Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

[MJones]

Very nice pose and light - she reminds me of a young Virginia Madsen.

JH

Thank you! :D

[Simply Ravishing]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2691/4411413612_6c5f7e7e01.jpg

[Simply Ravishing]

Last night's dinner =)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2612/4410649165_53f52c0f52.jpg

[haileylommen]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2691/4411413612_6c5f7e7e01.jpg

Beautiful shot!

[kevinlomax]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4412168788_41737c41af_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13977903@N02/4412168788/sizes/o/)
f1.8

[jaerff]

Alright, I see plenty of great portraits and still lifes shot with the 85 1.8. I've been using my 85 1.8 mostly for high school sports (basketball). I'm shooting with a brand new 50D, but whenever I'm shooting AI Servo, with the athletes running straight at me, I'm always focused just slightly behind the subject. It's gotten terribly frustrating--anyone have any advice or insight??

[Doc Fluty]

http://i46.tinypic.com/2iudc38.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/124bqfp.jpg

[Morlow]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2691/4411413612_6c5f7e7e01.jpg

Love this one! Simple but beautiful.

[enigma2099]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2691/4411413612_6c5f7e7e01.jpg

+1 - Really like this

[CO Mac]

Beautiful cars. Especially the lambo. Might want to switch this post to the 85 1.2 thread. It looks like that's the lens you took those shots with.
http://i46.tinypic.com/2iudc38.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/124bqfp.jpg

[niwooe]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4412483107_657c7c9323_b.jpg

[mkville]

Took this yesterday,

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4413066085_1b1baa1516_b.jpg

[Doc Fluty]

ohhh your right CO mac.... sorry guys

[platti]

Hi,

no color without light ...

[Chris215]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2791/4415013132_6bbfb91d43_b.jpg

[tonyniev]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2791/4415013132_6bbfb91d43_b.jpg
awesome. but expect a few to nitpick on the seam/fold on the table runner.... :rolleyes:...the use of green background the complimentary color of red works for me.

[helloagain36]

Steppin' outside of my comfort zone a bit with these...but I guess you gotta try something new to grow though right?

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/photos/805059814_jNBPi-L.jpg

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/photos/805049539_DU36u-L.jpg

[snowshark13]

Just got this lens again!

http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/ada_85.jpg

http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/max_85.jpg

http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/lydia_85.jpg

[snowshark13]

http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/85sharp2.jpg

[Chris215]

awesome. but expect a few to nitpick on the seam/fold on the table runner.... :rolleyes:...the use of green background the complimentary color of red works for me.

yeah I couldn't get it to stay flat it, it could have been better like having the background more align, it was just the spur of the moment. I'm going to give it another try later. thanks!

[Tawcan]

I really like this lens.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4415837129_65cb2f4d51_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/4415837129/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4415836621_bd5c2899d5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/4415836621/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4416603060_36f92f4d06_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/4416603060/)

[jnO]

Not had much chance to use mine as yet. here's a few from a weekend at my family home.
A big Sunday lunch got the better of my dad and the gf was bored of the footie on TV :D

http://www.jnobot.eu/index.php?sfpg=RmFtaWx5ICYgRnJpZW5kcy8qU2xlZXB5Lmp wZyoqaW1hZ2UqKjAxMzllYTFmMDhiMTRkMTBjZWViMTkwNmUxY zNiZTRh

http://www.jnobot.eu/index.php?sfpg=RmFtaWx5ICYgRnJpZW5kcy8qTm9kZGluZyB PZmYuanBnKippbWFnZSoqODA2NmYzYzEyZTYxZDAzODFkNWY1N zNlNDJlM2MyZTY

http://www.jnobot.eu/index.php?sfpg=RmFtaWx5ICYgRnJpZW5kcy8qRFMuanBnKip pbWFnZSoqN2U3MDBiMGEyZDU5ZjM2NDczMjYwZTNlNjdlMjBjN DY

[Salma]

Hi there guys, I still haven't managed to take this lens outdoors with me, I really should since it takes such exceptional shots, these we taken indoors on Saturday.

http://i47.tinypic.com/wmfn8i.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/2mexw80.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/o7jex0.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/3465ok8.jpg

[Tawcan]

Playing around with PP style.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2702/4419519742_e56fabcdea_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/4419519742/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4418752729_773a6b1bcb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/4418752729/)

[Boomx]

Tawcan, the 2nd picture is brilliant!

