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

[inthedeck]

Great subject matter, that much I can say, for sure. :) Glad that she made it out, with you. ;)

[tonylong]

Great subject matter, that much I can say, for sure. :)

Glad you liked the asparagus shot...:)

[inthedeck]

Yeap, that too. :)

[airbutchie]

Just one...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3545359553_0eba483f92_b.jpg

- airbutchie :)

[mullkv]

Here is one from me recently.

http://www.f1point2.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dog.jpg

[quadrap]

Nice capture Geno DM I like it

[lz7j]

From Sunday... used the 85L 90% of the time.

http://www.nikkophotography.com/engagement/mtru/j_m-1.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/engagement/mtru/j_m-1-2.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/engagement/mtru/j_m-1-4.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/engagement/mtru/j_m-1-3.jpg

[Palna]

Here is one of my newborn son: -)

[wallybud]

Gorgeous boy!! Love the vest :)

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/wallybud/Flowers-Stick_Small.jpg

[ALaS]

From yesterday -- the asparagus was shot at f/3.5, the rest at f/1.2:





Blown highlights from the bright sun, but a portrait at f/1.2


http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/112688158/original.jpg

Wow, purple highlights? What's that called? "purple fringe?"

[Palna]

Gorgeous boy!! Love the vest :)

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/wallybud/Flowers-Stick_Small.jpg
Thank you very much, like your bokeh on that shot: -)

[wallybud]

Thanks! 1.2 says, Stick on the ground? Don't worrry bout it lol

[airbutchie]

A couple from the Flickr vault...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3552175309_8dc9f263ba_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3552175837_f2a3cb8658_b.jpg

- airbutchie :)

[xoldboy]

First shots with this lens which I bought off of someone from POTN

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/xoldboy/IMG_2180.jpg

[assafphotography]

my wallet is going to beat me up if I don't unsubscribe to this thread!

[Yellowmsp]

some extension tubes and 85l
1
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v4/p715886258-5.jpg
2
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v1/p888846758-5.jpg
3
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v4/p572056473-4.jpg

[investorguy]

I'm playing with backlighting w/ this lense. This my little girl at the park.

http://www.pbase.com/investorguy/image/112820082.jpg

[KAS]

That's a beautiful shot of your little girl. I like the flare on it.

p.s. how much you selling your 50 1.4 for?

[investorguy]

Sorry I just sold it. I need to adjust my sig.

[KAS]

:( Oh well.

Keep posting 85 shots, though

[wallybud]

Wide open -

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/wallybud/AlexPolarpoid-pola_600.jpg

[versedmb]

A couple from the Flickr vault...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3552175309_8dc9f263ba_b.jpg

- airbutchie :)

Such a sweet shot and incredible bokeh.

[LamontSanders]

oh how badly i want this lens...oh how badly my wallet does not...

[dilorenzo1954]

Taken last night at Andy's Jazz Club, dowtown Chicago

85L f/2.5

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/3556016204_43f4fd6581_b_d.jpg

[KAS]

Wide open -



http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/wallybud/AlexPolarpoid-pola_600.jpg




Excellent photo! I love the processing, too. Only the phone gives it away as a recent picture... Love that DOF

[wildcart]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3554280481_52eb4f5193_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/3554264179_1f09324b07_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3554265599_74f70a5988_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3405/3555072972_6c678388c7_o.jpg
More @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/wildcart/

[inthedeck]

^^Nice colors.

[investorguy]

Good lens for a low light stage show:

http://www.pbase.com/investorguy/image/112703693/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/investorguy/image/112703690.jpg

[S-S]

Good lens for a low light stage show:

http://www.pbase.com/investorguy/image/112703693/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/investorguy/image/112703690.jpg

are they maori performers or mixed polynesian? i thought only the maori used the poi

[investorguy]

are they maori performers or mixed polynesian? i thought only the maori used the poi

your polynesian kung fu is far superior to mine... no idea.

[Rudeofus]

I guess it's time to step forward with my first few pictures ....

[Rudeofus]

One more ...

