Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

[Jeff81]

Haha! You're right, didn't even notice it until now :p

Get outta here! We don't want that L trash in here. :p ;)

[toffiloff]

Get outta here! We don't want that L trash in here. :p ;)

You're right... I can never afford that L glass for myself anyway :) Just for short rentals... So I should have a closer look at this forum instead ;) Hope you don't mind me staying :p

[niwooe]

love this lens for portraits!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/4089615897_1ca1031607_b.jpg

[sm1rf]

Inokashira Park, Tokyo

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Su74J8IONmI/AAAAAAAACoI/DoPqFiI5lCM/s720/IMG_4296.jpg (http://lh4.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Su74J8IONmI/AAAAAAAACoI/DoPqFiI5lCM/IMG_4296.jpg)





the separation between the boy and guitarist is amazing in this frame, it's almost like the boy has been superimposed!
Excellent

[Lilyfox]

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/Weddings/Steph-and-Andrew/bridegroom4/690625672_q9jSw-L.jpg

This picture sold me on this lens. Thank you for sharing it! It's gorgeous.

(In the gallery for this wedding on your website, was #25/26 taken with this lens as well?)

[tupper]

http://imgur.com/FUA7J.jpg

1DS2, 1/250 @ f/9 & two speedlites

Wow! What was your lighting set up on this?

[ryaaannnn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4098770915_e3a62f571e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4098770915/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/4098770447_aa6673a6de_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4098770447/in/photostream/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2664/4099424962_f745dcf1dd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4099424962/in/photostream/)

[sf1]

The 85mm f/1.8 shot at f/2.8.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u198/shanef1/LJ287.jpg

[Maiku]

the separation between the boy and guitarist is amazing in this frame, it's almost like the boy has been superimposed!
Excellent

Thanks! I'm still totally new to the whole photography thing, so I was rather pleased with the way that shot turned out. :D

[samurairx7]

You're right... I can never afford that L glass for myself anyway :) Just for short rentals... So I should have a closer look at this forum instead ;) Hope you don't mind me staying :p


I'm scared to rent one, it might just put a big hole in my pocket. but the 1.8 is differently worth the money super sharp.

[spirit77]

I forgot how much I like this lens. Forgive the light mismatch I'm still in the process of gelling all of my inside lights. :)

[Headshotzx]

Your kid's (?) giving the "CAUGHT RED HANDED, DAWG!" face. Haha.

[jdlloyd67]

The 85mm f/1.8 shot at f/2.8.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u198/shanef1/LJ287.jpg
Very cool shot!!!

[MackDaddy1962]

@ F/2

http://images52.fotki.com/v737/photos/2/17642/7199517/IMG_4198-vi.jpg

[TGrant]

@ F/2
MG]


Love the detail MackDaddy! Dog hair, crisp as the brisk winter wind.

[MackDaddy1962]

Love the detail MackDaddy! Dog hair, crisp as the brisk winter wind.

Thanks T. That dog didn't really like the camera, but she let me "hit the mark" on that shot!

[sf1]

Very cool shot!!!

Thanks, one of my favourites from that day.

[Naturalworldphotographer]

[QUOTE=olelovold;8897333]
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/4031991518_f0999d5dd8_b.jpg
QUOTE]

Beautiful photo! :)

[Naturalworldphotographer]

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/Weddings/Steph-and-Andrew/bridalparty13/690622625_ScXFt-L.jpg

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/Weddings/Steph-and-Andrew/bridegroom4/690625672_q9jSw-L.jpg
bgdance2/690621467_sLxCJ-L.jpg[/IMG]

These above are great but I especially like this one:

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/Weddings/Steph-and-Andrew/bridalparty17cp/690623714_MsWef-L.jpg

Love everything about that one!!

[ryaaannnn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4106852087_4545621604_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4106852087/)

[mick w]

I just pulled the trigger on this lens. 3-6 business days can't get here fast enough!

[CO Mac]

Lovin the 85.

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100332/IMG_0994/web.jpg?ver=12584330670001

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100332/IMG_0823_2/web.jpg?ver=12584327580001

[paparios]

A joy to use lens, also in manual focus. Shot with the 50d at ISO160, f4, 1/640sec.