I'm really considering buying this lens for portraits aswell, got a question for you guys though:

My current equipment is a 450D with Tamron 17-50mm and I will buy an amateur studio flash setup in a week or so. But being a student living at a campus, the only space I have available for setting up the set is my own room (outdoors would be a possibility but only after alot of practice ;)). Because of the 1.6 crop factor of my camera, i'm kinda worrying about the distance I would need for a decent picture.
The obvious question then is what I'd consider a decent picture: well i'm not sure yet, i'm kinda new to portrait photography. I did a calculation (http://tawbaware.com/maxlyons/calc.htm) just the other day of how big my field of vision would be at a distance of 3 meters of the model, and it turned out to be around 80x53cm, that doesn't sound very good to me but what the hell do I know ;). The max distance I would be able to create is 3,5 meters (would have to move some crap for this) away from the model btw, which would give me a FOV of 92x61cm.

So the question is for those who shoot with a crop camera & this lens: what kind of distance from your model do you find yourself most often at, and could you supply some example pictures with that?

[stevenhasanuddin]

I owned this lens before, used it with my 40d (sold), it was such a great lens. :)

[eric gautier]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4423940982_86c7730c02_o.jpg

[HSK]

Some experimenting with 7D and a couples of slaves.

http://www.kalay.co.uk/misc/IMG_2691.jpg

Love the sharpness of this lens.

[Tawcan]

Tawcan, the 2nd picture is brilliant!

I'm really considering buying this lens for portraits aswell, got a question for you guys though:

My current equipment is a 450D with Tamron 17-50mm and I will buy an amateur studio flash setup in a week or so. But being a student living at a campus, the only space I have available for setting up the set is my own room (outdoors would be a possibility but only after alot of practice ;)). Because of the 1.6 crop factor of my camera, i'm kinda worrying about the distance I would need for a decent picture.
The obvious question then is what I'd consider a decent picture: well i'm not sure yet, i'm kinda new to portrait photography. I did a calculation (http://tawbaware.com/maxlyons/calc.htm) just the other day of how big my field of vision would be at a distance of 3 meters of the model, and it turned out to be around 80x53cm, that doesn't sound very good to me but what the hell do I know ;). The max distance I would be able to create is 3,5 meters (would have to move some crap for this) away from the model btw, which would give me a FOV of 92x61cm.

So the question is for those who shoot with a crop camera & this lens: what kind of distance from your model do you find yourself most often at, and could you supply some example pictures with that?

Thanks. Those pictures were taken with XSi/450D. I find the 85 a bit long when using indoor. When I shot those pictures in the studio I had to go back quite a bit of distance. I think I was like 3 or 4 metres away from the model. If you are in a tight space the lens is basically unusable unless you take very tight frame portraits. When shooting outside where space isn't the limiting factor I really like the 85.

Hope this helps.

[mattograph]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4423940982_86c7730c02_o.jpg

With the watermark, this looks like a book cover!

[JayStar86]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4423940982_86c7730c02_o.jpg

simply SPECTACULAR!bw!bw!bw!

one of my favorite shots i have seen on POTN.... this picture really speaks to me. good work... wish i had taken the shot, lol.

the watermark placement is perfect to IMO.

[eric gautier]

With the watermark, this looks like a book cover!

simply SPECTACULAR!bw!bw!bw!

one of my favorite shots i have seen on POTN.... this picture really speaks to me. good work... wish i had taken the shot, lol.

the watermark placement is perfect to IMO.

Thanks guys! :)

[geoff5093]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4423940982_86c7730c02_o.jpg
Well done!

[Tawcan]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4423940982_86c7730c02_o.jpg

Love this one.

[eric gautier]

Tawcan, That 2nd pic's PP is awesome.

