Cobra (SVT trunk lid symbol)

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p657084795-4.jpg

85mm 1.8 box
http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p1006968108-4.jpg
http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p976504821-4.jpg

[tupper]

I have taken a few videos with this lens, might post them up sometime soon. Results have been amazing!

[gnnbtrn]

Camera: 30D
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 85 mm

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3457/3834947857_4f93f4a94f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbaturin/3834947857/)

I have used two flashes and CTR-301 triggers for this shot

[xOZx]

The lens captures beauty...I love it!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/UNOZ1/river2.jpg

[weezerfan84]

The lens captures beauty...I love it!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/UNOZ1/river2.jpg

What is the light source on her forehead? Nice capture, however she looks very orange. It's just reallyon her face, so it's not a WB issue. Maybe she's been getting a lot of sun? You'll enjoy the 85 1.8 just as much as many of us do. Good lens for the coin you give for it.

[xOZx]

What is the light source on her forehead? Nice capture, however she looks very orange. It's just reallyon her face, so it's not a WB issue. Maybe she's been getting a lot of sun? You'll enjoy the 85 1.8 just as much as many of us do. Good lens for the coin you give for it.

It was natural light outdoors at the river. Indeed she has been in the sun considerably...my kids spend most every day in the water somewhere.

Perhaps i can tone it down with some PP...

[littleme]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/karelle11/IMG_4083.jpg

Tough girl! ;)
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/karelle11/IMG_4113.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/karelle11/IMG_4117.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/karelle11/IMG_4155.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/karelle11/IMG_4158.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/karelle11/IMG_4094.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/karelle11/IMG_4162.jpg

[littleme]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/karelle11/IMG_4415--.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/karelle11/IMG_4438--.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/karelle11/IMG_4500.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/karelle11/IMG_4490.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/karelle11/IMG_4463.jpg

[GregSteer]

Tough girl! ;)








http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/karelle11/IMG_4094.jpg



That is phenominal!

bw!

[BlueTsunami]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/karelle11/IMG_4415--.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/karelle11/IMG_4438--.jpg

These are wonderful B&Ws, love the almost high key like lighting.

[littleme]

Thanks Greg and Blue! :)

[LostShootingStar]

Thanks Greg and Blue! http://entertainment-place.info/smile/img/3200/n08d1214eybr/1by1.gifhttp://entertainment-place.info/smile/img/2465/o09a0208gstn/POTNsmile.gif

I agree too, nice stuff littleme

[DStanic]

Camera: 30D
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 85 mm

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3457/3834947857_4f93f4a94f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbaturin/3834947857/)

I have used two flashes and CTR-301 triggers for this shot


where were the flashes positioned, if i may ask?

[gnnbtrn]

where were the flashes positioned, if i may ask?

One 580EX II bounced off umbrella, set I believe at 1/8 or 1/4 positioned between me and the boy to his right at low level.

Second Vivitar 285HV at 1/8 behind the boy at the same line as umbrella pointed at him. It set higher than the umbrella. You can see the reflection of the second flash on the railings behind boys head, also his right hand is overexposed because of the second light. but it can be fixed easily in post processing.

I hope my explanation make a little more sense :-)

[T-Bolt]

love this lens

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/3841553469_048df2488d_o.jpg

[cspratt]

Can someone post some astro shots taken with this lens?

Thanks.

[gnnbtrn]

Please, share - how did you take this picture?
color filter with a hole in the middle?


love this lens

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/3841553469_048df2488d_o.jpg

[ChrisGorabPhotography]

More likely a mask than a filter with a hole in the middle.

[BlueTsunami]

Yeah, Layer Mask -> Hue/Saturation -> Mess with the colors -> Use the brush tool and erase away the area you don't want to be effected.

Change the flow of the brush tool to make the edges blend nicely. Its a cool effect, I've used it for Black and Whites where there's certain items that I wanted to remain in color.

[DStanic]

That is a really cool pic!!

[gnnbtrn]

Thanks!


Yeah, Layer Mask -> Hue/Saturation -> Mess with the colors -> Use the brush tool and erase away the area you don't want to be effected.

Change the flow of the brush tool to make the edges blend nicely. Its a cool effect, I've used it for Black and Whites where there's certain items that I wanted to remain in color.

[mikekelley]

Trying out remote camera firing with PocketWizards.

