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

[ArvThePie]

OK, since you are bashing (lol) us 5D'rs with the 85 1.2L I'll post this for your amusement. This is straight out of the camera, resize only. Natural light.

C'mon, it *is* magical.....I give you Fenway the Boston Terrier

http://www.sedentarynomad.com/images/fenway.jpg
Nice picture, nice cat!;)

[tonylong]

A cat? You mean it's not a duck?

[zincozinco]

Yeah NICE genodm

Definately not just for portraits


Amazing shoots!! How do you get the colours that "clean"?

[airfrogusmc]

I like to shoot these kind of things on overcast days. ;)

[Gman57]

Out on a short field trip Saturday with the 5DII and my newly acquired 85L II

We just got a little fresh snow the night before. Also stopped by a friends Corvette shop and got a nifty shot of a sign on the wall.

http://www.marshallnet.net/~garyp/water%20works3.jpg

http://www.marshallnet.net/~garyp/water%20works4.jpg

http://www.marshallnet.net/~garyp/vettsign.jpg

Thanks for looking

G

[-g-]

^^^ Really like that second shot.

[Perry Ge]

I would like to officially dub the 85L the greatest lens of all time. :lol:

[SeattleSpeedster]

^^ pretty much...everything else in my bag gathers dust (only on the outside though)

[MCSboy]

http://www.sleepy-nokkie.com/MISC/Lilian50_29Y2562.jpg

;)

[x2x3x4x5x]

She has that Elisha Cuthbert look going on, very pretty, and a good photo.

[airfrogusmc]

I would like to officially dub the 85L the greatest lens of all time. :lol:

I would dub it second greatest...:lol:

Perry, guess what I would dub greatest :p :D

[Perry Ge]

I would dub it second greatest...:lol:

Perry, guess what I would dub greatest :p :D

You suck. My wallet hates you :lol:.

[airfrogusmc]

You suck. My wallet hates you :lol:.

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Yeah my wallet hates me too. (PPPSST its worth ever dime though)

I can actually hand hold in situations I can't with the 85L. (IS)

[airfrogusmc]

85L
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_4594.jpg

[Perry Ge]

Airfrog, do you work at some kind of crazy hospital where everyone is very photogenic? Or are you just THAT good of a photographer? :p

[airfrogusmc]

:lol::lol:

Must be the people, a bit of luck and great available light...

Thanks for the kind words bro....

[starblazer13]

Went to the aquarium yesterday.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/3318377899_abb2ec0e3e_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3379/3318377559_a73de01329_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3634/3318376719_f62aca0a66_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3318377493_8e11c0cb3a_o.jpg

[Dorman]

That first shot is just awesome!

[huhging]

That first shot is just awesome!


+1

Very creative....

[TaDa]

I posted this one in the 5D thread. I love the DOF at 1.2

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_s3TWm1zNgQA/SaWbTsSABPI/AAAAAAAAA28/DGyOFLAmAnQ/s800/IMG_8885.jpg

[ArvThePie]

Out on a short field trip Saturday with the 5DII and my newly acquired 85L II

We just got a little fresh snow the night before. Also stopped by a friends Corvette shop and got a nifty shot of a sign on the wall.

http://www.marshallnet.net/~garyp/water%20works3.jpg

http://www.marshallnet.net/~garyp/water%20works4.jpg

http://www.marshallnet.net/~garyp/vettsign.jpg

Thanks for looking

G
I'm not very experienced at all, but what i do know is this, if a photo keeps giving overtime you take a look (and want to revisit to take another look) its a good one, your second shot is truly superb in that it leaves me wondering what's going on the other side of the bridge, there's an element of unknown and caution, to be had crossing this bridge.
Well done, its one of the best imo I've seen for sometime.;)

[echo]

I would like to officially dub the 85L the greatest lens of all time. :lol:

Arise Sir 85L mk2

:)

[Perry Ge]

Arise Sir 85L mk2

:)

Yessss....:twisted:

Arise Sir 85L...Lord of Bokeh...

[Jon8]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/3730802/aview/Canon_85mm_test2.jpg

[mattograph]

Went to the aquarium yesterday.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/3318377899_abb2ec0e3e_o.jpg

Dude, thats unreal good.

[jrsamples]

Dude, thats unreal good.

Umm... this is stellar. Wow...

[Dorman]

mmm highland park.