[Simply Ravishing]

5 shot pano of Seattle from Gasworks Park

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4424974195_6d46e341ae_o.jpg

[sparksdjs]

5 shot pano of Seattle from Gasworks Park

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4424974195_6d46e341ae_o.jpg

Really nice, as are your other shots at your site.

Dave (another Seattlite)

[Konrado84]

All photos without any lighting, blends etc., only existing light.

From 40D:

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/6286/img22783aa.jpg

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/3918/img57502b.jpg

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/7963/img55193.jpg

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/5544/img70632b.jpg

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/811/img75892a.jpg

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/3861/img88713a.jpg

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7291/img90805.jpg

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/8278/img09732a.jpg

[Konrado84]

And these are from 5D II, also only existing light:

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/7274/img04862aaaaa.jpg

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/6831/img06672b.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5020/img2717b.jpg

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/9354/img35832aa.jpg



http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/5001/img03853a.jpg

[ChrisGorabPhotography]

All photos without any lighting, blends etc., only existing light.

From 40D:


And these are from 5D II, also only existing light:


All amazing images. Very nice work.

[eric gautier]

Konrado84, awesome shots!!

[CaptainTonus]

Wow, those are all fantastic!

[jhoag]

All photos without any lighting, blends etc., only existing light.

From 40D:


http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/7963/img55193.jpg





bw!Wonderful. The whole series is another great example of how great a camera the 40D still is, with good glass.

JH

[jhoag]

5 shot pano of Seattle from Gasworks Park

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4424974195_6d46e341ae_o.jpg

Awesome Justin. Did you shoot these on M and stich with PS?

JH

[Tawcan]

Konrado84 those shots are fabulous! I really like #3, #4, #7, #11, and #12 you posted. Wow!

Other than the obvious POV difference, what are the main difference you find using the 85 on a crop body and a FF body?

[jnO]

Konrado the shots are awesome, however on several of them you have overcooked the pp on the eyes to the point where they look unnatural. Something I have been very guilty of on several occasions :(

[Simply Ravishing]

Awesome Justin. Did you shoot these on M and stich with PS?

JH

Shot them in AV and stitched in PS

[steguis]

Argh...I finally get my helmet and nothing but rain in the forecast all weekend :(

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4427829993_986bf00637_b.jpg
Ready to Ride
Photo's Flickr Page with EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steguis/4427829993/)

[silvrr]

Nice shot an helmet. Used to have one and loved it, youll never go back to another brand.

[niwooe]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4429726708_103830078c_b.jpg

[RSphoto]

Just got this lens today! A girl bought it, used it a hand full of times. Came with the hood and everything in mint condition. Got it for 375 CAD! This lens it ridiculous lol

Here is a shot from me.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj95/rs-photography/Emerson85mm.jpg

[Collin85]

Sorry fellas, I haven't been here for awhile. I actually bought an 85 f/1.2L, so now I'm in a position to compare both. The good news is - I'm also keeping my 1.8.

Firstly, it's undeniable that the 85/1.2L has Godly IQ. I've gotten some comments (through my posts in this thread over the years) that my copy of the 85/1.8 was superb - well, the 85L is just as sharp, if not sharper at f/1.2 than my 1.8 at 1.8. Hardly any CA either. Colours and contrast are spectacular and the images do have something special to them.

On the other hand, the 85L is big (and I mean really big and fat), heavy (cannot be understated) and the AF is slow. For street and travel photography, I'll still be using the 1.8.

[palaima]

totally agree with you...i tried out 85L once...My heart broke when a had to give it back...if i could afford it i would buy it without any hesitation!

[raylfreeman]

Bought my 85/1.8 today! It's on the way and I cannot wait! Sweet!!!!!

[RSphoto]

I love mine, I can imagine you will too!

[Darkwand]

It's the lens i use if it's at all possible and i have the time.
Loved the sharpness and auto-focus speed it basically has the perfect set of features for it's price.