85mm @ f/2, no cropping. I.love.these.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3845429793_a21dc8c962_b.jpg

[mxracer535]

Just got this lens last week, and here are a few i've gotten so far...still waiting to use it on a shot to see what it can really do ;)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3844117511_49cc5c5781.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/3844119967_ac5b09c00e.jpg

[tupper]

Here is a video I did with this lens: http://www.vimeo.com/6224699

[Redfire_Cobra]

Here are 2 recent ones I have taken with this lens, I have to say I am really enjoying in so far!

1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/3846350685_6eba95a4cc_o.jpg
2.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/3847142140_f1b32c1f81_o.jpg

[olelovold]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2620/3849361982_59804c4214.jpg

85mm f/1.8 at 1.8.

[gnnbtrn]

Lovely pictures, great separation from bkgrnd! good job!

Here are 2 recent ones I have taken with this lens, I have to say I am really enjoying in so far!

1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/3846350685_6eba95a4cc_o.jpg
2.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/3847142140_f1b32c1f81_o.jpg

[BRobiPhotog]

Here's a recent one taken with my 85mm f1.8 ...

Shot at f2.0
http://www.benrobi.com/minipics/IMG_2021_byBenRobi2009.jpg

ok link isnt working ... will fix :-)

[strobe monkey]

Can't wait for mine to come...

[Redfire_Cobra]

Lovely pictures, great separation from bkgrnd! good job!

Thanks!

[MaliCali]

Here's a recent one taken with my 85mm f1.8 ...

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3120622&l=df48129430&id=662888486

ok link isnt working ... will fix :-)

you can see the photo fine if you look at only the link...its nice.

but donnnttt use facebook as a primary hosting site for your images! it will never due them justice due to the cruddy compression they do..

flickr is free and easy ;)

[DStanic]

Wow.. I just did a test against my newly aquired nifty and the 85mm blows it away at any aperture.

[weezerfan84]

5d and 85

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/weezerfan84/nosmokingsignwatermark.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/weezerfan84/giraffe.jpg

[ChristopherChen]

I absolutely adore this lens, imho one of the most underrated lenses in the whole EF Lineup! I bought this over a 50mm f1.4 about a year ago, was using it on a 40D at the time. I'm all grown up now, and got myself a 5dmk2...and this is where this lens really shines.

Now it stays on my camera almost all the time I love it to bits, here are a couple from the weekend.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/ChristopherChen/Davinia/IMG_0175.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/ChristopherChen/Davinia/IMG_0216.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/ChristopherChen/Davinia/IMG_0230.jpg

All shot with the 85mm f1.8 at various f-stops. :D

[BRobiPhotog]

Here's another from my trusty 85mm f1.8

http://www.benrobi.com/minipics/IMG_0457_byBenRobiPhotog2009.jpg

[snowshark13]

Not as good as a model as ^^^ but I love the 85 @ 1.8!

http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/scottie.jpg

[weezerfan84]

Once you see the EXIF on this image you will know why it's a soft. f/2.5, ISO 1000, 1/400

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/weezerfan84/KathrynMcEvoywatermark.jpg

[snowshark13]

A real duck this time!

Crop
http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/duckcrop.jpg

Original
http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/duckoriginal.jpg

[spamster]

f/2, boosted exposure a tad.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w303/awesomeguy20/Snoopy/IMG_1297-Edit.jpg

[shocksyde]

Somebody give me their 85mm 1.8. I will trade a bag of smiles!

[strobe monkey]

Just got mine today. I love it already. Better build than EF 50 f1.4 and a lot quicker too. Same CA problems as the EF 50 but tolerable. I think I have a cracker!

Quick test shots all at f1.8. Focus is on the left eye. Shot in RAW and default settings. No sharpening of any sort, just white balance adjustment, and resize.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3861238315_1446d199f6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/strobemonkey/3861238315/sizes/o/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/3861237845_cc946140f8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/strobemonkey/3861237845/sizes/o/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3450/3861237343_6f08b27490_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/strobemonkey/3861237343/sizes/o/)

[CaptainTonus]

A picture taken of my most recent purchase. :)

http://home.tiora.net/tony/40D/IMG_9032small.jpg

[olelovold]

Heres a bunch, all taken wide open!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3862296042_e49ed5a3bf_o.jpg




http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3864589659_944b17bd0a_b.jpg




http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2505/3865479434_a3eddaf00c_b.jpg




http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3428/3862296040_e1015ca5c7_o.jpg




What an awesome combo the 5D and this one is. I actually think it's quite easy to get sharp eyes with the AF even wide open.



Also, the lens is built very well. I'm so happy with it, it's probably the best lens I've ever owned. The bokeh and sharpness is excellent - in fact, the only issue I have with it is CA wide open, but that is probably unavoidable anyway.