[pixel_junkie]

Went to the aquarium yesterday.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/3318377899_abb2ec0e3e_o.jpg



love it! top 10 for me on this forum so far

[Jon8]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/3730802/aview/1236054496665_JEEP-DESERT.jpg


Photoshop'd background of course..

[-g-]

^^^ Very nice, Jon!

[starblazer13]

love it! top 10 for me on this forum so far

Thanks, all. I really love it too. It was just the right moment of him looking up and being in awe. His first ever time at an aquarium. (1 year 4 months). So, EVERYTHING to him was exciting. But, the bubble really did it for him. :)

[Jman13]

That aquarium shot is absolutely stunning. If I ever get a shot that good of my daughter, I will be extremely excited (I've got quite a few good shots...but none that good).

Anyway, I visited a nice little spot I have been to before. There's this shack at the edge of an explosives range that I drive by once in a while, along with all sorts of danger signs and the like, all in bad condition. Stopped there for a few quick shots today. Both wide open at f/1.2, with 3 stop ND filter. Vignetting added in post.

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

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

[Gman57]

I'm not very experienced at all, but what i do know is this, if a photo keeps giving overtime you take a look (and want to revisit to take another look) its a good one, your second shot is truly superb in that it leaves me wondering what's going on the other side of the bridge, there's an element of unknown and caution, to be had crossing this bridge.
Well done, its one of the best imo I've seen for sometime.;)

http://www.marshallnet.net/~garyp/water%20works4.jpg

Thank you.....
I like the contrast of the B & W. With the snow on the rusty iron rivets and the trees in the background. Truth be known as a teen I use to go over this bridge in my car and it was rickity then. Now closed to all but foot traffic for the past 30 years. This area provides me fond memories :)
Best
G

[quijibo]

Hi there. I'm new this forum and have been following this thread.
I just received this lens today (the mki version actually) and I'm using it on my 20D. I love it already.
Here's my son getting doused with water in the bath:

HTTP://www.avbphoto.com/bath/bath-1.jpg

HTTP://www.avbphoto.com/bath/bath-2.jpg

HTTP://www.avbphoto.com/bath/bath-3.jpg

HTTP://www.avbphoto.com/bath/bath-4.jpg

HTTP://www.avbphoto.com/bath/bath-5.jpg

[TaDa]

Starblazer, absolutely amazing image

[chardinej]

Can't wait to post for first time. Get mine tomorrow. A couple of people have asked what I will use it for. I thought it was a silly question because I just want it. That's what this lens does to a marginally sane person.

[chardinej]

One of my first images with my new, second hand (but mint) 85L, of a long-time, good friend who just happened to be in front of the lens today. With the 5D.

[starblazer13]

Starblazer, absolutely amazing image

Thanks!

[philthejuggler]

One of my first images with my new, second hand (but mint) 85L, of a long-time, good friend who just happened to be in front of the lens today. With the 5D.


Very strong portrait - well done! What aperture was this taken at?

[chardinej]

Very strong portrait - well done! What aperture was this taken at?

Thanks. F1.2. I'm sticking to this for now so I can learn the lens.

[mattograph]

Is this lens really that good, or is it that only good photographers appreciate it, so the results are outstanding?

[airfrogusmc]

Is this lens really that good, or is it that only good photographers appreciate it, so the results are outstanding?

Its good but does need some good quality time to be able to get the best outta it. So its a bit of both I'd say.

[Jman13]

A bit of both. It is really that good. It's sharper at f/1.2 than the Canon 50 f/1.4 is at f/1.8...that's a heck of an accomplishment. It is crazy sharp with incredible bokeh and simply stunning colors. It really is exceptional at any aperture, which is simply amazing for a lens this fast. The 'holy trinity' of primes is dubbed so because they really are simply spectacular optics. I've been lucky enough to own all three, though I no longer have the 135L.

[airfrogusmc]

A bit of both. It is really that good. It's sharper at f/1.2 than the Canon 50 f/1.4 is at f/1.8...that's a heck of an accomplishment. It is crazy sharp with incredible bokeh and simply stunning colors. It really is exceptional at any aperture, which is simply amazing for a lens this fast. The 'holy trinity' of primes is dubbed so because they really are simply spectacular optics. I've been lucky enough to own all three, though I no longer have the 135L.

Jordon ya gotta check out the 200 2L....;)

[MinhThien]

Is this lens really that good, or is it that only good photographers appreciate it, so the results are outstanding?
Matt you know you want one!:p

[mattograph]

Matt you know you want one!:p

In the worst way. I am sitting on the cash though, as I also need either a 1D III or IIN.

