Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM [Archive] - Page 29 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

dani10

14th of August 2010 (Sat), 23:08

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4892304479_5ac9e3de5c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51919298@N04/4892304479/)
IMG_8056v3 by daniv10, on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51919298@N04/4892304479/)

Rakazishi

15th of August 2010 (Sun), 15:29

http://iv.pl/images/03200106673362387446.jpg

http://iv.pl/images/39452585918075546666.jpg

http://iv.pl/images/28915246299015516505.jpg

Whole session on my website (http://milejski.com/2010/07/weronika-demianiplatz/)

WRXTACY

15th of August 2010 (Sun), 22:13

Mine needs to be sent away to get recalibrate. I've had enough of its shenanigans.

http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/4193/img0250ya.jpg

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/5137/img0259h.jpg

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/2210/img0268n.jpg

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/5935/img0270vp.jpg

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/9662/img0272mg.jpg

ThomasW

16th of August 2010 (Mon), 06:52

http://weblog.thomasvanderwillik.com/album/images/2010/various2/img_4362-b.jpg

christoph33r

16th of August 2010 (Mon), 13:51

Mine needs to be sent away to get recalibrate. I've had enough of its shenanigans.

[IMG]

Shenanigans?

WRXTACY

16th of August 2010 (Mon), 20:58

Shenanigans?

Yeah it front back focuses like a mad man. Micro adjusting just bandaged it at one distance. But if I move closer or farther to my subject the focus is all over the place. I had single point af on, right at my wifes face and it was blurry while her chest was sharp. Something is wrong when my 18-55 is stopped down to the same f as my 85mm was (f/5) and my 18-55 is sharper...

elysium

17th of August 2010 (Tue), 07:11

Sony NEX-5 / 85 1.8

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4901174196_3d007bc252_b.jpg

400dabuser

17th of August 2010 (Tue), 11:26

http://www.photocamel.com/gallery/data/3760/IMG_1791_2.jpg

@f/2.2

jhoag

17th of August 2010 (Tue), 13:49

http://www.photocamel.com/gallery/data/3760/IMG_1791_2.jpg

@f/2.2

Nice job - I really like this.

JH

400dabuser

17th of August 2010 (Tue), 14:55

Nice job - I really like this.

JH

Thanks:lol:

TheMaggedy

17th of August 2010 (Tue), 20:19

My 2 boys

http://mairimages.smugmug.com/Current-Work/POTN-Photos/SN3G7985-copy/973564133_qv7Qd-XL.jpg

S7000

17th of August 2010 (Tue), 20:32

A few from the weekend.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4895932586_9d1d9a1be3_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4893341597_c7108679a7_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4893233907_756b6cc57b_z.jpg

kermit4u

18th of August 2010 (Wed), 11:46

Taken yesterday at the county fair

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4904685258_14ea3b5ed1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33199292@N04/4904685258/)
goat_headon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33199292@N04/4904685258/) by jowen_tk (http://www.flickr.com/people/33199292@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4904685382_0fc56eac6f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33199292@N04/4904685382/)
goat_headon2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33199292@N04/4904685382/) by jowen_tk (http://www.flickr.com/people/33199292@N04/), on Flickr

westbon

19th of August 2010 (Thu), 04:01

This lens is so sweet, a few shots ...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4906540593_bcbfe500de_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4896973908_f687837bc2_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4893712199_412f695272_z.jpg

Jonathan Taylor

19th of August 2010 (Thu), 10:41

Taken yesterday at the county fair

Montgomery? I was there too :-P

guyzer09

19th of August 2010 (Thu), 12:48

teadrinkingtim

19th of August 2010 (Thu), 15:43

Love my 85, fast, accurate and cheap!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4450347270_3355ff3269_z.jpg

kermit4u

19th of August 2010 (Thu), 15:44

Montgomery? I was there too :-P

no, Prince William

elysium

19th of August 2010 (Thu), 18:09

How I missed the 85! Taken on Sony NEX-5

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4908328725_76687f223b_b.jpg

nekrosoft13

19th of August 2010 (Thu), 18:34

Love my 85, fast, accurate and cheap!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4450347270_3355ff3269_z.jpg

is it faster/more accurate then 50 1.4? or 28 1.8?

westbon

19th of August 2010 (Thu), 21:11

is it faster/more accurate then 50 1.4? or 28 1.8?

