Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM - The Keg

[echo]

Chimping is a tendency to gawp at the lcd of your camera after taking a photo.

I bought Gawper.com and have still yet to find a use for it, maybe it should be turned in to a photo chimping site :)

[philthejuggler]

I bought Gawper.com and have still yet to find a use for it, maybe it should be turned in to a photo chimping site :)

Offer it to channel 5 in the UK -They have a program called 'Extraordinary People' where people who are really unusual (like have odd medical conditions) get an episode dedicated to them. It is on the very boundaries of acceptable taste & gawper.com would be it's ideal internet home!!

[philthejuggler]

Wahay - Post number 1000 - what better way to use it than post a picture taken with the 85L?

This is Limahl from Kajagoogoo posing for photos with adoring fans:

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[BeritOlam]

Very nice, Phil!!! You're making me want a lens I can't afford right now!! :D :D :D :D

[echo]

You're a Senior Member now Phil :)

One I took on my trip to L.A. a week ago fully wide open at f/1.2

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/436609005_HzZVG-XL-1.jpg

[philthejuggler]

You're a Senior Member now Phil :)

One I took on my trip to L.A. a week ago fully wide open at f/1.2



Beautiful - the lights in the OOF background really make this shots!

Phil (The now senior member - let's hope I don't have senior moments!!)

[malla1962]

A bit of action with the keg.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/VY8X9865.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/VY8X9858.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/VY8X9872.jpg

[philthejuggler]

Very nice, Phil!!! You're making me want a lens I can't afford right now!! :D :D :D :D

Thanks - In honesty, not being able to afford this lens didn't actually stop me when I bought it!

[iplayazi]

Sweet!!! This would make a great festive desktop image. How many tries did this take?

Thanks! Just set er up in front of the tree and shot. Its the only one I took :D

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_09842.jpg

[iplayazi]

nice another Christmas one keep the theme going people!

[JC4]

nice another Christmas one keep the theme going people!
My attempt at a Winter/Holiday image(no real snow in FL :) )

http://johncaputo.smugmug.com/photos/441203565_ies3t-L.jpg

[adrianjudy]

This is a Picture of my son taken over Thanksgiving in Hilton Head, SC with a rented 85mm. it's at 1.6 though, not wide open.

http://74.142.159.8/pictures/img_2429_small.jpg

[Sauk]

I am still shocked by this lens! I just try and find ways to shoot at 1.2 lol

http://matthewsauk.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p928189918-5.jpg

[ekie]

went to a suprise 'redneck' bday party .. and heres the pic of the wife that was throwing the party :D .. she went all out with the whole theme, pretty funny

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/3129722664_651ea9e282_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/3128891679_89df01ac6e_b.jpg

[sebmour]

I love this focal length but I have issue with purple fringing wide open...
How about you guys?

Here are some shots from the w-e.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h106/sebmour_2006/Spciale-2.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h106/sebmour_2006/Spciale-20.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h106/sebmour_2006/Spciale-28.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h106/sebmour_2006/Spciale-4.jpg

You can see more at www.sebastiendamour.blogspot.com

[TheHoff]

I caved.

I bought one for myself for Christmas.

[Perry Ge]

I caved.

I bought one for myself for Christmas.

HAHA congrats!

I think there are a few posts in the 85 1.8 archive where both of us are saying 'wtf I'd never buy the 85L, I don't see how it's worth that much more than the 85 1.8'. Oh how things change :p.

Enjoy it, it's SO, SO sweet. What changed your mind?

[TheHoff]

Enjoy it, it's SO, SO sweet. What changed your mind?

Stop reminding people of my previous statements :D

I'm not using my rig to shoot street much anymore (too big, waiting for rangefinder/M9) so after selling my wide Ls, my fastest lens was the 85 at 1.8... I need at least another stop to be happy and since I bought used, I can eventually sell it for what I paid. I'm doing more people / babies / family, etc, so I thought this would be a good fit. And I said to myself, if Perry can go back on all of what he said before about this lens, so can I.

I would've got the 50L if it weren't plagued (oh and APO? did I hear you wishing for that, too? hehe)

[Perry Ge]

Stop reminding people of my previous statements :D

And I said to myself, if Perry can go back on all of what he said before about this lens, so can I.

I would've got the 50L if it weren't plagued (oh and APO? did I hear you wishing for that, too? hehe)

:lol::lol: Fair enough. And yes. A real APO lens from Canon is something I would like very much. Now that I have the 400L, I don't know what the 200L's status in my bag is anymore...I'm considering selling it and just completing the trinity.