Miguel

[TGrant]

Got the new 85mm and took a quick shot, nothing crazy. Just happy to finally have it!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2715/4113840744_f0b806b35c_b.jpg

[RAW-Shooter]

I don't know why, but the dog made me smile...

[mick w]

TGrant, that is just a wonderful photo.

[TGrant]

Thanks guys!! Appreciate the feedback. He makes me smile everyday, reminds me that life is simple.....I just try to capture it.

[tsw910]

nice lens, nice shot, nice pose and a nice dog ! thanks for sharing TGrant

[CaptainTonus]

Taken @ f/2

http://home.tiora.net/tony/Misc/IMG_2455small.jpg

[Tawcan]

Loving the dog pic TGrant!

[Collin85]

http://www.czphoto.net/Galleries/Sydney/Final002/717463837_ye9MD-XL.jpg

http://www.czphoto.net/Galleries/Sydney/Final001/717463011_aqWFL-XL.jpg

[ckfishel2001]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/3675113619_0af9170826_b.jpg

[tupper]

Good rotation Collin :lol:

[Collin85]

Good rotation Collin :lol:

Shut up!!!!!! :lol::p

[Jeff81]

Shut up!!!!!! :lol::p

Did you land it? ;) It's a very nice shot.

[nomkcalb]

Taken at the texas ren fest...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4118697157_d245a1d12c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2800/4118699063_4a5d7e6641_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4119470838_c9c48cb285_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2524/4118696635_0408cef7e6_o.jpg

[DStanic]

Spectacular!! bw!

Did you do much PP to that? The bubbles are almost 3D looking!



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/3675113619_0af9170826_b.jpg

[ryaaannnn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/4124999874_0a71ff29cd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4124999874/)

[niwooe]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4124936116_c9081cf6db_b.jpg

[ckfishel2001]

Spectacular!! bw!

Did you do much PP to that? The bubbles are almost 3D looking!

wow...big time thanks! Actually, straight out of the camera...didn't touch it. When I do, I have lightroom...and then elements which I still have yet to even learn:( Thanks again!

[chrispychicken]

Niwooe, that shot is amazing.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3602633780_df47dcf634.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cphoniball/3602633780/)

I love this lens.

[niwooe]

thanks! love your concept too :D

[Stan Jones Photography]

Just for perspective - All exposures are wide open
Canon 135mm f2 L

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4100365777_3aced20326_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2589/4126014773_5ae842c47e_b.jpg

Canon 50mm f1.4

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/4089212564_46404a2b75_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2428/4080531823_5b876b9d74_b.jpg

[ryaaannnn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4129189233_436de127e9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4129189233/)

[pridash]

Just for perspective - All exposures are wide open
Canon 135mm f2 L

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4100365777_3aced20326_b.jpg
Canon 50mm f1.4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2428/4080531823_5b876b9d74_b.jpg

Great shots...loving the bokeh on these!

But is this the wrong thread for them...this being for the 85 1.8? ;)

[CaptainTonus]

Taken @ f/2, handheld

http://home.tiora.net/tony/11-22-09/IMG_2544small.jpg

[ckfishel2001]

Taken @ f/2, handheld

http://home.tiora.net/tony/11-22-09/IMG_2544small.jpg
Oh to still be wearing shorts!

[CaptainTonus]

Oh to still be wearing shorts!

Oh no, it was like 50 degrees outside, that kid is just crazy.

[ckfishel2001]

Oh no, it was like 50 degrees outside, that kid is just crazy.


silly kid. Nice shot though:)

[Maiku]

Nara, Japan

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Sws2f3tkAQI/AAAAAAAADB4/ah8GY_1C8BA/s720/IMG_5911.jpg (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Sws2f3tkAQI/AAAAAAAADB4/ah8GY_1C8BA/IMG_5911.jpg)

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Sws2q_m36eI/AAAAAAAADCM/Hff-3dwJf3s/s720/IMG_5940.jpg (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Sws2q_m36eI/AAAAAAAADCM/Hff-3dwJf3s/IMG_5940.jpg)

[ckfishel2001]

Nara, Japan

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Sws2f3tkAQI/AAAAAAAADB4/ah8GY_1C8BA/s720/IMG_5911.jpg (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Sws2f3tkAQI/AAAAAAAADB4/ah8GY_1C8BA/IMG_5911.jpg)

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Sws2q_m36eI/AAAAAAAADCM/Hff-3dwJf3s/s720/IMG_5940.jpg (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Sws2q_m36eI/AAAAAAAADCM/Hff-3dwJf3s/IMG_5940.jpg)
nice!