Yeah, I said need.

[Yellowmsp]

a few i shot today, most wide open i think

1
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v8/p171733314-4.jpg
2
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v4/p132919982-4.jpg
3
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v8/p216194982-4.jpg
4
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v5/p226092095-4.jpg
5
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v4/p188955927-4.jpg
6
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v6/p56306046-5.jpg

[Jman13]

Jordon ya gotta check out the 200 2L....;)

When I win the lottery or stumble across a mint condition one in a ditch, I'll be able to do that, until then, it ain't gonna happen.

[mattograph]

When I win the lottery or stumble across a mint condition one in a ditch, I'll be able to do that, until then, it ain't gonna happen.

If you can't bring yourself to keep the one with a few scratches on the lens cap, let me know. I'll take it off your hands.

[tonylong]

One of my first images with my new, second hand (but mint) 85L, of a long-time, good friend who just happened to be in front of the lens today. With the 5D.

That, my friend, is a very nice shot -- you've brought out a view into his character, who he is...kudos from me for that!

[tonylong]

Is this lens really that good, or is it that only good photographers appreciate it, so the results are outstanding?

Yeah, Matt, it's that good -- you really don't want to spend time in this thread, until you're ready for it:)!

[mattograph]

I keep thinking that this is the perfect lens for the 5D2.....

[tonylong]

I keep thinking that this is the perfect lens for the 5D2.....

It's one of the perfect lenses for a ff body, oh yes it is...

I'll post this, not because it is a great pic, but because of what the lens is capable of. I took this with the 5D, handheld, available light,

1/30s f/1.2 at 85.0mm iso1600
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/95085605/original.jpg

[mattograph]

Hey Tony, can I borrow $1800?

[tonylong]

Hey Tony, can I borrow $1800?

Well, let's see...if I sell the 85 and the 24-70 we'd have enough for you to buy an 85 than we can take a trip to Vegas and blow the rest! Sound fun to me:)!

[mattograph]

I got two southwest tickets -- and a TON of drink coupons...;)

[tonylong]

I got two southwest tickets -- and a TON of drink coupons...;)

:):) But will they comp us for rooms:)?!

[-g-]

:):) But will they comp us for rooms:)?!

Do like I do, just spend the nights in jail. They even give you breakfast sometimes. :lol:

[Gabe63]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii122/55SAMBA/juicebox.jpg?t=1236409474

Juice looks best at F/1.2.

[sgamuk]

My contribution

Elizabeth
347577

Elizabeth
347578

[sgamuk]

here's one more:

Maria
347579

[Gman57]

Fantastic shots and great models too!

Please tell me your studio setup :) if you don't mind.

G

[Lani Kai]

5D Mark II, f/1.2
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6997/img0412w.jpg

[1ruffryder]

5D Mark II, f/1.2
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6997/img0412w.jpg
thats so peaceful. nice shot

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks. F1.2. I'm sticking to this for now so I can learn the lens.

Really nice portrait....

[sgamuk]

Fantastic shots and great models too!

Please tell me your studio setup :) if you don't mind.

G

24x24 soft box on a stand with 580ex mk1 attached set @ 1/4 fec and connected to Pocket Wizard II, 430ex on stand sets @ 1/8 fec with 1/4" grill connected to Pocket Wizard II and 5D also with Pocket Wizard. It aint mine. It was my friends when we had a model shoot here in my place. I am pleased with the result so I'm saving up for my own set. ;-) Just play with the angle where you want to position the flashes and watch the flash FEC settings.

Basically you need at least couple of flash - three would be better, at least 3 Pocket Wiz, a soft box, grill diffuser for the flash and stands. Hope it helps.

[Gman57]

24x24 soft box on a stand with 580ex mk1 attached set @ 1/4 fec and connected to Pocket Wizard II, 430ex on stand sets @ 1/8 fec with 1/4" grill connected to Pocket Wizard II and 5D also with Pocket Wizard. It aint mine. It was my friends when we had a model shoot here in my place. I am pleased with the result so I'm saving up for my own set. ;-) Just play with the angle where you want to position the flashes and watch the flash FEC settings.