85 1.8 just faster than 50 1.4, accurate is same same; 28 1.8 not use not know, but it's a wide lens, you have to buy both of them (85 & 28) if you need to shot at 28mm.

imposterjeff

20th of August 2010 (Fri), 16:18

This is by far my favorite lens here latly on my 5d

alexanderGARDNER

20th of August 2010 (Fri), 19:56

Here's my bit.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4911883040_223238f767_z.jpg

Hatch1921

20th of August 2010 (Fri), 20:03

Here's my bit.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4911883040_223238f767_z.jpg

Very nice!
Hatch

Dark Phalanx

21st of August 2010 (Sat), 07:09

Here's my bit.

Love the beauty and solitude reflected by this shot. Awesome!

pinion_head

21st of August 2010 (Sat), 09:17

pray.

pinion_head

21st of August 2010 (Sat), 09:22

...

pinion_head

21st of August 2010 (Sat), 09:28

...

elysium

22nd of August 2010 (Sun), 05:10

Sony NEX-5 / Canon EF 85 1.8 (mf)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4914457741_d23fe16698_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4915093926_7d7a1d792e_b.jpg

kermit4u

22nd of August 2010 (Sun), 05:49

another goat picture shot at the prince william county fair.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4915904726_8c6a214278.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33199292@N04/4915904726/)
goat_in_chains (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33199292@N04/4915904726/) by jowen_tk (http://www.flickr.com/people/33199292@N04/), on Flickr

windows

22nd of August 2010 (Sun), 09:17

Dark Phalanx

22nd of August 2010 (Sun), 09:25

I'm not an expert by any means, but I can say that I thoroughly enjoy using this glass on my Rebel XS. :)

christoph33r

22nd of August 2010 (Sun), 10:16

Spellbound seeing these nice pictures. However, I have a question to experts.......is this a good lens for less than full frame cameras (like what I have 500D)? Is this not 'too far' kind of feeling? My use will not be restricted to portraits....

Depends what you need the lens for?

I'm planning on coupling it with a Sigma 30mm 1.4, which should give me long and short options, but not much room taken up.

Ballen Photo

22nd of August 2010 (Sun), 10:49

is this a good lens for less than full frame cameras (like what I have 500D)? Is this not 'too far' kind of feeling? My use will not be restricted to portraits....
Yes, It will work just fine. With your 1.6 x crop camera this lens will resemble the focal length of a 135mm lens on a FF camera. Actually, 1.6 x 85 = 136. ;)
-Bruce

guyzer09

22nd of August 2010 (Sun), 15:42

Since I have gotten this lens it has not came off my camera. I dont know if its the fact that its a prime or that I just love the creamy BOKEH it produces! I think I might just like using primes and am thinking of selling my 70-200L to fund for primes and just keep one 24-105L for a general zoom.

ct1co2

22nd of August 2010 (Sun), 18:56

Been having a lot of fun with this lens since re-acquiring it.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii213/ct1co2/Jordyn8-11.jpg

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii213/ct1co2/Jordyn8-112.jpg

TeleFragger

24th of August 2010 (Tue), 12:13

went through the first 12 pages.. wow some nice pics... and the water city view.. really nice.. hopefully my night shots will come out nice too.. hockey dont start for a few months.. so wont have any till then.. gonna go order up my lense from b&h.... buy they are making some money off me this month!!!!!!!!!!

Salma

24th of August 2010 (Tue), 17:36

love this one! the colors are amazing. was a flash used?
Indeed it was, bounced off the ceiling :)

TheMaggedy

25th of August 2010 (Wed), 04:44

Girl Guitar at Opa!, Austin TX

http://mairimages.smugmug.com/Current-Work/Girl-Guitar/IMG9307-copy/980885446_oFmtj-L-6.jpg

jhoag

25th of August 2010 (Wed), 11:20

Girl Guitar at Opa!, Austin TX

TheMaggedy,

Very nice exposure :) Looks like fun. Where exactly is this in Austin, and is it a recurring festival/public concert?