[mananetwork]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/3564476117_35efe7d887_o.jpg
@f2.0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3564520211_7f328b8cba_o.jpg
@f1.6

When the subjects not moving, this lens is alot easier to work with!

[shimmishim]

@f2.0


@f1.6

When the subjects not moving, this lens is alot easier to work with!

Ain't that the truth!!! :)

[paten]

@ f/1.4 | ISO 200
http://i39.tinypic.com/25yudeh.jpg

[iplayazi]

Processing done to photo. Taken at f2.0,

My daughter

http://www.pbase.com/iplayazi/image/113038498/original.jpg

[Sfordphoto]

^^ congrats on your babies, both living and inanimate :)

[thewiz4u]

Here are few from a wedding last Saturday, this thing is just amazing. I hope this are a little better.

[S-S]

nice shots but they are very underexposed... the whites are supposed to look white not grey

[kandyredcoi]

tried out my buddies KEG today, and wow, i must say that its probably THE best lens for portrait photog
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/random/IMG_7665.jpg
^its his lens, he's a member here :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/random/IMG_7670-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/random/IMG_7671-1.jpg

[Rudeofus]

Of course the AF of this lens is not as fast as the AF of some other lenses, but it's no slouch either ....

[thewiz4u]

nice shots but they are very underexposed... the whites are supposed to look white not grey
Thanks, last night I was too tired, and this shoot were just trying the Keg that I just got I got to get familiar with this beast.

[MinhThien]

Because of this lens I just sold my 135L! Here's one from yesterday.

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_9744.jpg

[inthedeck]

^ Nice. What kinda flower? Any ideas?

[airfrogusmc]

inthedeck,

THANKS,

I have NO IDEA what kind of flower it is. I was in Northern NM when I shot this.

Anybody out there know?

[xoldboy]

Does upgrading the Mk1 version of this to the Mk2 version justify the cost? Is the 1.8 af speed increase worth it? plus the silent motor?

Other than that, my Mk1 copy was amazing until it got stolen. Should I get the Mk1 again or the Mk2?

[airfrogusmc]

I have a MKI and have no reason to upgrade.

[tommykjensen]

I have had the plesure of borrowing a 5D Mark II and a 85 mm f/1.2L from Canon and here is a couple shots taken with that combination.


http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo2.php?n=20090529_copenhagen_carnival_tj_IMG_9 535.jpg

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo2.php?n=20090529_copenhagen_carnival_tj_IMG_9 500.jpg

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo2.php?n=20090529_copenhagen_carnival_tj_IMG_9 539.jpg

[Lazuka]

I have had the plesure of borrowing a 5D Mark II and a 85 mm f/1.2L from Canon and here is a couple shots taken with that combination.


http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo2.php?n=20090529_copenhagen_carnival_tj_IMG_9 535.jpg

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo2.php?n=20090529_copenhagen_carnival_tj_IMG_9 500.jpg

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo2.php?n=20090529_copenhagen_carnival_tj_IMG_9 539.jpg

What were those shot at? Shooting at 1.2 with this bad boy can be tricky ;P

[paten]

http://i43.tinypic.com/2ykavc4.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/vq46iu.jpg

[xoldboy]

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/xoldboy/IMG_3797.jpg

[wallybud]

The AF is not slow by any means in my opinion. It kept up at the soccer game no problem...Even using ONLY outer points on the 5DMKII and f1.2 the entire game :) I love tons and tons of glass just sitting in front of my camera haha

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/wallybud/SamSoccer-3.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/wallybud/SamSoccer-2.jpg

[single_track]

^ Wow. Many say you can't do sports with a 5d or with an 85L. Great proof that they are wrong on both counts. I love the DOF and subject separation.

[wallybud]

Thanks:)

Well a 5DMKII and a 300 2.8IS would be ideal lol. You "cant" do it with the 85L but you "can" haha. If the client wasn't my baby cousin I think they would be disappointed with 8 out of 60 shots ;) Almost non out of focus, just too far away and problems with composition become a factor the farther your subject gets...