Basically you need at least couple of flash - three would be better, at least 3 Pocket Wiz, a soft box, grill diffuser for the flash and stands. Hope it helps.
Thanks the whole studio setup is new to me and I need to get hooked up with someone and soak up some knowledge:confused:
Best
G

[sgamuk]

Thanks the whole studio setup is new to me and I need to get hooked up with someone and soak up some knowledge:confused:
Best
G

BTW, I forgot to mention, this setup is geared more for outdoor portability usage because the whole system setup use flashes and batteries only compare to more powerful strobes that requires A/C power. Your choice of setup depends on what route and subjects you want to shoot.

[MinhThien]

Finally I can join this thread! Very first shot of my 85L!

[rcaq]

congrats, minh!

[-g-]

Finally I can join this thread! Very first shot of my 85L!

Good for you!

[-g-]

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/genodm/Landscape/IMG_0124-Edit1-1.jpg

[MinhThien]

congrats, minh!
Thanks!
Good for you!
Yeah! btw that DUDE(you know) he didn't sold his gear! He still got the body and glass! I got this from one of our fellow POTN!;)

[-g-]

Thanks!

Yeah! btw that DUDE(you know) he didn't sold his gear! He still got the body and glass! I got this from one of our fellow POTN!;)

So, he's not selling it for his buddy, he's just using it on him!

[Urskog]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/3730802/aview/1236054496665_JEEP-DESERT.jpg


Photoshop'd background of course..

Awesome shot! What's the light setup for this shot?

[MinhThien]

So, he's not selling it for his buddy, he's just using it on him!
Yes he is selling for his buddy! But he is kinda weird!

[Perry Ge]

The 85L really played second fiddle to the superb 135L today, but this shot is OK I guess, so eh, why not :p:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=348064&d=1236562779

[paten]

Here's one: @f/1.2
http://i40.tinypic.com/331jgye.jpg

[chardinej]

Here's one: @f/1.2
http://i40.tinypic.com/331jgye.jpg

Did you ask?!

[MinhThien]

You wouldn't want to wake him up!:p

[echo]

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/genodm/Landscape/IMG_0124-Edit1-1.jpg

Nice!

[Lani Kai]

5D Mark II, f/1.4. A bit excessive on the processing, maybe.
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9008/img0582edit.jpg

[-g-]

Nice!

Thanks! I have another.

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/genodm/Landscape/IMG_0126-Edit.jpg

[Perry Ge]

Geno, you have truly mastered the art of using the 85L for shooting just about anything and everything :cool:.

[-g-]

Geno, you have truly mastered the art of using the 85L for shooting just about anything and everything :cool:.

Thanks, Perry. I have a confession to make: That night I was a little out of it as I woke early and didn't even have a coffee before I took off out the door. I only recently set the focus to the * button and in my haste (in the blasted cold) I forgot to focus. Lucky that I had closed up the aperture or I would have had frozen my sleepy butt off for nothing!

[shaktipalooza]

This is a sample from another thread here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=659288)

5DmkII + 85L Mk II @ f/11, ISO 50, 1/160 second & some help from the strobes ;)

http://largelifephotography.smugmug.com/photos/487966484_VNbqY-XL.jpg

[Red73]

I just placed my order for this lens. I've rented it twice and finally decided to purchase my own and join this elite group.......

[Gman57]

I just placed my order for this lens. I've rented it twice and finally decided to purchase my own and join this elite group.......

You won't regret it.....:)

BTW..... nice car :D

G

[Borderfox]

http://photos4.pix.ie/D4/FC/D4FCA74C09B74842A3A2A8961512C590-800.jpg (http://pix.ie/keithjack/858994)

[Perry Ge]

^ That is an incredibly heartwarming image. :D

[Madweasel]

What a lovely shot Borderfox!

[Perry Ge]

Favourite lens, favourite lens...

348621

[starblazer13]

That is an awesome shot, Borderfox!

[Oliviero]

You have an awesome collection of photos, Perry!

[Perry Ge]

You have an awesome collection of photos, Perry!