JH

TheMaggedy

25th of August 2010 (Wed), 11:53

TheMaggedy,

Very nice exposure :) Looks like fun. Where exactly is this in Austin, and is it a recurring festival/public concert?

JH

Thanks jhoag. This was at Opa! Open Mike night for Girl Guitar. You can read more about Girl Guitar here (http://wwwgirlguitaraustin.com). They are some really neat (and brave!) women.

jhoag

25th of August 2010 (Wed), 12:20

Thanks jhoag. This was at Opa! Open Mike night for Girl Guitar. You can read more about Girl Guitar here (http://wwwgirlguitaraustin.com). They are some really neat (and brave!) women.

Ahh. I see. I found the other shots on the 5D2 thread. Very nice.

Thanks for the info,

JH

wamguy89

25th of August 2010 (Wed), 20:13

Great stuff in here, everyone! This is my first time contributing to the thread, but I have really been enjoying this lens lately!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4927607545_305301ed49.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/willmanning/4927607545/)
Rebecca (http://www.flickr.com/photos/willmanning/4927607545/) by Will Manning (http://www.flickr.com/people/willmanning/), on Flickr

WRXTACY

26th of August 2010 (Thu), 15:42

Just sent mine in for repair (front/ back focusing) 120 freaking dollars and 12 dollars to ship it! I paid UPS 7 to ship it from Fredericksburg, VA to Newport News, VA!!!

Excited to get it back and having it working properly.

WRXTACY

26th of August 2010 (Thu), 15:47

Sony NEX-5 / Canon EF 85 1.8 (mf)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4914457741_d23fe16698_b.jpg

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Im a huge Impreza fan (owning one and all) That is just pure sex on wheels.

Love Scooby in the window too

TeleFragger

26th of August 2010 (Thu), 20:25

2 shots from tonight at soccer practice for my son....
still learning how to do this stuff!!!!!

HSK

27th of August 2010 (Fri), 04:54

Nice colours there telefragger.

TeleFragger

27th of August 2010 (Fri), 06:06

Nice colours there telefragger.

im gonna try light room on them today.... figure lemme try some kinda processing!!!! since snapping is only a portion....

ammarshall

27th of August 2010 (Fri), 06:48

Marcel.

http://amarczak.pl/foto_prev/fff/20100821_marcel.jpg

bohdank

27th of August 2010 (Fri), 06:56

It's been awhile since I posted something here.... I haven't used it that much this summer and not everything is uploaded...so.....

http://www.bwkphotography.com/Things/Stuff/IMG9264/913534342_LCUXU-L.jpg

http://www.bwkphotography.com/Events/Montreal-Week-Ends-Cuba-2010/5DIIIMG32692010-07-18-100033/938687771_jbijo-XL-1.jpg

http://www.bwkphotography.com/Events/Richelieu-2010-Balloon-Fest/5DIIIMG99242010-08-21-194216/978793843_7T29t-L.jpg

http://www.bwkphotography.com/Events/Richelieu-2010-Balloon-Fest/5DIIIMG99292010-08-21-194544/978793932_DUHpF-L.jpg

http://www.bwkphotography.com/Events/Richelieu-2010-Balloon-Fest/5DIIIMG99262010-08-21-194258/978793865_gLmV7-L.jpg

TeleFragger

27th of August 2010 (Fri), 07:58

It's been awhile since I posted something here.... I haven't used it that much this summer and not everything is uploaded...so.....

http://www.bwkphotography.com/Events/Richelieu-2010-Balloon-Fest/5DIIIMG99292010-08-21-194544/978793932_DUHpF-L.jpg

love the colors in that one!!!!!

snyderman

27th of August 2010 (Fri), 08:52

From a recent live performance of 'Jersey,' a Springsteen tribute band

Probably taken at f/2 and around 1/640 on the shutter

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/dsnyder160/IMG_4664.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/dsnyder160/IMG_4680.jpg

85mm f/1.8 remains one of the best low light 'go-to' lenses EVER!!!