[timnosenzo]

Here's a few with the 5D MKII + 85L that I took at a workshop yesterday.

http://www.timnosenzophoto.com/photos/551676371_8bmtC-L.jpg

http://www.timnosenzophoto.com/photos/551676031_mSh3j-L.jpg

http://www.timnosenzophoto.com/photos/551675693_tPpEp-L.jpg

http://www.timnosenzophoto.com/photos/551675319_GckTM-L.jpg

[engrmariano]

Processing done to photo. Taken at f2.0,

My daughter

http://www.pbase.com/iplayazi/image/113038498/original.jpg
creepy... :confused:

[airfrogusmc]

Here's a few with the 5D MKII + 85L that I took at a workshop yesterday.

http://www.timnosenzophoto.com/photos/551676371_8bmtC-L.jpg

http://www.timnosenzophoto.com/photos/551676031_mSh3j-L.jpg

http://www.timnosenzophoto.com/photos/551675693_tPpEp-L.jpg

http://www.timnosenzophoto.com/photos/551675319_GckTM-L.jpg

NIce Tim I really like the one with the strong line (Stairs) and the guy with the hat.

[S.Horton]

^^ Whoa -- Excellent series.

I need that workshop! I think I'd drive up to CT for that. PM me if you find the time to send over some details.

[John Trogdon]

Took the 5D and 85L II for a walk in St. Augustine Florida, and got these.

#1
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/JohnTrogdon/Canon%2085L%20Lens/IMG_1201web.jpg
ISO-50 f/1.2 1/1000

#2
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/JohnTrogdon/Canon%2085L%20Lens/IMG_1247web.jpg
ISO-50 f/1.2 1/8000

#3
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/JohnTrogdon/Canon%2085L%20Lens/IMG_1248web.jpg
ISO-50 f/1.2 1/8000

#4
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/JohnTrogdon/Canon%2085L%20Lens/IMG_1203web.jpg
ISO-50 f/2.8 1/2000

#5
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/JohnTrogdon/Canon%2085L%20Lens/IMG_1199web2.jpg
ISO-100 f/7.1 1/800

[timnosenzo]

NIce Tim I really like the one with the strong line (Stairs) and the guy with the hat.

Thanks Allen!

^^ Whoa -- Excellent series.

I need that workshop! I think I'd drive up to CT for that. PM me if you find the time to send over some details.

Thanks! This workshop was a Canon sponsored Live Learning event in NYC. Here's the upcoming schedule:
http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=EventCalendarAct

The one I went to was called: EOS Essential Workshop: Creative Lighting with EOS Speedlites

[-g-]

The one I went to was called: EOS Essential Workshop: Creative Lighting with EOS Speedlites

That's something I'd attend! I like all of those photos, btw. :)

[ekie]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3588097014_14267a564a_o.jpg

[BigDaveE]

"The keg" fell to page 2... Can't let that happen...

Here are a couple fun ones from a RenFest last weekend...

1)http://daveennis.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p193927704-5.jpg
2)
http://daveennis.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p514522024-5.jpg
3)
http://daveennis.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p204108494-5.jpg
4)
http://daveennis.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p460876843-5.jpg

[laxative]

My nephew

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/fap2/christian2905_01.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/fap2/christian2905_01_vari.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/fap2/christian2905_04.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/fap2/christian2905_03.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/fap2/christian2905_02.jpg/_medium.jpg

[MawcDrums]

About to rent this lens for a week, can't wait to find out what I can pull off!!

[ekie]

About to rent this lens for a week, can't wait to find out what I can pull off!!

minus well just buy one since thats whats going to happen :lol:

[justaf IREMAN]

minus well just buy one since thats whats going to happen :lol:

Exactly!!!! I just got one of these and they are worth every penny.

[ovi.dutu]

Sometimes I wander why I spent so much money on this lens.... but every time I come on to this forum I realise it was by far the best investment!!

