Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

[swjim]

Great shots Pete!

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/2612548682_e1387d3088_o.jpg

[JoYork]

Wow that's a wonderful shot ^^

[biggpopa]

I love this lens!....GREAT shot....what a beautiful model!

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Same Lens different Model

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2614562916_ae4faee7a1_o.jpg

[orisky]

Did they just swap clothes too? :D

what lighting did you use on this? i'm thinking of getting some ABs, but not sure which one and how many.

[artyboy]

give the Aztech ANY lens and he'll make it stunning :cool:

[biggpopa]

Just got mine in the mail today!! Here's my first pic....sorry for the boring pic. I'm at work, and there's not much to shoot at. LOVE this lens! (My model doesn't look as good as TheAztech's....but it's got a red shirt on.....well...sort of...lol)

[silvex]

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

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

amazing shot!

[fi20100]

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

Seems like you ended up getting both within the week :D

[jdlloyd67]

Seems like you ended up getting both within the week :D

Yea, the wife knows about the 17-40L but this 85 mm magically appeared in my bag and has so far gone unnoticed. :cool:

[da_teacher]

this lens is amazing...there's a guy on CL that has one for sale...might have to do it!

[fi20100]

Yea, the wife knows about the 17-40L but this 85 mm magically appeared in my bag and has so far gone unnoticed. :cool:

Congrats then :) The two lenses complement each other very well :) They are my favorite walk around combo :)

[pixelharmony]

Just picked one up! Super excited for it to come in from Adorama Monday.

[DDWD10]

Found a mint one on craigslist w/ a Hoya UV filter for just $295! I'm going to look at it on Monday and I can't wait!!

[alesi]

Only just purchased mine

[Boucher]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/2633047986_cb4d6f1568_b.jpg

Heres one.

[In2Photos]

amazing shot!
Thanks. I just now saw this.

[whazzzzuup]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/whazzzzuup/IMG_3040copy_filteredcopy.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/whazzzzuup/IMG_3045copy_filteredcopy.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/whazzzzuup/IMG_3070copy_filteredcopy.jpg

[Dockland]

Amazing!

[Boucher]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2633998528_c231c83dd8_o.jpg

[versedmb]

With ext tubes...

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/323819962_nogLP-L.jpg




f/2.2...
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/324993744_CYhjr-L.jpg

[Siphanh]

Anyone have problems with purple fringing with this lens?
I have it on mines and it's annoying. I wonder if it is normal.

[LeeSC]

Got mine yesterday. My first shot out of the box. I think I missed the focus a bit as it appears to have locked on the hair bow. But in low light and from across the room, a great capture with a fabulous lens I think!

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/2449/mg0298editmediumzs8.jpg

Once I get a little better at PP I am gonna be dangerous with this thing!

[LeeSC]

Anyone have problems with purple fringing with this lens?
I have it on mines and it's annoying. I wonder if it is normal.


Disclaimer: I could be wrong:)


I thought I had read in another post where many primes are plagued by this problem when used "wide open" in bright sunlight/ conditions. Check the apertures in your problem pics and see if they are all 1.8 and taken in bright conditions. If thats the case, try stopping down a bit to see if it helps.

[Nick_b]

Anyone have problems with purple fringing with this lens?
I have it on mines and it's annoying. I wonder if it is normal.

I think it's pretty normal for this lens wide open. I don't notice it when I stop down a little though.

[Nick_b]

With ext tubes...

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/323819962_nogLP-L.jpg




f/2.2...
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/324993744_CYhjr-L.jpg


I love it! so creamy!

[DDCSD]

Anyone have problems with purple fringing with this lens?
I have it on mines and it's annoying. I wonder if it is normal.

I notice some on mine until about f/2.2 in high contrast situations. It is pretty normal for this lens. Kind of a pain, but it can be cleaned up in PP.

[grego]

Just added a 40D and stuck this baby on (that I got recently as well).

Obligatory animal shot! @ f/2

http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/4620/img0005wq9.jpg

[asysin2leads]

Taken w/ 40D.