Here are some with some other subjects:


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/3778925608_f1f9b3c7b9_b.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/3709897707_e7e6fc51b8_o.jpg



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3622767075_2e8c8d8f23_o.jpg



Sorry for posting so many!

[USMCWayne]

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs175.snc1/6569_136758309904_594484904_2200453_3144031_n.jpg

[DStanic]

A picture taken of my most recent purchase. :)

http://home.tiora.net/tony/40D/IMG_9032small.jpg


I know this is just a picture of the back of a camera... lol.. but can you tell me what you did (if anything) in PP? it looks like I'm staring at it right in front of me! Fanstastically sharp!

[CaptainTonus]

I know this is just a picture of the back of a camera... lol.. but can you tell me what you did (if anything) in PP? it looks like I'm staring at it right in front of me! Fanstastically sharp!

Honestly, I did very little. This lens is just that good when you get the conditions right. Lighting plays a seriously important role in this, as does choosing the right aperture. A lot of people when they take shots like this shoot them wide open because they want that shallow DOF effect, but that doesn't really make things as sharp as they could be. I stopped this one to f/3.5 I believe to make it sharper. In photoshop I use the unsharp mask filter to sharpen my photos, it works great.

[tupper]

Jatilan

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/3866944204_71bd40fc22_o.jpg

From Flickr photo page - http://www.flickr.com/photos/ewantupper/3866944204/

The Jatilan is an ancient dance from Javanese desent called in English, the Horse Trance Dance. This dance has strong links with spirit possession and often dancers go into a trance-like state. While in this trance, they do absurd things like eating glass and walking on hot coals.

Body: 5DmkII
Lens: 85mm f/1.8 @ f/2

Video with this lens also:
http://www.vimeo.com/6224699

[Cl!ckFoto]

Just purchased one from Adorama. Hooray me.

[silvrr]

Just purchased one from Adorama. Hooray me.

time to update your sig.

[Cl!ckFoto]

'Tis true. Curing my sorrows with lens purchases is wonderful.

[weezerfan84]

I enjoy the 85 on my FF, but I think I would much rather own the 135 f2. The biggest issue is the money right now. I can't seem to find a good deal on the 135 right now, so I'm just patiently waiting.

[MaliCali]

I enjoy the 85 on my FF, but I think I would much rather own the 135 f2. The biggest issue is the money right now. I can't seem to find a good deal on the 135 right now, so I'm just patiently waiting.

the 135L is really nice on FF, i LOVE mine.....however if i absolutely had to chose between the two i may lean slightly toward the 85/1.8 due to a little more flexible FL, slightly faster and 700 dollar price difference..

one thing ive noticed about the 135L, it may just be mine, is in low light it seems to have a harder time finding focus on certain things in comparison to my 85/1.8 and 35L

[weezerfan84]

The 85 is fast, but just not long enough. It was perfect on my 40d, but it's an inbetween now. It still wows me right now, but I wouldn't mind having the 135 as well. I wish I could find a good deal on it. Found one on the forum a week or so ago, but it was sold before I could even PM the seller. US datecode for $700 was an absolute steal.

[In2Photos]

One from my last vacation.

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/116699807/original.jpg

[dlintz]

the 135L is really nice on FF, i LOVE mine.....however if i absolutely had to chose between the two i may lean slightly toward the 85/1.8 due to a little more flexible FL, slightly faster and 700 dollar price difference..

one thing ive noticed about the 135L, it may just be mine, is in low light it seems to have a harder time finding focus on certain things in comparison to my 85/1.8 and 35L

As much as I like my 85/1.8 I would never give up my 135L.

d.

[Cl!ckFoto]

Same thing I never should have done. Oh well, there are still 135L's out there for me to buy.

[Wheat_King]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3875655564_7150cbf006_b.jpg

[Cl!ckFoto]

lens just got here today. taken with 5D, wide open. SOOC for anyone interested.

1.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3508/3878343371_5a1fec2490_b.jpg

[MJones]

Taken with T1i, 420EZ @ 1/16 bounced on the facing wall

http://www.mmjphoto.com/cache/portraits/DPP_0271_pp.jpg_h480.jpg

[XtaSi]

Jatilan

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/3866944204_71bd40fc22_o.jpg



I like this shot! Well done! Also, the video was pretty interesting.

[kellgell]

I haven't used this lens in a while. Yesterday I decided to put it back to use. I love this lens. Shot at f2.5, ss400 and iso400.