dave

monst0r

27th of August 2010 (Fri), 16:14

From a recent live performance of 'Jersey,' a Springsteen tribute band

Probably taken at f/2 and around 1/640 on the shutter
,,,

85mm f/1.8 remains one of the best low light 'go-to' lenses EVER!!!

dave
Actually 1/3200 ISO1600 f/2 ... just fyi ;)

Headshotzx

28th of August 2010 (Sat), 14:23

http://a.imageshack.us/img820/9954/sot2010photog1.jpg

deadie

28th of August 2010 (Sat), 17:30

Not the best technically, but I'll take slightly blurry and genuinely smiley.
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/7671/dpp11151.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/i/dpp11151.jpg/)

Hang on little tomatoes
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/395/dpp1117.jpg (http://img818.imageshack.us/i/dpp1117.jpg/)

J-B

28th of August 2010 (Sat), 18:06

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4936177364_89838d3097_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4935596683_f3a1fca00e_o.jpg

JayStar86

28th of August 2010 (Sat), 22:04

^^^^ awesome shots J-B.

rgs-

29th of August 2010 (Sun), 01:28

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4937139520_084636fb45_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4937139680_b772424369_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4936554341_f25c9d3756_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4937140282_daf8f49ce3_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4936555325_35f3cc5093_b.jpg

alexanderGARDNER

29th of August 2010 (Sun), 01:54

The wet mustang and the park bench are great compositions. :)

bohdank

29th of August 2010 (Sun), 02:03

Tried some different processing.

http://www.bwkphotography.com/People/The-wife/5DIIIMG00972010-08-28-173130/986245252_wAQcR-L.jpg

nguyenduycuong

29th of August 2010 (Sun), 12:37

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4932358872_1dac70622c_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4931758399_5b15a18e46_b.jpg

vladovg

29th of August 2010 (Sun), 12:43

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/241/6/1/sunday_by_vladovg-d2xjnvi.jpg

J-B

29th of August 2010 (Sun), 15:53

^^^^ awesome shots J-B.

Thanks Jay!

Stuntman Mike

29th of August 2010 (Sun), 19:28

Had to pop in and say nice pics!

The 85 1.8 is on my list. Great photos. Thank you, everyone.

rgs-

30th of August 2010 (Mon), 00:19

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4940218793_2f2f2edd5a_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4940804998_ca41a739ba_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4940805336_4f4948726c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rsaunders/4940805336/)

preciousvoices

30th of August 2010 (Mon), 04:11

The wet mustang and the park bench are great compositions. :)

Have to agree with you Alexander

pridash

30th of August 2010 (Mon), 04:42

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/241/6/1/sunday_by_vladovg-d2xjnvi.jpg

Love how you framed that shot!

DStanic

30th of August 2010 (Mon), 06:30

Wonderful shots! As much as I love using this lens on my crop bodies, I'm sure I'm going to love it even more on the 5D I bought yesterday.. can't wait!

vladovg

31st of August 2010 (Tue), 04:06

Love how you framed that shot!

Thanks

Darkwand

31st of August 2010 (Tue), 04:22

I love the AF-speed of this lens even with the 500D less then advanced AF-sensor it gives me +90% keepers, the Sigma 70-200 might give me only 1/4 in the same situations where things go at or away from you.

trickydan

2nd of September 2010 (Thu), 09:25

550d, 85mm at 1.8, 1/500th, iso 100

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k250/bountyshot/IMG_9554copy.jpg

gnnbtrn

3rd of September 2010 (Fri), 21:18

I love to use this lens for studio shots:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4955950396_f6ea61234f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbaturin/4955950396/)
XK8V3490 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbaturin/4955950396/) by Genna B (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbaturin/), on Flickr
Camera Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Exposure 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 85 mm
ISO Speed 160

mxracer535

4th of September 2010 (Sat), 16:32

Just picked one of these up (again) today...testing it out with a little selfy

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/4957710681_9819fe4479_o.jpg

westbon

5th of September 2010 (Sun), 04:44

One for today
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/4959752028_00da3687ec_b.jpg

cobra671

5th of September 2010 (Sun), 08:43

These shots are fantabulous! I will be adding this to my bag soon.

mihaii

5th of September 2010 (Sun), 12:45

one from yesterday

enjoy :)

J Michael

6th of September 2010 (Mon), 10:30

leaves on a 7D

http://10squaredcorp.com/leaves800.jpg

Nullius

6th of September 2010 (Mon), 12:28

These shots are amazing. I will be heading to B&H to pick one up after work post haste.