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/5325/img29971an9.jpg

[Nick_b]

A few shots taken at the zoo.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/nickandaline/_MG_6453.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/nickandaline/_MG_6447.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/nickandaline/_MG_6477.jpg

[davo_robbo]

that snake shot is awesome!!^^
loving it :)

[vic_6]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/2643057109_831d5043b6_o.jpg

[In2Photos]

40D, 1/200, f/2.5, ISO 200, flash bounced off ceiling.

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/99726349/original.jpg

And in color

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/99726351/original.jpg

[bhardwaj.deepak]

I would have liked the ice-cream cone to be in focus. Some DOF correction needed in this pic for my liking.

n yes, really a cute kid :)

[In2Photos]

I would have liked the ice-cream cone to be in focus. Some DOF correction needed in this pic for my liking.

n yes, really a cute kid :)
So do you mean the ice cream in focus and her OOF or both in focus?

[bhardwaj.deepak]

i would have preferred both in focus...but its for my liking.

[In2Photos]

i would have preferred both in focus...but its for my liking.
Gotcha. Thanks for the comments!

[bhardwaj.deepak]

You are welcome.
I really love this lens. Have got some really nice shots straight out of camera, with no PP needed.

[Rhinotherunt]

http://Ryan-McGill.smugmug.com/photos/327272205_PdVZ7-O.jpg

[laxx]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2635009225_717a4583de.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2635010003_a02d3542b9.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/2635834546_8b6a64c40b.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2635010143_0cd9be2672.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/2635010169_4af05ed090.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/2635834786_d4a2ba67b7.jpg?v=0

[davo_robbo]

heres some recents

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/2637898979_68fc874d0c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2637879275_e522f68892_b.jpg

[bluebomberx]

Digging in to the 35mm archives. I shot this in June of 2004 on Kodak HD 400 film with an Elan 7e and 85mm f/1.8 – probably at f/1.8.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2644370477_d024e91fd4.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2644370477/)

[Tinh Ngo]

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/tinhngo/IMG_1896xxx.jpg

[elysium]

The bokeh on this is amazing comparing it to my 50 1.8. I cant wait to have my own soon!

[jdlloyd67]

Just got this lens and was thrilled to see these come out of the camera...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/brianne6_071308_small.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/brianne7_071308_small.jpg

[shooter mcgavin]

I just bought mine from Tinh Ngo, he's sending it tomorrow and I'm SUPER EXCITED!

[woolbr8stl]

Love my 85mm, used it at the track last week

Canon 40d f2 1/125 ISO1000

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/woolbr8stl/2679convertsmallborder.jpg

[whazzzzuup]

Focused on tongue!
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/whazzzzuup/IMG_3950_filtered.jpg

[bhardwaj.deepak]

Will anyone here choose to sell off his 85mm for a tele? I want to buy a 70-200 f/4 non IS, but have some budget constraints. Will it be a good decision to sell this one?

[JakPot]

Will anyone here choose to sell off his 85mm for a tele? I want to buy a 70-200 f/4 non IS, but have some budget constraints. Will it be a good decision to sell this one?

maybe for outdoor shooting, but not so much for indoor shots with natural light. just depends on what you need. more reach or larger aperture.

[laxx]

Heh, I have both and they are both fun to use. I've been using the 85 for outdoor sports in day time simlpy for the fact that I shoot individual players at f2.2. Can't do that with the 70-200 f4 and the subject isolation is wonderful.

I'm planning on getting the 70-200 f2.8 IS, so with that around, I'm not sure if I'll keep the 85 and the 70-200 f4. We'll see.

[runninmann]

Will anyone here choose to sell off his 85mm for a tele? I want to buy a 70-200 f/4 non IS, but have some budget constraints. Will it be a good decision to sell this one?Only if I didn't need what the 85 offers - short telephoto, wide aperture, fast focusing, compact package; and did need what the 70-200 offers - focal length flexibility, full telephoto. I don't see one as a replacement for the other.

[In2Photos]

Will anyone here choose to sell off his 85mm for a tele? I want to buy a 70-200 f/4 non IS, but have some budget constraints. Will it be a good decision to sell this one?
No way! I love both of those lenses way too much to part with either, but I would certainly not sell the 85 even to get the 70-200 f/4 L. I would wait and come up with the cash another way.