[ovi.dutu]

Here's a few with the 5D MKII + 85L that I took at a workshop yesterday.

http://www.timnosenzophoto.com/photos/551676371_8bmtC-L.jpg

http://www.timnosenzophoto.com/photos/551676031_mSh3j-L.jpg

http://www.timnosenzophoto.com/photos/551675693_tPpEp-L.jpg

http://www.timnosenzophoto.com/photos/551675319_GckTM-L.jpg


wooow, nice work man

[BigDaveE]

Still practicing... Finally got the nerve to go down to 1.2...

http://daveennis.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p349653430-4.jpg

[Rudeofus]

Still practicing... Finally got the nerve to go down to 1.2...

sweet ...

[zariio]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1244479691_mhby2382_IMG_3384copy.jpg

[assafphotography]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1244479691_mhby2382_IMG_3384copy.jpg

checked out your photojournal! wow! you put the keg to good use!

permission to act like a child......I want I want I want

[zariio]

Supamsp,thank you :)

[Dalus]

I actualy had to register just to compliment you on your pictures zariio :D

[zariio]

Dalus,thank you :)

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://i42.tinypic.com/j0jths.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/9qihoj.jpg

[justaf IREMAN]

here's one @ 2.8. I had force myself to close it down a bit, I love shooting @ 1.4

[muscleflex]

wow! 1.2?

A couple from the Flickr vault...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3552175309_8dc9f263ba_b.jpg



- airbutchie :)

[wallybud]

Ill play, Pat :)
Your grain is better than mine lol. Win.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/wallybud/CH_HOllyBeachLaugh.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

great shot wally. :)
http://i42.tinypic.com/1j9m9t.jpg

[ekie]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3601754053_9a00bf58d9_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3618765868_a6237e6d5c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3612492503_9a0992994e_o.jpg

[AlanU]

The 85 f/1.8 is one awesome lens but the L is remarkable!!

low light capabilities with no flash is incredible.

f/1.2, my 1mth old. Her eye lashes just came in :)
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/alan_u1971/Webpics/1mthold1024x768.jpg


f/1.2, big sister with lolly pop.

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/alan_u1971/Webpics/lolly21024x768.jpg

[airbutchie]

wow! 1.2?

Yes sir... And thanks for the comment....

- airbutchie :)

[assafphotography]

After months of browsing this thread I finally pulled the trigger and got an 85L this weekend. Was it everything that I expected.......yes, but with a few speed bumps on the way.

It took me a fair bit of time to get the focus spot on. Mine was front focusing but that's easy to fix with the 5d2. The DOF is so paper thin that I was going crazy trying to get it perfect. I'm well aware of the learning curve and can't wait until I'm able to fully utilize this lens!

and of course I'll be submitting pictures to this thread in the near future :) not just yet

[wallybud]

Congrats ass, you're gunna fall in love with photography all over again...

[assafphotography]

Congrats ass, you're gunna fall in love with photography all over again...

Hey only my close friends can call me ass :rolleyes:

I had a bridal shoot on Sunday and used the 85L exclusively........(not paid)

http://assafphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/final15.jpg

http://assafphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/final5.jpg

http://assafphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/final7.jpg

http://assafphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/final2.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

Great work, the shot on the right with the bubbles is fantastic.

[-g-]

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu27/atsahota/IMG_3323-Edit-2.jpg

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu27/atsahota/IMG_3573-Edit.jpg


Hmmm, which one is her real colour... :-)

[vipergts831]

I love this set! The lighting is perfect!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3601754053_9a00bf58d9_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3618765868_a6237e6d5c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3612492503_9a0992994e_o.jpg

[LamontSanders]

First real shot with the 85L. I already love it. I will miss my Sigma 50...but dang, completely different level with this monster. This is one of my dogs deep in concentration. I think she was hunting a fly. This thing is so sickeningly sharp even wide open. Shot at 1.2, some processing (and a slight crop).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3634252521_4defe9b20b.jpg

[kandyredcoi]

this lens always seems to amaze me, great pics everyone

[phamster]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3601754053_9a00bf58d9_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3618765868_a6237e6d5c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3612492503_9a0992994e_o.jpg



WHAT THE ?? Crouching Tiger Hidden SUPER WEDDING>? ha ha..

so so nice.. love it.

phamster is getting one of these soon... maybe today..

phamster

[Soulcies]

http://images40.fotki.com/v1339/photos/6/692089/6814819/JL035-vi.jpg

http://images45.fotki.com/v1360/photos/6/692089/6814819/JL077-vi.jpg

http://images40.fotki.com/v1333/photos/6/692089/6814819/JL083-vi.jpg

http://images40.fotki.com/v1332/photos/6/692089/6814819/JL099-vi.jpg

http://images40.fotki.com/v1339/photos/6/692089/6814819/JL105-vi.jpg

[gambit]

some truly magical images here!

