Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

[bhardwaj.deepak]

Yeah, I guess you are right. This could only be personal preference.

[geoff5093]

One from the wrestling match I shot today:

1/320 f1.8 ISO1600
http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/743691235_MB7Te-XL.jpg

[niwooe]

something different?:D
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/4195067550_940253782f_b.jpg

[geoff5093]

Now that IS different

[MikeFairbanks]

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.


With that picture of the nutcracker, were you using center point focus and then recomposing, or did you use a spot on the right? That's one thing I'm trying to understand is how to focus when your subject is off center.

Thanks---great photo btw.

[gaorenky]

Here are a few shots that I took at the botanic garden.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4194537417_9e7a1298d8.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4194538293_fe241261b9.jpg

[gaorenky]

And a few more....all taken at f2.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/4195277764_4ef6746d49.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/4194535517_8f2a5713c1.jpg

[runninmann]

With that picture of the nutcracker, were you using center point focus and then recomposing, or did you use a spot on the right? That's one thing I'm trying to understand is how to focus when your subject is off center.

Thanks---great photo btw.Use the focus point that is "on" the area of the subject that you want to have in critical focus.

When I shoot with wide apertures, I use the "joystick" on my 40D to move the focus point to where I want it. When I shoot with narrower apertures, I'll sometimes focus and recompose.

[helloagain36]

With that picture of the nutcracker, were you using center point focus and then recomposing, or did you use a spot on the right? That's one thing I'm trying to understand is how to focus when your subject is off center.

Thanks---great photo btw.

With that particular photo I just used to center point to lock focus and then recomposed, but that is probably not the ideal way to do it especially when working with shallow DOF. Had this been a more important photo and not a quick christmas card shot in between commercials I would have used runninmann's technique.

[angryhampster]

@ 1.8
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/2009/weddings/lautner675_web.jpg

@2.0
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/2009/weddings/120109-eshoot09small.jpg

[onurrus]

My first photo with new 85mm of mine...

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2009/353/5/0/Nese_by_onurrus.jpg

[TeamSpeed]

A couple of test shots (testing bokeh and wide-open sharpness) from the 85 1.8 I think I will be selling, just not the FL I want on the 7D, and will stick with the 50 1.4. But the 85 1.8 kicks butt wide open, almost just like the 85L I had in the past.

[DStanic]

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.

I had the 50 f1.8 and also prefer the 85 on crop. On FF (my 35mm) I don't like the 85, it's not long but not wide enough for anything. That's why I got my Siggy 30mm :p

[TeamSpeed]

My daughter's snowman in the first measurable snowfall this year... Great lens, I wish I could keep it, but I have too many as it is now.

[niwooe]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/4200259876_ecbec1e6c5_b.jpg

[MikeFairbanks]

Use the focus point that is "on" the area of the subject that you want to have in critical focus.

When I shoot with wide apertures, I use the "joystick" on my 40D to move the focus point to where I want it. When I shoot with narrower apertures, I'll sometimes focus and recompose.


I need to figure out how to do that on my 50D.

[geoff5093]

I need to figure out how to do that on my 50D.
You should be able to push the joystick down, maneuver over to the AF point selection, click again, and then select the point you want.

[runninmann]

I need to figure out how to do that on my 50D.Check page 86 of your manual.

[DStanic]

I need to figure out how to do that on my 50D.

Indeed! It's one of my (if the THE) most favorite features my 30D has over my XTi (which I rarely ever use anything other then center AF because it's too slow to change)

[Kramer80]

My first photo with new 85mm of mine...

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2009/353/5/0/Nese_by_onurrus.jpg

way nice shot. good job.

[onurrus]

way nice shot. good job.

Thanks a lot Kramer!I am glad you liked it!

[ThomasW]

Having fun with the snow.
http://weblog.thomasvanderwillik.com/album/images/2009/sneeuw_2009/img_3717-b.jpg

http://weblog.thomasvanderwillik.com/album/images/2009/sneeuw_2009/img_3700-b.jpg

[goingsking]

I have been looking at this lens but need some help. This is my first post on this forum and I wish I found it years ago. I just picked up a 7d body to replace my xti which I found lacking on my summer trip to Australia. I wanted better low light pictures. Here is my lens makeup right now. Two kit lenses from the xti which include the 18-55 and 55-250 both IS. I am very happy with longer lens since I don't use it that often but it gives wonderful pictures. I also have a the canon 28 f1.8 prime and a 24-105 f4L and considered the 70-200 2.8 but found the difference in IQ didn't justify carrying around that lens for the amount of time I need the reach and f2.8. As you can see from my collection, I am a little limited on my inside photos. Pictures I took last summer of my nephew playing basketball were a disappointment due to the low shutter speeds even using ISO of 1600 with all lenses except the 28 which didn't have the reach. I am now thinking of the 50mm 1.4 due to the 50 f1.8 being almost what I have now with the 28 or possibly the 85 f1.8. Here are my concerns about my possible choices and perhaps I can get some real life experience and suggestions. for th 50mm f 1.4, all I read and see are problems with the micro usm vs the ring usm. For the 85 f1.8, I am concerned about the effective 130mm reach but I think I have the lower end of that covered with the 28mm prime. My walk around lens is the L which I just love and it gives just unreal results. I understand that the kit lens from my xti will not take advantage of the sensor on my 7d so with all that being said, any help would be appreciated.