[DrPablo]

1/2500 @ f/1.8, 8 feet away

http://www.pbase.com/drpablo74/image/122709714.jpg

[jhoag]

Argh...I finally get my helmet and nothing but rain in the forecast all weekend :(

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4427829993_986bf00637_b.jpg
Ready to Ride
Photo's Flickr Page with EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steguis/4427829993/)


Steguis,

Lovin this. Fantastic lighting, textures, color - it all works. Great job.

JH

[GregSteer]

Steguis,

Lovin this. Fantastic lighting, textures, color - it all works. Great job.

JH

I can only second that - I stopped and mouthed "wow" - this is the kind of quality I would love to be able to work to.

[flyfish1]

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff50/Wheaten59/IMG_0155_edited-1.jpg

[steguis]

Going for something a bit more abstract today...my "Eruption of Light"

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4437042200_94193ec45c_b.jpg
Eruption of Light
Photo's Flickr Page with EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steguis/4437042200/)

[RSphoto]

Another from me, I can't stop using this lens lol.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj95/rs-photography/AnA6.jpg

[brianodom]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4433691381_643a2fc4a6_b.jpg

[raylfreeman]

Can you please stop all this already until mine gets here Wednesday? :lol:

[polobreaka]

i just got this lens yesterday, im really surprised at how small this lens is. from all the pictures ive looked at, it looks longer. i like the weight of it and how smooth the focus ring is. although the lens hood spins around freely, but thats ok i guess. cant wait to shoot some photos today after work!

[Jason C]

I finally added this lens, and all I can say is what a difference a body makes. With some real world shooting using both my bodies, I'm not too impressed with the 85/1.8 on my 40D. However, on the 1Ds this lens really performs well. Perhaps a body and lens calibration is in order for the 40D.

Jason C

[jonneymendoza]

Any example pics taken using a 400d?

My next question is if its better to buy this lens along with a 70-200 f4 for the same price as a 70-200 f2.8 on its own?

Why are prime lenses so popular? they dont offer no zoom range and are fixed. What do you do if your too close or too far from the subject and cant move where you are?

[j4k]

Any example pics taken using a 400d?

My next question is if its better to buy this lens along with a 70-200 f4 for the same price as a 70-200 f2.8 on its own?

Why are prime lenses so popular? they dont offer no zoom range and are fixed. What do you do if your too close or too far from the subject and cant move where you are?

These were taken with a 400d. It has good image quality.

Don't know about the 70-200 - I think many people sware by their f2.8, so if you can afford it and would use it, go for it.

Primes are popular because you get some of the best image quality - if you're too close/too far and can't move, then yes, you have a problem, but you can't use an 85mm lens for everything. You'd often be too close with a 70-200mm.

Also, prime lenses are fast - often 1.8 at reasonable prices, the faster you get the more expensive they get. The fastest zooms are incredibly expensive and are not nearly as fast as primes. With large apertures you can get lovely pop and bokeh, perfect for portraits. It really depends what you shoot most of the time.

I like primes because you don't have to worry about focal length - I know what I'm going to get with that particular lens. Means I have to be more creative in composition and it actually can help you become a better photographer.

[misty66]

*sigh* I LOVED this lens on my 400D.......

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5271151208_d960a403b8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56977249@N08/5271151208/)
Misty 85mm (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56977249@N08/5271151208/) by Photography by Jalomist (http://www.flickr.com/people/56977249@N08/), on Flickr

[Konrado84]

Konrado the shots are awesome, however on several of them you have overcooked the pp on the eyes to the point where they look unnatural. Something I have been very guilty of on several occasions :(

It seems to me that you're right :oops:



Other than the obvious POV difference, what are the main difference you find using the 85 on a crop body and a FF body?

I don't know how to describe it but pictures from FF and 85 1,8 are more beautiful than from 40D, for example, see on the twigs out of depth of field on the pictures posted by me.
This lens is very good on 40D but fantastic when working with FF :)

[RSphoto]

One from today with the 85

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj95/rs-photography/MyDTS3.jpg

[olelovold]

85mm and 5D :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4440125891_2981555025_b.jpg

[silvrr]

^ You already posted that. On the same page. Fail

[richierich1212]

^ You already posted that. On the same page. Fail

was gonna say that too, lol

[runninmann]

^ You already posted that. On the same page. FailShe's worth seeing twice ;):).