35L
85L
135L

Oh so sweet. So, so sweet.

But anyway! I won't continue to jack this epic thread :p.

[TheHoff]

:lol::lol: Fair enough. And yes. A real APO lens from Canon is something I would like very much. Now that I have the 400L, I don't know what the 200L's status in my bag is anymore...I'm considering selling it and just completing the trinity.

35L
85L
135L

Oh so sweet. So, so sweet.

But anyway! I won't continue to jack this epic thread.

Oh I will.

I'd only change the 200 <> 135 if the focal length bothers you. I can't see how the 135 is any better than the 200 in real world use... it is just more popular since if people want 200/2.8, most will get the zoom.

400L eh? Now you're a real birder :D



oh back on topic... how slow is this lens, really? Will I be buying another 85/1.8 in the future for fast moving subjects? (since nothing is more important than pictures of our pets -- like my dog chasing the cat... could the 85L have kept up with this in Servo on a 1 series?)

http://i39.tinypic.com/2evx98i.jpg

[Perry Ge]

Oh I will.

I'd only change the 200 <> 135 if the focal length bothers you. I can't see how the 135 is any better than the 200 in real world use... it is just more popular since if people want 200/2.8, most will get the zoom.

400L eh? Now you're a real birder :D



oh back on topic... how slow is this lens, really? Will I be buying another 85/1.8 in the future for fast moving subjects? (since nothing is more important than pictures of our pets -- like my dog chasing the cat... could the 85L have kept up with this in Servo on a 1 series?)


Yeah. No more 200L + T-cons for birding. I love 200mm, but the 135L would be good I think for headshots and times when I need faster AF than the 85L and faster glass than f/2.8.

The 85L is SLOW. The focus throw is massive, so it takes ages to go from one end of the range to the other. But if you're already prefocused in the ballpark of where you wanna be, it's not that bad, it's pretty quick in those cases. Make sure you focus with the * button and not half press so you can actually get full time manual.

[Sauk]

It will not be able to keep up. I would stay it is a strictly walk around lens and portrait lens.

[Borderfox]

I use mine to shoot Showjumping in Servo on a 1dmk3 all day, superb lens and what image quality out of it.

[airfrogusmc]

Stop reminding people of my previous statements :D

I'm not using my rig to shoot street much anymore (too big, waiting for rangefinder/M9) so after selling my wide Ls, my fastest lens was the 85 at 1.8... I need at least another stop to be happy and since I bought used, I can eventually sell it for what I paid. I'm doing more people / babies / family, etc, so I thought this would be a good fit. And I said to myself, if Perry can go back on all of what he said before about this lens, so can I.

I would've got the 50L if it weren't plagued (oh and APO? did I hear you wishing for that, too? hehe)

Congrats Hoff. You're gonna love it.

I heard that the M9 will be soon and be a BIG imporvement over the M8. That and a 35 & 24mm lens ...It doesn't get better than that for the street.

[echo]

I heard that the M9 will be soon and be a BIG imporvement over the M8. That and a 35 & 24mm lens ...It doesn't get better than that for the street.

Oh, where did you hear that? Starts checking items that can be sold to fund..

:)

[shima]

:lol::lol: Fair enough. And yes. A real APO lens from Canon is something I would like very much. Now that I have the 400L, I don't know what the 200L's status in my bag is anymore...I'm considering selling it and just completing the trinity.

35L
85L
135L

Oh so sweet. So, so sweet.

But anyway! I won't continue to jack this epic thread :p.

I've got the outside parts of the trinity, but lack an 85 anything. I like my 50 1.4 but haven't decided whether to sell it and go 85 1.8 now that I just got the 35L this past week (and LOVED IT!!! at the wedding I just did, how did I ever live without it? lol)... 85 1.2 is really heavy and bulky I find, so for now I just like looking at all your fabulous shots and drooling and contemplating. Considering how much I've liked parts 1 & 2 of my 2 part trinity, it makes me wonder about part 3, this lens...

Thankfully I'm really broke right now (in photography money terms), so it will continue to be a "wonder" for at least another several months...

[FociBC]

Anyone here notice issues with the 40D and battery drain? I will be getting this lens in a few months time, but I do not want a 2k+ paperweight when I am on a crop body

[Perry Ge]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/3140668489_f8340b7bee.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/perryge/3140668489/in/photostream/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/3140668401_2b7fd5e78c.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/perryge/3140668401/in/photostream/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/3141495100_38046d9a95.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/perryge/3141495100/in/photostream/)

[airfrogusmc]

#1 NICE :D:D:D

[Perry Ge]

#1 NICE :D:D:D

Thank you! I'm quite proud of that one, heh.