[Headshotzx]

The 85mm 1.8 is said to be one of the best bargain basketball lenses if you can frame your shots right with it. Go for it! I loved mine, but sold it off to fund for a more usable 50 1.4- will buy the 85mm 1.8 again, or get an 85L.

[goingsking]

How do you find the 1.4, any problems with the focus motor?

[amcoelho78]

My wife with the xmas tree behind her. (Fun to look at the Bokeh)
5D, ISO 800, f/1.8, 1/25 (Not sure how the heck I hand held that one!)

http://alohaga.smugmug.com/Family/Misc/IMG6144/735981224_AFLwS-L.jpg

[MikeDotePhoto]

I'm getting this lens in soon. I'm pretty excited to have completed the set of 35,85,and 135... I'd like the 1.2, but that isn't in the budget

[NLC76]

My contributions to the sample photo archive for this great lens

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3571/3833947575_206cc80873.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nlc76/3833947575)
1/160 sec @ f/2.0, ISO 800, 85mm
(Canon 40D - EF 85mm f/1.8 USM)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2640/4012085846_5f0e1c03de.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nlc76/4012085846/)
1/500 sec @ f2.2, ISO 200, 85mm
(Canon 40D - EF 85mm f/1.8 USM)

[goingsking]

I just ordered it from J&R and will walk over after work and pick it up (one of the millions of good things about working in downtown Manhattan). I will try playing around with the lens tomorrow and post some of the results.

[jdlloyd67]

Having fun with the snow.
http://weblog.thomasvanderwillik.com/album/images/2009/sneeuw_2009/img_3717-b.jpg

http://weblog.thomasvanderwillik.com/album/images/2009/sneeuw_2009/img_3700-b.jpg
These are great!!! Nicely done!!!

[goingsking]

I picked up the lens and took a few pictures. First thing I noticed was on the 7d, I can't use the 19 focus points or everything is out of focus (at least at f1.8. With spot focusing I get a nice picture. I can see that I am going to have to learn how to use this on the camara as well as figure out how to take a 18mp picture and get it down to the size that I can upload

shooting information: canon 7D, 1/125; f 1.8 ISO 1600 using P mode for both.

[LBaldwin]

Thanks alot you guys, just THANKS! Cause of you schmucks:p I have to pick one up for my self tomorrow from another POTN'er

Just thanks - !!

Les

[shanni]

I'm getting one for Christmas (along with a G11 for the diaper bag). So excited!

[In2Photos]

A recent pic. 1DMKII, 1/160, f/2.5, ISO 800

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/120067648/original.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

Thanks alot you guys, just THANKS! Cause of you schmucks:p I have to pick one up for my self tomorrow from another POTN'er

Just thanks - !!

Les
LOL...POTN is not the place to go if you want to be talked out of buying a new lens. :confused:

[onurrus]

A recent pic. 1DMKII, 1/160, f/2.5, ISO 800

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/120067648/original.jpg

Brilliant smile.I really loved staring at her smile.an angel :)Also very good clarity!

[TheMaggedy]

One from dog park. I love their expressions in this one.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3956525935_c3629888af_b.jpg

[LBaldwin]

A recent pic. 1DMKII, 1/160, f/2.5, ISO 800



Mike she is absoulutely adorable!!

[By-tor]

Shots taken with my 85mm 1.8.



http://i46.tinypic.com/2r3i4wn.jpg


http://i48.tinypic.com/2u5gtgn.jpg


http://i50.tinypic.com/15ewwtk.jpg

[tronvex]

Nice. Love the German Shepard with its tongue sticking out

One from dog park. I love their expressions in this one.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3956525935_c3629888af_b.jpg

[Chris215]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4212027397_472b44b14a_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4212027623_cb769bd127_b.jpg

[Morlow]

Love #2 Chris haha.

[pawko]

on 30D, ISO 1250,f@2 , 1/100
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/539/filtered800pixs.jpg
pawel

[paparios]

I was playing with the 400D hack, which includes new ISOs (up to 3200) plus spot metering and the selection of up to 42 different focus points configurations.
First example, shot with the 85 f1.8 at ISO200, partial metering and with the three right hand focus points active, f2.8, 1/500sec.
Second example, also at ISO200, f2.8, 1/500sec.