[mananetwork]

Paul Van Dyk

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3587848871_4971c80b1e_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3587848835_75f52f171d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3588656498_3c66b1ffcf_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3587847127_a44a4dd48b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3588655124_70ae60298d_o.jpg

The Shy Brothers

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3588654240_d24c063340_o.jpg

[omg516]

This thread just made me buy this lens.

[zariio]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1245344855_yoqu2296_IMG_3390copy.JPG

[laxative]

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/fap2/veera03.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/fap2/veera06.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/fap2/veera14.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/fap2/veevakira.jpg/_small.jpg

[Dalus]

I actually bought this lens a few days ago, but I had to return it as I couldent stand the CA it gave wide open and even up to F2. I know this can be fixed in PS and there are ALOT of other things that maybe weight up this single fault but I just haaaaaaaaate CA :mad:

Anyway now I am on a hunt for another L Lens to be my first one :D

[echo]

I actually bought this lens a few days ago, but I had to return it as I couldent stand the CA it gave wide open and even up to F2. I know this can be fixed in PS and there are ALOT of other things that maybe weight up this single fault but I just haaaaaaaaate CA :mad:

Anyway now I am on a hunt for another L Lens to be my first one :D

Try the 35L then :)

[echo]

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/559426199_V9R8B-XL.jpg

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/559424270_TomM8-XL.jpg

[Dalus]

Try the 35L then :)

Ye I am looking at that one atm, but I have a feeling that lens is the one that will get a upgrade this year hehe.

[echo]

Ye I am looking at that one atm, but I have a feeling that lens is the one that will get a upgrade this year hehe.

Apart from weather sealing they couldn't do much to improve it, it's the first lens I pick up for most jobs and it's the perfect partner to the 85L :)

[xoldboy]

the 85l is by far my favorite and most used. it set my standard as far as quality goes. the 85/35 combo is an excellent fit IMO but the 85L is just the lens i pick up first as well.

[phamster]

the 85l is by far my favorite and most used. it set my standard as far as quality goes. the 85/35 combo is an excellent fit IMO but the 85L is just the lens i pick up first as well.

i just ordered one.. i am going to be in the 85L club? please let me in?

phamster

[ekie]

i just ordered one.. i am going to be in the 85L club? please let me in?

phamster


nice pham! we'll expect nothing but greatness from u :D .. btw, pick up some ND filters while yer at it so you can use your lighting at f1.2!!! lol

[phamster]

nice pham! we'll expect nothing but greatness from u :D .. btw, pick up some ND filters while yer at it so you can use your lighting at f1.2!!! lol

for sure that is on the list.. don't know what set to get.. any suggestions?

probably want a set that will drop 2-8 stops?

[ekie]

for sure that is on the list.. don't know what set to get.. any suggestions?

probably want a set that will drop 2-8 stops?

best solution would be the singh-ray vari-ND (2-8stops), expensive though but its worth it to me. before that, i had two separate filters, 3stop and 6stop. the variND is more convenient as you dont have to switch out filters. the filter is 77mm though so i had to get a 72 to 77mm step-up ring

[x2x3x4x5x]

I've been lighting receptions like-a-boss lately.

Random grab with the 85L at f/1.8:
http://i42.tinypic.com/nn4lj6.jpg

[xoldboy]

i just ordered one.. i am going to be in the 85L club? please let me in?

phamster

Haha pham you dont even need to ask to join. your pictures speak for themselves!

Im excited to see your shots with the 85, every shot i take turns out great imo.