[bhardwaj.deepak]

hmm. Thanks guys. I think i should wait till i get my pocket full again. :)
Anyways, thanks for the advice

[laxx]

Actually, now that I think of it, I probably wouldn't let mine go. It's so light weight that it's a pleasure to shoot all day with.

[elysium]

RIGHT! Picked mine up today. My first real prime I enjoy using already!

Sample shot while instore.

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7715/img5793xp7.jpg

[speedy_2]

Some amazing shots here with this lens. I've been thinking about the 100 f/2, but this 85mm 1.8 is pretty tempting.

[bhardwaj.deepak]

Go for it. You'll be amazed

[p360]

This lens is a real gem. Wonderful for close portraits. A real bargain for its price.

[STONEBLUE]

Here is a photo from this past weekend. My daughter (far left) performed in a Shakespeare festival. The lighting was very low (they were trying to simulate a night scene)! I always use my 85mm for low light situations such as this. I shoot RAW and usually have to raise the exposure some with DPP. This is a very versatile lens!

By the way, I am relatively new to photography (just started a year ago), so any CC on the photo is welcome. Thanks!

[LeeSC]

Wonderful shot StoneBlue.




Here is another contribution!

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/917/mg0749editnetdu5.jpg

[silvex]

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/tinhngo/IMG_1896xxx.jpg
Those EYES!!! beautiful kid...love the shot.

[geekaleek]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2652504798_5d1b12407a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2681859260_bedecdebef.jpg

[grego]

@f/2. This lens is awesome on the 1D series cameras.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/GregBurmann/SIa7OwSjBbI/AAAAAAAACy0/ALraHkFrD8M/s800/MG4S8689-edit.jpg

[speedy_2]

Ok, I went through this entire thread this time. I think I'm buying this lens now. I think it'll be better than the 100mm f/2 on my XT. Should be just the right amount of reach for what I want. And the sharpness is out of this world!! Keep the pics coming. I hope to be contributing soon as well!!

[Rollout]

@ 1.8
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2681067305_536a5b384c.jpg

[illusions]

@ 1.8

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn177/Misis/DPP/6f4d2668.jpg

[BobbyT]

http://images41.fotki.com/v1265/photos/9/949682/6512523/Samiseniors0824-vi.jpg

This was for a senior portrait so the focus was intentionally on the ring
http://images39.fotki.com/v1268/photos/9/949682/6512523/Samiseniors08200-vi.jpg

[speedy_2]

Here is a photo from this past weekend. My daughter (far left) performed in a Shakespeare festival. The lighting was very low (they were trying to simulate a night scene)! I always use my 85mm for low light situations such as this. I shoot RAW and usually have to raise the exposure some with DPP. This is a very versatile lens!

By the way, I am relatively new to photography (just started a year ago), so any CC on the photo is welcome. Thanks!

What camera body are you using?? My plan for this lens is my sisters ballets. Very similar lighting to your photo. I hope to finally get some good shots of her performances with this lens!!

[DDCSD]

What camera body are you using?? My plan for this lens is my sisters ballets. Very similar lighting to your photo. I hope to finally get some good shots of her performances with this lens!!


Exif says a 30D at ISO 1000, 1/200s, f/2.2.

[Tinh Ngo]

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/tinhngo/tn2x.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/tinhngo/tn1.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/tinhngo/tn3.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/tinhngo/tn4.jpg

[LeeSC]

Tinh Ngo~

The day you decide to start teaching PP classes, let me know. I will fly to CA for one!

Great shots and wonderful PP!

[gospastic]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/2705213511_e48d14f772_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewgospastic/2705213511/sizes/l/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2400/2706029424_1ecd8caa98_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewgospastic/2706029424/sizes/l/)

[jbone]

what place has the best price for this lens?

[tommy52]

im thinking about getting the 85 1.8,
i really enjoy shooting with the 50 1.8, but is the 85 1.8 going to give me more uses then i would with my 50 1.8 or would the difference in fl and iq be very little?
also considering maybe gettin the 135L, but then dont know if that would be too long.
i mainly take photos of my kids and random stuff walking around

[DDCSD]

The AF is much faster than for this lens than the 50 1.8. This would make it more useful in some situations.