Miguel

[TGrant]

Not the most focused shot....but who else catches fire?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/4167102253_5bde194df5_b.jpg

[TGrant]

Snagged my wife too.;)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/4219954706_53362a7a25_b.jpg

[In2Photos]

Brilliant smile.I really loved staring at her smile.an angel :)Also very good clarity!

Mike she is absoulutely adorable!!
Thank you both very much!

[Collin85]

Great street lens.

http://www.czphoto.net/Galleries/Life-in-2010/DPP002Final/752933586_5qDnP-XL.jpg

http://www.czphoto.net/Galleries/Life-in-2010/DPP001Final/752902572_fkTXq-XL.jpg

[kenliu2610]

Very sharp even at aperture F1.8

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_K2nP04Bh1RM/SzsLJFzqO4I/AAAAAAAAAJI/AyJA8BH1nFg/DSC_4741.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_K2nP04Bh1RM/SzsLJAmQUZI/AAAAAAAAAJM/fE7ns4K48BI/DSC_4753.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_K2nP04Bh1RM/SzsLJX4B_HI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/dEArTyhh1Ak/DSC_4756.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_K2nP04Bh1RM/SzsLJVxnMyI/AAAAAAAAAJU/YRwdWX2L1QY/DSC_4827.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_K2nP04Bh1RM/SzsLJsF-WuI/AAAAAAAAAJY/WMP97jdibXE/DSC_4871.jpg

[Brigaid]

I'm really excited to start using this lens more and more.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2680/4225952333_3f8ec76c88_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/briangaid/4225952333/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4227309688_cd0df7a763_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/briangaid/4227309688/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4226580767_eaa47c3761_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/briangaid/4226580767/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4227437496_62480ae8f2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/briangaid/4227437496/)

[Jhap33]

5dmk2 with 24-70l lens
taken with xsi with 85mm lens @ 1.8F
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4230003012_cbf72e220a_o.jpg

[HayleySara]

I ordered this lens a few days ago and am looking forward to it SO much. I'm all antsy sitting at home. It's supposed to arrive here in a couple of hours. I got it off Adorama (through Amazon.com) for $380, it also came with a 'professional lens cleaning kit' and a filter.
I'll for sure post some of my first shots when it gets here!

[TheHoff]

I'm saying good bye to this lens; I liked it well enough but I never came around to the 85mm focal length. I'm trading it in for a Sigma 50 and a 135L. (If anyone in Vancouver/BC wants my 85, send a PM)

[Collin85]

I'm saying good bye to this lens; I liked it well enough but I never came around to the 85mm focal length. I'm trading it in for a Sigma 50 and a 135L. (If anyone in Vancouver/BC wants my 85, send a PM)

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooo oo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooo!!!!!!!!!!

[gonças]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3565/3607872743_1aa7df4a18_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/3604626910_141d8d36c0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3613448685_3be789af97_o.jpg

[zuluart]

Hello Goncalo, nice pics, I am truly impressed with the last one particularly, you managed a shutter speed of 1/320 at ISO 400, wow. Was the stage very well lit? Or its this lens showing its magic again at f/1.8?
Where in Portugal are you by the way? I just came back from there a few weeks ago

[onurrus]

http://th06.deviantart.net/fs71/300W/i/2010/001/e/1/solitude_by_onurrus.jpg

[gonças]

Hello Goncalo, nice pics, I am truly impressed with the last one particularly, you managed a shutter speed of 1/320 at ISO 400, wow. Was the stage very well lit? Or its this lens showing its magic again at f/1.8?
Where in Portugal are you by the way? I just came back from there a few weeks ago

The stage was not very well lit tbh, in that last one I just managed to capture the artist in a good side position because there were no lights in front of the stage, just in the sides.

I'm from Ribatejo, just in the middle :)

[Simply Ravishing]

Last night from Seattle

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4234005540_66a60ce7f8_b.jpg

[Chris215]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4212027623_cb769bd127_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4212028253_d4316cce2b_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/4212028069_b3044f724f_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4172965423_5d4cf7ae53_o.jpg

[justdex]

I'm saying good bye to this lens; I liked it well enough but I never came around to the 85mm focal length. I'm trading it in for a Sigma 50 and a 135L. (If anyone in Vancouver/BC wants my 85, send a PM)

I just sold mine as well, thanks to the addition of the 135L

[Collin85]

I just sold mine as well, thanks to the addition of the 135L

NOOOoooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! !!!!!!

[haileylommen]

Gotta question maybe some of you could help answer.

