Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

[Pasukun]

Actually.. as long as you frame those 5 people the same, it does not matter which focal length you use. It will always have same DOF. (assuming same aperture)

If you used 30mm to frame all 5 people from.. let's say 10 feet away.
You will have to stand 28 feet away to frame them the same with 85mm.
And about 67 feet away for 200mm.

In each case.. the background will change and so does the bokeh, but the DOF will remain the same.

[DDCSD]

I'm not sure about the CA issues that so many talk about. Maybe I just don't have the eye for it, or my copy doesn't suffer as badly. My trapeze photo is about the most extreme contrast situation there is, and I did notice some CA, but it was only visible when viewing near 100% (to me at least). I didn't even bother trying to take it out when I posted the image here.

[DDCSD]

Actually.. as long as you frame those 5 people the same, it does not matter which focal length you use. It will always have same DOF. (assuming same aperture)

If you used 30mm to frame all 5 people from.. let's say 10 feet away.
You will have to stand 28 feet away to frame them the same with 85mm.
And about 67 feet away for 200mm.

In each case.. the background will change and so does the bokeh, but the DOF will remain the same.

Thank you, I kinda left that out. I meant to explain as an "or" situation. I fixed it in my post.

[firu3000]

EDIT**

[Tinh Ngo]

thanks for answering it the hoff, thanks for all comments on my pictures ! love you guys

-Tinh Ngo

[djeuch]

I'm not sure about the CA issues that so many talk about. Maybe I just don't have the eye for it, or my copy doesn't suffer as badly. My trapeze photo is about the most extreme contrast situation there is, and I did notice some CA, but it was only visible when viewing near 100% (to me at least). I didn't even bother trying to take it out when I posted the image here.

I shot these birds several times. MOST of the shots show almost no CA, and then there's ones like this one below....

Don't get me wrong. My 85mm f/1.8 is the sharpest lens I own (and it's not an L) but it does have its limitations which I need to figure out how to work around. I wonder if the 85L has these same issues (anyone?)

http://www.drjpics.com/jpg/IMG_8193S.JPG

100% crop:
http://www.drjpics.com/jpg/IMG_8193crop.JPG

[JakPot]

I shot these birds several times. MOST of the shots show almost no CA, and then there's ones like this one below....

Don't get me wrong. My 85mm f/1.8 is the sharpest lens I own (and it's not an L) but it does have its limitations which I need to figure out how to work around. I wonder if the 85L has these same issues (anyone?)

the L has CA as well, but it goes away faster than the 1.8 version. I did a comparison and the L was gone by around 2.8 and the non-L had to stop down 1 more to get the same result (so f/4). It was a non-scientific test, but it was back to back on a tripod with cable release. At least these were the numbers for my subject, it could vary. Taken with a 5D, I shot a 1D III and was looking at the CA around the wording on the front of the camera.

[Dockland]

Gosh, that CA was ugly. What aperature did you use for the specific shot?

[Lars Finkelstein]

The 85L has severe CAs as well, that's probably the only thing I don't like about the lens.

[djeuch]

Gosh, that CA was ugly. What aperature did you use for the specific shot?

Wide open, f/1.8... I generally shoot at f/1.8 and get excellent shots - that one is probably the worst CA I've ever gotten out of it though. In general, it's not there at all, but for some reason that one particular one was ugly.

Here's EXIF:

[Image]
Make = Canon
Model = Canon EOS 40D
Orientation = top/left
Resolution Unit = inch
Software = Digital Photo Professional

[Camera]
Exposure Time = 1/1250"
F Number = F1.8
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 200
Shutter Speed Value = 10.38 TV
Aperture Value = 1.63 AV
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 85mm

[Dockland]

Ok. Thank you. in fact, this is a 1.8 shot. Its all above expected at 1.8 as far as I'm concerned. Even better if this is just happening now and then, eg. worst case scenario.

Im going to order this right now :)

[djeuch]

Ok. Thank you. in fact, this is a 1.8 shot. Its all above expected at 1.8 as far as I'm concerned. Even better if this is just happening now and then, eg. worst case scenario.

Im going to order this right now :)

Despite being my example, don't let it scare you off. my 85mm f/1.8 is my best lens as far as IQ and speed, and I shoot by far 90% of my shots AT f/1.8. What you see above is abnormal for this lens.

Excellent lens, despite its low cost!

[AirBrontosaurus]

At f/2.0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2337/2471026353_7fd57c3a8a_b.jpg

[Dockland]

At f/2.0




Fantastic shot!

[AirBrontosaurus]

Fantastic shot!
Why thank you!

[whiskaz]

f/1.8 (plenty of post work, but I still think it shows off the lens wide open):

http://www.thejonzes.net/gallery2/d/4448-1/_MG_2880.jpg

[silvex]

f/1.8 (plenty of post work, but I still think it shows off the lens wide open):

http://www.thejonzes.net/gallery2/d/4448-1/_MG_2880.jpg

Very nice shot! well composed...!