[Simply Ravishing]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4439072162_30337b0f98_b.jpg


As requested, the view from Gasworks I posted earlier.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4424974195_6d46e341ae_o.jpg

[jnO]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4439072162_30337b0f98_b.jpg

Now you're just showing off :p

Gorgeous shot :cool:

[Simply Ravishing]

I never really thought much of it, but i've really started liking this lens for panos!

[Crash222]

I am trying to decide between this lens and the EF 100mm 2.8 macro. Would you think the 85mm to be more versatile, or is the 100mm worth the extra $150.00 for its' sharpness? I have a T1i. I was considering the new EF-s 15-85mm but they want too much for that lens.

[fi20100]

I am trying to decide between this lens and the EF 100mm 2.8 macro. Would you think the 85mm to be more versatile, or is the 100mm worth the extra $150.00 for its' sharpness? I have a T1i. I was considering the new EF-s 15-85mm but they want too much for that lens.

The 85/1.8 and 100 macro are two completely different lenses.

[MJones]

Here is one I did with the 85/1.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4442038962_9d3bded460_o.jpg

[jhoag]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4439072162_30337b0f98_b.jpg

Amazing. The bay is so smooth.

Didn't you post the same view and lighting, but from the north, from the Gasworks? It would be cool to compare them side-by-side.

JH

[niwooe]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4442786973_be08022a12_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2715/4442768089_9d0fda9481_b.jpg

[Simply Ravishing]

Amazing. The bay is so smooth.

Didn't you post the same view and lighting, but from the north, from the Gasworks? It would be cool to compare them side-by-side.

JH


Yea I did, different nights though. I like the Alki shot better, gotta love the Blue Hour =)

I just posted the Gasworks shot underneath it for ya =)

[runninmann]

I am trying to decide between this lens and the EF 100mm 2.8 macro. Would you think the 85mm to be more versatile, or is the 100mm worth the extra $150.00 for its' sharpness? I have a T1i. I was considering the new EF-s 15-85mm but they want too much for that lens.It's really not a matter of versatility as it is a matter of purpose. There isn't a "lot" of difference in the focal lengths, but you give up one-and-a-half stops with the 100 macro in exchange for...well, macro. Also, the 85 is faster focusing.

Which is more important to you -- fast-focusing, wider aperture or macro capability?

[jhoag]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4439072162_30337b0f98_b.jpg


As requested, the view from Gasworks I posted earlier.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4424974195_6d46e341ae_o.jpg

That's awesome. Thanks for adding it. I see what you mean about the lighting :) And there sure aren't many cities as photogenic as Seattle, and surrounded by bodies of water enabling this approach.

JH

[Tawcan]

Three from last Sunday. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4442652732_283200331a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/4442652732/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4442653612_89fe655d42_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/4442653612/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2702/4441874295_eed3d4b280_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/4441874295/)

[Crash222]

I ordered the 85mm from B&H today on the way to work. Thanks for all the advice.

[DrPablo]

7D and 85/1.8

First is at f/3.5, second and third at f/1.8

http://upload.pbase.com/image/122839637.jpg

http://upload.pbase.com/drpablo74/image/122839638.jpg

http://upload.pbase.com/drpablo74/image/122839639.jpg

[tsamarin]

Just got it a couple of hours ago. Here is the obligatory first photo. There are some strange spots on many of the photos. What's a "hot pixel"?

[mitorak]

love this lens since day 1 bought it. really sharp wide open & IQ truly brilliant in low light. but dunno why in my head always keep playing around with a mysterious slogan "let go this lens! get 70-200 f4 non-IS". Anyway, here are some sample using this lens. no editing except resize to smaller size.