I often find it to be a bit too long on a crop body for the kiddos indoors, but it is great outdoors when you have a little more room to work with.

[tommy52]

The AF is much faster than for this lens than the 50 1.8. This would make it more useful in some situations.

I often find it to be a bit too long on a crop body for the kiddos indoors, but it is great outdoors when you have a little more room to work with.
yea, i would most likely use it for times we are at like at the park or doing anything else. indoors i would use my 50 1.8, but i am also cosidering getting the 135L too, so either the 135L or 85 1.8 & 70-200f4 NON-IS

[jptsr1]

Lost her right eye a bit but I still love this picture.

J.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2691330758_fbb918ee0d_b.jpg

[Tinh Ngo]

Thanks a lot lee , anytime man. =] here a few more


http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/tinhngo/tinh1.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/tinhngo/tinh2.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/tinhngo/tinh3.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/tinhngo/tinh4.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/tinhngo/tinh5.jpg

[versedmb]

Great sport shots.

Here's one from the other day....
f/2
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/339024169_RwmL9-XL.jpg

[LeeSC]

Another from me.

Working on PP a bit. Minor LR exp correction. Skin smoothing and sharpening in CS3.

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/9957/evanwebnt3.jpg

[Tinh Ngo]

film grain =]

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

[STONEBLUE]

What camera body are you using?? My plan for this lens is my sisters ballets. Very similar lighting to your photo. I hope to finally get some good shots of her performances with this lens!!
I am using a Canon 30D with my 85mm F1.8.

[grego]

what place has the best price for this lens?

http://www.bestpriceaudiovideo.com/catalog/50/180/?zmam=1962870&zmas=1&zmac=5&zmap=180

I've purchased from them twice on lens puchases.

[tommy52]

Another from me.

Working on PP a bit. Minor LR exp correction. Skin smoothing and sharpening in CS3.

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/9957/evanwebnt3.jpg
very cute picture, is that your kid?

[jbone]

http://www.bestpriceaudiovideo.com/catalog/50/180/?zmam=1962870&zmas=1&zmac=5&zmap=180

I've purchased from them twice on lens puchases.

Thanks for the link! I actually just purchased one from another potn member, just after posting that question. But I will keep that site in mind in the future. BTW I checked out the wedding photography link in your sig. Very nice site and awesome pics that you and your "partners" take!!

[LeeSC]

very cute picture, is that your kid?

Thank you. Yes he is mine and is 5 months old. Along with my 2 year old they keep me on the edge of a mental breakdown! :) But, there is nothing like kids in this world!

[tommy52]

Thank you. Yes he is mine and is 5 months old. Along with my 2 year old they keep me on the edge of a mental breakdown! :) But, there is nothing like kids in this world!
haha, i got 2 kids as well, spaced out about 3years apart. i know what your talking about :rolleyes:, but then again, i wouldnt have it any other way :D

[hongsta299]

I love mine, amazing lens for the price. It is a bit long indoors but it's great for getting shots of kids from a distance without them noticing.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/2711295521_21dcbdaf64_o_d.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2712107372_5e863bc15e_o_d.jpg


well most of the time, lol

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/2711295381_a94cf59d6c_o_d.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hmhoang/2711120007/

[davo_robbo]

first shot out of my new 5D :D

soo exited!!
iso 400 F2

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/2712891728_52584bf701_b.jpg

[lilopimpen]

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn259/thephoto_shop/IMG_1215.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn259/thephoto_shop/Vanessa/IMG_1185-1.jpg

[Nordly]

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn259/thephoto_shop/Vanessa/IMG_1185-1.jpg

Absolutely stunning. I'd better stay away from this thread - sellers remorse.

[In2Photos]

One of my buddy from the Panthers Training Camp. Damn this thing is sharp!

40D, 1/640, f/3.2, ISO 100, Flash fired with HSS JPEG straight from the camera, only resized, output sharpening from LR2.
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/101023135/original.jpg

And a 100% crop, no pp
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/101023137/original.jpg

[freakeystyley34]

At my girlfriend's graduation

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a195/freakeystyley34/Graduation13.jpg

[davo_robbo]

my fave from today,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2723609703_d70b7ce36f_b.jpg

[tommy52]

my fave from today,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2723609703_d70b7ce36f_b.jpg
very nice.. is that a mini horse or a baby horse?

[tommy52]

yo davo, how do you like your lens line up?
i was considering getting the 85 1.8 and the 70-200f4L

[davo_robbo]

yo davo, how do you like your lens line up?
i was considering getting the 85 1.8 and the 70-200f4L

yeah i love the 85mm 1.8 on the full frame sensor, i found it too long on my 400D, i now find 50mm and 85mm on the full frame are a perfect portrait combo, going to grab the sigma 50mm or the canon 50L soon as the 50 1.8 is a bit depressing. lol the 70-200 is awesome on the 5D as you can shoot 1600 and 3200 iso with hardly any noise, i avoided using it on the 400D as i could only shoot it in broad daylight to get fast enough shutter speeds i'd definately grab a 28mm and an 85mm for the 400D and a 70-200 for a zoom walkaround, if your mainly into portraits then the 28 and 85 are a great combo

[vic_6]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2726891379_92e66414fb_o.jpg

[BrantG]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2726824940_b18292608c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2725999147_ede38f132a_b.jpg

[BobbyT]

http://images37.fotki.com/v1237/photos/9/949682/6512523/Samiseniors0825-vi.jpg

http://images41.fotki.com/v1264/photos/9/949682/6512523/Samiseniors0831-vi.jpg

[LeeSC]

very nice.. is that a mini horse or a baby horse?

Looks like a miniature. My wife's uncle has 8 of them. Absolutely wonderful for smaller children.

[Tinh Ngo]

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

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg234/tinhngo/IMG_1699x.jpg

[davo_robbo]

Looks like a miniature. My wife's uncle has 8 of them. Absolutely wonderful for smaller children.
Shetland pony if im not mistaken ;)
would fall under miniature i guess?

[LeeSC]

Shetland pony if im not mistaken ;)
would fall under miniature i guess?


Actually, Minis and Shetlands are different. Minis must have a height of less than 38 inches. Shetlands range from 38 to 42 inches. Shetlands can be ridden while it is not recommended to ride Minis as it can cause injury.

[tommy52]

Looks like a miniature. My wife's uncle has 8 of them. Absolutely wonderful for smaller children.
wow 8 of them... you guys could have a minature horse race derby

[speedy_2]

Just got mine!! Did a few test shots. The CA at 1.8 was expected. But the rest I think are wonderful

All 100% Crops

@ f/1.8
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v406/speedy_2/100percentat1pt8.jpg

@f/3.5
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v406/speedy_2/100percentat3pt5.jpg

@f/9
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v406/speedy_2/100percentat9.jpg

[RRitch]

I just got this lens a couple of days ago. I am blown away at the IQ and sharpness of it. I took these a little while ago.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/2738655759_fddcc0151f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2738655653_8c85243d30_o.jpg

[thrash_273]

recently at ocean city md

[Naturalworldphotographer]

Just got mine today, I'm really pleased with it!

http://i35.tinypic.com/2mgqkk0.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/2uz2pdu.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/e7dw1z.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/19wfpj.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/2efte21.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/21awbiw.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/24bq81d.jpg

please let me know what you think!

[LeeSC]

wow 8 of them... you guys could have a minature horse race derby

Well, he started with 2 (one was pregnant) and things have just gone from there. Luckily, they don't eat much more than a larger breed dog. Here in the US, registered ones can fetch a nice price so the more babies you have the better:)!

[versedmb]

With ext tubes...
http://www.brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/347298337_2tRjY-L.jpg

[enigma2099]

Just got mine today, I'm really pleased with it!

please let me know what you think!

Nice shots.

Third one is my favourite with the cat yawning.

[primalcarl]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2744363106_90459a6047_b.jpg

[whazzzzuup]

Very nice bokeh on the dog! Sharp focus on the eyes too!

Here is a shot I took last night. We were getting ready for a night out on the town. Shot with 30D and 85mm f1.8. Cheap external flash bounced off ceiling.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h69/whazzzzuup/Picture024.jpg?t=1218390354

[davo_robbo]

heres some


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/2747988063_dcee41b762_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2748847696_d27788d37c_b.jpg

[versedmb]

f/5...
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/349203101_LDMN9-L.jpg

[kozmix]

How can you not love this lens?

@ 3.2

http://kozmix.smugmug.com/photos/348936958_FV8KH-M.jpg

[davo_robbo]

you could love it less if you had an 85L ;)

heres some from me

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2753297932_ab4aa4b38a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3263/2753292908_f765956f6d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2752451255_c8c93958d8_b.jpg

[kozmix]

I like that post-processing davo. And please, don't make me unhappy with my 1.8 =p

[grizzy]

Nice set davo_rabbo. I'd love to here about your pp'ing.

[davo_robbo]

I like that post-processing davo. And please, don't make me unhappy with my 1.8 =p


i dont have one yet :D

give me 8 months though ;)

[davo_robbo]

Nice set davo_rabbo. I'd love to here about your pp'ing.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6090706&postcount=13

[Naturalworldphotographer]

http://i36.tinypic.com/2lkaexs.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/444ko.jpg

[davo_robbo]

love that first one ash!
awesome bokeh!

head is a tad too centered for my taste but awesome shot regardless!

[Naturalworldphotographer]

love that first one ash!
awesome bokeh!

head is a tad too centered for my taste but awesome shot regardless!

Yeah I've only had this lens just under a week, but it's definately my favourite lens now. :P I'm sad I hadn't bought prime lenses from the start, although my 70-200 f4 is still a great lens too.

I'm glad you like the photo I know what you mean about the framing, I have a shot where her head isn't so central, there is more of the background, however she is partially blinking, so that photo doesn't work. :P

[Nick_b]

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/nickandaline/_MG_7171.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/nickandaline/_MG_7214.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/nickandaline/_MG_7387.jpg

[Grady69]

checking the 85 out at the local camera store and this is one of the pics i took of my lil one. cant wait to buy the lens just want to get better pictures of my girls.

[DDCSD]

HA!!! That is great. Make sure you hold onto that shot!

[cherrymoon]

Just bought the 85 f1.8. I love this focal length, farly better than my 50mm on crop.

It seems sharpless than my 50mm f1.4 :?

It seems impossible to shot under 1/100s. Are you able to shoot slower ? In this case, all my shots are OOF

I made a kind of mistake at the shop : i tried the 85L. Where i shot at 1/100s, the 85L was able to shot at 1/400s @f1.2 ! The 85L is producing an incredible bokeh. Such a piece of glass is impressive and soooo sexy ! Definitely THE portrait lens.
One day, it will be mine...

[DDCSD]

It seems impossible to shot under 1/100s. Are you able to shoot slower ? In this case, all my shots are OOF

I regularly shoot under 1/100s. It depends on your technique.

[biggpopa]

I never get tired of this lens. Took it to the zoo with me today. Thought i'd share a couple.

[jdlloyd67]

you could love it less if you had an 85L ;)

heres some from me

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2753297932_ab4aa4b38a_b.jpg




This is a great shot! Love the composition!!! Nice work!

[p360]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2752451255_c8c93958d8_b.jpg

I really like this. Nice work.

[davo_robbo]

This is a great shot! Love the composition!!! Nice work!

I really like this. Nice work.


thanks :)

i just saw the two poles and automatically though..
hmm.. two people.. two poles?

deal :)

shooting at 1.8 on the 5D is just a dream
amazing camera! aweosme lens!

[tommy52]

my first time shooting with my 85 and in a studio
http://tommy52.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p507161244-4.jpg

[runner10]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/94040089.jpg

[skyworld_2006]

you could love it less if you had an 85L ;)

heres some from me

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2753297932_ab4aa4b38a_b.jpg





This is a truly amazing picture!

Here's my question:

I have a Rebel 450D xsi, 1.6X crop.

Taking this picture's setting as an example: I know I can't get the same shallow dof on a 1.6 crop with the same framing, lens and settings because my distance to the subject would be greater.