[Chris Dana]

f/6.3, 1/640, ISO 100

http://www.chrisdanaphotography.com/img/v1/p609016544-3.jpg

[angryhampster]

f/6.3, 1/640, ISO 100

http://www.chrisdanaphotography.com/img/v1/p609016544-3.jpg


I like the shot, but I thought it could use an exposure bump:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/artistic/floweredit.jpg

[Lars Leber]

http://larsleber.com/boards/2008_05/lipizzaner/IMG_5173_800.jpg

[JakPot]

http://larsleber.com/boards/2008_05/lipizzaner/IMG_5173_800.jpg

very nice shot! I'd change the composition, it's a little boring being dead center.

[Lars Leber]

very nice shot! I'd change the composition, it's a little boring being dead center.

Thanks. I tried but I did not find a crop in 3x2 aspect ratio that I liked for this photo.

[JakubPhoto]

Love that shot, Lars. I don't think the composition is that flawed; angle at which the horse is positioned is very dynamic and it being in the center doesn't affect the composition in this image, imo. I would remove the border-line at the top, though - I find it a bit distracting. In the end, your image, your say! ;)

[Strawberry Fields]

EOS 400D, 85mm @ f2.2

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/9749/samplekx3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/9749/samplekx3.eeb9c57156.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=168&i=samplekx3.jpg)

[Pasukun]

http://www.thejonzes.net/gallery2/d/4448-1/_MG_2880.jpg

That is one very catchy composition. :)

Just pleasure to look at it.

I am not too sure, if it would have been better with bit more sky, but I think it will still come out very nice. :)

[paparios]

Very happy with this lens and the 400d. First shot at iso100, 1/1000, f5.6. Second at iso100, 1/500, f5.6.

Miguel

[whiskaz]

Very nice shot! well composed...!

That is one very catchy composition. :)

Just pleasure to look at it.

I am not too sure, if it would have been better with bit more sky, but I think it will still come out very nice. :)

Thank you both!! More sky might be easy enough to add... the clouds/blue were added in post. It was a grey sky day! Thought the light blue better complimented the green :)

[JakPot]

EOS 400D, 85mm @ f2.2

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/9749/samplekx3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/9749/samplekx3.eeb9c57156.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=168&i=samplekx3.jpg)

i think this shot shows off the sharpness & colors of the lens well! I wish I could see a bit more of his face/profile though. Nice job.

[splitfyre]

This is just a sample test pic that I took of my dog sleeping out on the grass the other day. I was testing out my new B+W 58mm CP filter. :)

f2.8
ISO 100

[jefftaz]

Here are two shot in hand held, with available light at f/1.8.

Jeff

[Perry Ge]

Here's one from today, something a bit unusual. Some horseshoe crabs outside a seafood restaurant.

I actually thought that I had shot this with my 50 1.4, and I was thinking to myself 'damn, that looks surprisingly good. It's unusually sharp and the bokeh is uncharacteristically nice'. Then I looked at the exif, saw that it was shot at 85mm, and went 'ooohhhhh, duh!'.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2178/2495102944_0c8789be38_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/perryge/2495102944/)

[Pasukun]

^^^ Mmm.. they look delicious and crunch.

[versedmb]

Here are two shot in hand held, with available light at f/1.8.

Jeff

Beautiful baby shots.

[versedmb]

40D, 85 1.8 with ext. tubes, f/2.5...

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/296391881_LKHs4-L.jpg

[MJ23FE]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/MJ23FE/Bill%20Tuning%20Session%205-15-08/IMG_6815edited.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/MJ23FE/Bill%20Tuning%20Session%205-15-08/IMG_6817edited.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/MJ23FE/Bill%20Tuning%20Session%205-15-08/IMG_6822edited.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/MJ23FE/Bill%20Tuning%20Session%205-15-08/IMG_6831edited.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/MJ23FE/Bill%20Tuning%20Session%205-15-08/IMG_6839edited.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/MJ23FE/Bill%20Tuning%20Session%205-15-08/IMG_6846edited.jpg

-Jalal

[Bigbillp]

I love this lens. Most taken around f/2 to f/3.2



http://k53.pbase.com/g4/33/493933/2/91290750.B2IuKCcZ.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g4/33/493933/2/91290759.4RvaPJtO.jpg

http://k53.pbase.com/o4/33/493933/1/55677964.Harley0035w.jpg

http://k41.pbase.com/g3/33/493933/2/55677966.Harley0047w.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g6/33/493933/2/77714329.uCXnfAvO.jpg

[aladyforty]

most recent shot, lowlight no flash
Canon 30D and EF 85 F1.8 usm 1/125 s
F 1.8 Handheld at ISO 1600


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2484200421_d660c3fced_o.jpg

[Waldo Pepper]

;)

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/7931/5p8e0854modifiergfsa2.jpg

[TheHoff]

I love this lens. Most taken around f/2 to f/3.2

The girl's portrait is very, very nice. I think you should post that in the 85/1.2 thread so people can ooh and aah over the magic of the "L" lens :D

[xepherys]

This is my lens 95% of the time. I love it on the crop body (350D), love the DoF and the bokeh, just love this lens! It's nearly always at f/1.8 or f/2.0 on A-Priority.