[jdlloyd67]

I haven't used this lens in a while. Yesterday I decided to put it back to use. I love this lens. Shot at f2.5, ss400 and iso400.
Wow! These are fantastic!!! You need to use this lens more often! :)

[Cl!ckFoto]

that little dude is a stud.

[Er1kksen]

From my first day shooting with my new 40D and 85mm (previous Pentax user)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/3882437301_a97a3c2411_b.jpg

That grasshopper snuck in there by surprise. ;)

[kellgell]

Nice shot! I didn't even see that little guy at first.

[shocksyde]

Mmmm, bokeh.

[Ian71]

[quote=Er1kksen;8573012]From my first day shooting with my new 40D and 85mm (previous Pentax user)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/3882437301_a97a3c2411_b.jpg

That grasshopper snuck in there by surprise. ;)[/quote

Very nice shot.. I can't wait for mine to arrive in the mail..

[VisualOddity]

I thought I would share 2 pictures that I took of coworkers. In Order, these are of Parisa and Carolyn. Both were taken in horrible conditions (a copy room and office respectively), under bright fluorescent lighting, with my 30D and 85/1.8, and a dedicated flash bounced above…

[nomkcalb]

Someone left these at the beach...

http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs43/f/2009/059/d/4/d47fa041d5996216bc7ad37d096082ab.jpg

[nomkcalb]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2905362969_7de3889882_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/76442934@N00/2905362969/)

1/180, F8, ISO 400

[rupek]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2905362969_7de3889882_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/76442934@N00/2905362969/)

1/180, F8, ISO 400

Amazing! awesome shot

[DStanic]

Wow!! Wonder how many glasses were sacrificed to get that shot? :lol:

[ceegee]

^^^^
Wow - just wow. Awesome. Thanks for posting it.

[nomkcalb]

Wow!! Wonder how many glasses were sacrificed to get that shot? :lol:

Quite a few actually, but since I got most of them from the thrift store for less than 25 cents each it wasn't a problem.

BTW, I have some more on my flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76442934@N00/sets/72157594497198436/) and deviantart (http://nomkcalb.deviantart.com/gallery/#Water) accounts.

Thanks!

[snowshark13]

Quite a few actually, but since I got most of them from the thrift store for less than 25 cents each it wasn't a problem.

BTW, I have some more on my flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76442934@N00/sets/72157594497198436/) and deviantart (http://nomkcalb.deviantart.com/gallery/#Water) accounts.

Thanks!

Really cool! Would you mind posting your setup?

[tupper]

I like this shot! Well done! Also, the video was pretty interesting.

Cheers!

[Cl!ckFoto]

Just did a little test shooting at MFD wide open and it would SEEM that this bad boy is backfocusing slightly :sad:

manual focus on first battery. 1/60, iso400, tripod mounted, off-camera shutter release.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3887459611_21297562ab_b.jpg

[Mooseknuckle]

From the park on Wednesday...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3885090648_f1ed24093a_b.jpg

[hondafans]

Hey, I just joined the party. Should be here Tuesday, can't wait.

[Cesium]

manual focus on first battery....

If you manually focused, there should be no reason why the focus point changed when you took the shot. Did you use liveview with magnification or just the viewfinder?

[niall_eidw]

Hey, I just joined the party. Should be here Tuesday, can't wait.

I saw the one you bought on the forum, looks like you got a nice piece of glass there. I had considered putting in an offer myself. Enjoy

[Cl!ckFoto]

since im using a 5D, i dont have live view but it turns out i must have been slightly retarded earlier. just did some more and things look fine. I must've been just inside MFD

[hondafans]

I saw the one you bought on the forum, looks like you got a nice piece of glass there. I had considered putting in an offer myself. Enjoy

Actually the one I bought was not listed. I put a post in the wanted forum and found a seller. The one I purchased looks even better, comes with a B+W MC filter and a Canaon hood for even less $$ than the one you are referring to.

[cueceleches]

Just got this awsome lense a few days ago...mostly for my 5dm2. But this was was taken with my good old 40d.
F/1.8 Tv 1/800 iso100
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/cueceleches/pipal05091peque.jpg

[luvallpups]

GREAT lens.

[Please don't post/share photos elsewhere]


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/3819348444_1b7f9f1c3b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/3797432832_cde0166007.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3873950288_8012bd3b0e.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3873970606_4bb65078f7.jpg

[carlomontoya]

The 4th photo's an amazing capture (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3873950288_8012bd3b0e.jpg).

[palaima]

I was considering this lens, but now...i tried it out and it fringes a lot! As well as 100mm f2...i shot raw...kinda disappointed...