Pic 1: 85mm at F2.0 (low light)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4372649235_c640e8a739_o.jpg

Pic 2: 85mm at F1.8
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4373393590_06096380b4_o.jpg

Pic 3: 85mm at F1.8 (low light)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2768/4394566029_6f7743756e_o.jpg

[niwooe]

how can I not love this lens?
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4447279993_d5fbf3d548_b.jpg

[GregSteer]

Just got it a couple of hours ago. Here is the obligatory first photo. There are some strange spots on many of the photos. What's a "hot pixel"?

Not sure what exactly that is in your picture tsamarin but it isn't a hot pixel. A hot pixel is one that, for want of a better description, overfills it's bucket, on a long exposure and renders an incorrect output , which then stands out quite obviously in the photo. Used to have loads of them on an old Fuji 6900Z of mine.

Further reading: http://www.imaging-resource.com/ARTS/HOT/HOT.HTM

[JayStar86]

how can I not love this lens?
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4447279993_d5fbf3d548_b.jpg

^^^ i like this.

[pinoyed]

1D3 @ f/1.8

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4448281570_55688c1318.jpg

[Deep Pocket]

I am trying to decide between this lens and the EF 100mm 2.8 macro. Would you think the 85mm to be more versatile, or is the 100mm worth the extra $150.00 for its' sharpness? I have a T1i. I was considering the new EF-s 15-85mm but they want too much for that lens.

Yes, but if you want 1.8 then you'll have to get this, although I went with the 100 and I love using the 100 for dual purpose- portraits AND macro.

[tsamarin]

Not sure what exactly that is in your picture tsamarin but it isn't a hot pixel. A hot pixel is one that, for want of a better description, overfills it's bucket, on a long exposure and renders an incorrect output , which then stands out quite obviously in the photo. Used to have loads of them on an old Fuji 6900Z of mine.

Further reading: http://www.imaging-resource.com/ARTS/HOT/HOT.HTM

Thanks for reply Greg. I appreciate the link!

[OWSIU]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4448589845_24f7b20788_b.jpg

[kepople]

impressive...

[Chris215]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4448966627_c6be1c0edc_b.jpg

[brianodom]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2780/4449631184_c53f3e9776.jpg

[jhoag]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2780/4449631184_c53f3e9776.jpg
Brian,

This is priceless. What a moment.

JH

[Collin85]

Still lovin' this lens after getting the 85L.

http://www.czphoto.net/Galleries/2010/10032305Final/817470718_Qb3QB-L.jpg

http://www.czphoto.net/Galleries/2010/10032306Final/817473235_HDhVw-L.jpg

[Seven11]

Mine is on the way thanks to user corterlifecrisis! Hopefully I can find some ducks to test it on...

[beachgirl3495]

Absolutely wonderful pics.

I just got mine yesterday & have been playing around with it - here's one I took at a local cemetery - at least the subjects are still!

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a275/martins3495/IMG_2482.jpg

[beachgirl3495]

p.s. I wanted to add that my pics look so much better when I view them via the Digital Photo Professional software than once they are uploaded to Photobucket - is this normal??

[helloagain36]

Apparently this past weekend was my children's weekend, a whole new aspect of photography for me.

My best friends 8 month old, she makes the best faces

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/photos/817231376_oECQd-L.jpg

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/photos/817231461_vk9Rn-L.jpg

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/photos/817231203_sZwZe-L.jpg

Another friends newborn, most difficult form of photography...ever...at least for me.

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/photos/815647787_eZpkD-L.jpg

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/photos/815647776_4vnDh-L.jpg

[jhoag]

p.s. I wanted to add that my pics look so much better when I view them via the Digital Photo Professional software than once they are uploaded to Photobucket - is this normal??

Beachgirl,

Probably. I have heard that PhotoBucket is one of the sites that applies additional compression to your photos - not good for these situations. But someone who actually uses it shoudl chime in.

I really like Smugmug because the full size images are posted (as good as you can upload) and then when you reference links to individual pics you can specify the size and therefore viewable quality in this, or any other forum or message.