#1
http://www.xepherys.net/portfolio/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=160&g2_serialNumber=4


#2
http://www.xepherys.net/portfolio/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=136&g2_serialNumber=4


#3
http://www.xepherys.net/portfolio/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=148&g2_serialNumber=4


#4
http://www.xepherys.net/portfolio/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=182&g2_serialNumber=4

[JoYork]

Beautiful pics of a beautiful little boy :)

[Bigbillp]

The girl's portrait is very, very nice. I think you should post that in the 85/1.2 thread so people can ooh and aah over the magic of the "L" lens :D

Thanks for the nice words Hoff, but it's taken with the f/1.8 version. The "L" is on my wish list.

On a side note, I can only see 2 photos but I posted 5 I think. Can anyone see any more?

Fixed I think....

[TheHoff]

Thanks for the nice words Hoff, but it's taken with the f/1.8 version. The "L" is on my wish list.

That's the (admittedly lame) joke; the shot is so nice if you said it was taken with the "L" at 1.2, no one would argue. I'm a firm believer that 95% of the things people shoot with the 1.2 here would be just as nice done with the 1.8 at 1/4 the cost.

[Perry Ge]

That's the (admittedly lame) joke; the shot is so nice if you said it was taken with the "L" at 1.2, no one would argue. I'm a firm believer that 95% of the things people shoot with the 1.2 here would be just as nice done with the 1.8 at 1/4 the cost.
I agree.

There is that 5% of the remaining shots that do have that distinctive 85L look though :D.

[xepherys]

Beautiful pics of a beautiful little boy :)

Thanks Jo! :)

[versedmb]

;)... I love it on the crop body (350D), love the DoF and the bokeh, just love this lens!...



Great shots.

Its funny; I got this lens with the intent of using it mostly on my 5D, but to my surprise I seem to like it even better on the 40D!

[xepherys]

Pfff, I wish I had a 5D or 40D to shoot it on... someday... :) Thanks!

[Ukuleleman]

Here's a recent one of mine, I love this chunk of glass

http://ukuleleman.zenfolio.com/p56057545/?photo=1028827117

[Bigbillp]

There is that 5% of the remaining shots that do have that distinctive 85L look though :D.
Ahhh that 5%. Yes. That's what's missing. Big price to pay, but IMO worth it if you can afford. Saying that , this is an awesome lens.

[Tinh Ngo]

I love little kid and silly/weird expression =]

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/tinhngo/test-2.jpg

[Pasukun]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2413/2513705413_bb6b4947a9_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2250/2514528944_8cec974b80_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2170/2513779171_3b48662a35_o.jpg

[King of Canada]

Pasukan, all 3 shots are great, but that last one is fantastic! Cute kid.

[In2Photos]

Here is one from my daughter's 3rd b-day party a few weeks ago.

Canon 40D, f/3.2, 1/1600, ISO 160

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/97493671/original.jpg

[terriyaki]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2413/2513705413_bb6b4947a9_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2250/2514528944_8cec974b80_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2170/2513779171_3b48662a35_o.jpg

Interesting shots, Pasukun! They seem to have a slight film look to them. Mind sharing your workflow for these three images?

[michaelanthony]

havent used my 85 1.8 in a while, but dug it up on a recent shoot this past weekend...

http://www.8x10proofs.com/the_edge/gfx/Edge-0042.jpg

[JasonRussell]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jasonsrussell/Nature/Blog023copy.jpg

[RyanSweeney]

The pictures are great! But can someone tell me a major benefit of having the 85 f/1.8 over the 50 f/1.4, other than 35mm?

Right now the only two lenses I have are the Canon 24-70 f/2.8 and the 50 f/1.4. I've been *thinking* about selling or trading the 50 and getting the 85. The one upside I see is that if I get the 85, it'll be the longest lens I have.

I don't shoot a lot of sports. I'm much more into wedding photography.

Any thoughts?

[JakPot]

The pictures are great! But can someone tell me a major benefit of having the 85 f/1.8 over the 50 f/1.4, other than 35mm?

Right now the only two lenses I have are the Canon 24-70 f/2.8 and the 50 f/1.4. I've been *thinking* about selling or trading the 50 and getting the 85. The one upside I see is that if I get the 85, it'll be the longest lens I have.