Thank ya! One more :D.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=348633&d=1236730144

[Borderfox]

ISO 3200 1dmk3 1/500th @ f1.8
http://photos5.pix.ie/2F/E5/2FE5DACEB7EF4A3AB0A0A62DD833813A-800.jpg (http://pix.ie/keithjack/822982)

[Mick_I]

This lens is stunning.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3346382234_9056866706.jpg

[KrysiaG]

wide open, f/1.2
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/KrysiaG2/Downing%20030709/IMG_9210PP8x10web.jpg

f/1.2 - Vintage
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/KrysiaG2/Downing%20030709/IMG_9210PPVintageTextureweb.jpg

f/2.2
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/KrysiaG2/Downing%20030709/IMG_9197PPBWTextureweb.jpg

f/2.2
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/KrysiaG2/Downing%20030709/IMG_9176PPweb.jpg

f/1.2 - Vintage
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/KrysiaG2/Downing%20030709/IMG_9221PPVintageTextureweb.jpg

[ArvThePie]

Krysia,
I absolutely love all of them!
I personally like shots at angles, but looking at yours I have learned I'm giving to much.;)

[airbutchie]

There's quite a few wonderful shots in this page... Very VERY nice...

- airbutchie :)

[form]

I ordered one today, it will be replacing my 85mm f/1.8, and possibly my 135 f/2 also. It was between this lens and the 35L, and the 35L wasn't in stock where I wanted to buy it from, so...

I assume, and hope, that I will never sell this lens; afaik there is no upgrade, it is the best in its class for Canon. Just like my 70-200 f/2.8 IS, 135L, and 24-70L. I am only two best-in-class lenses short of completing my collection.

In a way, I already regret my purchase - because of the cost. It's an incredible drain on my finances; I only hope that it will pay for itself.

[Papaw]

You won't be disappointed!

[form]

Yes well, I'm buying it because I hope it will increase the range of possible shooting conditions for me, and make certain things possible that weren't before.

[MinhThien]

I ordered one today, it will be replacing my 85mm f/1.8, and possibly my 135 f/2 also. It was between this lens and the 35L, and the 35L wasn't in stock where I wanted to buy it from, so...

I assume, and hope, that I will never sell this lens; afaik there is no upgrade, it is the best in its class for Canon. Just like my 70-200 f/2.8 IS, 135L, and 24-70L. I am only two best-in-class lenses short of completing my collection.

In a way, I already regret my purchase - because of the cost. It's an incredible drain on my finances; I only hope that it will pay for itself.
Congrats on the purchase! You won't regret it, trust me! Since Canon only raise prices and it is really hard to get your hand on one of these in Canada now! Save up and get the 35L:p

[form]

The 35L is next on my list; it would've been purchased today instead of the 85L, but there were none in stock where I wanted to buy from.

[mattograph]

The 35L is next on my list; it would've been purchased today instead of the 85L, but there were none in stock where I wanted to buy from.

Keep this up, and your title might become "moderately equipped!" :)

[form]

I didn't put that there; blame the moderators for taking advantage of something I said probably a year ago.

Really, there are only two other lenses I want to have now: 35L, and either 16-35 or tokina 11-16. That would complete my lens collection. On hindsight, I probably should've just stuck with primes from the start, but really the good ones were so far out of my price range back when I started that it would've been pretty close to impossible.

[KrysiaG]

I ordered one today, it will be replacing my 85mm f/1.8, and possibly my 135 f/2 also. It was between this lens and the 35L, and the 35L wasn't in stock where I wanted to buy it from, so...

I assume, and hope, that I will never sell this lens; afaik there is no upgrade, it is the best in its class for Canon. Just like my 70-200 f/2.8 IS, 135L, and 24-70L. I am only two best-in-class lenses short of completing my collection.

In a way, I already regret my purchase - because of the cost. It's an incredible drain on my finances; I only hope that it will pay for itself.

I sold my 85mm f/1.8 and 135L to fund (partially) the 85L. As much as I loved the sharpness & bokeh from my 135L, it is just too long for my shooting style. Plus I have the 70-200L f/2.8 IS. I absolutely LOVE my 85L. I haven't regretted selling my 135L for a second. Next, the 35L. :)

[form]

My 135L is a really good copy, otherwise I would have probably sold it already too. I just really hate to get rid of a lens whose optical qualities I really like, so I've only decided for sure to sell the 85 f/1.8. The 135L is still on the fence.

Sounds like you're following the same upgrade path as me and your equipment is similar. My purchases are being made almost exclusively for wedding work, and the fast primes are going to enable me to shoot in our wonderfully dim casino resorts. I've walked around and seen what ISOs and apertures I can get certain shots at inside a few resorts now (right before a wedding shoot I scout the area), and there seems to be this magical cutoff where ambient light is just about enough for a fast f/1.4 prime, but not nearly enough for a zoom, and not necessarily enough for an f/1.8 or f/2 prime.