Ray Marrero

6th of September 2010 (Mon), 13:23

Details:

canon 580ex in 24" softbox camera left
ISO: 200
F/2.0
1/200 sec.

Black background.

TheMaggedy

7th of September 2010 (Tue), 12:06

I forget how nice this lens is.

http://mairimages.smugmug.com/Other/Watermarked/IMG9879-2-clean-crop/996803093_rvCSg-XL.jpg

http://mairimages.smugmug.com/Other/Watermarked/IMG9898-clean-crop/996803357_J7taZ-XL.jpg

ChrisMc73

7th of September 2010 (Tue), 12:59

Hummm considering this lens along with the 50mm 1.4 to step into some prime learning lenses...good choices?

dwarrenr

7th of September 2010 (Tue), 13:07

Here is one I took of my wife last night.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/4968523450_2d66ba3911_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dwrphotography/4968523450/)
Warren&Kelli-7761 copy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dwrphotography/4968523450/) by warren.robison (http://www.flickr.com/people/dwrphotography/), on Flickr

cobra671

8th of September 2010 (Wed), 08:40

Her eyes are gorgeous Mr. Robinson! Great shot!

ThomasW

8th of September 2010 (Wed), 18:08

A short visit from my nephew.

http://weblog.thomasvanderwillik.com/album/images/2010/08_09_10_juul_op_bezoek/img_3914-b.jpg

http://weblog.thomasvanderwillik.com/album/images/2010/08_09_10_juul_op_bezoek/img_3930-b.jpg

j4k

9th of September 2010 (Thu), 05:52

Walking to be married...

Deep Pocket

9th of September 2010 (Thu), 09:12

To waste the rest of my pocket money on this lens or not... oh the suspense.. or I could put it into a newer flash or save it.. decisions decisions

Blurr Cube

9th of September 2010 (Thu), 11:30

This lens is tempting, but affordable... :)

Ray Marrero

9th of September 2010 (Thu), 22:26

To waste the rest of my pocket money on this lens or not... oh the suspense.. or I could put it into a newer flash or save it.. decisions decisions

if you save it, inflation will shrink it... buy the lens it's only money.

guyzer09

10th of September 2010 (Fri), 08:35

To waste the rest of my pocket money on this lens or not... oh the suspense.. or I could put it into a newer flash or save it.. decisions decisions
Save it cause this lens will make you want MORE! This was my only prime and after using it for a few months I loved the bokeh and sharpness so much that I sold my 70-200L f/4 IS and bought more primes! traded my 24-105L away for a 135L. It all started with this one lens.....
This lens is tempting, but affordable... :)
You wont regret it I didn't

ChrisMc73

10th of September 2010 (Fri), 08:41

My problem is I know the power of the "L" lens...but don't have the cash right now for one let alone two that I really want. This lens looks to be the answer to help get me into primes, and not kill the wallet. But its the start of something worse I fear, Prime-a-holicism.

guyzer09

10th of September 2010 (Fri), 08:44

kisman

10th of September 2010 (Fri), 15:18

5D2 + 85 1.8 @ 2.2 + strobe
http://members.multimania.co.uk/lightart/cdpf/8518/plen_254.jpg

ni$mo350

10th of September 2010 (Fri), 15:36

5D2 + 85 1.8 @ 2.2 + strobe
http://members.multimania.co.uk/lightart/cdpf/8518/plen_254.jpg

red X

DStanic

10th of September 2010 (Fri), 19:41

red X

works for me... nicely done!

pridash

11th of September 2010 (Sat), 14:12

5D2 + 85 1.8 @ 2.2 + strobe

Love that shot!