Congrats on the purchase!

[phamster]

Haha pham you dont even need to ask to join. your pictures speak for themselves!

Im excited to see your shots with the 85, every shot i take turns out great imo.

Congrats on the purchase!

awesome.. it is going to be awesome..

i can't wait. .!!.. the keg is like the ring of power !! my precious. my precious.. ha..ha..

Xoldboy.. thanks man.. appreciated..so many good photogs here.. we all learn from each other..

everyday i see or learn something new.. infact.. the more i know about photography the less i really know.. isn't that the fact?

phamster

[TeeTee]

I've been lighting receptions like-a-boss lately.

Random grab with the 85L at f/1.8:
http://i42.tinypic.com/nn4lj6.jpg


Don't usually quote photos but...

Damn Pat is that light controlled by you in an unposed event shot? I'm impressed! That's better than most stock photos of the same flavour. How/what did you use to pull that off besides loads of ingenuity?

[airfrogusmc]

I actually bought this lens a few days ago, but I had to return it as I couldent stand the CA it gave wide open and even up to F2. I know this can be fixed in PS and there are ALOT of other things that maybe weight up this single fault but I just haaaaaaaaate CA :mad:

Anyway now I am on a hunt for another L Lens to be my first one :D

Then you need a 200 2L

[Dalus]

Then you need a 200 2L

Not if you live in Sweden the best price you can get here is 8000$ or if you Import it from NL you can get it for 6250$. I have been looking at that lens alot and I am still trying to convince myself to get it :lol:

[shimmishim]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3643428329_244f78a7ef_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shimmishim/3643428329/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3644234734_0e7c32e724_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shimmishim/3644234734/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3644234688_383e953bdc_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shimmishim/3644234688/)

[shaktipalooza]

Ok, time to draw some fire.

Does anyone else get sick and tired of seeing images of random objects at f/1.2? After 2600+ posts I think the incredibly shallow DOF shtick has been beaten to death.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Papaw]

Just like Pornography - if your not into it, it all looks the same and if you like it, you can't get enough.:lol:

[shimmishim]

Ok, time to draw some fire.

Does anyone else get sick and tired of seeing images of random objects at f/1.2? After 2600+ posts I think the incredibly shallow DOF shtick has been beaten to death.



hehehe. how about this? not a random object but people. :) :) :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3526817374_239dab809d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shimmishim/3526817374/)

[Madweasel]

Ok, time to draw some fire.

Does anyone else get sick and tired of seeing images of random objects at f/1.2? After 2600+ posts I think the incredibly shallow DOF shtick has been beaten to death.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
I'm with you here. I've always bitten my lip as these lens sample threads are not supposed to be for critique, but you're definitely right in my opinion. Yes, 85mm at f/1.2 is a very narrow DOF, but that's not the end in itself, or if it is, then photography is nothing more than physics.

[paten]

5d @ f/1.4
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/bd19164fc6.jpg

[*Knowledge*]

I haven't played around much with my keg but let me ask you guys that do... how are you able to recompose a shot without the lens continuously moving glass?

I seem to lock focus on a subject and once I attempt to recompose, it starts searching for another subject, grr.

[wimg]

I haven't played around much with my keg but let me ask you guys that do... how are you able to recompose a shot without the lens continuously moving glass?

I seem to lock focus on a subject and once I attempt to recompose, it starts searching for another subject, grr.
Either keep th eshutter button half-pressed, or set the *-button to AF, rather than the shutter button. The latter is Custom Function IV-1.2 on the 5D Mk II, and you'll find it on all Canon dslrs if I am not mistaken. I've used it since the 350D. Of course, you need to switch AF mode to Single Shot as well, as Ai Focus or AI Servo will make the AF system hunt continuously.

Kind regards, Wim

[*Knowledge*]

thanks Wim.
I have the * button as my AF on the 40D but then the shutter as the AF on the 5D. I don't know why I never thought about it. http://www.piranha-fury.com/pfury/style_emoticons/default/wallbash.gif

[kansascityshuffle]

From the track yesterday...