[TheHoff]

Thank you! I'm quite proud of that one, heh.

Hmm I don't remember shots like that before you got the lens... must be the lens.

[Perry Ge]

Hmm I don't remember shots like that before you got the lens... must be the lens.

Totally :cool:. The thing lets you shoot in the dark :lol:.

[djharmonix]

@1.2:

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/107508677/original.jpg

[FociBC]

djharmonix - WOW, is all I have to say. This makes me want to risk the known issues with this lens and the 40d

[James M]

One from today at f1.2

http://jamesmarshall.net/dd/villa.jpg

[neil_r]

Great pic, cute kid and a Villa fan to boot :-)

[James M]

Thanks Neil, can't wait to take her to a game!

[tooty]

Anyone here notice issues with the 40D and battery drain? I will be getting this lens in a few months time, but I do not want a 2k+ paperweight when I am on a crop body

Ive had the problem been back to canon twice but still not fixed the problem jessops sent the camera bk to canon and have ordered me a new 40d body should b here in a few days will let u know if the new 40d has the same drain prob.

[JasonRussell]

I dont have a 85 1.2 or 40d but hear that its 99% of 40d's that have this problem

[tooty]

I dont have a 85 1.2 or 40d but hear that its 99% of 40d's that have this problem
jason where did u here that, its a big % of dodgy 40d cameras and is worrying as they dont seem to b addressing the problem or admitting there is a problem. :cry:

[JasonRussell]

Well lets say 99% of people who own both a 40 and 85L haha. I have read numerous posts on here and FM along with a few off the wall forums and the only conclusion people can come up with is that is seems to be "too much glass" in the 85L for the 40D to handle.

There is a guy in my area here who had had his 40D to canon 4 times within a year to fix this problem and canon cant even give him an answer. All they told him over the phone was "The 85L is a huge chunk of glass for a 40D to move" ???

[thisdorkagain]

nice shots perryge. colors came out well

[tooty]

Well lets say 99% of people who own both a 40 and 85L haha. I have read numerous posts on here and FM along with a few off the wall forums and the only conclusion people can come up with is that is seems to be "too much glass" in the 85L for the 40D to handle.

There is a guy in my area here who had had his 40D to canon 4 times within a year to fix this problem and canon cant even give him an answer. All they told him over the phone was "The 85L is a huge chunk of glass for a 40D to move" ???
cheers jason well they will have to move some cash or a replacement camera that works with the lens as im keeping the 85L, both are still under warranty. On the huge chunk of glass to handle point ive tried it with my 300d and with my eos 500 35mm and my friend has tried it with his 20d no drain probs with any o those cameras, ps ive tried lots of different batterys and different senarios and its deffo a 40d specific prob imho

[wimg]

cheers jason well they will have to move some cash or a replacement camera that works with the lens as im keeping the 85L, both are still under warranty. On the huge chunk of glass to handle point ive tried it with my 300d and with my eos 500 35mm and my friend has tried it with his 20d no drain probs with any o those cameras, ps ive tried lots of different batterys and different senarios and its deffo a 40d specific prob imho
Yes, it is a 40D specific problem. I never had any issues with the 85L on either of my 400Ds, and neither on the 5D. And the Canon Service Centre to which my 40D went, did recreate the problem on one of their own 40Ds.

Someone on the forum here actually seems to have his fixed, however, but I can't remember who it was.

I am not too worried anymore, as I just use it on the 5D :D.

Kind regards, Wim

[JasonRussell]

I recall that thread too Wim. I found it while searching for 85L info when I was thinking of buying one.

[djharmonix]

F1.2, 1/10th handheld, ISO1600

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/107541310/original.jpg

[echo]

I love the 85L for being such a great walk around lens, perfect for 'brightening up' the British Winters.

:)

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/444984606_pWkcK-XL.jpg
1Dmk3, 85L mkII at f/1.6

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/444982913_kt7HK-XL.jpg
1Dmk3, 85L mkII at f/1.2

[ekie]

^^^ fabulous shots!!!

and i do agree that the 85L does brighten up those dreary days in the UK. :lol:

[x2x3x4x5x]

echo, you're the man.

[SOX 404]

echo, fantastic shots!