I have a 50d and currently have the 50mm f/1.4 prime.
Looking at these pictures, I'm loving the bokeh of the 85mm.
Would it be worth it to go ahead and add this lens to my set?
Or is it too close in focal length to the 50mm?
Does anybody own both lenses? If so, how do they compare?

Thanks for any responses!

[Collin85]

Gotta question maybe some of you could help answer.

I have a 50d and currently have the 50mm f/1.4 prime.
Looking at these pictures, I'm loving the bokeh of the 85mm.
Would it be worth it to go ahead and add this lens to my set?
Or is it too close in focal length to the 50mm?
Does anybody own both lenses? If so, how do they compare?

Thanks for any responses!

No they're not very close, but that's quite subjective. But you don't need us to answer this for you; you have a 28-135. If you want to make a quick and easy comparison, just set the lens to 50mm, then 85.

[haileylommen]

No they're not very close, but that's quite subjective. But you don't need us to answer this for you; you have a 28-135. If you want to make a quick and easy comparison, just set the lens to 50mm, then 85.

Yeah, well, this is true. :) I was wondering also though if the quality of the 85mm is any better than the 50mm? I've seen some people saying they moved on from the 50mm and have found that the 85mm is quite a bit more sharp.

[colormaniac]

Gotta question maybe some of you could help answer.

I have a 50d and currently have the 50mm f/1.4 prime.
Looking at these pictures, I'm loving the bokeh of the 85mm.
Would it be worth it to go ahead and add this lens to my set?
Or is it too close in focal length to the 50mm?
Does anybody own both lenses? If so, how do they compare?

Thanks for any responses!

Also, it depends on what kind of pictures you would like to take with the lenses. For example, if it is portrait which is mainly headshots, taken from a not-too-far distance (like living room), 85mm is quite suitable.

[colormaniac]

Yeah, well, this is true. :) I was wondering also though if the quality of the 85mm is any better than the 50mm? I've seen some people saying they moved on from the 50mm and have found that the 85mm is quite a bit more sharp.

I guess it's because 50mm is usually said to be not too sharp wide open. Some people even said that it's not usable at 1.4. And it may be just the copy that you have. But it is usually said that the 85mm is sharp from 1.8 on.

I cannot testify to the above claim as I haven't had them both. These are just what I heard.

[Collin85]

Yeah, well, this is true. :) I was wondering also though if the quality of the 85mm is any better than the 50mm? I've seen some people saying they moved on from the 50mm and have found that the 85mm is quite a bit more sharp.

I find both lenses to perform pretty well. ;) Is the 85mm conceivably sharper than the 50? Not by much. The 50 is a little soft wide-open, but past f/2 I couldn't find much of a difference.

The biggest issue should be the focal length. Many people find 85mm to be quite long on APS-C. I personally use the 85mm as a street/event lens and it does a fabulous job at that. I don't really use it for anything else on APS-C. It also gets used quite a bit on my full-frame (5D) camera (85mm on FF gives roughly same FoV as 50 on APS-C), but for completely different reasons due to the different field of view. In other words, I certainly regard the focal lengths to be substantially different.

[TheHoff]

The 50 and 85 are substantially different focal lengths, but still too close for me to own both. If you want to own both lenses, I'd check out the 100/2 if I were you as it has the same design but is a bit further apart.

[Collin85]

The 50 and 85 are substantially different focal lengths, but still too close for me to own both. If you want to own both lenses, I'd check out the 100/2 if I were you as it has the same design but is a bit further apart.

Didn't you just get rid of your 85? Get outta here Hasselhoff! Beat it! :lol::p

[TheHoff]

I'm selling it tomorrow; I'm going to post in here like 20 times before that.

[haileylommen]

I guess it's because 50mm is usually said to be not too sharp wide open. Some people even said that it's not usable at 1.4. And it may be just the copy that you have. But it is usually said that the 85mm is sharp from 1.8 on.

I cannot testify to the above claim as I haven't had them both. These are just what I heard.

I find both lenses to perform pretty well. ;) Is the 85mm conceivably sharper than the 50? Not by much. The 50 is a little soft wide-open, but past f/2 I couldn't find much of a difference.

The biggest issue should be the focal length. Many people find 85mm to be quite long on APS-C. I personally use the 85mm as a street/event lens and it does a fabulous job at that. I don't really use it for anything else on APS-C. It also gets used quite a bit on my full-frame (5D) camera (85mm on FF gives roughly same FoV as 50 on APS-C), but for completely different reasons due to the different field of view. In other words, I certainly regard the focal lengths to be substantially different.

The 50 and 85 are substantially different focal lengths, but still too close for me to own both. If you want to own both lenses, I'd check out the 100/2 if I were you as it has the same design but is a bit further apart.