1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3645188163_91148aa7a8_b.jpg


2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3645996318_4c6f3a7426_b.jpg


3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3645220663_e6c78d2b90_b.jpg

[airbutchie]

i just ordered one.. i am going to be in the 85L club? please let me in?

phamster

Welcome in Pham... Hhehehheehhe... Congrats to the new acquisition... Like most, I'm sure you'll be using it with amazing results... Can't wait to see what you can produce...

- airbutchie :D

[x2x3x4x5x]

Ok, time to draw some fire.

Does anyone else get sick and tired of seeing images of random objects at f/1.2? After 2600+ posts I think the incredibly shallow DOF shtick has been beaten to death.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
If I were to shoot at f/2.2 or smaller, I'd save the $1400 and get the 85 1.8. The difference would be almost indistinguishable to the naked eye.

[reddyroc007]

just dropped by to check out the keg... pretty sharp i see... want!

@shaktipalooza: not diggin' the nail in the wooden railing? lol. i see what you mean while going through this thread. have to admit though, this lens gives great bokeh.

[xoldboy]

i love seeing how thin the dof is. makes me want to pick up my 85 and go crazy!

[blackmatch456]

How would this setup be?

16-35L
50L
85L
135L

[MaliCali]

i need to not be in this thread...

seeing the photos taken with this extraordinary lens makes me seriously question going with the 35L + 85/1.8 combo over this thing...

i guess having the extra wider FL gives me a little extra effectiveness with my arsenal of lenses...but jeesh.

-Mike

[J-B]

How would this setup be?

16-35L
50L
85L
135L

Fantastic.

[kansascityshuffle]

How would this setup be?

16-35L
50L
85L
135L


Depends what you are doing. This was pretty much a worthless post. It would be a great gear list for an ego boost, if that's what you need!

Just kidding, but seriously...

[phamster]

i need to not be in this thread...

seeing the photos taken with this extraordinary lens makes me seriously question going with the 35L + 85/1.8 combo over this thing...

i guess having the extra wider FL gives me a little extra effectiveness with my arsenal of lenses...but jeesh.

-Mike


MIKE run RUN run RUN far away.. press unsub right now.. your pocket book will be thank ful...

ha ha..

@ Kansas.

he bud.. very nice shots of drag cars !! also your website has great flash !!

phamster

[kansascityshuffle]

MIKE run RUN run RUN far away.. press unsub right now.. your pocket book will be thank ful...

ha ha..

@ Kansas.

he bud.. very nice shots of drag cars !! also your website has great flash !!

phamster


Thanks Pham!

PS, Still interested in working with you, so PM me whenever you need me!

[tedc]

Ok, time to draw some fire.

Does anyone else get sick and tired of seeing images of random objects at f/1.2? After 2600+ posts I think the incredibly shallow DOF shtick has been beaten to death.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I know what you mean. A lot of the images in this thread are uninspired, but many of them are meant to be technical, so they deserve some latitude. For me, there's a signature shot for this lens, which is a headshot or head/shoulder shot, head lightly turned. A part of the face is sharp and emerges from the smoothest bokeh ever. The proximity is gently out of focus, like the body and garments, an eye and/or an ear, part of the hair. If I've seen it once I've seen it a couple dozen times, but I can't get enough. If there was a post with just the couple dozen images in it, I'd look at it over and over and over and over and over. I come back to this thread looking to see if someone's posted another portrait like that. Essentially the same pose, essentially the same photo. I just can't get enough. I've put that freakin' lens in the shopping cart on amazon or bhphoto or j&r at least a dozen times, and taken it out each time before checking out since I really can't afford it. But not today! Went through with the purchase just ten minutes ago BUT... not in stock! At least I locked in the $1707 price at Amazon before the rebate expires.