[samurairx7]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2609/4129819285_6f610a75fa.jpg

I think my 85mm might be back focusing a little bit...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4129819417_51548beec2.jpg

[DStanic]

I think my 85mm might be back focusing a little bit...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4129819417_51548beec2.jpg

I find that shooting at such a high aperture and long FL it's very easy to miss the focus.

I shot my friend Jamie wide open and hit his glove by accident, his face is OOF. For this reason I mostly shoot f/2 or higher.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/3190508449_062bbc81ec_b.jpg

[Austin.Manny]

Taken @ f/2, handheld

http://home.tiora.net/tony/11-22-09/IMG_2544small.jpg

I love the movement in this piece! Outstanding. I like how the street starts from the corner of the frame on each side. Is this SOOC or did you crop?

[samurairx7]

"Dstanic" true i should of really shot it as 2.2 or so

[thisbejonas]

Got me a 85mm 1.2L and so far loving it!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/4139451720_89ff29f103_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2718/4136660551_0e65655042_o.jpg

[Grady69]

Got me a 85mm 1.2L and so far loving it!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/4139451720_89ff29f103_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2718/4136660551_0e65655042_o.jpg

Nice shots! but this is the 85 1.8 room!

[thisbejonas]

HAHAHAH oops click the wrong link sorry

[samurairx7]

lol why do people keep doing that? post 85 1.2 shots in this tread? is it to tease us?

[Collin85]

lol why do people keep doing that? post 85 1.2 shots in this tread? is it to tease us?

Maybe. :lol: We should have detained him before he left, and chucked him in our 85/1.8-nation jail for public disturbance.

[Darkwand]

Maybe we should have a focusing speed contest :)

[Methodical]

Captain when you took this shot did you manually focus in order to capture more of the scene in focus or did you autofocus on one of the people or an item and let the camera handle it? Trying to learn here. What I've notice is that if I have several people in a picture and they are not on the same plane (side by side to each other) and I autofocus on say the middle person one of them would be slightly out of focus if shot with a wide aperture so I end up stopping down to say f8 to try and capture all of them in focus. So what I am asking is what is the trick to capture all in focus with a wide aperture.

Thanks...Al

Taken @ f/2, handheld

http://home.tiora.net/tony/11-22-09/IMG_2544small.jpg

[Headshotzx]

Captain when you took this shot did you manually focus in order to capture more of the scene in focus or did you autofocus on one of the people or an item and let the camera handle it? Trying to learn here. What I've notice is that if I have several people in a picture and they are not on the same plane (side by side to each other) and I autofocus on say the middle person one of them would be slightly out of focus if shot with a wide aperture so I end up stopping down to say f8 to try and capture all of them in focus. So what I am asking is what is the trick to capture all in focus with a wide aperture.

Thanks...Al

DOF depends on your focal length, aperture and the distance you are to them. In this case, he shot it with a 40D so 1.6 crop, and so on the picture itself he'll already have a deeper DOF. At effective 136mm FOV he's quite a distance from them, and they are pretty much aligned parallel to the sensor plane, so f/2 did it well enough.

[zelseman]

Heres some from thanksgiving:

http://www.zachelsemanphotography.com/img/v7/p694506603-4.jpg

And you have to be this grumpy guy's grandson to understand this picture:

http://www.zachelsemanphotography.com/img/v3/p571651884-4.jpg

[Darkwand]

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af173/Darkwand/IMG_3988.jpg
Af Chapman, Stockholm Harbour (hostel ship)

I love my 85mm f/1.8 USM, had it for 4 days and i think it will be the perfect lens this summer when i take a boat into the archipelago.