[Borderfox]

http://photos2.pix.ie/DB/53/DB538BD6765C4589AE0EC5376C56671B-800.jpg (http://pix.ie/keithjack/786136)

[echo]

^^^ fabulous shots!!!

and i do agree that the 85L does brighten up those dreary days in the UK. :lol:

Thanks :)

If it was weather sealed then it would be perfect!

[S-S]

love those wide open shots, fantastic

[Oteck]

anyone got a kenko 1.4x to try out on the keg? i'd love to see how much IQ lost compare to the 135L

[timnosenzo]

anyone got a kenko 1.4x to try out on the keg? i'd love to see how much IQ lost compare to the 135L

I'm not sure I would trust using any TC on this lens. At infinity, the rear element is completely flush with the mount, if anything is in that space, it will hit it.

[philthejuggler]

I'm not sure I would trust using any TC on this lens. At infinity, the rear element is completely flush with the mount, if anything is in that space, it will hit it.

The rear element doesn't move - it is always flush with the mount!

[timnosenzo]

The rear element doesn't move - it is always flush with the mount!

Oops! You're right! :o

[djharmonix]

I've used TCs with the lens before, no problem except you lose the 1.2 :cry:

[Oteck]

I've used TCs with the lens before, no problem except you lose the 1.2 :cry:

yeah but compared to the 135L you get -1/3 stop and a slow AF...
So I finally got my copy and going to do some testing whether i need to
do any adjustment

[Jannie]

I can't use a Canon Tele-extender on my 85 1.2 because it'll bang into the rear element on the lens. Maybe there is some other brand that will line up. Boy I'd hate to scratch that huge back element trying though. Don't need it anyway with the 135L f2, faster focus and incredibly sharp with more than enough bokeh wide open. They actually compliment each other on a FF.

[djharmonix]

my favorite Canon lens of all, the one that helps me produce the most keepers.

F1.2 (99% of the time)

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/107617621/original.jpg

[GMCPhotographics]

It's a very versatile lens. Stopped down it makes a great mid to telephoto, but wide open is where it really shines.
Here's a few personal photographs that I've taken over the last few days. I'm visiting expat relatives in Dubai and it's my Son's Birthday today.

http://i.pbase.com/o3/61/468061/1/107621929.XdBRBa69.IMG_0211.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o3/61/468061/1/107622788.zkOz3V6n.Dubaiwinter200899Final.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o3/61/468061/1/107622787.fmfC6tps.Dubaiwinter200881Final.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o3/61/468061/1/107621936.dbnEH3db.IMG_0009.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o3/61/468061/1/107621943.wxqs0Llf.IMG_9977.jpg

[kmcconn9]

So the problem with this lens and the 40d is battery draw/drain? Wouldnt a grip be a simple solution to this problem if someone really wanted to use this lens?

[Oteck]

It might fix it but i think the problem lies with the fail safe system on the 40D. Probably think big draw of power to focus the keg tips off a fuse and shuts down automatically.

[Greg_C]

The battery grip doesn't fix the problem. I have a gripped 40D and the 85L and shoot with this combo a lot. I've seen this problem on my 40D but it doesn't happen every time I use the 85L, there must be a certain combination of factors that are causing it.

Just to keep things on topic.....
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/2008/image35915.jpg

[wimg]

So the problem with this lens and the 40d is battery draw/drain? Wouldnt a grip be a simple solution to this problem if someone really wanted to use this lens?
Nope, been there done that. It doesn't fix it. You don't even get close to twice the amount of shots with two batteries installed before the 40D decides to shut down.

Kind regards, Wim

[GMCPhotographics]

I always carry 4 extra batteries. It doesn't matter if I use a 40D or a 5D, the 85IIL drains power quicker than an old IS lens. It's a feature of the lens...

[S-S]

with my 40D and the borrowed 85L II i was getting maybe 5 or 10 shots and then it would fail while focusing and shut the camera off.

the camera wouldnt reboot unless i disconnected the lens and reconnected it, or another lens. if i put a different lens on, i could then shoot all day with the same "dead" battery. i ended up using the 85L on my 350D and other lenses on my 40D... was very frustrating - but i still absolutely loved it and want one of my own

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2377/2336908698_5f9670cfaf.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/2336074145_2eaa90949e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/2336908780_b7dfe302a7.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2198/2336909332_c559983024.jpg

[Leisa]

I took these photos outside in the fading light. 85L @ 1.2. Still trying to get to grips with it. For every good shot, I have at least 5 bad ones.:)

[inthedeck]

^^ She looks like a very 'serious' type of personality. Correct the White Balance in the first one, and it'll add warmth to a winner. Second one is just as nice.