Thank you all for your input. I do understand that since I have a crop sensor that the focal lengths between the two are quite a bit different, as 50mm on mine would be like an 85mm on yours. I've just sort of compared my 50mm photos to the examples here of those taken with the 85mm and am finding the 85mm to seem a tad sharper, even after I've micro-adjusted my 50mm. I do believe that my 50mm is sharp, but the 85mm seems to have just a little more oomph? :) I think I will look into the 85mm a bit more as well as consider the 100mm. Thanks a lot guys, appreciate it!

[onurrus]

http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/002/4/d/cansu__by_onurrus.jpg

[TGrant]

I love sharing what this lens can do. I love it!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/4238002297_736535e1c4_b.jpg

[Chris215]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4239977410_5ecd767144_b.jpg

[Collin85]

Thank you all for your input. I do understand that since I have a crop sensor that the focal lengths between the two are quite a bit different, as 50mm on mine would be like an 85mm on yours. I've just sort of compared my 50mm photos to the examples here of those taken with the 85mm and am finding the 85mm to seem a tad sharper, even after I've micro-adjusted my 50mm. I do believe that my 50mm is sharp, but the 85mm seems to have just a little more oomph? :) I think I will look into the 85mm a bit more as well as consider the 100mm. Thanks a lot guys, appreciate it!

You have to be a bit careful comparing sharpness using a thread like this. Remember, the modern digital photographer incorporates post-production in their 'showcase' shots. Most shots posted in a thread like this would have been tinkered with on the computer, which generally includes sharpening. ;) From a sharpness point of view, there should be a negligible difference between the 50 and 85 past f/2, assuming all other factors are kept the same. Again, you need to base your decision on the focal lengths. This is overwhelmingly the important factor here.

[haileylommen]

You have to be a bit careful comparing sharpness using a thread like this. Remember, the modern digital photographer incorporates post-production in their 'showcase' shots. Most shots posted in a thread like this would have been tinkered with on the computer, which generally includes sharpening. ;) From a sharpness point of view, there should be a negligible difference between the 50 and 85 past f/2, assuming all other factors are kept the same. Again, you need to base your decision on the focal lengths. This is overwhelmingly the important factor here.

Oh I know, I PP the heck out of a lot of my photos, I know that I can make them look like they came from an L lens, just wondering if this lens would perhaps shorten the process? Thanks for your input. :)

[TheHoff]

Oh I know, I PP the heck out of a lot of my photos, I know that I can make them look like they came from an L lens, just wondering if this lens would perhaps shorten the process? Thanks for your input. :)

"POP" is more attributable to lighting and PP than it is to any quality of the lens. The 85mm is a cracker but I wouldn't stress about the differences between it and your 50.

[haileylommen]

"POP" is more attributable to lighting and PP than it is to any quality of the lens. The 85mm is a cracker but I wouldn't stress about the differences between it and your 50.

Guess I'm just looking for an excuse to get a change of pace and a new piece of glass. :oops: I think I'll just continue saving to buy my dream lens, the 85mm f/1.2L. :)

[WRXTACY]

I absolutely love this lens.

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/4750/odiexmas.jpg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/4128/lolaxmas2.jpg

[Darkwand]

WOW love the detail in the eyes on your cat :)
Guess it's your flash that is reflecting in them as well ?

[WRXTACY]

WOW love the detail in the eyes on your cat :)
Guess it's your flash that is reflecting in them as well ?

Thanks, and yeah that is the flash bounced off the ceiling.
:D

[TheMaggedy]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/3956528945_0c869a8723_b.jpg

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1600)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 85 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

[Grady69]

Was at the local camera store killing time and tried out the 85, I do have this on the list of lenses that I definitely want to own in the future. Here is a shot i took with it wide open and no PP just resized to post on here. Thanks

[onurrus]

http://th05.deviantart.net/fs70/300W/i/2010/005/6/4/bury_the_hatched__by_onurrus.jpg

[Collin85]

Nice shot onurrus, but you probably want to downsize that shot. Check the posting rules. ;)

[onurrus]

Nice shot onurrus, but you probably want to downsize that shot. Check the posting rules. ;)

Thanks Collin.I resized it :)

[iCanon]

Very nice shot Onurrus
Did you use f1.8 for it and window light ?
regards

[onurrus]

Very nice shot Onurrus
Did you use f1.8 for it and window light ?
regards

Thank you icanon! Its f/3.5 and window light.

[basel_jaber]

Some of my pics here:


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4242493230_8daef44403_b.jpg

[basel_jaber]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4241630149_6460c53622_b.jpg

[Chris215]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4252566810_f33bfb9a90.jpg

[Salma]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4252566810_f33bfb9a90.jpg
Oh my gosh, that's so beautiful, very inspiring especially since I want to shoot asian weddings.

Great shot :D

PS: I can't see the exif, do you mind telling me what settings and lighting you used?