I really want to offer things that many other local budget/middle photographers don't. I know that composition is important and I want to work on that, but there are some things you can't get with more basic equipment and I know what could be used to get those shots. For instance, using a very strong ND filter in daylight with fill flash would provide narrow DoF in circumstances most people wouldn't do. And shooting in many areas of the resorts requires the fastest lenses possible...which I'm getting now, at long last.

The expense is just killing me though; I'm always afraid I won't recover my costs.

[ErikM]

You are afraid you can't recover from a $2000 expense? You shooting weddings for $199?

Buy the lens, and it will pay for itself! :D :D :D


My 135L is a really good copy, otherwise I would have probably sold it already too. I just really hate to get rid of a lens whose optical qualities I really like, so I've only decided for sure to sell the 85 f/1.8. The 135L is still on the fence.

Sounds like you're following the same upgrade path as me and your equipment is similar. My purchases are being made almost exclusively for wedding work, and the fast primes are going to enable me to shoot in our wonderfully dim casino resorts. I've walked around and seen what ISOs and apertures I can get certain shots at inside a few resorts now (right before a wedding shoot I scout the area), and there seems to be this magical cutoff where ambient light is just about enough for a fast f/1.4 prime, but not nearly enough for a zoom, and not necessarily enough for an f/1.8 or f/2 prime.

I really want to offer things that many other local budget/middle photographers don't. I know that composition is important and I want to work on that, but there are some things you can't get with more basic equipment and I know what could be used to get those shots. For instance, using a very strong ND filter in daylight with fill flash would provide narrow DoF in circumstances most people wouldn't do. And shooting in many areas of the resorts requires the fastest lenses possible...which I'm getting now, at long last.

The expense is just killing me though; I'm always afraid I won't recover my costs.

[form]

Actually if a person only books 2 hours with me, yes it's about $200.

[Perry Ge]

I assume, and hope, that I will never sell this lens; afaik there is no upgrade, it is the best in its class for Canon.
It's the best in its class PERIOD. There's nothing else quite like it at 85mm, from anyone, anywhere, ever.
You are afraid you can't recover from a $2000 expense?
Buy the lens, and it will pay for itself! :D :D :D
Troo dat.

[form]

Sigh. Well I sold my 85 f/1.8 and the 85L is on its way; should arrive late next week, too late for my Saturday wedding shoot. Thank goodness I have someone to borrow a fast prime from for that day because otherwise I wouldn't have anything faster than f/2 (my 135L).

[John Trogdon]

Some really nice shots here. I'm still learning this lens, but here is my latest.

This is my car shot with the 5D, 85L, wide open at ISO 50.
Monitor is questionable. ;)

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/JohnTrogdon/Canon%2085L%20Lens/IMG_0853web.jpg

[KAS]

The 35L is next on my list; it would've been purchased today instead of the 85L, but there were none in stock where I wanted to buy from.


If you find two, send one this way! :)

They're getting tough to find

[form]

Because of the huge drain on my finances from the 85L, the 35L won't be coming for a little while.

[MinhThien]

Because of the huge drain on my finances from the 85L, the 35L won't be coming for a little while.

I bet its coming next month! :p

[form]

If I can afford it, possibly. If I can't, no.

[poppie guy]

If I can afford it, possibly. If I can't, no.

T.D. loaned me his 85L II last Saturday to help me decide whether or not I really want one. What I really don't want to do is to return it to him tomorrow. I plan on getting one in May, if I can force myself to wait that long. It's an amazing lens!

[form]

I'm sure it is; mine is supposed to arrive on the 18th.

[Perry Ge]

I really don't know why I bother owning any other lenses or bodies. I hardly ever use anything other than the 5D + 85L.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=349333&d=1236981440

[form]

You somehow managed to do the exact opposite of rembrandt lighting: Instead of a triangle of light under her eye, you have a triangle of shadow.

[Perry Ge]

You somehow managed to do the exact opposite of rembrandt lighting: Instead of a triangle of light under her eye, you have a triangle of shadow.
:D :D :D :D EXACTLY. I'm glad somebody noticed. Excellent eye.

[drPheta]

Some really nice shots here. I'm still learning this lens, but here is my latest.

This is my car shot with the 5D, 85L, wide open at ISO 50.
Monitor is questionable. ;)

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/JohnTrogdon/Canon%2085L%20Lens/IMG_0853web.jpg

This shot is so crisp and clean. Looks like a shot of a small scale model rather than the real thing. Amazing clarity!