[Leisa]

^^ She looks like a very 'serious' type of personality. Correct the White Balance in the first one, and it'll add warmth to a winner. Second one is just as nice.


Thanks. Took your advice and brought the balance up from 4500 to 5000. Hope this looks a little better. :)

[inthedeck]

Gettin' there.

Use DPP (Canon Software) and using the eye dropper tool (on the RAW image), click on a white space in her eye...see if that warms it up a bit. ;)

[Leisa]

Gettin' there.

Use DPP (Canon Software) and using the eye dropper tool (on the RAW image), click on a white space in her eye...see if that warms it up a bit. ;)

OK, I dont know what DPP is but I used CS2 and started again with the raw image. I think it might have come out a bit too warm. What do you think?

[tonylong]

I think you've done well with the girl. My only problem with the shot is the background -- I think the color and tone of the background take away from the shot rather than ccompliment it. Maybe it's mainly about the green not complimenting the purple jacket most of all.

But, I'm no expert in working with background for this type of thing, and maybe others will have a different view:)!

[wimg]

I always carry 4 extra batteries. It doesn't matter if I use a 40D or a 5D, the 85IIL drains power quicker than an old IS lens. It's a feature of the lens...
Well, I've got 9 batteries now. It was a pain when I only had the 40D, because I only had 3 batteries then. I only managed about 60 shots with the 85L, although I could still use any other lens for many hundreds of shots with the same batteries :).

With the 5D, I get at least 150 shots with the 85L II, which is quite a difference...

Kind regards, Wim

[wimg]

with my 40D and the borrowed 85L II i was getting maybe 5 or 10 shots and then it would fail while focusing and shut the camera off.
Try just switching the camera off and on again. That is what I do...
the camera wouldnt reboot unless i disconnected the lens and reconnected it, or another lens. if i put a different lens on, i could then shoot all day with the same "dead" battery. i ended up using the 85L on my 350D and other lenses on my 40D... was very frustrating - but i still absolutely loved it and want one of my own
Nice pictures!

Kind regards, Wim

[philthejuggler]

Try just switching the camera off and on again. That is what I do...


Hmm - I usually use my 85L on my 5D but I had in on the 40D with the grip attached and two batteries loaded. After a couple of shots the battery power icon flashed at me. Switch on & off and suddenly I was at full power again!

Phil

[S-S]

didnt work for me at the time, i didnt know what was going on and ended up having to remove the lens & battery, & replace to get any joy at all

was VERY irritating

[TheGreatDivorce]

all wide open.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/xmas2008-0227lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/xmas2008-0250lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/xmas2008-0237lrz.jpg

[smorter]

Here's a sample 100% crop wide open:

http://dawei.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p433878869.jpg




Hmm - I usually use my 85L on my 5D but I had in on the 40D with the grip attached and two batteries loaded. After a couple of shots the battery power icon flashed at me. Switch on & off and suddenly I was at full power again!
Phil
Unfortunately Canon still can't (or won't) fix this issue. I harassed Wim on it for ages a while back, he's an expert on the issue :)

[TheGreatDivorce]

^^ that's pretty soft, what's going on there?

here's a full shot and a 100% crop, wide open, from mine:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/xmas2008-0250bwlrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/xmas2008-0250bw-crop.jpg

[djharmonix]

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/107728778/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/107728779/original.jpg

[Perry Ge]

^^ that's pretty soft, what's going on there?/IMG]

Yeah. Mine is too sharp wide open - I soften almost all of my shots with the 85L in post, even wide open. The shot in question could be because it was high ISO, low light, with the kinds of highlights that bring the CA out of this lens.

[airfrogusmc]

Here's a sample 100% crop wide open:

http://dawei.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p433878869.jpg





Unfortunately Canon still can't (or won't) fix this issue. I harassed Wim on it for ages a while back, he's an expert on the issue :)

They can fix it but It would probably mean a fluorite element and that means more $$$$. The only FAST Canon lens f/2 or faster that I've shot with that I don't see any CA worth mentioning is the 200 2L. Would you be willing to pay another $500-$1000 for an 85 1.2? 1.2 is AWFULLY fast for an 85 and in fact it smokes the Nikon 85 1.4 in CA wide open and its sharper.