I don't shoot a lot of sports. I'm much more into wedding photography.

Any thoughts?

just depends on which focal length you prefer. the 85 has a faster auto focus as well. I have both, and use both on my 5d. (I had both as well with an XT).

I'd save up the money and keep the 50 & add the 85 to the group. It's a great bang for the buck lens.

[Tinh Ngo]

feel free to comment away. -Tinh Ngo

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/tinhngo/tinhpraticepotrait.jpg

[davo_robbo]

The pictures are great! But can someone tell me a major benefit of having the 85 f/1.8 over the 50 f/1.4, other than 35mm?

Right now the only two lenses I have are the Canon 24-70 f/2.8 and the 50 f/1.4. I've been *thinking* about selling or trading the 50 and getting the 85. The one upside I see is that if I get the 85, it'll be the longest lens I have.

I don't shoot a lot of sports. I'm much more into wedding photography.

Any thoughts?

the major benefit is the extra 35mm. but its hard to say if it acutally is a benefit or not, i just recently shot a wedding and a stack of corporate events using the lens's listed in my thread, i used the 50mm 1.8 ($100 lens.. i know) for about 80% of the time.. but i did have a lot of freedom to walk around, the 85 however would enable you to get just that extra bit closer in the wedding hall, dont sell the 50mm though.. its a VERY convinient focal legnth for portraits for 2..ish people from a few metres away.. and then even wider than that is the 28 which is quite nice, mixed reviews apparently.. but i love mine! great AF, lovely optics and its a really good price..

[Pasukun]

Interesting shots, Pasukun! They seem to have a slight film look to them. Mind sharing your workflow for these three images?

I used a curve with bit of blue and green tint.

And finally added slight artificial noises.

[mrfixitx]

I'm finally finding time to add one here. Took this one a few weeks back at the zoo while this guy was chasing all the ladies.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2520594233_bac707e3a5_o.jpg

See my flickr page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrfixitx/

[TheHoff]

Gorgeous!

[Bigbillp]

Wow. That's perfect.

[JakPot]

love that shot, just looks like you may have over sharpened it.

[swknt_2000]

Few shots that I took in Dominican Republic. All wide open at f1.8
http://atomic.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p413257915-4.jpg


http://atomic.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p489691420-4.jpg

[Alejandro Sandoval]

I love this lens.....

http://www.alejandrosandoval.com/varias/IMG_9213-forweb.jpg

[thatkatmat]

First shot with my new (used) 85/1.8 wide open. Sold my L and picked up this to replace the FL. Going to use it mostly for indoor sports but wow....Very nice inexpensive replacement:)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2531624232_c568f75e70_b.jpg

Another taken tonight wide open, a little tight but it was in my kitchen:)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/MattsProPhoto/SD45ZnmIKmI/AAAAAAAADeU/Lq6v3pr_kCY/s800/7W0J0392.JPG

[grizzy]

swknt_2000,

Really like your first one! Rarely see lots of DOF in the ocean.

[Nick_b]

85mm doing what it does best....

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k320/livelifelivepics/_MG_5036-Edit.jpg

[djeuch]

^^^^ what kind of flash setup? (good capture!)

[jdaly]

Love this lens for sports. Even in the backyard! :D

[Nick_b]

^^^^ what kind of flash setup? (good capture!)


Thanks!

Here was my set up.....

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k320/livelifelivepics/setup.jpg

430 EX on stand with umbrella triggered by the 580 EX on camera. Flashes in manual mode, I believe the 580 EX was 1/128 and the 430 EX was 1/8 power, reflector for fill. I did some work on her skin in post processing and a little USM.

[shazza]

My question is, "Are the images in this thread so wonderful because better/more experienced photographers are the ones who buy this type of lens?"

I thoroughly enjoy visiting this thread, not necessarily because I want to buy another lens ... but to see the great images, and learn more about how to compose a good image - especially of people and pets.

Thanks everyone!

[BrantG]

My question is, "Are the images in this thread so wonderful because better/more experienced photographers are the ones who buy this type of lens?"

I thoroughly enjoy visiting this thread, not necessarily because I want to buy another lens ... but to see the great images, and learn more about how to compose a good image - especially of people and pets.

Thanks everyone!

I think it is 3 things:

1.) Lens is that good.
2.) Good Composition/Subjects
3.) Post Processing (lets be honest)

[DDCSD]

My question is, "Are the images in this thread so wonderful because better/more experienced photographers are the ones who buy this type of lens?"

I thoroughly enjoy visiting this thread, not necessarily because I want to buy another lens ... but to see the great images, and learn more about how to compose a good image - especially of people and pets.

Thanks everyone!

Yes, most of the photos in this thread could have been taken with just about any lens and turned out almost the same. :lol: Honestly, the lens is one of the least important factors when making most photos. With that said, there are things that this lens can do better than almost any other lens. One of those things is its focusing speed. Another thing that many people like is the feel of the focal length and the working distance that the lens affords.