wamguy89

12th of September 2010 (Sun), 16:13

kisman - Great light and bokeh!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/4984234044_12842ee43e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/willmanning/4984234044/)
Robbie (http://www.flickr.com/photos/willmanning/4984234044/) by Will Manning (http://www.flickr.com/people/willmanning/), on Flickr

preciousvoices

13th of September 2010 (Mon), 08:04

1st test run with the 7D 85 f1.8 combo - I like it:D
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/4986584812_00c33d7ac3_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/4985985055_ec852cee0a_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/4986585760_2493c76f2a_b.jpg

ChrisMc73

13th of September 2010 (Mon), 08:11

Ummm, yeah Darren, I like your combo too!

preciousvoices

13th of September 2010 (Mon), 16:45

Ummm, yeah Darren, I like your combo too!

thanks Chris

Tawcan

13th of September 2010 (Mon), 21:18

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4988793536_ffdb256248_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/4988793536/)

Blurr Cube

13th of September 2010 (Mon), 23:15

1st test run with the 7D 85 f1.8 combo - I like it:D

Great combo. I like the first shot which has the reflection of her leg/foot on the puddle.

Blurr Cube

13th of September 2010 (Mon), 23:19

@Tawcan

Beautiful model... striking eyes. Color version?

randy98mtu

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 07:12

My personal favorite from my 85 f/1.8.

http://randalsmith.smugmug.com/Life/2010/HighRes-2010-80/967331044_U5QK8-L.jpg (http://randalsmith.smugmug.com/Life/2010/13291220_sWRDM#967331044_U5QK8-A-LB)

bohdank

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 12:01

A little different

http://www.bwkphotography.com/Events/Montreal-2010-Pro-Cycling/5DIIIMG16762010-09-12-125228/1007697622_NprEC-L.jpg

captevo

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 14:57

some pix @ kid Birthday
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sFovTi8JDNc/TI_Ez_xGFjI/AAAAAAAATiU/U4QC8tPj3g4/s1280/_MG_4634.jpg

very sharp, and VERY NICE bokeh, and the infamous CA issue
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sFovTi8JDNc/TI_FSpLm4zI/AAAAAAAATmU/gWoeSD4XA1c/s1280/_MG_4728.jpg

preciousvoices

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 18:03

A little different

great action shot

mswobo

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 23:01

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

how did you take this shot?

OWSIU

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 23:23

The bottle was actually upside down, I just flipped the image around. I used a pair of flashes off camera to light it. My first real "strobist" image :).

mswobo

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 23:46

The bottle was actually upside down, I just flipped the image around. I used a pair of flashes off camera to light it. My first real "strobist" image :).awesome thank you

tkbslc

15th of September 2010 (Wed), 00:30

Man I regret selling this lens but I can't own them all. :(

JayStar86

15th of September 2010 (Wed), 00:46

but I can't own them all. :(

^^^^ aint that the truth;)

Blurr Cube

15th of September 2010 (Wed), 01:00

^^^^ aint that the truth;)

We can sure try our darndest! Heh. :)

Phil8

15th of September 2010 (Wed), 14:13

http://photos2.media.pix.ie/6E/47/6E477FC8CDFE4D07B03E2113DE0F8ACA-0000336131-0001914156-00800L-52831C0C029641B4AA5F984AC1D99BC3.jpg (http://pix.ie/phil8/1914156)

mswobo

16th of September 2010 (Thu), 00:04

after looking at this thread the other day and being the proud owner of a 100 2.0 I was impressed. So I bought one and it arrived today. WOW from the first picture I took. Thanks everyone for making me spend more money...lol.

alexanderGARDNER

16th of September 2010 (Thu), 06:23

Back in from a quick trip to where I grew up, Singapore.

Freelensing.
http://alexander-gardner.smugmug.com/Travel/Singapore/Singapore-AlexGardner-100911/1004181735_G3f9P-L.jpg

And just a quick snap over the gardens.
http://alexander-gardner.smugmug.com/Travel/Singapore/Singapore-day5-AlexGardner/1005938851_XWvMh-L-1.jpg

runninmann

16th of September 2010 (Thu), 18:23

mswobo

16th of September 2010 (Thu), 22:59

What are you going to do with the 100?