JH

[Ozimax]

Taken earlier this week, 85 F1.8 in Thailand.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l169/ozimax/Monk1.jpg

[junipa]

This thread is horrible!!!! I have just gotten in to photography I have a T1I one of my friends recommended the 50mm 1.8 so I got it. But now I see all of these wonderful photos and you guys have convinced me to buy the 85mm 1.8 I should have it in a week and can't wait!!!!!

Ditto. I'm new to photography as well (with the same camera you have). I've been reading this thread in its entirety for days and am rapidly losing my resolve.

[junipa]

Anyway, got offered a casual teaching position at university, which means some pretty early starts. Shot in the (deserted) tea room at 6:30am.

http://www.czphoto.net/Galleries/2010/10021101Final/785939749_EnHsg-L.jpg

Really love this lens. Infact, I love it so much that I'm thinking about replacing it with the 85L.. :(

If you do upgrade, I'd be interested in buying the 85 /1.8 from you.

[Collin85]

If you do upgrade, I'd be interested in buying the 85 /1.8 from you.

Sorry mate, gonna keep it. Too good to let go. ;) I've already got the 85L too, but it's not as desirable for street photography as the 1.8.

[junipa]

Ah, my bad luck. I'm still getting it, though. I don't blame you for keeping yours - you do good work.

[platti]

Hi

P+B (pattern + bokeh) ...

[vladovg]

My again :)
Shoot with various cameras 400D 30D 1DsMK2

http://87.121.7.213/site_pics/146/a_1269447206_107O655for8.jpg



http://87.121.7.213/site_pics/170/a_1267128320_IMG_54806.jpg




http://87.121.7.213/site_pics/159/5_1266475700.jpg




http://87.121.7.213/site_pics/159/5_1265356572.jpg




http://87.121.7.213/site_pics/181/l_1260753211_IMG_3964aycorrecfort.jpg

[jnO]

My again :)














http://87.121.7.213/site_pics/159/5_1265356572.jpg






bw!
Simply bw!

[beachgirl3495]

bw!
Simply bw!

I agree - fabulous shot! AMAZING!

[Ozimax]

bw!
Simply bw!

An astonishing image!

[beachgirl3495]

Took this today:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4460943058_7819dcb5f4_b.jpg

[HSK]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4461421482_12b499a6a9_o.jpg

[scuzy]

well here is mine

http://gallery.got-rice.com/Other/My-New-Canon-7D/IMG0102/818908471_EnpoQ-L.jpg

[tonyniev]

I took this shot at Bellagio atrium and I noticed the the dark areas are very black and surreal...can you tell what is casuing this:
http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/Photography/Spring2010FlowersBellagio/IMG3323/818909758_aXgeK-L.jpg

More pronounced here with the buds in the foreground, they looked like painted and flat
http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/Photography/Spring2010FlowersBellagio/IMG3316/818907935_vQuw7-L.jpg

[TristanCardew]

Perfect portrait focal length on my 1DIIn's 1.3 crop sensor...

Borrowed it off a friend to test it out. I'll definitely have to purchase one myself to go with my 70-200 f/4L IS to make a nice tele-kit. :D

My girlfriend, Giuliana:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4459034577_ae63729b6b_o.jpg

[kloodee]

My again :)
Shoot with various cameras 400D 30D 1DsMK2















http://87.121.7.213/site_pics/159/5_1265356572.jpg







wooooow it really belongs to a magazine man!

also to kids stories

reminding me of " old macdonald had a farm "

[jhoag]

Perfect portrait focal length on my 1DIIn's 1.3 crop sensor...

Borrowed it off a friend to test it out. I'll definitely have to purchase one myself to go with my 70-200 f/4L IS to make a nice tele-kit. :D

My girlfriend, Giuliana:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4459034577_ae63729b6b_o.jpg

Tristan,

I really like the way you framed this! A very flattering way to frame a beautiful woman's face. Nice work.

JH

[jhoag]

I took this shot at Bellagio atrium and I noticed the the dark areas are very black and surreal...can you tell what is casuing this:
http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/Photography/Spring2010FlowersBellagio/IMG3323/818909758_aXgeK-L.jpg

More pronounced here with the buds in the foreground, they looked like painted and flat
http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/Photography/Spring2010FlowersBellagio/IMG3316/818907935_vQuw7-L.jpg

Tony,

This is bizzarre. Were these shot in JPG? Or otherwise processed? It would be hard to tell without viewing the RAW image. You may want to pose this question on one of the threads on RAW, Post Processing and Printing section.