[Nick_b]

My question is, "Are the images in this thread so wonderful because better/more experienced photographers are the ones who buy this type of lens?"

I thoroughly enjoy visiting this thread, not necessarily because I want to buy another lens ... but to see the great images, and learn more about how to compose a good image - especially of people and pets.

Thanks everyone!


Well this is a very good lens, imo. I haven't owned a lot of lenses before and I'm not the most experienced person around so take my opinion for what it's worth.

here is the same photo that I posted above without the skin treatment and USM...

This file was imported into lightroom and exported without any tinkering by my part. There are some lightroom presets that were applied because I shot in RAW and lightroom converts it to JPEG.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k320/livelifelivepics/_MG_5036.jpg


I think what makes this picture is not really the lens but the lighting... but the lens is a joy to use. It's a nice size, focuses well, is nice optically, has good bokeh, and is a great focal length for portraits.

[Dave M]

I'm really enjoying this lens and especially the creamy bokeh it can produce. Here's one of my daughter captured in the backyard at f/1.8 on a borrowed 5D.

http://www.ten28media.com/public/Julia.jpg

[thatkatmat]

Yeah, loving mine too. It really matches up well with my mkIII. Some lenses seem better than others on certain bodies. The mkIII and this 85/1.8 is fast becomming one of my favorite combo's.

[bacchanal]

Damien Jurado @ the Abbey, Chicago, IL - 5D - f/2.8 1/250
http://www.photos.fahrenheit128.com/img/v0/p593799674.jpg

[MJCoco]

the major benefit is the extra 35mm. but its hard to say if it acutally is a benefit or not, i just recently shot a wedding and a stack of corporate events using the lens's listed in my thread, i used the 50mm 1.8 ($100 lens.. i know) for about 80% of the time.. but i did have a lot of freedom to walk around, the 85 however would enable you to get just that extra bit closer in the wedding hall, dont sell the 50mm though.. its a VERY convinient focal legnth for portraits for 2..ish people from a few metres away.. and then even wider than that is the 28 which is quite nice, mixed reviews apparently.. but i love mine! great AF, lovely optics and its a really good price..

Yeah, loving mine too. It really matches up well with my mkIII. Some lenses seem better than others on certain bodies. The mkIII and this 85/1.8 is fast becomming one of my favorite combo's.

Have to say that I love the 85 f/1.8 on the MarkIII as well. Not to bash the 50 f/1.4, but it's not as sharp as the 85.

[djeuch]

At a strobist photo shoot this past weekend!

http://www.drjpics.com/jpg/philly/strobistmeet/IMG_0412S.JPG

[davo_robbo]

heres a few from the weekend.. just hanging out with a good friend of mine
all shot with the 400D and pretty much wide open for all


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3119/2547694120_7dea1b3c6e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/2546872491_f95f2aaba8_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2546873671_20345b65fb_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/2546874787_379d68e8c2_b.jpg

[pridash]

heres a few from the weekend.. just hanging out with a good friend of mine
all shot with the 400D and pretty much wide open for all


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3119/2547694120_7dea1b3c6e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/2546872491_f95f2aaba8_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2546873671_20345b65fb_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/2546874787_379d68e8c2_b.jpg

Great pix. Can't wait till I have enough saved up for this!

Was there much sharpening applied in pp? I'm just curious on how people find the pictures straight out of the camera.

[djeuch]

My example two posts up has ZERO sharpening (not even the default of 3), and no PP done.

[Alexiz]

djeuch: great pics, and the B/W one is really lovely.

[bhardwaj.deepak]

This was my first upgrade from kit lens...Cant see it going wrong :)

[djeuch]

djeuch: great pics, and the B/W one is really lovely.

Sorry - 3 posts back (now 4 or 5?) I should have quoted it the first time!

At a strobist photo shoot this past weekend!

http://www.drjpics.com/jpg/philly/strobistmeet/IMG_0412S.JPG

[swjim]

Here's a recent one:

http://jimpr4photo.smugmug.com/photos/299122190_8fT67-XL.jpg

[bluebomberx]

Canon 5D - EF 85mm f/1.8 USM at f/8
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2553835520_39bdc47e48_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2553835520/)

[msowsun]

I often use my 85mm 1.8 to shoot my son's hockey games.

40D ISO 1600 1/400 f2.8
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/IMG_8309_800_crop2.jpg

[JakPot]

5d & 85 1.8 with my makeshift apartment studio setup

http://www.jakepotts.com/gallery/images/0002.jpg

[thatkatmat]

This is a really great shot....Love it..It's a bird, it's a plane...it's.......Doh!


I often use my 85mm 1.8 to shoot my son's hockey games.

