Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

[poah]

Thanks for the kind words. That's my 12 year old Shepard Clover - lovely dog, Cheers,
Murray


12 :| not much gray for being 12.

[93octane]

ok a pic
http://www.elader.smugmug.com/photos/138099592-O.jpg

Not a great picture...but it looks awesome and really sharp...

[Nick_b]

I'm a fan of this lens!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/nickandaline/_MG_8887-Edit.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/nickandaline/_MG_8960-Editcopy.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/nickandaline/_MG_8900-Editcopy.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/nickandaline/_MG_9007-Editcopy.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/nickandaline/_MG_8969-Editcopy.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/729/img8787editev2.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/3259/img0614editrk5.png

[Lord_Malone]

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/2033/img0649editln3.png

[Dorman]

This is a great thread, so many great images. \

Nice shots Lord Malone, you're making it tough to decide between this or the 135 f/2

[futura]

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/729/img8787editev2.jpg

Lovely shot LM, a good job on what looks like some very varied lighting.

[Lord_Malone]

This is a great thread, so many great images. \

Nice shots Lord Malone, you're making it tough to decide between this or the 135 f/2

The 85 1.8 is a great lens. Hard to justify spending big money on the f1.2L version when this lens is more than capable of producing stunning imagery. If I could do it all over again, I would not have sold the trinity. If you have the means, get the 135L and don't look back.

Lovely shot LM, a good job on what looks like some very varied lighting.

Lots of big windows with natural light coming into that place. The interior was lit with tungsten lighting that was somewhat overpowered by the natural light coming in from all the windows and huge overhead skylight.

[aximrocks]

85mm F/3.5

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff101/aximrocks/IMG_3600.jpg

[RonnieA]

This lens was on my list of things to get, and after viewing this thread, I pulled the trigger.

Plan to give it a run during the hoops season.

A few test shots.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2086/1771728597_8b3e8299f3_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2070/1772711714_97a049cfcc_o.jpg

[fi20100]

Great lens, love it. Makes a nice walk around combo with the 17-40L.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2106/1612885754_821c5d57ba.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaos2/1612885754/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/1631292048_9ae6699509.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaos2/1631292048/)

[Dannydoo]

All @ 1.8
Mine is so sharp. I love this lens.
God given lens for portraits(for those who can't afford 1.2)

My sister
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1073/1440889824_bae922a524.jpg

My GF
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2076/1772736741_7c782cb643.jpg

[Mum2J&M]

Not natural light, but shows how sharp this wonderful lens is...

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/212476815-M.jpg

[mrfixitx]

Taken a few weeks ago at the local zoo.

See the rest of my photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrfixitx

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2110/1556977695_86f127d11a_o.jpg

[Schnauzer]

Looking down from a cliff, while lobster fishermen/women were pulling lobster traps in Acadia Nat.Park. I had gone off and left my 70-200 f/2.8 IS on the kitchen table. The 85 f/1.8 carried the day just fine.

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/1928/mg0431mt8.jpg

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1470/mg0434av8.jpg

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/5966/mg0436wy7.jpg

[mrbeagle]

taken with the 85 1.8, I've had this in my bag for months but haven't busted it out, just did my last shoot. I LOVED it.

http://plushimages.net/clients/molly/images/doorway3.jpg

[Sauk]

taken with the 85 1.8, I've had this in my bag for months but haven't busted it out, just did my last shoot. I LOVED it.

http://plushimages.net/clients/molly/images/doorway3.jpg

:shock:
wow

[grinchy]

wow I love the pics this lens produces....

[KenG]

Angus, relaxing this summer and his brother Wallace.
http://kengillespie.com/img/v0/p265109108-4.jpg
http://kengillespie.com/img/v0/p460943143-4.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/2931/img0086editas0.jpg

[MDoc]

I used mine at the aquarium and got this one of the jellyfish

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/mdoc9523/sara008.jpg

[david888lee]

I LOVE THIS LENS! great for sports and low light

1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/1561025053_4dbf389d8a.jpg?v=0
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=140371

2.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2291/1778968489_0ecee3f89e.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/david888lee/1778968489/in/set-72157602745938655/

[Alejandro Sandoval]

I own this lense and I don't really use it alot and today i took it with me and Im in love

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2038/1862499980_e455ba60c9_b.jpg

[grinchy]

here's one from this weekend:

http://i.pbase.com/g3/79/734079/2/88427959.eKsYqoE2.jpg

direct link:
http://www.pbase.com/grinchy247/image/88427959

[p360]

Definitely my "next-to-get" lens..!! Definitely.

[michaelsink]

I own this lense and I don't really use it alot and today i took it with me and Im in love

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2038/1862499980_e455ba60c9_b.jpg
Cool shot, no exif though :-( what aperture?

[Sauk]

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2152/img1671fd3.jpg

[p360]

A silly question: Can someone show me how to post an image here? All of mine are larger than the limits set herein, and I don't know how to shrink that.

HELP

[Mediation]

I own this lense and I don't really use it alot and today i took it with me and Im in love

Wow! that is fantastic :)

[Sauk]

A silly question: Can someone show me how to post an image here? All of mine are larger than the limits set herein, and I don't know how to shrink that.

HELP

I use either http://www.flickr.com or I use imageshack.us


Both are free with imageshack.us as being completely free. You can do a pro upgrade with http://www.flickr.com

[vincewchan]

What filters would you guys recommend with this lens?

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Love this Glass LOVE it

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/1862499982_4c196e233a.jpg

Larger version in here
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/1862499982_4c196e233a_b.jpg

[Geoff666]

I hired a 85mm 1.2 a while ago and like you say it is very slow to focus up. It makes you shoot with more care, the images are lovely, but for my wedding photography it is just not practical. I am buying the much cheaper 1.8 in a couple of weeks. I am looking forward to exploring its low light capability too. I usually shoot with the Canon 2.8 zooms....

I'll let you guys know how I get on...

Geoff










Certainly.

The 85mm f/1.2 ain't the cheapest lens on the shelf. The quality of the image from the f.18 version is stellar, so one would need to ask oneself if one should spend all the extra dough, wouldn't one?

Also, and this is a big factor for me, the f/1.8 version has lightening quick focus. The f/1.2 version? Not so much...

Steve

[In2Photos]

I used to have this lens and loved it but had to sell it. I got to use a friend's a few weeks ago at his sister's wedding and once again loved it. I am using it this weekend to show my wife that we need one. ;) So hopefully one of these will be back in my bag,er on my camera, soon.

Here are some shots from the wedding using a 5D. Some processing is done but not much.
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/88099804.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/88099807.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/88099809.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/88099811.jpg

This one is straight from the camera (Might need a WB adjustment):

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/88079290.jpg

[bluebomberx]

At f/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2169/1909668952_8aa5f9d4fa.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/1518666286_74659bc099.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2253/1814196092_e5a60447d0.jpg

[TMR Design]

I used to have this lens and loved it but had to sell it. I got to use a friend's a few weeks ago at his sister's wedding and once again loved it. I am using it this weekend to show my wife that we need one. ;) So hopefully one of these will be back in my bag,er on my camera, soon.

Here are some shots from the wedding using a 5D. Some processing is done but not much.
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/88099804.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/88099807.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/88099809.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/88099811.jpg

This one is straight from the camera (Might need a WB adjustment):

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/88079290.jpg

Great stuff Mike!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[In2Photos]

Great stuff Mike!!!! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Robert. Hopefully I will have more after this weekend. :)

[bluebomberx]

Love this Glass LOVE it

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/1862499982_4c196e233a.jpg

Larger version in here
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/1862499982_4c196e233a_b.jpg
Man he looks like he smashed his finger but I bet he was just cold :D

[ihs]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/1518666286_74659bc099.jpg


I really like this shot - thanks for sharing! :)

I've been leaning towards picking up this lens; I'm quite happy with my current lens stable (17-40L, nifty 50, and 135L, all of which are very sharp and vibrant), but I think an 85 might help fill in the range in-between. I have 100 2.8 Macro coming on Monday, so I think I'll play with that first and see if that can get it done. Otherwise, I'm thinking this lens will probably be next on my list.

[hz536n]

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/6621827-lg.jpg

[MetalRain]

this IS the next lens i buy..

[vincewchan]

this IS the next lens i buy..

Me too!

[In2Photos]

Here is one from yesterday using my buddy Chris's (Medic85) lens.

XT, 1/1250, f/2.5, ISO100 with 430EX used as fill flash.

http://www.pbase.com/image/88797519.jpg

And one from last year that I forgot about.

XT, 1/320, f/1.8, ISO400

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/88798094.jpg

[Medic85]

Nice shot of Haley, Mike.

[nrowensby]

Hope to have mine on thursday... Can't wait to join in on this thread, hoping my copy is as razor sharp as some of the images on here!

[In2Photos]

Nice shot of Haley, Mike.
Thanks Chris. Do you mind if I hang on to your lens for a while? ;)

[mdm]

Alright that did it a few more beers and I'm off to B&h. It's already in the cart.

[mdm]

I did it. I pulled the trigger. 378.00 lens, mack warranty, hood, filter, shipping. WoHooo. Basketball is starting soon. I have 2 kids playing so this lens is a must. The canon 70-200 f/2.8 will not cut the mustard in this gym. This lens will. :):):) I will not ever sell this lens no matter what. That's a promise to me.

[Medic85]

Thanks Chris. Do you mind if I hang on to your lens for a while? ;)

Nope. You've given it more use than I have since I've owned it. We'll talk;)

[Pete-eos]

I think I'm going to enjoy this lens :D

[mdm]

I think I'm going to enjoy this lens :D

Sharp. Very nice. :)

[In2Photos]

Nope. You've given it more use than I have since I've owned it. We'll talk;)
Fine! I just bought one from the Marketplace section. I should have it around Thursday.

[TMR Design]

Congrats Mike!! I know you already love the lens so I won't say you'll love it. :D

Glad to see another owne of this very fine lens.

[In2Photos]

Congrats Mike!! I know you already love the lens so I won't say you'll love it. :D

Glad to see another owne of this very fine lens.
And this time I got the wife's approval so I know I will get to keep it. :)

[sgamuk]

ordered mine today. ;-)

[goatee]

It's a stunning lens, and I'm going to miss mine (if I ever sell it!), but it's wonderful!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/419820059_62b5fef138_o.jpg

[In2Photos]

One more from yesterday. Can't wait for mine to arrive.

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/88860913.jpg

[sgamuk]

This lens doesn't come with the hood. Do you guys use the hood? Is it a neccessity for this lens?

[nrowensby]

I made sure to get a hood with mine... don't know until it gets here how necessary it is. But I love the extra protective feel a hood adds to a good piece of glass.

[goatee]

Get the hood - get a hood for every lens you own- you can store them with the hoods on reversed.

[fi20100]

This lens doesn't come with the hood. Do you guys use the hood? Is it a neccessity for this lens?


A hood is always nice to have :) I bought it, and definitely recommend it (in fact I recommend it for every lens).

[bluebomberx]

Hey fellas... less talk more pics ;)

20D - 1/100 at f/5.6 - ISO 100
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/198/466826802_303396eaae.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/466826802/)

20D - 13s at f/16 - ISO 200
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1380/1260617097_bfc217cb83.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/1260617097/)

[jacobsen1]

what gun is that?

[bluebomberx]

It's a Walther P22. This one is a Walther P99 on the same setup.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1068/1341636965_8107398e95.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/1341636965/)

[sgamuk]

Sharp pics. Did you do any PP?

[Mark_Cohran]

Here's my contribution - JPG straight from the camera, no adjustments except for resizing for the web.

http://www.mac-photo.net/blog/w_85mm.jpg

[bluebomberx]

Sharp pics. Did you do any PP?

Contrast tweak in Aperture and cloned out the serial numbers in Photoshop and a round of Capture Sharpening via TLR Professional Sharpening Toolkit.


Canon 20D - 1/800 at f/3.5 - ISO 100
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1040/1394485062_840ba0b858.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/1394485062/)

[bluebomberx]

My wife shot this photo of me and Cooper with a 10D and 580EX II with the 85.

Canon 10D - 1/180 at f/3.2 - ISO 200 - 580EX II
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2319/1525044893_ce0c65682e.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/1525044893/)

[sgamuk]

Bluebomberx, I like the way you PP your pics. What is TLR? Oh man... I can't wait for my lens to arrive... all pics here are tack sharp!!!

[bluebomberx]

Sgamuk, TLR is a set of sharpening scripts written for Photoshop. They are free and here is a link to the site: http://www.thelightsrightstudio.com/TLRProfessionalSharpeningToolkit.htm

[hz536n]

There is a Group on Flickr! dedicated to this Canon lens. As of this writing, there are 369 members in that Group and 2,151 images posted using the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM lens.

http://flickr.com/groups/canon85mm/

[bob_r]

I thought I'd add a couple of shots taken with a Canon 30d and the 85mm f/1.8.

1/2000s f/1.8 at 85.0mm iso200
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/84689017.jpg

This was taken with the 85mm + a Sigma 1.4X teleconverter + a kenko tube - no cropping was needed. 1/250s f/4.0 at 85.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/85038172.jpg

Should have closed it down to get a little more DOF for this shot, but you can see by the settings that I needed all the light I could get.
1/30s f/1.8 at 85.0mm iso800
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/80155906.jpg

And a couple of portrait shots

1/500s f/1.8 at 85.0mm iso100
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/80198707.jpg

1/1600s f/1.8 at 85.0mm iso100
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/80222711.jpg

[highbarger]

I just checked the UPS tracking page... my 85 1.8 will be here Friday. Images to come...

[GBRandy]

I had no idea there was an 85 f1.8 picture list! This lens really is a stunner...especially considering the price. I agree with the previous post...get a hood.

My only available contribution (more to follow):

http://www.ymcagymstars.com/2006_07_events/Sheboygan/Emily4.jpg

[nrowensby]

Mine should be here on wednesday or thursday... Can't wait, Keep the portraits coming! I love how well this lens delivers portraits. :D

[Sauk]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2174/2004856732_8e4db53b78_o.jpg

[sgamuk]

Sgamuk, TLR is a set of sharpening scripts written for Photoshop. They are free and here is a link to the site: http://www.thelightsrightstudio.com/TLRProfessionalSharpeningToolkit.htm

Much appreciated... thanks.. ;-)

[In2Photos]

Mine arrives today. Can't wait to play with my own copy. Chris, I should have yours back to you later today. ;)

[jacobsen1]

It's a Walther P22. This one is a Walther P99 on the same setup.

Nice (shots and subject)!
I need to avoid guns... I know it would be worse than lens buying... :lol:

[Sauk]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2088/2020165364_be84baba4c_o.jpg

[ayreonaut]

My boys and their cousin.

220868

[vwguy]

After going through this long thread 2 times in a row, i was stunned by the quality and raves of this lens. About 10min later i was on ebay getting one. Hope its super sharp. Should be here in a week. Will try to post something soon and give my first impressions of it on my Canon XT...

Thanx Guys :mrgreen:

[forno]

This thread is a serious threat to my resolve to save for a 7o-200 2.8 is

[vwguy]

This thread is a serious threat to my resolve to save for a 7o-200 2.8 is
LoL My friend is contiplating the same issue

[In2Photos]

Here is one my wife took of me while I was trying to convince her that we needed one. :) Well mine arrived yesterday so I guess it worked. The EXIF was stripped, but this one is at f/1.8 I believe. There is ZERO processing on this shot. Only resized for web, no sharpening.

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/88955855.jpg

[nrowensby]

:) Well mine arrived yesterday...

"Patiently" waiting on the mailman... Mine should be here today...

[fi20100]

It's really a super lens. Wish I had invested in it earlier :)

[angryhampster]

Hey fellas... less talk more pics ;)

20D - 1/100 at f/5.6 - ISO 100
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/198/466826802_303396eaae.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/466826802/)

20D - 13s at f/16 - ISO 200
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1380/1260617097_bfc217cb83.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/1260617097/)




Certainly a strange juxtaposition :lol:

Nice shots :D

[nrowensby]

Nothing in the mail again today... :cries: Maybe tomorrow...

[ebon_wing]

this is why i love potn; great learning tool, great pics, and testimonials from real people. unless you're all actually working for canon...!

if that's the case, it's worked because i'm definitely ordering one of these :D

[nrowensby]

::knock, knock::
It's FedEX! I thought it was coming via USPS, doh! It's here!

First Shot:
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/IMG_3843.jpg

First real shot [Noiseware killed some sharpness]:
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/IMG_3850.jpg

[PalmBayFlo]

^^^ such a cutie patootie! enjoy your new lens!

[Sauk]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2036879644_95e134c37c_o.jpg

[nrowensby]

So much quieter and faster than the Nifty 50... :D

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/IMG_3910.jpg
(My Brother-in-Law)

[nrowensby]

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/IMG_3908.jpg

[Halliday]

A good lens that is now great on my 5D

http://lanceshuey.smugmug.com/photos/217806246-M.jpg

[fi20100]

I think my nifty fifty is an ok lens. If it was more like my 85 1.8 I would love it :)

[highbarger]

The big brown truck brought my 85 1.8 this morning. I grabbed the camera and went out to the local nature center. The attached image is a 100% crop from a hand held, wide open exposure. Notice the buttons on this little guy.

[Alejandro Sandoval]

The more I use this lense the more I like it. ZERO color enhancement .

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2409/2044721263_d175e41616_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2103/2044832229_e4a7f37817_o.jpg

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Other Onw with this awesome lense....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2032/2046019968_3de62a22c2_o.jpg

[nrowensby]

Was playing with my 85/1.8 and new 420EX w/Sto-Fen OmniBounce today and caught my daughter standing up by herself for the first time ever! (Look at that hair!)
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/Standing2.jpg

Startled by the flash... she took a seat, still holding (and eating) her newly acquired wisk...
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/Wisk2.jpg

She then got aggrivated and gave me her mother's patented "WhyTF-are-you-taking-pictures-of-me" look...
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/Pissed2.jpg

When I took a picture of that she decided to take things into her own hands and come get me...
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/Crawling2.jpg

...The End :D

[Cassie]

EXIF:ISO 800, 2.5, 1/125

http://thompson-photo.smugmug.com/photos/223592194-M.jpg

[bluebomberx]

At f/5.6
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2267/2051851402_15ff3b014c.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2051851402/)

At f/3.5
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2352/2051063980_e74485a836.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2051063980/)

[p360]

WOW..., this is one SHARP lens. I am going to order one in the next day or two. Can hardly wait..!!

[sgamuk]

just received mine today.

222756

[RonnieA]

Awesome lens!

Adding another one of my Chocolate Lab named Dutch to the mix:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2383/1868308616_cf56b33f07_o.jpg

[Medic85]

I like that, Dutch for a chocoloate lab. I would have never thought of that. Great shot too.

[Medic85]

I want to know what everyone's trick is to get your dogs to stay still long enough to get these great shots. Mine will not stay in one place long enough for me to compose, focus and capture. Maybe it's got something to do with my neurotic puppy!

[In2Photos]

I want to know what everyone's trick is to get your dogs to stay still long enough to get these great shots. Mine will not stay in one place long enough for me to compose, focus and capture. Maybe it's got something to do with my neurotic puppy!
I'll go with that. ;)

[bluebomberx]

Sometimes it just works. More often, it requires a second person to be a dog handler. Treats work wonders ;)

[Medic85]

Unfortunately, I can't give mine treats. Stomach issues...Labs are prone to it and mine have it...go figure;)

[fi20100]

Unfortunately, I can't give mine treats. Stomach issues...Labs are prone to it and mine have it...go figure;)

Sad to hear that. My parents' dog Funny, and Irish Terrier has the same problem. It's absolutely forbidden to give her any treats. So sad, 'cause she's such a happy and lovely dog.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2136/1871665528_0a51fe43cd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaos2/1871665528/)

[Medic85]

Yeah, the only thing I can give mine are those plain rawhide strips and they have to be the ones bought through the vet:(

[heckcare.der]

what f-stop do you guys normally shoot at using this lens? say for portrait? pets?

[fi20100]

I like the lens @ f/2 to f/2.8... it all depends on the situation.

[elTwitcho]

This is my go-to lense for studio work. It's amazing outdoors at 2.0 aperture but indoors at F11 it's fantastic

http://www.pbase.com/eltwitcho/image/89229158.jpg

[sgamuk]

it's my first time to use this lens. how do you guys meter, do you use spot more than other metering settings?

[patrickpkt]

Just got mine today too. Wow -- so, so pleased. Straight out of the camera, 100% crop:

http://patrickmcneill.com/personal/d/10063-1/ob7z6384-crop.jpg

I think this is gonna be a lot of fun! :D

[In2Photos]

it's my first time to use this lens. how do you guys meter, do you use spot more than other metering settings?
I always used evaluative since I was using a Rebel XT but now that I have the 40D I will probably use both spot and evaluative depending on what I am shooting.

[p360]

Sold my 50 1.4 and ordered this one, along with 60 2.8 macro. They should be here in about a week. I can hardly wait. I am looking forward to many years of pleasure with these two lenses.

Wonderful images, folks..!! Thank you for convincing me to buy this lens. Talk about SHARP..!!

-prat

[bluebomberx]

I generally use between f/2.8 to f/10 for portraits - canine, feline, or human ;)

Try some veggie type treats for your dog. Ours love broccoli, squash, carrots, and green beans.

[Medic85]

I generally use between f/2.8 to f/10 for portraits - canine, feline, or human ;)

Try some veggie type treats for your dog. Ours love broccoli, squash, carrots, and green beans.


Yeah, you've got a point. Mine love veggies. I'll try that soon. Thanks for reminding me about that one.

[sgamuk]

This is my go-to lense for studio work. It's amazing outdoors at 2.0 aperture but indoors at F11 it's fantastic


Did you mean the reverse, f2 indoor and f11 outdoor?

[nrowensby]

f2 outdoors to obliterate the background
f11 indoors (studio) when the background is controlled
...maybe?

[sgamuk]

having fun with this lens... ;-))

222754

[mrclark321]

One I really like from the past.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/mrclark321/_I8U1544.jpg

[heckcare.der]

a 100% crop from the newly bought 85mm. :)
f 2.8

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d92/heckcare_der/IMG_1381100f28copy.jpg

amazed by its sharpness! :D

[Fyerfytr]

god! all your pics are amazing.. :D

X2 I love these. I just picked up the 85mm 1.8 can't wait to get some shots :)

[Fyerfytr]

Shot at F2.0

http://www.pbase.com/toogy/image/68561653.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/toogy/image/69315582.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/toogy/image/68561316.jpg

Awesome shots! I know it was a year ago but hey they rock.

[serbaniaotic]

Meet this person on the way to work, PP in lightroom with an attempt for a "300" effect on the frame.

Shot at 1.8

http://www.flickr.com/photos/19691306@N07/2067724402/

Mike

[sgamuk]

One thing I noticed about this lens is that when I tried to focus say on the right eye, and then re-compose while pressing the shutter halfway, the focus is thrown way out and causes out-of-focus shot (on the original focus point). Is it just me or you guys has noticed that, too?

[Fyerfytr]

One thing I noticed about this lens is that when I tried to focus say on the right eye, and then re-compose while pressing the shutter halfway, the focus is thrown way out and causes out-of-focus shot (on the original focus point). Is it just me or you guys has noticed that, too?

Haven't noticed that but I know if it's in AF and you turn the focus ring manually it switches to MF. I guess I like the manual focus for portrait stuff.
Do most of you use AF for portraits?

[p360]

I rarely use MF for portrait work. This lens or any other lens.

[fi20100]

I would love to use more MF, but the viewfinder on the 350Ds are so small, it's really hard to get accurate focus.

[Sauk]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2084/2066584281_c66b1889da.jpg

[TMR Design]

Love it. The sharpness of this lens is certainly worthy of an L, red ring or not :D

[cookey]

I am definately looking at buying this lens as a christmas gift for myself lol.

Looking at all the pictures it looks to me that the sharper images are well above the 1.8 f stop.

Is it just me or do I need a new pair of glasses.

[kcope81]

I just recevied this lense last week. I love it. Still learning how to use it.

[michaelanthony]

i like this lens... i actually use it with my MR-14EX macro ringflash...

http://www.8x10proofs.com/the_edge/gfx/Edge-0029.jpg

[Medic85]

I just recevied this lense last week. I love it. Still learning how to use it.


Great shot! I've got to find some big leave piles like that to get my dogs into.

[Dorman]

Love that shot Kcope81

[MetalRain]

its on my wishlist.... i hope i get it :).

[Pete-eos]

i like this lens... i actually use it with my MR-14EX macro ringflash...

http://www.8x10proofs.com/the_edge/gfx/Edge-0029.jpg

Thats gonna give a few people night mares! great shot though..

[Baddrummerboyy]

Sharp lens wide open.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2093/2077707796_a251236d69_o.jpg

[Rjohnston]

Another with this remarkable lens..


http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n284/rcjohnston/IMG_0041.jpg

[scotttnz]

Here is my favourite with this lens so far....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_1117.jpg

[mdm]

I think if I had only one lens it would be the 85mm 1.8

[03gtmustang]

Im definitely going to order this lens ASAP. Awesome pictures guys!

[Collin85]

One thing I noticed about this lens is that when I tried to focus say on the right eye, and then re-compose while pressing the shutter halfway, the focus is thrown way out and causes out-of-focus shot (on the original focus point). Is it just me or you guys has noticed that, too?

It's not just you.. it's actually poor technique. When you focus and recompose, you're throwing the focal plane off to a different angle. So when you're shooting portraits near wide-open on lenses such as fast primes, you'll lose your focus when recomposing. That's why you should be using different AF points.