[shimmishim]

I know what you mean. A lot of the images in this thread are uninspired, but many of them are meant to be technical, so they deserve some latitude. For me, there's a signature shot for this lens, which is a headshot or head/shoulder shot, head lightly turned. A part of the face is sharp and emerges from the smoothest bokeh ever. The proximity is gently out of focus, like the body and garments, an eye and/or an ear, part of the hair. If I've seen it once I've seen it a couple dozen times, but I can't get enough. If there was a post with just the couple dozen images in it, I'd look at it over and over and over and over and over. I come back to this thread looking to see if someone's posted another portrait like that. Essentially the same pose, essentially the same photo. I just can't get enough. I've put that freakin' lens in the shopping cart on amazon or bhphoto or j&r at least a dozen times, and taken it out each time before checking out since I really can't afford it. But not today! Went through with the purchase just ten minutes ago BUT... not in stock! At least I locked in the $1707 price at Amazon before the rebate expires.

Like this? :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3525999079_95b2807fd1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shimmishim/3525999079/)

[ekie]

I know what you mean. A lot of the images in this thread are uninspired, but many of them are meant to be technical, so they deserve some latitude. For me, there's a signature shot for this lens, which is a headshot or head/shoulder shot, head lightly turned. A part of the face is sharp and emerges from the smoothest bokeh ever. The proximity is gently out of focus, like the body and garments, an eye and/or an ear, part of the hair. If I've seen it once I've seen it a couple dozen times, but I can't get enough. If there was a post with just the couple dozen images in it, I'd look at it over and over and over and over and over. I come back to this thread looking to see if someone's posted another portrait like that. Essentially the same pose, essentially the same photo. I just can't get enough. I've put that freakin' lens in the shopping cart on amazon or bhphoto or j&r at least a dozen times, and taken it out each time before checking out since I really can't afford it. But not today! Went through with the purchase just ten minutes ago BUT... not in stock! At least I locked in the $1707 price at Amazon before the rebate expires.

for me, its the full-body shots wide open (or close to it) that makes the subject seems like its popping from the background. i probably post this in this thread awhile back and not the best example but kinda like this :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/3083689860_23f0a5770c_o.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

Dusk, earlier today...



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G4310small.jpg



Cheers!

[phamster]

for me, its the full-body shots wide open (or close to it) that makes the subject seems like its popping from the background. i probably post this in this thread awhile back and not the best example but kinda like this :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/3083689860_23f0a5770c_o.jpg

i can't wait to get my POP on !! ha ha..
good shot as always EKIE..

phamster

[ekie]

i can't wait to get my POP on !! ha ha..
good shot as always EKIE..

phamster

aha thanks man. ill be lookin forward to your POP! :D

[-g-]

signature shot for this lens, which is a headshot or head/shoulder shot, head lightly turned. A part of the face is sharp and emerges from the smoothest bokeh ever. The proximity is gently out of focus, like the body and garments, an eye and/or an ear, part of the hair.

You mean like this? :lol::lol:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3400100626_991f00ddcc_o.jpg

[keith204]

ordered mine Friday from newegg.com for 1699 :) (That was after ordering from Amazon, and them telling me their computers said August 4th was when they expect to get them)

[*Knowledge*]

http://www.onestopshot.com/photos/496532142_vDo5G-L.jpg

[tedc]

ordered mine Friday from newegg.com for 1699 :) (That was after ordering from Amazon, and them telling me their computers said August 4th was when they expect to get them)

i'm hoping it's not that delayed. I buy lots of drives and memory from newegg, but i'm in CA.

[xoldboy]

the keg is just so much fun to play with. every time i decide i want to shoot with my 70-200, i really argue with myself to just bring the 85 instead.

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/xoldboy/IMG_5314.jpg

[xoldboy]

ahh two more :)

lots of pp here but they wanted an artsy look, so i gave them one
http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/xoldboy/IMG_2696.jpg

and one more
http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/xoldboy/IMG_2579.jpg

[Subimatt]

http://www.onestopshot.com/photos/496532142_vDo5G-L.jpg

Awesome!! :lol:

[omg516]

ordered mine Friday from newegg.com for 1699 :) (That was after ordering from Amazon, and them telling me their computers said August 4th was when they expect to get them)

I did the same, but I used Bing.com/cashback and got 2.5% cashback on top of that too. Sweet deal.