Lens is now on my radar.

[form]

Yes I noticed, but I might not have noticed yesterday or tomorrow.

[rcaq]

this lens made me become a bokeh maniac...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1292/3353539324_446c261957.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1257/3352714137_47923f3a32.jpg

[Oliviero]

Luckily there are worse things to be addicted to ;)

[Yellowmsp]

softball at f1.2 today

http://www.scottlam.com/img/v6/p21764495-4.jpg

http://www.scottlam.com/img/v8/p433255466-4.jpg

http://www.scottlam.com/img/v6/p38554816-5.jpg

[tomhide]

this lens made me become a bokeh maniac...



Those are gorgeous rcaq!

[SeattleSpeedster]

^^ sweet baseball shots

These are from a work trip to New Orleans where I was able to be a tourist a bit

http://www.vispoint.com/album/New%20Orleans%202009/slides/IMG_8275.jpg

http://www.vispoint.com/album/New%20Orleans%202009/slides/IMG_8018.jpg

http://www.vispoint.com/album/New%20Orleans%202009/slides/IMG_8357.jpg

http://www.vispoint.com/album/New%20Orleans%202009/slides/IMG_8033.jpg

[form]

3 days before mine arrives. The pain of the bill is still killing me.

[inthedeck]

^I'm sure the wait to get it is worse. ;) Just trust in your instincts. You'll do just fine. :)

[form]

No, the initial pain of the bill is worse than anything.

[inthedeck]

No, the initial pain of the bill is worse than anything.

Wasn't for me. I saved for like a year and a half...and then, paid it off. I guess that's just how my plan works for me.

Nonetheless, just wait'll you try it. It's like magic. :)

[form]

Yes maybe, but I still need a 35L also; without a 35L my prime selection will only be 2/3 complete.

[form]

Is anyone going to revive this thread?

One day left before mine arrives. It's the first time I've done a countdown for a long while.

[SeattleSpeedster]

I brought mine to Vegas this week for a conference...hoping for some neon bokeh

[-g-]

I brought mine to Vegas this week for a conference...hoping for some neon bokeh

Maybe you and form should get together for a bokeh-off.

[Nordly]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3362671413_70590bf488_o.jpg

[tooty]

all pics taken using Interfit EX150 MKII studio lights, had problems taking pictures full open due to over exposure any help or suggestions welcome

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/tootyparsok/neilngraig.jpg

Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Time: 0.0100 s (1/100)
Aperture: f/3.2
ISO Equiv.: 100
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/tootyparsok/josie-1.jpg

this is a rescued over exposed shot but i think it works ok
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Time: 0.0100 s (1/100)
Aperture: f/3.5

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/tootyparsok/graignneil.jpg
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
Aperture: f/4.5

[stathunter]

tooty that would be a great shot if the kid in the back wasn't in an awkward position.

[tooty]

tooty that would be a great shot if the kid in the back wasn't in an awkward position.
cant disagree there stathunter only used the lights a few times so my excuse is i was concentrating on the setup and forgot about the subject pose.

[SeattleSpeedster]

blues

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Volunteer%20Park%20Conservatory%20VI/slides/IMG_6834.jpg

[Nordly]

blues

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Volunteer%20Park%20Conservatory%20VI/slides/IMG_6834.jpg

That is absolutely gorgeous! Extension tubes?

[SeattleSpeedster]

yeah one 25mm...pretty much straight out of the camera except a nudge in contrast. Handheld wide open.

[form]

Tomorrow, no later than 7pm according to UPS standard policy.

I don't know why I care; I won't have any use for it until the 21st.

[inthedeck]

I don't know why I care; I wont' have any use for it until the 21st.

:lol:

Yeah, you got the fever for the flavor of a pringl...eh, forget it. :p

You get your L, I'm waiting for lights, it's like....YIPPPEEEE in my head right now. :)

[form]

I have other "L's". I just need fast aperture primes now and I'll be about set. This is the first of two - the next being the 35L. The last lens I'll get is a Tokina 11-16 or Canon 16-35, and maybe someday a fisheye.

[inthedeck]

Well, if you ever decide to sell your 135L, let me know. ;)

[form]

Didn't decide yet; thought about it, not sure. It's a good lens but I almost never use it. But it is, after all, faster than the zoom.