Thanks.

[Chris215]

Oh my gosh, that's so beautiful, very inspiring especially since I want to shoot asian weddings.

Great shot :D

PS: I can't see the exif, do you mind telling me what settings and lighting you used?

Thanks.


thanks :)

You'll enjoy them for sure, they are fun and colorful.

Shot in manual:
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/2.0
Focal Length: 85 mm
ISO Speed: 800

430exII bounced on ceiling at +1 FEC

[Salma]

thanks :)

You'll enjoy them for sure, they are fun and colorful.

Shot in manual:
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/2.0
Focal Length: 85 mm
ISO Speed: 800

430exII bounced on ceiling at +1 FEC
Lol I know I will most likely have one of my own :p

Great work mate, do you have more asian wedding shots?

[Chris215]

Lol I know I will most likely have one of my own :p

Great work mate, do you have more asian wedding shots?

here's the rest of the photos from that engagement, I don't have the other one I did for showing yet.

http://chrisphung.instaproofs.com/enterEvent.php?id=186784

[Salma]

here's the rest of the photos from that engagement, I don't have the other one I did for showing yet.

http://chrisphung.instaproofs.com/enterEvent.php?id=186784
WOW crisp and awesome photos, did you enjoy the dancing :lol:

[Chris215]

WOW crisp and awesome photos, did you enjoy the dancing :lol:

haha thanks! the dancing was pretty awesome in person, the place was really dim but the flash did a great job.

[Salma]

haha thanks! the dancing was pretty awesome in person, the place was really dim but the flash did a great job.
Damn, I love busting those moves at weddings and parties, looks like an awesome function and your photos are cool! You know I was seriously thinking about purchasing the 85L but I think i'll wait now, you've captured some awesome shots with the 85 1.8 :D

[richierich1212]

Nice shot Chris215! But is that CA I see on the lady's dress reflecting (darn 85 f1.8 lol)? But nonetheless, very nice!!!

[shanni]

I got this lens for Christmas and I LOVE it!!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4231899419_821f493f6c.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4251866721_0af9c7f155.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4231898381_e6bbe0fc22.jpg

[Salma]

I got this lens for Christmas and I LOVE it!!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4231899419_821f493f6c.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4251866721_0af9c7f155.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4231898381_e6bbe0fc22.jpg
Nice shots girl, that second one is wonderful.

[iCanon]

I got this lens for Christmas and I LOVE it!!!


third one is perfect

[pridash]

I got this lens for Christmas and I LOVE it!!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4251866721_0af9c7f155.jpg

All of them are nice, but really love the eyes in this one! If you don't mind me asking, how much pp was done on them?

[shanni]

I did a little curves adjustment and unsharp mask and took a little yellow out of his skin but that's about it. They looked great sooc! This lens is sharp!

[onurrus]

http://th01.deviantart.net/fs71/300W/i/2010/007/0/3/I_am_under_my_hat_by_onurrus.jpg

[mkville]

Man, seeing some of these pic's it's making it a lot easier to decide what my next lens is!!!! Going back and forth between 85 vs 60, want to do more portriats and head shots, this just might fit the bill. Awsome pic's everyone!!!

mark

PS my wife has a ton of pretty friends so models won't be a problem ;)

[MasterFX]

I love the sharpness wide open (Image 2 is a 100% crop)

[Darkwand]

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af173/Darkwand/IMG_4127.jpg

This bird was a cutie i wished i had brought something to feed it with as it's attempt at sleeping was interrupted all the time as a slight current bumped it into the ice crust.

[MikeFairbanks]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4252566810_f33bfb9a90.jpg


This shot is absolutely Amazian.

That means it's an amazing asian shot.

[onurrus]

Hi Ladies and Gentlemen,

I opened a group on deviantart called 85mm lovers.Please feel free to join there.I will be happy if you do.

Cheers
Onur


http://85mm-lovers.deviantart.com/

[Yaamon]

This was taken at F2.0 with a 5D II. I focused on her eyes. Stepping this down to F2.8 gets it even sharper.

Full picture
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4259970393_9152fcf52e_o.jpg

Let's crop her in.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4259970507_160d21a3bc_o.jpg

She has nice eyes, lets see a 100% crop.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4259970633_cd99434d14_o.jpg

[ssnxp]

Hey all, quick question:

I just ordered the 85mm 1.8 for portraits. I currently have a 50D. I see many people saying that the 85mm is an amazing portraiture lens.. do they mean on a FF or on a 1.6 crop?

For instance, is the 85mm good for crops, and 135mm for FF

OR

Is the 85mm good for FF and 50mm for crops?

I know it's subjective, I'm just curious as to what format most people refer to when they say these things.

[Salma]

I just got this lens through the post today, i'm so excited to use it.