The picture has not been modified in any way.


http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af173/Darkwand/IMG_3991.jpg

The Skepsholmen Church

[niwooe]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2510/4142127431_36871a248e_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4142884736_4fdaba6541_b.jpg

two from today's casual shoot

[pridash]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2510/4142127431_36871a248e_b.jpg

Loving this! Nice shot.

[mxracer535]

I think its about time i gave my 35L and 135L a rest and bring this baby out for a little...i think its been 6 months now

[MikeFairbanks]

Oh to still be wearing shorts!


Short sleeves today.

The South has its downsides, but weather isn't one of them.

Last year we had one day of snow. One.

And that was a day more than the year before.


Of course, for those who dislike heat and humidity, the South is a nightmare. You can sweat right through you shirt simply walking to the mailbox and back.

Doesn't bother me much as I just hit the swimming pool. I'm more allergic to coldd.;)

[ckfishel2001]

Short sleeves today.

The South has its downsides, but weather isn't one of them.

Last year we had one day of snow. One.

And that was a day more than the year before.


Of course, for those who dislike heat and humidity, the South is a nightmare. You can sweat right through you shirt simply walking to the mailbox and back.

Doesn't bother me much as I just hit the swimming pool. I'm more allergic to coldd.;)


made it halfway. Started in northern michigan...got as far as Cincinnati. Good as I'm going to get....although almost made it to Haiti a year and a half ago.

[preciousvoices]

shot with 5DMKII at f6.3 1/125th shoot-thru brolly camera left, foamcore panel camera right.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/4147129222_e5b9700335_o.jpg

[ckfishel2001]

shot with 5DMKII at f6.3 1/125th shoot-thru brolly camera left, foamcore panel camera right.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/4147129222_e5b9700335_o.jpg


Neat...I like the mood of this shot.

[CaptainTonus]

Captain when you took this shot did you manually focus in order to capture more of the scene in focus or did you autofocus on one of the people or an item and let the camera handle it? Trying to learn here. What I've notice is that if I have several people in a picture and they are not on the same plane (side by side to each other) and I autofocus on say the middle person one of them would be slightly out of focus if shot with a wide aperture so I end up stopping down to say f8 to try and capture all of them in focus. So what I am asking is what is the trick to capture all in focus with a wide aperture.

Thanks...Al

Sorry for taking so long to respond. I used AF for that shot, but I was pretty far away from them, which helps in getting that DOF I think. I took several of these shots and they all came out looking like that.

[Collin85]

Sorry for taking so long to respond. I used AF for that shot, but I was pretty far away from them, which helps in getting that DOF I think. I took several of these shots and they all came out looking like that.

Captain Tonus! You have returned to us! *salutes*

[Methodical]

Cool thanks

Sorry for taking so long to respond. I used AF for that shot, but I was pretty far away from them, which helps in getting that DOF I think. I took several of these shots and they all came out looking like that.

[tun]

Hey guys, finally joined this club. I took a couple shots around the house and I'm already loving the bokeh on this thing. I'll share photos when I actually get a chance to go out and do some shooting.

[Lori Putman]

Here's a couple of my shots with this lens....
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/4088806504_0495d5347e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/4066367609_0b785453e5_o.jpg

[ckfishel2001]

Here's a couple of my shots with this lens....
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/4088806504_0495d5347e_b.jpg


I really like the bike Lori...very cool.

[Lori Putman]

Thank you. I need to return and change lenses so I can get the full bike. It is in a window display.

[Collin85]

Thank you. I need to return and change lenses so I can get the full bike. It is in a window display.

Hey Lori, by "change lenses" you mean switch to a wide-angle, and not selling off some so you buy the bike right? :p:lol:

[Lazuka]

One of my personal favorites with 85/1,8 on 5D @f2,8

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/9914/img4508lc2.jpg
This is on page 33 at the top, this is probably my favorite photo i've ever seen on this site.

[joosay]

This is on page 33 at the top, this is probably my favorite photo i've ever seen on this site.

Thank you! I've been looking all over for this. It's crazy how one picture manages to still be quoted over 100 pages later in the same thread..