40D ISO 1600 1/400 f2.8
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/IMG_8309_800_crop2.jpg

[tkoutdoor]

Thanks!

Here was my set up.....

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k320/livelifelivepics/setup.jpg

430 EX on stand with umbrella triggered by the 580 EX on camera. Flashes in manual mode, I believe the 580 EX was 1/128 and the 430 EX was 1/8 power, reflector for fill. I did some work on her skin in post processing and a little USM.
Where do you get the foldable reflector panels and what are they named?

[Calicajun]

After looking at all the impressive pictures posted in this thread I have to say you caught my attention for this lens. Must be why it seemed to stand out in the glass case at the camera store I was at the other day. They had an 85mm F1.8 for sell and looked to be in great shape. Just wondering if $180.00 is a fair price for this used lens?

Thanks,
Craig

[bhardwaj.deepak]

Perfect. Go for it. Just check for the scrathes. n u r set to go. I just love this lens.

[Calicajun]

Thanks, I'll check out the lens but I do trust the shop that is selling the lens. So it should be in good working order, didn't test the lens the other as I didn't have my camera with me that day.

[bhardwaj.deepak]

kewl... :) wish you luck.

[nasriaz]

http://nasriaz.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p1071991235-5.jpg

http://nasriaz.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p1072331232-5.jpg

http://nasriaz.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p627019942-5.jpg

http://nasriaz.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p590131720-5.jpg

[grizzy]

Just joined the 85 1.8 club the other day. Here are some of my first shots with it around the house. This lens is sweet :D :

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p700923734-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p99610515-4.jpg


http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p44709384-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p309192303-4.jpg

[thatkatmat]

After looking at all the impressive pictures posted in this thread I have to say you caught my attention for this lens. Must be why it seemed to stand out in the glass case at the camera store I was at the other day. They had an 85mm F1.8 for sell and looked to be in great shape. Just wondering if $180.00 is a fair price for this used lens?

Thanks,
Craig

Don't even think twice, if the lens is in decent shape, snatch it up before someone else does, used they go for $325-$350

[DDCSD]

After looking at all the impressive pictures posted in this thread I have to say you caught my attention for this lens. Must be why it seemed to stand out in the glass case at the camera store I was at the other day. They had an 85mm F1.8 for sell and looked to be in great shape. Just wondering if $180.00 is a fair price for this used lens?

Thanks,
Craig

That is dirt cheap! Get it quick! Even if it doesn't work all that grea, you could sell it as-is with an honest description on ebay and probably get more than that for it!

[illusions]

Here's a couple taken today
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn177/Misis/Prague/PEXER/POTN/IMG_6102CR2.jpg
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn177/Misis/Prague/PEXER/POTN/IMG_6118CR2.jpg

[versedmb]

Fun lens with ext tubes too; great bokeh...


f/3.5...
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/309609105_k3unQ-L.jpg

[terriyaki]

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/3695/mg3264dq4.jpg

benjamin the butler

[JasonRussell]

A little blur and a vintage feel added.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jasonsrussell/Life/Graduation-Day-2008-066-2.jpg

[biggpopa]

If I was going to buy this lens to do portraits etc... What aperture do most of you shoot at?.....I know it depends on what DOF you want, but lets say I wanted the whole face. Would f/4-f5.6 be enough to get the face in focus? I know the question sounds a bit dumb. I know what I want to say, but it isn't coming out right...lol

[JakPot]

If I was going to buy this lens to do portraits etc... What aperture do most of you shoot at?.....I know it depends on what DOF you want, but lets say I wanted the whole face. Would f/4-f5.6 be enough to get the face in focus? I know the question sounds a bit dumb. I know what I want to say, but it isn't coming out right...lol

i've shot at 2.2 to 2.8 and gotten the face in focus, with focus falling off by the time you got to the ears. (this is on a 5d)

[gospastic]

Just got this lens. So sharp! My copy is backfocusing a little bit though.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2568440379_f4dc216a8f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewgospastic/2568440379/sizes/l/)

[suyenfung]

rad shot

[SarahJD]

Just got this lens. So sharp! My copy is backfocusing a little bit though.



I would say so! LOL

[In2Photos]

If I was going to buy this lens to do portraits etc... What aperture do most of you shoot at?.....I know it depends on what DOF you want, but lets say I wanted the whole face. Would f/4-f5.6 be enough to get the face in focus? I know the question sounds a bit dumb. I know what I want to say, but it isn't coming out right...lol
When I use this lens I typically shoot between f/2.2 and f/3.5. There is no reason that you couldn't get an entire face in focus @ f/1.8 as long as your other parameters for DOF were correct. ;) Check out one of the online DOF calculators and try out some figures to see what I mean.