Shame my camera still isn't back from the canon repair center. :(

[Methodical]

I use mine on both the 1.3 and 1.6 bodies. I never used a FF so can't compare so for me it's subjective until I personally see the difference on a FF. But I love what it does when used with the 1D3.

[Chris215]

This shot is absolutely Amazian.

That means it's an amazing asian shot.

haha thanks :D

[ssnxp]

I use mine on both the 1.3 and 1.6 bodies. I never used a FF so can't compare so for me it's subjective until I personally see the difference on a FF. But I love what it does when used with the 1D3.

Thanks for the response. Would you say its too long on a 1.6 for you?

[Methodical]

Not for me because I can move around if need be. I don't really like to be all up in folks face if I don't have to.

Thanks for the response. Would you say its too long on a 1.6 for you?

[shanni]

Hey all, quick question:

I just ordered the 85mm 1.8 for portraits. I currently have a 50D. I see many people saying that the 85mm is an amazing portraiture lens.. do they mean on a FF or on a 1.6 crop?

For instance, is the 85mm good for crops, and 135mm for FF

OR

Is the 85mm good for FF and 50mm for crops?

I know it's subjective, I'm just curious as to what format most people refer to when they say these things.

Mine is fabulous on my 40D (see pics above)

[ssnxp]

Mine is fabulous on my 40D (see pics above)

Thanks :)

Not for me because I can move around if need be. I don't really like to be all up in folks face if I don't have to.

Got it, thanks :)

[Collin85]

Hey all, quick question:

I just ordered the 85mm 1.8 for portraits. I currently have a 50D. I see many people saying that the 85mm is an amazing portraiture lens.. do they mean on a FF or on a 1.6 crop?

For instance, is the 85mm good for crops, and 135mm for FF

OR

Is the 85mm good for FF and 50mm for crops?

I know it's subjective, I'm just curious as to what format most people refer to when they say these things.

I've shot the 85/1.8 on both the 5D and 50D. I personally found it too long for portraits on APS-C (1.6x), but it is a fantastic lens for street photography. I much prefer the FoV for portraits when on the 5D. The 'pop' is quite amazing on full-frame too, certainly not far off from my old 85L.

On the 5D:

http://www.czphoto.net/Galleries/2010/DPP002Final/752933586_5qDnP-L.jpg

On the 50D:

http://www.czphoto.net/Galleries/2009/03Final007/451248620_D7GDW-L.jpg

I've got plenty more examples sprinkled along this thread. :)

[jdhart73]

Hey all, quick question:

I just ordered the 85mm 1.8 for portraits. I currently have a 50D. I see many people saying that the 85mm is an amazing portraiture lens.. do they mean on a FF or on a 1.6 crop?

For instance, is the 85mm good for crops, and 135mm for FF

OR

Is the 85mm good for FF and 50mm for crops?

I know it's subjective, I'm just curious as to what format most people refer to when they say these things.

The lens kicks ass on FF or Crop.

You wont be disappointed

[ssnxp]

Collin and JD, thanks! I'm very anxious to get it now.

[ThomasW]

http://weblog.thomasvanderwillik.com/album/images/2010/various2/img_0337.jpg

[Methodical]

There's still a Woolworth around

[goingsking]

[QUOTE=Collin85;9362888]I've shot the 85/1.8 on both the 5D and 50D. I personally found it too long for portraits on APS-C (1.6x), but it is a fantastic lens for street photography. I much prefer the FoV for portraits when on the 5D. The 'pop' is quite amazing on full-frame too, certainly not far off from my old 85L.

I think your shot of the Harbor Bridge is one of the best locations (reminds me of the Matrix ending) I found in my trip to OZ over the summer (for us). One of the major reasons I picked up the 85mm was due to my messing up once in a lifetime shots like this one trying to hand hold a 24-105 f4L since I left my mini tripod at home. Based on what I have seen from the 85mm, this would have been a clean shot hand held.

[ggweci]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4231898381_e6bbe0fc22.jpg

LOVE this one. Great capture.

[runninmann]

I've shot the 85/1.8 on both the 5D and 50D. I personally found it too long for portraits on APS-C (1.6x), but it is a fantastic lens for street photography. I much prefer the FoV for portraits when on the 5D. The 'pop' is quite amazing on full-frame too, certainly not far off from my old 85L.

On the 5D:

http://www.czphoto.net/Galleries/2010/DPP002Final/752933586_5qDnP-L.jpg

On the 50D:



I've got plenty more examples sprinkled along this thread. :)

There's still a Woolworth around
I thought the same thing when I saw it. Even when I was a kid 40-some years ago, I thought they changed from Woolworth's to Wescott.

Maybe it's a different Woolworth's than we remember.

[aweb108]

Bokehtastic!