However, I cannot seem to be able to obtain such a shallow dof with similar framing and settings on a 50mm 1.8 which should in theory be around 80mm on a full frame.

My understanding is that with a 50mm 1.8 on a 1.6X body, I should get about the same shallow dof with a similar framing and distance to subject as with the 85mm 1.8 on a full frame with the same settings, with the difference of image quality and perspective, of course...

Can anybody help me understand this?

Thank you, this is an amazing lens, this forum helped me making a great buy!

[bhardwaj.deepak]

you could love it less if you had an 85L ;)

heres some from me

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2753297932_ab4aa4b38a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3263/2753292908_f765956f6d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2752451255_c8c93958d8_b.jpg


I seem to be loving this effect. Can someone explain to me how to get this effect? is it PP or some special setting?

[TheHoff]

Here are a few from a wedding this weekend. I had the 85/1.8 on a 1D3 for 95% of the day...


http://i35.tinypic.com/nc1i0n.jpg


http://i33.tinypic.com/4rrb.jpg


http://i34.tinypic.com/1z6vyav.jpg


http://i34.tinypic.com/2cwo2yr.jpg


http://i35.tinypic.com/2uh5kk1.jpg

[timrocks311]

^beautiful photo! i'm impressed with this lens and i'm trying to decide whether i should get this as my first lens (besides the 18-55 kit).

[TheHoff]

^beautiful photo! i'm impressed with this lens and i'm trying to decide whether i should get this as my first lens (besides the 18-55 kit).

I think this is the best lens Canon makes for under $500. You will love the difference from the kit lens as you'll be able to shoot in all sorts of conditions without flash that you couldn't before. The sharpness is very good and focusing is fast... the drawbacks would be bad chromatic aberration (color fringing on highlights) and.... hmmmm.... you have to buy the crappy hood separately? There aren't many drawbacks to this lens.

[TheHoff]

Too bad I don't own the 1.2 version, this image from the 1.8 could've used some additional sharpness...? :D

http://i34.tinypic.com/5pixyp.jpg

[Robert Loblaw]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2753297932_ab4aa4b38a_b.jpg





Nice!

Were you able to get the DoF to be *that* shallow with just the 85 f1.8? Or did you add some blur to the background in post processing? I only ask because I noticed halation in some of these shots.



Bob

[davo_robbo]

This is a truly amazing picture!

Here's my question:

I have a Rebel 450D xsi, 1.6X crop.

Taking this picture's setting as an example: I know I can't get the same shallow dof on a 1.6 crop with the same framing, lens and settings because my distance to the subject would be greater.

However, I cannot seem to be able to obtain such a shallow dof with similar framing and settings on a 50mm 1.8 which should in theory be around 80mm on a full frame.

My understanding is that with a 50mm 1.8 on a 1.6X body, I should get about the same shallow dof with a similar framing and distance to subject as with the 85mm 1.8 on a full frame with the same settings, with the difference of image quality and perspective, of course...

Can anybody help me understand this?

Thank you, this is an amazing lens, this forum helped me making a great buy!

Too right this lens is awesome!
you wont be able to recreate the 5D effect..
the only way would be to shoot with a 50L at 1.2 to get anything like the DOF you get on the 85mm 1.8 at 1.8 on the 5D



I seem to be loving this effect. Can someone explain to me how to get this effect? is it PP or some special setting?


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6090706&postcount=13


Nice!

Were you able to get the DoF to be *that* shallow with just the 85 f1.8? Or did you add some blur to the background in post processing? I only ask because I noticed halation in some of these shots.



Bob


i didnt add any background blur..
shot wide open on the 5D, the "halation" is an effect of using the high fill light

[davo_robbo]

and heres another one from me :]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2774204252_48bf3efc4d_b.jpg

[skyworld_2006]

Thank you very much Devo.

Your work is amazing!

I'll post some of mine when I get something good enough :)

[mattograph]

Here are a few from a wedding this weekend. I had the 85/1.8 on a 1D3 for 95% of the day...







Beautiful Hoff.

[versedmb]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6090706&postcount=13



Very cool PP and great shots.