Going to put them to the test on some outings over the next month. then one of the two go or the the 70-200 2.8 goes and replace that with the 135l and 200 2.8 and be a prime guy from 50mm and up.

k-lo

17th of September 2010 (Fri), 20:22

just a test on what this little booger can do at 1.8
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/4999570841_0db15c1d9e_b.jpg

this was shot with a 5D (known for it's outstanding AF lol) using outerpoints and still got a super sharp subject.

i got my copy from a forum sale here, and i must say prime (even non L) beats L zoom in sharpness!

Ivan

17th of September 2010 (Fri), 22:05

HH 40D 1/200s f1.8 ISO100 bounced flash Image Quality Large
Just got my copy from newegg. This lens is tack sharp wide open.

http://sonikphoto.com/potn/IMG_0478xr.jpg
100% Crop
http://sonikphoto.com/potn/IMG_0478crop.jpg

DStanic

18th of September 2010 (Sat), 10:45

Going to put them to the test on some outings over the next month. then one of the two go or the the 70-200 2.8 goes and replace that with the 135l and 200 2.8 and be a prime guy from 50mm and up.

Which camera are you using? I just got a 5D and am trying to find a Sigma 50, which will be closer to the 85mm then I'd like, and I may consider switching to the 100 f/2 (or save up for 135L in the future). Keep us posted on your impressions!

Lokan

18th of September 2010 (Sat), 14:48

Some fun in the studio with the EF 85mm f/1.8

zelseman

18th of September 2010 (Sat), 15:37

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs612.snc4/59219_155929947758543_121533827864822_407361_50306 7_n.jpg

vladovg

18th of September 2010 (Sat), 18:18

2.8
http://th02.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2010/253/8/6/train_station_by_vladovg-d2ygzxm.jpg

2.0
http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/260/8/a/deni_by_vladovg-d2yw316.jpg

mswobo

18th of September 2010 (Sat), 18:42

Which camera are you using? I just got a 5D and am trying to find a Sigma 50, which will be closer to the 85mm then I'd like, and I may consider switching to the 100 f/2 (or save up for 135L in the future). Keep us posted on your impressions!

Will do...I shoot an XSI and plan to upgrade to 5d early next year.

Having a hard time on deciding if I give up the 70-200....

i_am_hydrogen

18th of September 2010 (Sat), 20:45

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5003058568_227269e737_o.jpg

mswobo

18th of September 2010 (Sat), 22:59

bought this lens used at B and H for 279.00. Immediately made a couple co workers go outside to take this...first shot out of camera at f4.

Only shot I have so far...cant wait to use it more.

JTB4004

19th of September 2010 (Sun), 03:22

This picture was shot in Kingston Jamaica, had fun on this photoshoot
http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac136/taszphotography/Tasz%20Photography%20-%20Dre%20Swaby/TaszDre.jpg

mxracer535

20th of September 2010 (Mon), 13:17

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5007797768_f5d157f161_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5007187493_47b8256c97_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5007797842_e2f2d0cf1d_b.jpg

Tawcan

20th of September 2010 (Mon), 13:19

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5005609591_ea62e7c340_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/5005609591/)

JayStar86

20th of September 2010 (Mon), 16:05

^^^ bob thats an awesome shot. nice looking girl too :D

acro

20th of September 2010 (Mon), 20:11

captevo

20th of September 2010 (Mon), 20:20

i love this series , question to ask u guys i have the 70-200f4 lens will i find much use for the 85mm ?
i sold my 70-200 and got this 85mm and 135mm L and I'm very happy with the switch.
I love prime.

guyzer09

20th of September 2010 (Mon), 21:12

i sold my 70-200 and got this 85mm and 135mm L and I'm very happy with the switch.
I love prime.
I did the same. you just gotta go see what FL you find yourself using. Versitility wise 70-200l will be the benifit but to be able to shoot lowlight as well as the supurb bokeh you wont get that from the 70-200l

ChrisMc73

20th of September 2010 (Mon), 21:35

i sold my 70-200 and got this 85mm and 135mm L and I'm very happy with the switch.
I love prime.