[DStanic]

Hey all, quick question:

I just ordered the 85mm 1.8 for portraits. I currently have a 50D. I see many people saying that the 85mm is an amazing portraiture lens.. do they mean on a FF or on a 1.6 crop?

For instance, is the 85mm good for crops, and 135mm for FF

OR

Is the 85mm good for FF and 50mm for crops?

I know it's subjective, I'm just curious as to what format most people refer to when they say these things.


I love my 85mm on crop. If i went to FF I would really want a 135mm. Great for headshots and times when my 70-200 can't keep up in low light.

I dont' care for 50mm on crop (I had 2 50 f/1.8 before, found they were either too long or not wide enough) this is why I got my lovely Sigma 30mm f/1.4 :) Again if I went to FF i think I would get a 50 f/1.4 for the same FOV.

[TheMaggedy]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4264133465_7e2814a74e_b.jpg

Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 85 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On, Fired

[Collin85]

Collin and JD, thanks! I'm very anxious to get it now.

No worries. Good luck!

There's still a Woolworth around

You're thinking about the F. W. Woolworths company. :) The one in the shot is Woolworths Limited, a large Australian retail chain which bears no historical relation to F. W. - the common name is complete coincidence. ;)


I think your shot of the Harbor Bridge is one of the best locations (reminds me of the Matrix ending) I found in my trip to OZ over the summer (for us). One of the major reasons I picked up the 85mm was due to my messing up once in a lifetime shots like this one trying to hand hold a 24-105 f4L since I left my mini tripod at home. Based on what I have seen from the 85mm, this would have been a clean shot hand held.

Hey there. :) If you wanted to handhold a shot like that, the 24-105L should have been far more appropriate due to the IS. The 85/1.8 is not particular good for handholding shots at low shutter speeds!

[Collin85]

I thought the same thing when I saw it. Even when I was a kid 40-some years ago, I thought they changed from Woolworth's to Wescott.

Maybe it's a different Woolworth's than we remember.

Yep, different Woolworths (or "Woolies", as we affectionately know it as here). :)

[quachified]

Here's two from today:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4264904023_05e1b85de8_b.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4265653136_61f46349ed_b.jpg

[paparios]

I use it often with both the 400D and 50D. First shot taken with the 400D at ISO100, f7.1, 1/320sec. Second shot taken with the 400D at ISO200, f2.2, 1/160sec.

Miguel

[Darkwand]

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af173/Darkwand/Cinderella1024.jpg
Taken today :)

[Salma]

I use it often with both the 400D and 50D. First shot taken with the 400D at ISO100, f7.1, 1/320sec. Second shot taken with the 400D at ISO200, f2.2, 1/160sec.

Miguel
Gorgeous shots :)

[quachified]

a scenic shot using the 85mm on a 5D here in my hometown.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4265059341_f318b523d8_b.jpg

[Grady69]

a scenic shot using the 85mm on a 5D here in my hometown.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4265059341_f318b523d8_b.jpg

Nice Shot!

[quachified]

Thanks Grady69! Who says 85mm is too long to shoot some scenery/landscapes? :p

[geoff5093]

A few basketball shots from last nights game.

1/500, f/1.8, ISO3200

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/763945728_UDXkL-XL.jpg

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/763945095_dHJTB-XL.jpg

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/763945297_NMxHY-XL.jpg

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/763945463_aXvDt-XL.jpg

[gozodog]

Just got this lens, think I'm gonna enjoy it!
First shot, just quick one of the dogs in the kitchen last night....

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k89/gozo-dog/Dogs/IMG_1124rs1024.jpg

5D
1/100th
F2.2
iso 1600

[Grady69]

Thanks Grady69! Who says 85mm is too long to shoot some scenery/landscapes? :p

Your welcome. Some are probably referring to cropped cameras that its too long, when you are using it on a 5D a full-frame sensor..

[TheMaggedy]

One of the problems with using this lens on a crop. I was too close - the little guy was moving really fast.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2765/4274991989_a07990e4d9_b.jpg

[ssnxp]

^Frustrating; none of my pictures are this clear.

[Collin85]

My doggie. :p

http://www.czphoto.net/Galleries/2010/DPP002Final/763772669_8QtuK-L.jpg

[Salma]

My doggie. :p

http://www.czphoto.net/Galleries/2010/DPP002Final/763772669_8QtuK-L.jpg
Love the colours here.

[swknt_2000]

Few shots from this fall

http://atomic.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p277634857-4.jpg

http://atomic.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p406329147-4.jpg

[onurrus]

Self portrait of mine..

http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/015/2/0/ID_by_onurrus.jpg

[CaptainTonus]

Taken at f/4, I believe
http://home.tiora.net/tony/LA%20Arboretum/IMG_3540small.jpg