[Calicajun]

After looking at all the impressive pictures posted in this thread I have to say you caught my attention for this lens. Must be why it seemed to stand out in the glass case at the camera store I was at the other day. They had an 85mm F1.8 for sell and looked to be in great shape. Just wondering if $180.00 is a fair price for this used lens?

Thanks,
Craig

Not sure if it is okay to quote ones self but I did it anyway in order to give an update.
Went down to the camera store thinking I was going to get the 85mm lens. My error was in bring the wife along to the store with me. First the price was higher than I thought but $250.00 still seemed good and it worked great on my 40D in the shop. The problem was that the wife informed me that she feels I should buy three XSI systems, one for her, my daughter and my son as they all like taking pictures too. Yes, the kids are better at it than the wife and I are and anything that get the kids into art (almost anything) instead of playing I usually agree too. So the 85mm is on hold until I can get cameras for the rest of the family.
Thanks to all that took the time to give their opinions and advice to me. Now does anyone know where I can get a second and third job?:confused:

Thanks again for the help,
Craig

[DDCSD]

my daughter and my son as they all like taking pictures too.

You already said you have 2 kids.... ;)


Put them to work quickly, $250 is still a great price for this lens.

[Emily_Rose]

Here two shots of a breakdance party.

http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/3899/img1305gd2.jpg


No post production at all ! Just switch from neutral to standard picture style.


http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/2949/img1287ky1.jpg

[vondark]

well, this is no masterpiece. Just wanted to show off how well it performed with autofocus, even with the 350D, it's superfast. At least it is my fastest lens.

Some unsharp masking + levels.

f/3.2 1/640 sec
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/9358/dogchasedogry3.jpg

and of course 100% crop, which might not seem so impressive regarding sharpness, but I'd say most of the blurriness is caused by movement. Anyhow, with some quick unsharp mask work it is all good.
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/6091/dogchasedog100yq0.jpg

[Nordly]

A little evening portraiture...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/2578714741_9d2b853c90_o.jpg

[Pixel9ine]

A little evening portraiture...Nice shot!

[Pasukun]

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa227/Pasukun1/01-1.jpghttp://s201.photobucket.com/albums/aa227/Pasukun1/?action=view&current=01-1.jpg

[silvex]

well, this is no masterpiece. Just wanted to show off how well it performed with autofocus, even with the 350D, it's superfast. At least it is my fastest lens.

Some unsharp masking + levels.

f/3.2 1/640 sec
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/9358/dogchasedogry3.jpg

and of course 100% crop, which might not seem so impressive regarding sharpness, but I'd say most of the blurriness is caused by movement. Anyhow, with some quick unsharp mask work it is all good.
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/6091/dogchasedog100yq0.jpg

Very nice shot. Perfect stock photo.

[grizzy]

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa227/Pasukun1/01-1.jpghttp://s201.photobucket.com/albums/aa227/Pasukun1/?action=view&current=01-1.jpg


How cute!

[gospastic]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2579321181_500bc724ce_b.jpg

[grizzy]

Here are some recent ones:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p108016227-4.jpg


http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p111422265-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p21101421-4.jpg


http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p413998225-4.jpg

Wish I wouldn't have cut off his bus
http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p292152605-4.jpg


Color is off in this one
http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p765221939-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p75485035-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p476260011-4.jpg

[JoYork]

Wonderful photos, Grizzy. Just wait til he's older and you can show his girlfriends what a cute little boy he was :D :D

[emtp563]

Here's one I took yesterday @ f/2.0:

http://www.cyclingcaptured.com/photos/313734631_K8uDp-L.jpg

[grizzy]

Wonderful photos, Grizzy. Just wait til he's older and you can show his girlfriends what a cute little boy he was :D :D


Thank you :D.

I also have plenty of shots to embarrass him in front of his girlfriend as well ;).

[versedmb]

Here are some recent ones:


http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p476260011-4.jpg

Love this dog shot for some reason.

[versedmb]

f/2....

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/315130825_bD7XS-L.jpg

[grizzy]

Thanks versedmb :D.

Here are a few more...man I love this lens:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p699987898-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p595770616-4.jpg


http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p449903104-4.jpg

[Alejandro Sandoval]

I did this shoot for a promotions company last night..straight out of the camera just cropped and resized...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2592007597_c379881e30_o.jpg

[Boucher]

Not much but anyway. Just my brother goofing around.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2583219113_1c2d2070dd_o.jpg

:)

[jdlloyd67]

Man the images in this thread are fantastic. I was just about to pull the trigger on a 17-40L for landscape shots and such but now I'm thinking I want to go the portraiture route for now and get this 85 f/1.8.


Ok...help me out guys...should I go with the 85 f/1.8 or the 17-40L? I know I'll end up getting either the other one down the road sometime. Just not sure which to get now. Decisions, decisions...