I'm considering some of the same type of moves. What if I sell my 24-70 and 70-200 in exchange for a 35L/85L/135L combo?

acro

20th of September 2010 (Mon), 22:02

well i am gonna borrow one this weekend ill post the results

just wondering if its gonna be that much better the f4 l IS is an awsome lens

tkbslc

20th of September 2010 (Mon), 22:31

well i am gonna borrow one this weekend ill post the results

just wondering if its gonna be that much better the f4 l IS is an awsome lens

It's not "better" it is just different. F1.8 is as far from f4 as 200mm is from 85. It's just a different tool. I bet you like the subject isolation and bokeh! :)

ChrisMc73

20th of September 2010 (Mon), 22:38

^^^ agreed ^^^

trickydan

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 00:31

badminton on the weekend~ i am loving this lens so much!!

550D, 85 1.8 at 1.8, 1/160, ISO 400

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k250/bountyshot/IMG_3710copy-1.jpg

acro

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 07:15

It's not "better" it is just different. F1.8 is as far from f4 as 200mm is from 85. It's just a different tool. I bet you like the subject isolation and bokeh! :)

ok cool, i cant wait till the weekend comes:D

westbon

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 09:03

sorry guys, I have just taken a pic for my friend, and I want to know your idea (just 1 pic so I do not want to make a new thread)

here it is:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5003732498_1055d9c519_z.jpg

Too bright? can I call it "highkey" or it's wrong exposure?

ChrisMc73

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 09:13

To me, and my eye, personally, its too bright.

jhoag

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 09:40

I agree - too bright. I really like the composition, but I have never been a fan of the current trend for the blown-out look. This is challenging with the bright window behind her.

JH

westbon

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 09:57

Thank you JH and Chris, it helps! Appreciated! Maybe it's better:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5011404719_d46f7fbdc4_z.jpg

tkbslc

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 10:04

I prefer the second one as it it is still bright but has a lot more detail preserved. Photography is all a matter of personal taste, however, so do whatever you and your model think looks best.

jhoag

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 10:16

Agreed. Better, but I would still prefer to see more detail and color pulled back in on her colorful shirt - but I agree it is entirely subjective and a big reason why this forum is so engaging - we see so many different viewpoints and styles. Otherwise it would get boring.

JH

trickydan

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 11:36

I agree - too bright. I really like the composition, but I have never been a fan of the current trend for the blown-out look. This is challenging with the bright window behind her.

JH

haha you think that too! ive been seeing so many blown out style images lately of weddings/kids/couples etc but have never understood why.. i made up in my mind that it must be the photographer trying to achieve a more 'dreamy/happy' look or something, whenever i see blown out images im always squinting trying to darken the pic with my eyes or something hahha, see my badminton pic up there^ i love a decent amount of contrast!

DStanic

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 11:52

that's way too blown. I would maybe try it in B&W, and darken it a bit until you can see her arm. Darken the exposure, increase the contrast.

westbon

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 12:11

trickydan, thank you for your great cmt.

DStanic, I dun know how you're looking at the 2nd pic on your monitor, but I can see her both arms very clearly; and as what JH has talked about her t-shirt's detail & color, I agree, I have to study more! (and maybe I try a BW version, :)

Thanks very much guys! you helped me!

k-lo

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 12:47

Posted this in the 5D thread but here's my impossible to capture daughter. So far this lens has proved its worth with me in terms of IQ, AF speed and accuracy

Captured in low light with a 5D, exposed only by a 580exii stoffen bounced
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5011816461_efb77d09d5_b.jpg

dwarrenr

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 14:24

Love this lens, here is some from a country senior set:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5011714436_59548a5a6a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dwrphotography/5011714436/)
Stucker-9415 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dwrphotography/5011714436/) by warren.robison (http://www.flickr.com/people/dwrphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5009240797_9596fdf7fa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dwrphotography/5009240797/)
Stucker-9396 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dwrphotography/5009240797/) by warren.robison (http://www.flickr.com/people/dwrphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5009830530_9b3d7b82f2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dwrphotography/5009830530/)
Stucker-9363 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dwrphotography/5009830530/) by warren.robison (http://www.flickr.com/people/dwrphotography/), on Flickr