[pridash]

This is on page 33 at the top, this is probably my favorite photo i've ever seen on this site.

Thank you! I've been looking all over for this. It's crazy how one picture manages to still be quoted over 100 pages later in the same thread..

Totally agree...and I actually forgot about that photo! I think it deserves to be mounted and hung on a wall somewhere!

[Collin85]

Totally agree...and I actually forgot about that photo! I think it deserves to be mounted and hung on a wall somewhere!

It is. There's currently a framed copy in every room of my house! :lol:

[pridash]

It is. There's currently a framed copy in every room of my house! :lol:

Now, if you could send the high res file to me, I can do the same! :D

[palaima]

Agree with all of the above! Amazing shot :)
I'm always afraid to take my camera for a spin during the rain :D

[Simply Ravishing]

A few from the Seattle Sounders season ticket holder banquet earlier this week.

All at f/1.8-2.2 and ISO 800-1000

A painting that was being auctioned off
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/4158012558_60290b12b7.jpg
Kasey Keller signing autographs
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2569/4158011234_8a844348bf.jpg
General Manager Adrian Hanauer answering questions as Drew Carey looks on
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4158010222_5ba4d91dd3.jpg
James Riley answering questions as Kevin Calabro laughs it up
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/4157245709_eb1faa5c33.jpg
Tyrone Marshall answering questions
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/4157244453_0c987909bb.jpg
Drew Carey addressing the crowd
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/4157243273_71e5f56977.jpg
Head coach Sigi Schmidt answering some questions
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4157241551_a5d96a22f7.jpg

[Lazuka]

Now, if you could send the high res file to me, I can do the same! :D

I'd actually consider getting a print if it was for sale.

[joosay]

Death Prescription (intro dig. photog. class final project - part of a series for "Out of Place")
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/4162102020_6a817c6ba5_b.jpg

[cobra671]

I think I may have found my next lens!

[niwooe]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/4166148600_7ff782e626_b.jpg

[wonderland50D]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4124936116_c9081cf6db_b.jpg

Sorry, this is abit OT, but how do people get this colour in their photos? I love how it looks! Thanks

[niwooe]

I used the polaroid preset in my lightroom which was downloaded from the net.
tuned down some settings to get my own kind of colours.
hope that helps!

[wonderland50D]

I used the polaroid preset in my lightroom which was downloaded from the net.
tuned down some settings to get my own kind of colours.
hope that helps!

Did you download it for free or for a price? If you had to pay, how much was it? Thank you for your reply, it really does help!

[niwooe]

nope it was a free download, try google ;)

[rwtwpg]

40D, 85mm, f/1.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4165818999_f5097ccfd0_o_d.jpg

[Brett]

One of my personal favorites with 85/1,8 on 5D @f2,8

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/9914/img4508lc2.jpg

This is on page 33 at the top, this is probably my favorite photo i've ever seen on this site.


I don't know how I missed that shot, but I have to agree, it's one of the finest shots I've seen, here or elsewhere. Just...wow.
Now that's what I aspire to in street photography. What a timeless image.

[joosay]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4162541117_fd0d868633_b.jpg

[tronvex]

Loving the pictures on here, can't wait till I get my in the mail.

[jerrylimlee]

1dmkIII shot with 85L1.2 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/3841588976_044fca40c1_b.jpg www.flickr.com/photos/jerrylimlee/

[misty66]

^ehm wrong thread...;). This is f1.8...

[joosay]

^ehm wrong thread...;). This is f1.8...

hmm very grainy

[geoff5093]

Not sure if it's alright to ask here, but I am looking at this lens and can get it for $360 after Bing cashback, does that sound like a good price?

[Methodical]

Yeah considering they had an increase to about $440 in August. I got mine, literally, the day before the increase for about $370...so $360 sounds good to me. I really do like this lens. If the ? is 85 1.8 related then it's ok to ask here.

Peace

Not sure if it's alright to ask here, but I am looking at this lens and can get it for $360 after Bing cashback, does that sound like a good price?