[TeeTee]

This lens enables a secret mode on my camera bodies. 'N' for nightvision.

http://eljackimages.com/temp/potn/xmas08/JPEG/xmas08-32.jpg

http://eljackimages.com/temp/potn/xmas08/JPEG/xmas08-24.jpg

http://eljackimages.com/temp/potn/xmas08/JPEG/xmas08-23.jpg

http://eljackimages.com/temp/potn/xmas08/JPEG/xmas08-25.jpg

http://eljackimages.com/temp/potn/xmas08/JPEG/xmas08-9.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

all wide open.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/xmas2008-0227lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/xmas2008-0250lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/xmas2008-0237lrz.jpg

I really like #1...

[TheGreatDivorce]

thank ya!

[droopy1592]

Is this lens worth it on crop bodies?

Most of the shots in this thread are with the 5D.

I haven't seen many 350D-450D or 20-50D shots.

I want to get one but... the thin DOF may not be as sexy with a crop body.

[Sauk]

hell yeah it is! I shoot it on my mark III all the time. The bokeh is still dreamy!

F1.2 1/125th ISO 1000

http://matthewsauk.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p928189918-4.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Road/IMG_1137.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Road/IMG_1141.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Road/IMG_1139.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Road/IMG_1147.jpg

[Double Negative]

Is this lens worth it on crop bodies?

Umm... YEAH! :rolleyes:

Where else in the world can you find a 135mm f/1.2 lens?! (1.6x)

[jasonhupe]

Just got this lens to compliment my 35L and replace my 85 F/1.8. Still trying to get my hands around it. Trying to learn how to use this focal length better. Looking forward to using it.

[airbutchie]

5D + 85L (wide open)...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Various%20Images/_MG_0012.jpg

- airbutchie ;)

[x2x3x4x5x]

Mmm bokeh.

[S-S]

Is this lens worth it on crop bodies?

Most of the shots in this thread are with the 5D.

I haven't seen many 350D-450D or 20-50D shots.

I want to get one but... the thin DOF may not be as sexy with a crop body.

scroll back a bit, my shots were with 40D + 350D

[smorter]

^^ that's pretty soft, what's going on there?

They can fix it but It would probably mean a fluorite element and that means more $$$$. The only FAST Canon lens f/2 or faster that I've shot with that I don't see any CA worth mentioning is the 200 2L. Would you be willing to pay another $500-$1000 for an 85 1.2? 1.2 is AWFULLY fast for an 85 and in fact it smokes the Nikon 85 1.4 in CA wide open and its sharper.

Yeah. Mine is too sharp wide open - I soften almost all of my shots with the 85L in post, even wide open. The shot in question could be because it was high ISO, low light, with the kinds of highlights that bring the CA out of this lens.

Sorry guys I was trolling, my lens is fine wide open, my attempt at humor sort of backfired :( That shot is ISO 3200 in the worst light possible, pointed at a metal object that is heavily CA prone

Airfrogusmc, sorry I was referring to my battery metering issues, not the CA wide open, I've found the CA wide open to be an annoyance but an acceptable compromise

I deeply apologise for besmirching the name of this lens :D, here's a review I wrote up on it for anyone considering purchasing it for a 1.6X body:

http://cameragearhead.blogspot.com/2008/12/canon-ef-85mm-f12l-ii-usm-lens-review.html

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1459.jpg

[futura]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1459.jpg

Nice composition, we only got one day of snow ;)

[futura]

One of my vietnam trip

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/3028142314_5bc95cdf52.jpg

[ekie]

^^ great shots. yoru other vietnam photos are awesome too!! (from your flickr). im jealous you got to go to Halong Bay. been to vietnam twice but haven't gotten a chance to go north yet :)

[airfrogusmc]

Nice composition, we only got one day of snow ;)

Thanks

We've had more than double the amount of snow we usually get and more on the way today and Wednesday.

[futura]

^^ great shots. yoru other vietnam photos are awesome too!! (from your flickr). im jealous you got to go to Halong Bay. been to vietnam twice but haven't gotten a chance to go north yet :)

Have to be honest with you, we did the North traveled down South of Vietnam and the North was so much more interesting for me. The Mekong Delta was good but there were areas in the north like Hanoi and Sapa were I could have spent weeks just walking around and shooting. Its probably got something to do with the south being more developed unfortunately. But thanks for swinging by my flickr.

[Jon8]

Is this lens worth it on crop bodies?

Most of the shots in this thread are with the 5D.

I haven't seen many 350D-450D or 20-50D shots.