[ChrisGorabPhotography]

I was considering this lens, but now...i tried it out and it fringes a lot! As well as 100mm f2...i shot raw...kinda disappointed...

You're in the minority. Outstanding lens.

[palaima]

You're in the minority. Outstanding lens.
So i see from this thread....
Probably a bad copy, i will go to jessops later, maybe they have one of these :)

[Er1kksen]

I was considering this lens, but now...i tried it out and it fringes a lot! As well as 100mm f2...i shot raw...kinda disappointed...

Mine fringes a lot as well (purple around highlights, green around bokeh) but when I convert (I use RAWTherapee) the "chroma noise" reduction slider completely wipes out the fringing (and chroma noise, though I like the gritty luma) without any noticeable loss in detail.

[Cl!ckFoto]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3893753736_fa2c97818b_b.jpg

[weezerfan84]

Nailed that shot Matt. The only downside is some of the tire is cut off.

[ScootersDaddy]

I was out in the woods today. This is such a sweet little lens.

http://www.atwoodknives.com/pics/turkeymushrooms.jpg

[Cl!ckFoto]

here weezer :cool:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3892962639_0652565dd7_b.jpg

[Redfire_Cobra]

One from a quick photo shoot yesterday. 5D, 85 1.8 @ 2.8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3892997449_b2917841d2_o.jpg

[Cl!ckFoto]

does anyone find the MFD of the 85/1.8 limiting? By this I mean do you find that needing to be so far away from your target that in some cases, you lose the DOF effect that you're going for in a shot?

[weezerfan84]

does anyone find the MFD of the 85/1.8 limiting? By this I mean do you find that needing to be so far away from your target that in some cases, you lose the DOF effect that you're going for in a shot?


Yes. It's a weird focal length for me on FF. Just really don't like it, but it's a cheap focal length compared to me wanting to jump to the 135. The major price difference to sell one and purchase another is quite large for me. For me it's either too short or too long, and I wind up in those situations often with this lens. It's still a great lens, but I don't know if it's for me on FF.

[Cl!ckFoto]

I really enjoy the focal length, just sometimes wish I could get a bit closer to what I want to shoot. I will add a 135L soon because I miss that lens too damn much.

[ScootersDaddy]

I was doing some foot zooming tonight to get these isolated in the frames since they are sitting side by side in a field.

http://www.atwoodknives.com/pics/autocar2.jpg

http://www.atwoodknives.com/pics/autocar3.jpg

[runninmann]

Have you posted these here? http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=436246&highlight=abandoned

[ScootersDaddy]

Wow, awesome vehicle thread! Thanks for the pointer.

[VisualOddity]

My wife, from today... I am so in love w/ the Bokeh of this lens (and her of course)!

[silvrr]

does anyone find the MFD of the 85/1.8 limiting? By this I mean do you find that needing to be so far away from your target that in some cases, you lose the DOF effect that you're going for in a shot?

I run into the minimum focus distance quite a bit but usually can work around it. Im going to try some tubes on it and see how I like that combo.

[Er1kksen]

I've also been thinking about some tubes, since I seem to run into the MFD a lot when shooting closer-up nature stuff like spiderwebs or flowers.

[mritchy]

I have a wide assortment of lenses, and I find this one stuck to my 5D for a lot of weddings I shoot. Look at that bouquet:

[mritchy]

And one more

[ChrisGorabPhotography]

I have a wide assortment of lenses, and I find this one stuck to my 5D for a lot of weddings I shoot. Look at that bouquet:

What bouquet? Am I missing something?

[Er1kksen]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/3895847595_673390c1c5.jpg

Makes a nice landscape detail lens as well...

[Mooseknuckle]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3896854023_d6160977cc_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/3896854105_fc68309df0_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3896854219_2517a98fa8_o.jpg

[palaima]

I am definitely getting this, i don't care if it fringes, that can be corrected, i need the shallow DOF.

[tupper]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/3899883503_dae8b9ef3c.jpg

[VisualOddity]

:cool:

[CaptainTonus]

That cat looks freakin' pissed.

[Grady69]

That cat looks freakin' pissed.

I would agree, that cat looks like he/she is contemplating on how to retaliate. LOL:lol:

[VisualOddity]

Yea, he was not very happy AT ALL! lol

[Grady69]

Hope he doesnt leave you a present!

[Cassie]

What bouquet? Am I missing something?

LOL, I looked back at the pic again to see the bouquet, but I think the poster meant Bokeh:lol: