Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

[tonylong]

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?

I know you posted this 5 days ago, but no one addressed your problem, so:

When you are set to a wide aperture, such as f/1.8, your "depth of field" is very narrow, meaning that the region of your image that will be "acceptably sharp" is narrow. The actual physical dimensions vary with your focal length and your distance from the subject. But if you are shooting close up, like with a head-and-shoulders portrait, the depth of field for wide apertures can be millimeters -- and I mean millimeters because inches is way too broad.

You can see this just by taking a picture on a tripod with a 3-dimensional subject with a "fast" lens taken wide open and close up. Very little of your subject will be sharp.

So, the problem you are likely seeing, or at least that you should be aware of, is that if you are doing a close up portrait or whatever, at a wide aperture, you are probably best served shooting where you focus, because if you move your camera to recompose, you may shift your distance to subject -- even two or three millimeters -- and so what you intended to be in focus is not. Look at your picture and you will probably see some spot that is in focus that, logically, was "in line" with your "recomposing movement".

I'm not saying that's always the cause, but at wide apertures, it is always a consideration!

[sgamuk]

Collin and Tony, thanks much for your response to my concern. Your comments does makes more sense. Much appreciated.

[Zebceponaf]

I have this lens. I love how sharp it is, sharpest lens in my batch right now, the others being a tamron 17-50 and the other a 100-400. Excellent for portraits and beautiful bokeh.


That said, I'm pretty dissapointed in the AF. Sure it is fast and quiet, but it hunts like crazy whenever you have something behind a focus point that doesn't have a ton of contrast.

Anybody else notice this?

[e r y k]

if i were to start shooting models / portraits, aside from my 50mm 1.8, should i choose the 85 1.8, or the 135 f2?

im torn between these two lenses. but they both seem to be amazing.

[Alejandro Sandoval]

if i were to start shooting models / portraits, aside from my 50mm 1.8, should i choose the 85 1.8, or the 135 f2?

im torn between these two lenses. but they both seem to be amazing.


Dude 135 f/2 ROCKS for models and portraits

[ayreonaut]

Dude 135 f/2 ROCKS for models and portraitsThe 135mm/2 sounds great, but on a 22mm camera indoors it might be too long.

In my house, 85mm usually gives me head and shoulders.

How much room do you have?

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2021/2088472414_73b4bbcd3f_o.jpg

[Alejandro Sandoval]

There's another one

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2036/2089570743_eb7fa7c04c_o.jpg

[MT Stringer]

Here's my contribution.
ISO 400; 1/200 sec @ f/2.8
Mike

[p360]

Wonderful shots, everyone..!!

I recently bought this lens. Still learning how to use it fully. Love it so far.

[hz536n]

Close up images created with Canon Extension Tube EF25 and EF 85mm f/1.8 USM lens set for manual focus mode on an EOS 5 35mm film body:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2416/2093427971_eaf90b77f8_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2176/2093427581_8e27f07870_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2229/2092762483_bd49eb6fa2_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2147/2091891407_4480d92227_o.jpg

[p360]

Here's my contribution:

226684

226685

[Fyerfytr]

Quick example fake flowers

[nrowensby]

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/IMG_4206.jpg

[Nick5]

I did not know much about the 85 1.8 until I stopped by my local shop. I am trying to decide on this lens or the Canon 10-22 USM.

[silvex]

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/IMG_4206.jpg

That is a very tender photo. Could be an add for pet adoption. Excellent!

[Medic85]

Yeah, try doing that with a 90lb lab!

[In2Photos]

Yeah, try doing that with a 90lb lab!
Wimp! :p

[bluebomberx]

5D at ISO 320 - 1/60 at f/1.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2289/2102800406_36bbe3bf45_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2102800406/)

[p360]

I did not know much about the 85 1.8 until I stopped by my local shop. I am trying to decide on this lens or the Canon 10-22 USM.

I went through the same dilemma myself not too long ago. Finally, I opted for 85 1.8 thinking my 17-85 gives me wide enough view. I don't regret the decision.

Having said that, UWA is still on my wish list.

[Medic85]

Wimp! :p

Not quite, it's just exhausting sometimes:rolleyes:

[bluebomberx]

Opposite end of the aperture scale. Canon 5d w/ 85 1.8 at f/18, ISO 100.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2103138037_3866280846_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2103138037/)

[Medic85]

I'd say it's pretty darn sharp at f/22! Nice shot.

[Raymate]

I'd say it's pretty darn sharp at f/22! Nice shot.

2nd that... that's so sharp nice clean image :)

[cookey]

Just recieved my 85mm 1.8,here is one of the first pics I have taken with it.

[bajaiman]

This is one of my fav portrait lens.... no PP, just a resize job.

[Nick5]

Baj.
That's a great shot.

[snajczuk]

Opposite end of the aperture scale. Canon 5d w/ 85 1.8 at f/18, ISO 100.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2103138037_3866280846_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2103138037/)


makes me miss my elan 7e... i loved that camera.

[bluebomberx]

makes me miss my elan 7e... i loved that camera.
I've recently started shooting some film again. I'll keep mine until it's dead, then keep it some more :cool:

[frzndaqiri]

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

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

Cute! And so happy for someone with their shoes on backwards. :lol: ;)

[yerzu]

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

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

[Pasukun]

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



Nice capture! Very dramatic. :)

And that umbrella and its color.. makes the photo so much more enjoyable. :)

[terriyaki]

Wow, yerzu. Words can't even describe that shot.

[fi20100]

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

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

A great capture! Where was it shot?

[yerzu]

Poland - Krakow on Szewska street :)

[Nick5]

I love that picture.

[jbuk1975]

very nice shot Yerzu

love the tones

[Newbie1981]

Yup - that's what Poland looks like in the winter. Wet, gray, and overall very depressing :)

Nice shot

[sebr]

Yerzu, impressive shot. Love it :D

[amoergosum]

BRILLIANT shot, yerzu!

[DDCSD]

Just got mine yesterday, here is one of my first taken with it. This lens is amazing so far!

Here is original size, the nose has amazing detail:

http://derekcecil.smugmug.com/photos/232567825-O.jpg


http://derekcecil.smugmug.com/photos/232567825-L.jpg

[Swift]

Wow, super sharp Derek!

[Lord_Malone]

I'm at a loss for words, yerzu. Now THAT's photography.

[X-WoodButch]

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

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/9914/img4508lc2.jpg
Beautiful photo! Once in a while I come across one of these wonderful shots that just amaze me! Great work!!

[Pete-eos]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/BluePete85/DSLR/Wither_by_Pete_EOS.jpg

Not the best example image for the 85, had some extension tubes strapped on..

[amoergosum]

Canon 5D + 85 1.8 @ f/1,8

"Strength"

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n46/groovologist/StrengthKopie.jpg

[Perry Ge]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2319/2101206147_9c0a2023a4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/perryge/2101206147/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2181/1573808316_2a98324d26.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/perryge/1573808316/in/set-72157602322733961)

[sgamuk]

1/200s @ f1.8. xmas lights in the background.

229176

[silvex]

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



You said a whole book of emotions with that photo. :shock:

[vic_6]

got myself an early xmas gift :) this thing is amazing!!! im still getting used to the FL though since this is now my longest lens. :)

not the best shot but my first shot with the lens :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2002/2121276815_dcfb8773bd_o.jpg

[Cassie]

1/200s @ f1.8. xmas lights in the background.

229176

Aww such a cutie:D

[ErikM]

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

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


This is an absolutely fantastic photo.... WOW! :)

[Chris L]

Yerzu, that shot is fantastic!

Here's one I took with my 85 f/1.8

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=228821&d=1197931115

Must admit I'm mighty curious to have a go with the f/1.2L :)

[TMR Design]

Hi Chris,

Great shot man!

Is that the shot as taken or is it a crop? The composition works for me.

[Chris L]

Hi Chris,

Great shot man!

Is that the shot as taken or is it a crop? The composition works for me.

It's a 50% crop. I took some originals composed the same way as this crop but prefered this one :oops:

[Yanis]

got myself an early xmas gift this thing is amazing!!! im still getting used to the FL though since this is now my longest lens.

not the best shot but my first shot with the lens

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2002/2121276815_dcfb8773bd_o.jpg


I'm sure you'll get a hang of it. However, the cat doesn't seem very enthusiastic. (Pinilit mo yata yung pusa, eh!) ;):lol:;):lol:

Peace,
Yanis :D

[vic_6]

hehe! well, he's tired of all the pics i've been trying to take of him. i've been TRYING to get him to be my model here at home but he's not exactly up for it. hehehe :)

[Medic85]

Great shots, everyone. I think I'm gonna put mine on the camera today and play around a bit. You've all inspired me to use mine more;)

[sgamuk]

hehe! well, he's tired of all the pics i've been trying to take of him. i've been TRYING to get him to be my model here at home but he's not exactly up for it. hehehe :)

hey Vic you've got yourself a nice model. lol...

my sister lives in project 7. i have tons of friends in GIS Village, sa otso. Vic tsaka Yanis musta pare... from CA here...

[sgamuk]

Aww such a cutie:D

thanks for the nice words, Cassie... she's my wife's niece...

[mcminty]

Wow, yerzu. Words can't even describe that shot.
That is so true. Well done yerzu.

"A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words" - Ansel Adams

[vic_6]

hey Vic you've got yourself a nice model. lol...

my sister lives in project 7. i have tons of friends in GIS Village, sa otso. Vic tsaka Yanis musta pare... from CA here...

oh ya? i live somewhat near there. maybe 15mins without traffic but i dont get around there much. ok naman dito. steady lang :)

[CanonXtiDude]

what type of PP did you do on your computer? Picture looks a bit maniupulated but I love the look would like to try it on some of my shots.

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

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

[linuxguy]

Wow, great shots guys !

I just got a 85 f/1.8... I was initially disappointed with its sharpness at the wider apertures. I posted about it on dpreview.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1019&message=26142225

I was thinking of returning it. Maybe I need to rethink that.

[sgamuk]

LinuxGuy, it may be a tad soft at f1.8 but at f2 - f4 this lens delivers.. You may wanna reconsider your decision... ;-)

Anyway, for all 85 users, here's 5D + 85 1.8, Merry Xmas...

230892

[Medic85]

Wow, great shots guys !

I just got a 85 f/1.8... I was initially disappointed with its sharpness at the wider apertures. I posted about it on dpreview.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1019&message=26142225

I was thinking of returning it. Maybe I need to rethink that.


Re-think returning it. Just get used to using it. I'm going to use the crap out of mine over the holidays. I still haven't tapped into its full potential yet myself.

[vic_6]

here are some to add to the dog pics. our new puppy :) still getting used to it but im really starting to fall in love with this lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2124144885_4f2da84088.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2279/2124919460_a9b77325b7.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2358/2124144601_f15530790b.jpg

[Medic85]

Cute puppy. You can't go wrong with the Lab.

[yerzu]

Thx for nice words . Im glad you like that shot. About PP : in lightroom
-add a lot of vinieting (~ -90, midpoint +20)
-vibrance +40
-saturation -70
and some fill light/black. That was all.

[vwguy]

Ok got the lens like i said i would.

I would have to say its real sharp in most cases, prone to some flare (i got no lens hood) Fast and accurate AF and virtualy silent as well. Very solid but kinda of heavy. Blokeh is perfect and very nice. I paid $250Can for a mint used copy and dont regret it. Well worth the money. It definately compliments my EF50 1.8II (two of the best lenses for the $ imo)

Must have a bit of extra room to make this work for you, so taking pics in small spaces isn't easy, but thats to be expected from a prime lens more than 50mm imo...

My final words... GET IT! :)

[vic_6]

Cute puppy. You can't go wrong with the Lab.

thanks :)


here's one of my niece from the other day.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2322/2137001067_a49c555bb0_o.jpg

[linuxguy]

Mother and daughter on Christmas day.

40D 85f/1.8 f3.2 1/60th ISO100, 430 EX, mixture of artificial and natural light.
I'm still getting used to my equipment DOF is darn shallow at large apertures !

http://lh4.google.com/LinuxGuy123/R3H9AefBG8I/AAAAAAAAAD0/Lij6fRnTpkM/img_0431-2.jpg
http://lh4.google.com/LinuxGuy123/R3H9AefBG8I/AAAAAAAAAD0/Lij6fRnTpkM/img_0431-2.jpg
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/viewPhoto?uname=LinuxGuy123&aid=5148173677203889073&iid=5148174033686174658

[borneoeye]

First round out with it. Loved it but gave it up for an L.
http://lh4.google.com/borneoeye/Rz66z3jWiJI/AAAAAAAAA40/YxMewS-pBqk/horse7jpg.jpg?imgmax=640

http://lh6.google.com/borneoeye/Rz66fXjWiDI/AAAAAAAAA4E/AQ2pRWHwXOY/Horse1.jpg?imgmax=512

http://lh5.google.com/borneoeye/Rz668HjWiLI/AAAAAAAAA5I/K5gUPBOu1zg/horse9.jpg?imgmax=512

More pics here http://picasaweb.google.com/borneoeye/HorseArt

[In2Photos]

here are some to add to the dog pics. our new puppy :) still getting used to it but im really starting to fall in love with this lens.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2358/2124144601_f15530790b.jpg

Your others are good but this one is the best. Wonderful shot that I hope you have printed big and framed, hanging on your wall somewhere.

[vic_6]

Your others are good but this one is the best. Wonderful shot that I hope you have printed big and framed, hanging on your wall somewhere.

wow! thank you so much for these words :) really appreciate it. :)

[93octane]

First round out with it. Loved it but gave it up for an L.
http://lh4.google.com/borneoeye/Rz66z3jWiJI/AAAAAAAAA40/YxMewS-pBqk/horse7jpg.jpg?imgmax=640

http://lh6.google.com/borneoeye/Rz66fXjWiDI/AAAAAAAAA4E/AQ2pRWHwXOY/Horse1.jpg?imgmax=512

http://lh5.google.com/borneoeye/Rz668HjWiLI/AAAAAAAAA5I/K5gUPBOu1zg/horse9.jpg?imgmax=512

More pics here http://picasaweb.google.com/borneoeye/HorseArt




I doubt the L gives you any better pictures then those...

[Alejandro Sandoval]

One taken with the 85mm 1.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/2139284972_05b9a55681_o.jpg

[MJ23FE]

My pops.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/MJ23FE/Canon%20EOS%2030D/EF%2085mm/IMG_4365sharpenedcroppedresizedc-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/MJ23FE/Canon%20EOS%2030D/EF%2085mm/IMG_4365sharpenedcroppedresizedc-1.jpg

My brother and my girlfriend.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/MJ23FE/Wowzerz/August%202007%20Escapades/IMG_4384editedresized3copyright.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/MJ23FE/Wowzerz/August%202007%20Escapades/90133269.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/MJ23FE/Wowzerz/August%202007%20Escapades/b390476f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/MJ23FE/Wowzerz/August%202007%20Escapades/IMG_4452editedresized.jpg

-Jalal

[huhging]

This is one of most artistic photo I've seen on this thread.
How did you get that lighting?
Was it post processed?

[MJ23FE]

This is one of most artistic photo I've seen on this thread.
How did you get that lighting?
Was it post processed?
I'm assuming you're talking about my photos. If I'm correct, could specify which photo in particular you're asking about?
All the photos above have very basic PP done, with no change/alteration of lighting. I was just working with what I had.

Thanks for the kind words! :)

-Jalal

[huhging]

Bass player from a tango club in Buenos Aires.

I'm sorry...I didn't meant to comment about your picture, although yours look much better that what my skill could accomplished.

Actually, I was looking at the picture that you could see on Page -16, the bass player.

Again, I'm sorry, but I'm not too familiar on how to copy and paste the pictures that were posted here.

[MJ23FE]

I'm sorry...I didn't meant to comment about your picture, although yours look much better that what my skill could accomplished.

Actually, I was looking at the picture that you could see on Page -16, the bass player.

Again, I'm sorry, but I'm not too familiar on how to copy and paste the pictures that were posted here.

No problems! :)

-Jalal

[borneoeye]

I doubt the L gives you any better pictures then those...

I am afraid it won't. I am giving it up for the versatility of the 24-70 F2.8 with my 30D for portrits. Will buy it back when I get a FF!!!

[bluebomberx]

Canon 5D w/ EF 85mm f/1.8 - 1/160 at f/2, ISO 800
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2197/2139775101_e5048073d1_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2139775101/)

[aladyforty]

Got this lens for christmas, I love it.Ideal for portraits Id say

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2004/2143158206_a5899d6655_o.jpg










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[vic_6]

one from the other day. kind of regret not thinking about using a reflector... but i like it anyway :

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2242/2142827203_5e591fb34b_o.jpg

[sapearl]

That's still a very nicely done shot Vic - I like it.

I understand your comment about the reflector, but trust me, in no way does your image really suffer without it. Were you thinking that it could have been used to lighten the back of her head? - Stu

[In2Photos]

I don't think I have posted these in here, if I have I appologize.

Taken with the 5D and 580EX II, EXIF is embedded.

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

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

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

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/88099804.jpg

[vic_6]

That's still a very nicely done shot Vic - I like it.

I understand your comment about the reflector, but trust me, in no way does your image really suffer without it. Were you thinking that it could have been used to lighten the back of her head? - Stu

thanks! actually now that you brought it up some hair light would've been nice too. but i was thinking more along, giving her top more definition. :)

in2photos: i think you posted the first two already. hehe :) i remember those.

[sapearl]

You're very welcome Vic - always happy to compliment work that has been well executed. I see what you mean by a possible hair light, although I'll bet this would look better as an actual print. I find a lot times when I complete work in PS and then "save for web", the web image gains a bit of contrast, tonal range is lost slightly and dark portions go darker.

thanks! actually now that you brought it up some hair light would've been nice too. but i was thinking more along, giving her top more definition. :).....

[tiktaalik]

Picked one up today as a bit of an impulse buy. I'm going to like it a lot and I think it will make a great 'cat-annoyer' ;)

At 1.8:

http://www.pbase.com/image/90918439/large.jpg

[P1X4R]

Marvel Zombies!

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w193/p1x4r_2007/tmp/IMG_2291.jpg

[sapearl]

Pretty cool - a nice creative break from the wedding work I usually spend my time with. Good job P1X4R.

Marvel Zombies!

[P1X4R]

thanks sapearl! :)

i need to shoot with this lens more. i'm rediscovering it!

[vic_6]

wiw p1x4r! those are some cool figures! where'd you get em? real detailed. you gotta love how sharp the 85 is :)

[P1X4R]

colonel america (yes, colonel) is sold out but you can still get spidey and pre-order wolverine. PM sent. cheers!

[Pete-eos]

So.. I was beginning to hate my choice to shoot primes... luckily shooting my mates dogs under tree cover on a dull English day has re-opened my eyes :D

Used shadow/highlight to bring out shot 1, hard working shooting a very fast and completely black dog! Might have over saturated the eyes... shot 2 has just had basic contrast.

[MT Stringer]

ha ha ha, Merry Fishmas! :D
Mike

[kasfinally]

i just bought one of these today. Still on route should have it in a week or so. Cant wait

[aladyforty]

i just bought one of these today. Still on route should have it in a week or so. Cant wait

I got mine for Christmas and I’m about to use it to photograph my new grand daughter in hospital in low light, I just love it, Im sure you will too:)

[Pasukun]

Marvel Zombies!


Love those zombies!

You gotta take another one with Captain America in focus. :)

[mrcoons]

Marvel Zombies!

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w193/p1x4r_2007/tmp/IMG_2291.jpg

Outstanding!