I want to get one but... the thin DOF may not be as sexy with a crop body.


yes absolutely. had great results with my 40D

[ekie]

Have to be honest with you, we did the North traveled down South of Vietnam and the North was so much more interesting for me. The Mekong Delta was good but there were areas in the north like Hanoi and Sapa were I could have spent weeks just walking around and shooting. Its probably got something to do with the south being more developed unfortunately. But thanks for swinging by my flickr.

im from Hue so most of my time was spent in the central which i prefer more than the south. then again, i guess im a bit biased hehe. i hear good things about sapa and would definitely want to go there sometimes. great pics though!


anyhow, here are some recent 85L pics with MKII all wide open :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3440/3192606145_131f037259_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3192606233_ab2e117a18_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/3193452284_9407913378_o.jpg

[futura]

im from Hue so most of my time was spent in the central which i prefer more than the south. then again, i guess im a bit biased hehe. i hear good things about sapa and would definitely want to go there sometimes. great pics though!


anyhow, here are some recent 85L pics with MKII all wide open :)



Man those are some sweet shots - the first one is great with the back lighting.

I took a load of shots in Hue as well on the way down to Hoi An. I have to say the street noodle bars were fantastic esp in Hue. I didn't realise that each area specialised in its own type of noodles. Shame we didn't make contact earlier otherwise it would have been good to hook up for a meal.

[ekie]

Man those are some sweet shots - the first one is great with the back lighting.

I took a load of shots in Hue as well on the way down to Hoi An. I have to say the street noodle bars were fantastic esp in Hue. I didn't realise that each area specialised in its own type of noodles. Shame we didn't make contact earlier otherwise it would have been good to hook up for a meal.

thanks! it is true though that food can taste differently depending on the region you're at, not just noodles. i live in the states though but I was born in Hue :). I was there back in May 08. hopefully ill go again in a few years. :D

[BigBlueDodge]

I attended a funeral today, and took the opportunity to take some pictures. My wife and youngest daughter were my victims....er.. I mean subjects. These were a bit rushed as we were trying to leave but I like them. Both were shot at f/1.8 on my 5D. I love the 85L

http://houseofpowell.smugmug.com/photos/454635950_PJroQ-L.jpg
http://houseofpowell.smugmug.com/photos/454635945_t2ves-L.jpg

[ekie]

@ 1.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3360/3198471074_ac8b2b8c23_o.jpg

@ 1.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3420/3197625079_e08d78ef88_o.jpg

[TheGreatDivorce]

pretty sick shots, ekin. i love the double lip piercing!

big blue, those are nice, esp. the one of your wife. skin tones do look a touch too cool/magenta, but that could be personal preference.

[TheGreatDivorce]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/_MG_1060lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/_MG_1037lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/_MG_1026lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/_MG_1013lrz.jpg

[tonylong]

Here's a contribution from yesterday, sunset at a cemetary @ f/1.2:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/108184168/original.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_8218.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_8260.jpg

[shaktipalooza]

1/100 second, ISO 3200, f/1.2

In my book this is low light. Focusing was done manually, that's just how I roll in these situations...

http://largelifephotography.smugmug.com/photos/457511907_5A2RA-XL.jpg

http://largelifephotography.smugmug.com/photos/457512648_D8aow-XL.jpg

[royv]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/_MG_1037lrz.jpg


Stunning photograph! :cool:

[mattograph]

Subscribed.

[Jannie]

Now I remember why I bought one.

[tonylong]

Subscribed.

And you are in trouble:)!

[mattograph]

And you are in trouble:)!

Hope so! :)

[Jman13]

Two quick shots of my daughter. I love this lens.

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_knuckle.jpg

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_reading.jpg

[ekie]

TheGreatDivorce, thanks! i think youre the only one with positive comment about the lip piercing hehe. great pics from you as always! love your film-look.


here are some recent one from viet new yaers festival this past weekend. if i could only shoot with one lens, this lens would be it :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/3212037258_36a5a29210_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3346/3211190969_f5c369ce70_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/3211191729_f5f6de173a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/3211192139_8473daf0c9_o.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

ekk NICE...I liked the the pierced shots especially the one where she laying on the hand rail playing with her hair and #2 in the first grouping;)
Also its always a pleasure looking at The G.D.s work. Always nice and I love futuras shot of the two kids from Nam. Big Blue the one of the little girl with the flower in her hair all good stuff but hey these fast lenses are over rated (sorry just had to say that :lol::lol::lol:) AND NO we are not bringing that debate here; I was being a smart ass. :p

Theres nothing like the 85L...

Great shots everyone...

OPPSSS forgot jman NICE love the comp on #2 and cute kid!!!!

[Lem]

I dont want this lens! I dont want this lens!