[geoff5093]

Yeah considering they had an increase to about $440 in August. I got mine, literally, the day before the increase for about $370...so $360 sounds good to me. I really do like this lens. If the ? is 85 1.8 related then it's ok to ask here.

Peace
Awesome. I bought it from B&H, the one for $360 was for the gray market but I opted for the USA version at $370 (the gray market had $9.40 shipping vs free for the USA version anyways). Should be here Friday!

[Methodical]

Interesting, I never understood there pricing between USA and Gray market; in this case the price would be the same when you include shipping...oh well good you got the USA version for warranty purpose.

Awesome. I bought it from B&H, the one for $360 was for the gray market but I opted for the USA version at $370 (the gray market had $9.40 shipping vs free for the USA version anyways). Should be here Friday!

[geoff5093]

Interesting, I never understood there pricing between USA and Gray market; in this case the price would be the same when you include shipping...oh well good you got the USA version for warranty purpose.
They didn't explain the differences until I read on a forum that gray market gear doesn't get the mfg. warranty. While it's not that big of a deal on this lens, for $0.60 more it's worth it, haha.

[mensur]

I just picked up this lens myself as I was unhappy with the focal length I was getting from my 50mm F1.4 since going to full frame. I absolutely love it and plan to use it as my primary lens.

He's my kitty posing for a Christmas portrait at F1.8 1/100th and 3200iso.

[nguyenduycuong]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4128709494_ee3982fcc0_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/4128707118_12600204cd_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/4127938361_2d0a7caaff_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2683/4128705068_ee05fcd7df_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/4127928169_ab1e726477_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/4089357830_3e7efa89c5_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2769/4142181865_d26e61f159_b.jpg
some pics were taken during my Taipei trip :)

[Methodical]

Ng what was the aperture on the baby shot^^^^...really clean shot and bokeh

[nguyenduycuong]

Ng what was the aperture on the baby shot^^^^...really clean shot and bokeh
f/2 iso 800 1/2000s :D

[RAW-Shooter]

They didn't explain the differences until I read on a forum that gray market gear doesn't get the mfg. warranty.

This is incorrect. Canon does. The only difference is that you have to send an imported lens back to your dealer and that dealer has to be an authorized Canon dealer. That dealer sends the lens to Canon and Canon will honor the warranty.

US lenses can be sent to Canon USA directly by end users, without involving the dealer.

Fact of the matter is, that if you call Canon and tell them that you have a gray lens under international warranty, they will let you send the lens directly, but they want to see a copy of the receipt.

[amd is the best]

http://www.njsphoto.com/photo2/images/katie12-5/IMG_6437.jpg

[Methodical]

I think Nikons have 5 year warranties...Canon has only 1 year.

According to B&H, USA gets Canon warranty. International gets B&H warranty



About USA and GREY MARKET (DIRECT IMPORT) Products

Items marked "USA" are imported and/or distributed by the manufacturer or the manufacturer's official licensed importer/distributor and are warranted by them. Items marked "IMP" are imported and/or distributed by other entities and are warranted by B&H Photo-Video. "IMP" products do not qualify for manufacturer's rebate programs. There is no difference in the item itself.

From what I read, the USA versions get Canon's 5-year warranty. Imported or gray market lenses do not, if you buy it from B&H you only get their 1-year warranty.

[geoff5093]

I think Nikons have 5 year warranties...Canon has only 1 year
Now that you mention it, they were talking about Nikon lenses from B&H.

[gaorenky]

http://www.njsphoto.com/photo2/images/katie12-5/IMG_6437.jpg

this lens is sharp and produces very nice creamy bokeh. the only downside is the strong purple fringing at wide apertures.

[Drozz119]

F/5.6 1/160
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t187/musiccuts/IMG_0028copy2.jpg

[gnnbtrn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2804/4179299879_1e67233b9a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbaturin/4179299879/)
Camera: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 85 mm
ISO Speed: 250
Exposure Bias: -1/3 EV

[salad days]

I just picked up this lens myself as I was unhappy with the focal length I was getting from my 50mm F1.4 since going to full frame. I absolutely love it and plan to use it as my primary lens.