[Nick5]

Here is a picture of Skippy in front of the Christmas Tree using the new 85 1.8 lens for Christmas.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e297/NickP5/IMG_5082.jpg

[VSV]

To keep the dog theme going, here is my little guy doing what he does best- loafing.

f/8 1/250 sec Digital Rebel

[Medic85]

To keep the dog theme going, here is my little guy doing what he does best- loafing.

f/8 1/250 sec Digital Rebel

Cute dog! You're right..I've noticed this has become a dog themed thread too;)

[sapearl]

I can only imagine what's going through his mind: "Oh boy, here we go again." Great expression on your guy's face.:D

To keep the dog theme going, here is my little guy doing what he does best- loafing.

f/8 1/250 sec Digital Rebel

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/2160531123_c7e028322e_o.jpg

[vic_6]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2143/2144813481_96f60849ae_o.jpg

[brenno]

Here's one of mine at f1.8

[brenno]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/2160531123_c7e028322e_o.jpg

Wow, great sharpness and an awesome job on the conversion.

[Yel00tlr]

Cute dog! You're right..I've noticed this has become a dog themed thread too;)


Did you say Dog themed thread...makes my eyes water.... :lol:

[RDY2SHO]

I got my 85 1.8 Friday. One sweet lens! :)
These photos have convinced me to buy one of these lenses. Thanks.

[Nick5]

I had no intention of buying this lens until the salesman at the store showed it to me. It works great at my sons basketball games.

[Medic85]

Did you say Dog themed thread...makes my eyes water.... :lol:


Well, it seems to be that way...besides some great portraits, the dogs are giving this thread a lot of business too. Nice shot by the way.

[vic_6]

something from the other day :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2135/2184706209_67dbb907a2_o.jpg

[swjim]

TheAztec - You really have some incredible photos!

I bought this lens to take shots of my older son's basketball games, but after re-reading this thread and seeing the incredible shots that all of you have taken I realize that I really need to use it more outside of the gym.

Here is one at f/2.2 that I took of our youngest last summer.

http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/165886174-L.jpg

And here is one, also at f/2.2 of my younger boy at a playground.
http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/147848861-L.jpg

[Rhinotherunt]

These photos have convinced me to buy one of these lenses. Thanks.

Thanks for the compliment! I am sure you will enjoy the lens as much as I do. :)

[Medic85]

These photos have convinced me to buy one of these lenses. Thanks.


You'll love it. I can't say enough good things about it.

[highbarger]

Love that shot vic_6... is that all ambient light or did you use an off camera flash?

[vic_6]

thanks :) i sort of used off camera lighting. hehe! i had two cars. one on the model's left and one behind me to my right. this was an assignment for a photog workshop im attending and we werent allowed to use flash :)

[aladyforty]

can anyone tell me how this lens goes wide open in brighter lighting conditions. i have the lens but so far have heard that it will blow out between F1.8 and F3 in bright light. Have not had a chance to test this, any views?

[bluebomberx]

can anyone tell me how this lens goes wide open in brighter lighting conditions. i have the lens but so far have heard that it will blow out between F1.8 and F3 in bright light. Have not had a chance to test this, any views?

What do you mean blow out? If you can't keep the shutter speed low enough to shoot at f/1.8, then you need to lower the ISO. If you are talking about lens flare, then get a lens hood.

[Medic85]

What do you mean blow out? If you can't keep the shutter speed high low enough to shoot at f/1.8, then you need to lower the ISO. If you are talking about lens flare, then get a lens hood.


Agree!

[p360]

Two from yesterday: Both were at f/22.
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[pakomo]

Two from yesterday: Both were at f/22.
f/22?! Can I ask why?

[DDCSD]

f/22?! Can I ask why?

I'm guessing to get shutter speed down to show some water blur.

[p360]

That's exactly why.

[DDCSD]

That's exactly why.

Nice shots by the way, first one looks a bit soft, maybe some camera blur, but the second is great!

[p360]

Thank you, Derek. You're right again. They both were shot handheld.
Actually, I did not even get out of my car when I shot the first one. I couldn't - I was waiting for green light at an intersection.