All these shots are just done in photoshop. No lens can be this good and no one can tell me otherwise!


hahaha - too funny!

[Lem]

Ive had the problem been back to canon twice but still not fixed the problem jessops sent the camera bk to canon and have ordered me a new 40d body should b here in a few days will let u know if the new 40d has the same drain prob.

Resolved with new firmware 1.1.1 :)

[Zeth]

hello 85L thread. I hope to post a photo here in the next week or so...

:)

[greenxeyezz]

not much, but just a few that i liked....

http://www.random2d.com/px/IMG_2056.jpg
http://www.random2d.com/px/IMG_2060.jpg

[tooty]

Resolved with new firmware 1.1.1 :)
thanx for the heads up lem my fingers are crossed just got my new 40d back from jessops aswell and aint tried it yet but will try it before i install the new firmware.

[Sfordphoto]

TheGreatDivorce, thanks! i think youre the only one with positive comment about the lip piercing hehe. great pics from you as always! love your film-look.


here are some recent one from viet new yaers festival this past weekend. if i could only shoot with one lens, this lens would be it :D





ekk why must you always tease me :(

[johnjanice]

Can I get the same result of Julie's picture with the same lens by using 50D?

[wimg]

Can I get the same result of Julie's picture with the same lens by using 50D?
Yes, of course you can. And at the same viewing size or print size, IQ should be slightly better again than with the 40D.

Kind regards, Wim

[Yellowmsp]

i dont think i posted these but they are semi recent

http://www.scottlam.com/img/v6/p428012518-5.jpg
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v5/p149925029-4.jpg
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v5/p160957648-4.jpg
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v6/p112431124-4.jpg
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v5/p160284935-4.jpg
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v4/p1006708885-4.jpg
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v6/p702593689-4.jpg
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v5/p103324710-4.jpg

[GMCPhotographics]

Are those ring shots using an extension tube?

[Yellowmsp]

yea but i forget what one i had on. i have the kenko set

[airbutchie]

Indoor, domestic shooting... Hhehehehehhehe...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Various%20Images/_MG_0498.jpg

- airbutchie ;)

[philthejuggler]

Taken yesterday at the local reservoir. Wide open, 1/1600 of second, ISO 200, 580EX at -2/3 FEC.

http://www.philhackettphotography.com/img/v4/p244750673-5.jpg

[echo]

Taken yesterday at the local reservoir. Wide open, 1/1600 of second, ISO 200, 580EX at -2/3 FEC.

http://www.philhackettphotography.com/img/v4/p244750673-5.jpg

Looks like Sywell - Great place, loads of ducks for camera test shoots :)

[philthejuggler]

Looks like Sywell - Great place, loads of ducks for camera test shoots :)

Well done - it is Sywell - you live in Northants?

[echo]

Hi Phil!

No, just over in the next county, Oxfordshire. My Dad lives close by and the kids love to visit, even if there is only one swing working!

:)

[echo]

What the heck, some recent 85L snaps with the new 5D2

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/457178955_7MauZ-XL.jpg
f/2.8

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/457182585_gJ5dT-XL.jpg
f/2.2

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/457180430_FfDeW-XL.jpg
f/2.2

:)

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_9230.jpg

[TheGreatDivorce]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/flaherty-wedding-0220lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/flaherty-wedding-0222lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/flaherty-wedding-0098lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/flaherty-wedding-0035lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/jense-lauralee-dip01.jpg

[Gouba]

She is absolutely stunning, great photos

[djharmonix]

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/108618262/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/108618253/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/108479008/original.jpg

Who said you had to do landscapes at F8 and bigger!? heheheh

[echo]

Great pics DJ

[Gabe63]

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/108618262/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/108618253/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/108479008/original.jpg

Who said you had to do landscapes at F8 and bigger!? heheheh

Where were these shots taken? I like them and the landscape.

[futura]

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/108618262/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/108618253/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/108479008/original.jpg

Who said you had to do landscapes at F8 and bigger!? heheheh

Nice are they from Sapa and Halong Bay?

[futura]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/flaherty-wedding-0222lrz.jpg


Really nice shot and the scenery is perfect.

[Zeth]

I've only had it for a day now. I'm loving it. Can't wait to get out and shoot something interesting.

http://www.jasonburtphotography.com/photos/464068697_74cCQ-L.jpg

[djharmonix]

Nice are they from Sapa and Halong Bay?

yes exactly!

Vietnam is wonderful, I could take 1000 shots per day and get 90% keepers!

[ovi.dutu]

taken last night....