He's my kitty posing for a Christmas portrait at F1.8 1/100th and 3200iso.

that is one beautiful cat

[amd is the best]

this lens is sharp and produces very nice creamy bokeh. the only downside is the strong purple fringing at wide apertures.

I noticed that as well. Not really a fan. 85L someday.

[gaorenky]

I noticed that as well. Not really a fan. 85L someday.

But still it's a great lens for its price~! Stopping it down will help a little :)

[geoff5093]

I noticed that as well. Not really a fan. 85L someday.
I noticed that yesterday when I took my lens out for the first time, shooting my dark car next to white snow makes it very apparent.

Here are a few samples:

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/739717129_2o7Hn-XL.jpg

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/739716267_kbQGc-XL.jpg

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/739717524_gsuB3-XL.jpg

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/739717847_gfvsu-XL.jpg

[ryaaannnn]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4181826517_8a05c73e4f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/4181826517/)

[tronvex]

I wish it had image stabilizer, I'm a shaky person so I need to get a tri pod or something.

[Marloon]

I wish it had image stabilizer, I'm a shaky person so I need to get a tri pod or something.

shoot at 1/150. youll be okay.

[joosay]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4185374203_65bc42638d_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2571/4186136594_9070baa877_b.jpg

[niwooe]

loving the USM of this lens
this shot was literally waved at the subject for a mere second and suprisingly it was sharply captured!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4186657115_c25bddb764_b.jpg

shot taken with a 1d classic at f2.0 1/12800 seconds

[Collin85]

I noticed that as well. Not really a fan. 85L someday.

The 85L won't solve that problem (infact, it's not that much better at all with regards to CA). I've owned both.

[gnnbtrn]

Chritsmas portrait!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2681/4188466608_9e4b8157d7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbaturin/4188466608/)

Camera: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/2.2
Focal Length: 85 mm
ISO Speed: 125
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

[Lori Putman]

Hey Lori, by "change lenses" you mean switch to a wide-angle, and not selling off some so you buy the bike right? :p:lol:

Correct...although I'd be tempted to go in the store and buy one for a prop :)

[Joaaso]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4187438925_156712a1c8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sanjoy87/4187438925/sizes/o/)

[ElinaS]

WOW! Amazing photographs, what a lens!

I ended up here after checking a thread about people's favorite non-L lenses and saw this one mentioned quite often. After seeing the price, I decided to check it out more thoroughly. I love the sharpness, the bokeh, the solid construction and fast focusing. And the f/1.8 is very nice, it can get dark here in Finland in winter.

I've already got the kit lens 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6. I mostly photograph dogs at thee moment (mine and her friends) - and the kit lens seems just a tad short most of the time (I hardly ever leave 55mm). My dream lens has been 70-200mm f/4 L, but it's just a tad expensive right now. So I moved on to considering 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS. The zoom range would be nice - but I'm hesitant about the focus accuracy, the sharpness, the construction (plastic mount for example), the colors the lens produces...

The price of the 85mm would be between those two lenses - I think I could stretch that much. And like I said, I love the focus accuracy and speed people are raving about (my dog is fast, most of the time the kit lens doesn't hold up). And that bokeh - I've been missing being able to produce good bokeh.

Actually the only thing I'm worried about is that I would be restricted to 85mm. Then again, it might be healthy to do more zooming with my legs and working within the situation as it is. I know there'd be lots of times when 85 would be too little, and times, when it would be too much. Then again, I have a friend photographing her dogs with 100mm and she's doing very well, adore her pics.

Yet, I love the look of the pictures this lens produces...

Kind of rambling here, and not clearly asking any questions, but if anyone has any perspective to this cheap zoom (the L zoom is just most probably out of my reach at the moment) and a quality prime lens, I'd really appreciate any input.

[TheMaggedy]

Here's my humble contribution.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3957297902_dffdc8213a_b.jpg

[Darkwand]

I have a sigma 70-200 here in Sweden and i have to say the 85mm is getting alot more use then that one in the winter darkness, also don't forget about weight my 70-200 makes the camera feel a lot more burdensome to sling around then the 85mm.