This was my first attempt at water blur. I am rather happy with the way they turned out.

[Medic85]

Played around with very shallow DOF the other day. 1/1250 ISO 3200, f/1.8








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[Medic85]

Once again, after noise reduction.





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[In2Photos]

Once again, after noise reduction.





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Looks much better after the NR.

[Medic85]

No kidding. That's what I get for cranking up the ISO!

[JoYork]

Better to have noise which can be fixed than have blur which can't :)

[In2Photos]

No kidding. That's what I get for cranking up the ISO!
Haha! Well it was dark in that exhibit.
Better to have noise which can be fixed than have blur which can't :)
Exactly!

[In2Photos]

Here are a couple from our zoo trip the other day.

My daughter
1.400, f/3.5, ISO 700 on a 40D
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/91584734/original.jpg

1/800, f/3.5, ISO 640 on a 40D
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/91584739/original.jpg

Llama
1/125, f/2, ISO 1600 on a 40D
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/91633967/original.jpg

[Medic85]

Great as usual, Mike.

[swjim]

Nice shots Mike, you have a very cute daughter!

As I mentioned in a previous post, I bought this lens early last year primarily for my boy's basketball games. Last night I tested it out along with the off camera lighting gear I received for Christmas. This was taken while my boys were playing video games before bed last night, it's not a great shot but I was amazed by the sharpness while shooting wide open. I really need to play with this lens more...

Converted from Raw in Canon DPP with +4 sharpening and -0.5 exposure. No additional PP.

F/1.8, ISO200

http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/244055860-L.jpg



100% crop
http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/244055529-O.jpg

[In2Photos]

Great as usual, Mike.
Thanks Chris. Don't you have more shots to share? I have one of Caleb that you guys will probably really like from the carousel.
Nice shots Mike, you have a very cute daughter!


Thanks Jim. Your shot does look very sharp. this lens just rocks.

[Medic85]

I'm sure I have more to share. I'm not too pleased with the way a lot of them turned out though.

[Waldo Pepper]

@ 1.8

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4987/5p8e8153cadrelb9.jpg

[Rhinotherunt]

@ 1.8


Great shot!

[Waldo Pepper]

Great shot!
Thanks ;) but great dog too !:lol:

[silvex]

can anyone tell me how this lens goes wide open in brighter lighting conditions. i have the lens but so far have heard that it will blow out between F1.8 and F3 in bright light. Have not had a chance to test this, any views?

Of course it will! the XT have a 1/4000 shutter speed limit and the x0D and 5/1D series 1/8000. The lens is made for LOW light not for noon at the sahara desert...:) In good light you got f2.8+ until you get a proper exposure.

[silvex]

@ 1.8

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4987/5p8e8153cadrelb9.jpg

:shock: If you can make this dog sharp...you can make ANYTHING sharp! :shock: :)

Nice!

[kekoa]

are these taken w/ the regular 85MM or the L lens? Also, i'd addume this lens performs similar to my 50MM 1.4 on my xti right??

great pics guys.

[JoYork]

These are all taken with the regular 1.8 lens, not the L. The L costs significantly more.

The lens would be similar in focal length to your 50mm but only if this lens was on a FF body, such as the 5d. But optical performance is very similar (ie sharp and nice bokeh)

[bluebomberx]

Not the best scan in the world, but it's as good as it's going to get for now :confused: It's plenty sharp though ;)

Canon Elan 7e w/ EF 85m f/1.8 USM - Kodak Portra 400VC
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2094/2197687659_d8c0579667_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2197687659/in/pool-canon85mm/)

[352McCoy]

The 85mm f/1.8 is a great lens to use. It just delivers fun photos all the time! This is in a gym at the halftime of a HS basketball team. This young man had plenty of school spirit.
Shot at 1.8.

[DDCSD]

Not the best scan in the world, but it's as good as it's going for now :confused: It's plenty sharp though ;)


I wish my scans looked that bad! Great shot, tremendous colors!