Those buds are especially fake looking. Very odd.

JH
JH

[jhoag]

My again :)
Shoot with various cameras 400D 30D 1DsMK2

http://87.121.7.213/site_pics/146/a_1269447206_107O655for8.jpg



http://87.121.7.213/site_pics/170/a_1267128320_IMG_54806.jpg




http://87.121.7.213/site_pics/159/5_1266475700.jpg




http://87.121.7.213/site_pics/159/5_1265356572.jpg




http://87.121.7.213/site_pics/181/l_1260753211_IMG_3964aycorrecfort.jpg

Vladislav,

You sir, have some serious talent in my opinion. Wonderful work. And I love the work on your website as well. A real treat.

Thank you for joining us on POTN.

JH

[tonyniev]

Tony,

This is bizzarre. Were these shot in JPG? Or otherwise processed? It would be hard to tell without viewing the RAW image. You may want to pose this question on one of the threads on RAW, Post Processing and Printing section.

Those buds are especially fake looking. Very odd.

JH
JH

Thanks JH, these posted are from jpeg and processed thru dpp- satndard adjust and sharpen, I also have the raw and I have to learn how to post raw, and ask the question at the right thread.

[niwooe]

shot wide open

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4462177593_8b4263b9a7_b.jpg

[RSphoto]

One from today's shoot with the lovely 85mm

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj95/rs-photography/Marley1-1.jpg (http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/jj95/rs-photography/?action=view&current=Marley1-1.jpg)

[FMX]

shot wide open

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4462177593_8b4263b9a7_b.jpg

I like the pic and the Japanese is a nice touch but what is the deal with the figure getting something shoved up it's ass?

[polobreaka]

Thanks JH, these posted are from jpeg and processed thru dpp- satndard adjust and sharpen, I also have the raw and I have to learn how to post raw, and ask the question at the right thread.

i dont think its anything bizzare with the photo. im sure its just the buds and its furry. might look weird because the fur created a black outline.

[tonyniev]

i dont think its anything bizzare with the photo. im sure its just the buds and its furry. might look weird because the fur created a black outline.

Thanks

[aboss3]

Great pictures. Looking forward to getting 85mm f/1.8 lens :)

[Jean-Louis]

Nice lens for natural light portrait.

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/3968/img1594wg.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/img1594wg.jpg/)

[RSphoto]

Nice shot Jean-Louis!

Ill be in Montreal in 2 weeks or so lol :)

[GIX-600]

http://jarkkotorni.kuvat.fi/w85.jpg

[runninmann]

I like the pic and the Japanese is a nice touch but what is the deal with the figure getting something shoved up it's ass?How do you know it's not coming out instead of going in?;):)

[By-tor]

http://i40.tinypic.com/5e8pr6.jpg


http://i43.tinypic.com/33jjp5w.jpg

[camz]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3912053871_99586cac66_o.jpg

[geoff5093]

Nice work camz!

[camz]

Nice work camz!

Thank you kindly :D

[hy0ii]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4452241513_fd24252926_o.jpg

[Salma]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4452241513_fd24252926_o.jpg
WOOOOOOOOOW, that's amazing.

Just a few pictures from yesterday with my niece.

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

http://i40.tinypic.com/k2mhrp.jpg

[beachgirl3495]

Beautiful pics Salma, love the colors too.

[Salma]

Thanks alot beach girl =]

[onurrus]

http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/087/9/a/filiz___by_onurrus.jpg

[michgirl]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3912053871_99586cac66_o.jpg

That picture is absolutely beautiful! Love the spirt it captures! Perfect.

[dahl]

Lot of great photos, this thread alone makes me want to buy this lens.

[geoff5093]

Lot of great photos, this thread alone makes me want to buy this lens.
So what are you waiting for? ;)