I love this forum but man does it create such confusion and the unending desire to acquire more gear. :confused:

[djeuch]

Sell your 50/1.8 and get both. :)

[jdlloyd67]

Sell your 50/1.8 and get both. :)

LOL...with the $60 or $70 I get from the sell of my 50 f/1.8 I reckon I'll come up a little short.

[jdlloyd67]

Just ordered my 85 f/1.8 from B&H...can't wait to get it out for a test drive. :D

[whazzzzuup]

My 85mm arrived yesterday! I had to go to work last night. I only had a minute to test it out! So far, I am very pleased with it!

12 year old Pom that belongs to a neighbor.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/whazzzzuup/Picture030copy_filteredcopy.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/whazzzzuup/Picture031copy_filteredcopy.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/whazzzzuup/Picture032copy_filteredcopy.jpg

[vic_6]

a couple of officemates and i went karting early last week. my first try at sports with this lens :) no editing except for the crop and adding the borders. note: taking pics of karting during the evening is HARD. hehe


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/2595974324_d79f241f9a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/2595974628_a1c5f429dd_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/2595139533_e9ebf6cdd8_o.jpg

[Azzure_7]

I love this lens.....

http://www.alejandrosandoval.com/varias/IMG_9213-forweb.jpg

wonder how far are you from her. . .
I'm so jealous that you got a big space. . .

[JoYork]

Just wanted to include this, straight off camera:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2600518954_fa350d59b7_b.jpg

Fullsized image is here: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2600518954_0c808dfd90_o.jpg

Settings:
Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/2.5
Focal Length: 85 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

Black and white conversion here, with a lake added in:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2599669869_859367e422_o.jpg

[jamesdmo]

OK, I couldn't resist any longer. After viewing the many great shots in this thread and considering the value of having a lens that can open to f/1.8 I just bought one. This is a great lens!

I know there seems to be a plethora of dog shots here, but I couldn't resist. My sheltie loves sitting in the part of our yard that is often a "wind tunnel" (we live in the hills above the San Francisco Bay and wind just comes with the territory). I think it is in his Scottish island genes.

Thanks to all of those who posted before. You really helped me see the value of this lens.

Picture taken on a 40D at f/3.5, 1/400th second, 400 ISO. No changes in Lightroom other than a bit of a crop - then exported to Photoshop Elements and resized.

[whazzzzuup]

Cool-looking dog! The capture seems to be soft/OOF.

[In2Photos]

One from the weekend.

40D, ISO 100, 1/2500s, f/2.5 fill flash from a 430EX

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/99085978.jpg

And some water fun.

40D, ISO 100, 1/3200s, f/2.5 fill flash from a 430EX

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/99083288.jpg

[Rhinotherunt]

One from the weekend.

40D, ISO 100, 1/2500s, f/2.5 fill flash from a 430EX



And some water fun.

40D, ISO 100, 1/3200s, f/2.5 fill flash from a 430EX


Those are Great Mike! Makes me wish I could fit on a Big Wheel again... Those were some good times! :lol:

[In2Photos]

Those are Great Mike! Makes me wish I could fit on a Big Wheel again... Those were some good times! :lol:
Thanks Ryan. Those were good times weren't they?

[Rhinotherunt]

Thanks Ryan. Those were good times weren't they?
4 REAL!!! I used to wear the plastic down (from peeling out) :cool: and had holes in the big wheel.

[Azzure_7]

Not sure if it is okay to quote ones self but I did it anyway in order to give an update.
Went down to the camera store thinking I was going to get the 85mm lens. My error was in bring the wife along to the store with me. First the price was higher than I thought but $250.00 still seemed good and it worked great on my 40D in the shop. The problem was that the wife informed me that she feels I should buy three XSI systems, one for her, my daughter and my son as they all like taking pictures too. Yes, the kids are better at it than the wife and I are and anything that get the kids into art (almost anything) instead of playing I usually agree too. So the 85mm is on hold until I can get cameras for the rest of the family.
Thanks to all that took the time to give their opinions and advice to me. Now does anyone know where I can get a second and third job?:confused:

Thanks again for the help,
Craig

Would you adopt me?
Or marry me? :)

[In2Photos]

4 REAL!!! I used to wear the plastic down (from peeling out) :cool: and had holes in the big wheel.
Yup. Then when we moved up to a "real bike" we used to skid so much that the back tire would have bare spots. :lol:

[Rhinotherunt]

Yup. Then when we moved up to a "real bike" we used to skid so much that the back tire would have bare spots. :lol:Nice! The lean and skid! We thought we were SO KOOL! :cool: That was until my dad made me mow lawns to buy my own tires. LOL!

[Pete-eos]

This thing continues to amaze me, probably my favorite lens.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/BluePete85/IMG_9006-PS-S.jpg


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/BluePete85/IMG_9034-PS-S.jpg

[davo_robbo]

LOVE that second one^^
gorgeous dog :)