85mm compared to 50-55mm is quite different to me at least it feels like the focal length gives me more leeway if as the subject has to move longer to get too big or too smal :???:

Photographing dogs however as they move around a lot even though i love primes seems like one are where zooms are preferable. On the other hand you can always run after them.

There now i've comfused you enough for one day :confused:

[Methodical]

Just a candle


http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p501859091-4.jpg


Daughter's school project

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p206502372-4.jpg

http://methodical.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p141900745-5.jpg

[helloagain36]

Happy Holidays! Still love this lens.

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/photos/731251838_QuhUK-L.jpg

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/photos/731251973_SuHe9-L.jpg

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/photos/731251411_uUxyp-L.jpg

[LBaldwin]

Hey gang,

What is the close focus distance on this lens, and how well does it do close up / macro < 1:1?

Les

[gnnbtrn]

Hey gang,

What is the close focus distance on this lens, and how well does it do close up / macro < 1:1?

Les

I'm not sure about the closet focusing distance, but this is NOT macro lens. Better to say I would not use it as macro.

[gnnbtrn]

Love the image, tone, composition, bokeh, - great job!!!!!

Happy Holidays! Still love this lens.

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/photos/731251838_QuhUK-L.jpg

[Tawcan]

Happy Holidays! Still love this lens.

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/photos/731251838_QuhUK-L.jpg

What aperture were you using?

[helloagain36]

Thanks for the comments, that was shot wide open at 1.8.

Lbaldwin, as gnnbtrn already said, this lens is far from being a macro, it's minimum focusing distance is somewhere around 3 feet...but it's great at what it does.

[Tawcan]

Thanks for the comments, that was shot wide open at 1.8.

Lbaldwin, as gnnbtrn already said, this lens is far from being a macro, it's minimum focusing distance is somewhere around 3 feet...but it's great at what it does.

Cool, really like that image. I guess I should try shooting at 1.8 sometimes with similar setup to get the nice creamy bokeh. Rarely shoot wide open b/c the purple fringing.

[Jhap33]

85mm at wide open
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2745/4191868338_fd6fe8b0fc_o.jpg

[pridash]

^^^ I think you should photoshop "lenses" over "vacation"! :D

[Jhap33]

i know right i was thinkin the same thing...but i dont have photoshop lol!

[ElinaS]

I have a sigma 70-200 here in Sweden and i have to say the 85mm is getting alot more use then that one in the winter darkness, also don't forget about weight my 70-200 makes the camera feel a lot more burdensome to sling around then the 85mm.

85mm compared to 50-55mm is quite different to me at least it feels like the focal length gives me more leeway if as the subject has to move longer to get too big or too smal :???:

Photographing dogs however as they move around a lot even though i love primes seems like one are where zooms are preferable. On the other hand you can always run after them.

There now i've comfused you enough for one day :confused:

Thank you for your response! Actually, this did help. In another thread quite a few have been telling me to go with a zoom, but I'm not sure if they understand what the winter is like around here.... So I'm still intiqued by the 85... As you said, I could always run after the dogs. :lol: We'll see, what happens.

[Joaaso]

@ ElinaS

I have both and the winter is the season I use the 55-250 the least... It's too slow to use in the dark -and its dark almost all the time, as you're obviously experiencing over in finland too:p If I bring it, I bring a tripod as well, and I don't shoot action with it... my 200mm @ f2.8 with monopod is at the limit for what I can do in the dark -its challenging but if I take my time and tries my best, I usually get a few shots that are good enough to work with.. the 85 is alot easier to handhold, but there too, it can be a bit challenging to get sharp results sometimes (I need a camera with better ISO-capabilities:p).. but I prefer the 85 over the 55-250 for low-light stuff, no doubt..

[LBaldwin]

Thanks gang, I really love the shots you have all shown. I am looking for a unique lens to use for food photography... yea I know the 45 TS is the "standard" but I want something different...
HMMM maybe I will go fisheye.. again. LOL

[bhardwaj.deepak]

I love the IQ I get from this lens, but it gets really long on a crop body like XTi. I am seriously thinking to sell it off and get the 50 f1.4. Any thoughts?

[joosay]

I had the 50 1.4 and I like the 85 1.8 much more on a crop body..it's all preference I guess.