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

[Merciez]

Taken from recently acquired Mark I version of the 85L (lens purchased from blonde) When used with the Mark III, the focus speed is very reasonable. Photo is of the boss, she wasn't particulary thrilled with me taking her outside for a quick picture.

http://merciez.smugmug.com/photos/199438814-O.jpg

[I Simonius]

Wow! Spectacular shot!

thirded!:D;)

[jdizzle]

Great pics! I can't wait to get mine! =)

[Psychic1]

http://i.pbase.com/g6/37/705637/2/86392688.J6tydkG9.jpg
*Margin of Erroe*
85L@F1.2 on 5D

[ChrisBlaze]

Shooting @ 1.2 is fun!

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/_B9K2743.jpg

[shaunknee]

Just rented this lens before I buy - what I should have done with the 50L
This is some lens

[radiohead]

wide-open shot with my newly arrived 85mm f1.2L MkII

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2140/1534816140_f59542f6a1_o.jpg

[cmcclarney]

Congratulations on your new 85L! I'm sure you are loving it. I've had mine for about a month now and it has yet to come off my camera! I guess you could say that I've left my other lenses "High and Dry". (kudos for the Radiohead pun?) :D

Oh, and almost forgot: That's a really great shot... She's absolutely adorable!

[shaktipalooza]

Shot with 5D
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/photos/173476721-L.jpg
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/photos/180769455-O.jpg
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/photos/173481033-L.jpg

[Psychic1]

http://i.pbase.com/g6/37/705637/2/87117635.Bwd2Rmgz.jpg
F1.4 - iso400
http://i.pbase.com/g6/37/705637/2/87117795.CJq5QKob.jpg
F1.8 - iso400
It's stuck on my 5D and it won't come off:)

[Indecent Exposure]

This is my first post on the forum... so... hi.

As first posts go, you have set the bar pretty high for your next posts. Excellent work and welcome to the forum!

[Dragos Jianu]

Shot with 5D

http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/photos/180769455-O.jpg


WOW. Surreal OOF on this one. I NEEEEED IT!!! :oops: :)

[sebmour]

Autoportrait at 1.2. This lens is amazing. I have previously owned the 35L but this takes the top. The Af is slower then normal L series lens but it is worth it to capture such a sharp image.

This is a rental but might become a regular.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/sebmour/moi_2.jpg

[sebmour]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/sebmour/Molly.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/sebmour/Boumbo.jpg

all taken at 1.2

[Dragos Jianu]

You guys suck! Period! I just got over the the 85L fever! Now i'm biting my fingernails and losing sleep again :(

[airfrogusmc]

You guys suck! Period! I just got over the the 85L fever! Now i'm biting my fingernails and losing sleep again :(

Its a lens you will NEVER regret buying ;)

[suyenfung]

gorgeous shakti!

[PalmBayFlo]

I can't wait to add images here with that lens, should be arriving sometime Tuesday....woohooooooooooo!!!! :D

[futura]

Two street shots from St Marks square, Venice

Both taken 85mm @ f2.2

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1415/1383144064_c79e3df080_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1329/1399085846_62ed788991_o.jpg

[Sauk]

i rented this lens and I wish I had the money to purchase it. It takes amazing pictures!

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/9273/aysha2rd9.jpg

[wilvoeka]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v152/=RWG=Jackal/386K0965-Edit-Edit-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v152/=RWG=Jackal/941.jpg

[cmcclarney]

i rented this lens and I wish I had the money to purchase it. It takes amazing pictures!

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/9273/aysha2rd9.jpg

Wow... AMAZING! That shot is seriously bad-a**.

How did you get the snow in focus coming towards you but have such a great background blur? Could you share the settings? (Specifically aperture) and any PP? :D

[fi20100]

I have to agree with cmcclarney. That's just an amazing shot!

[aLFaDaRK]

I need to stop reading this thread. Once I get my 5D, either this, the 24L or the 35L will be next...

[cmcclarney]

I need to stop reading this thread. Once I get my 5D, either this, the 24L or the 35L will be next...

I've shot with all three... They are all exceptional, but trust me... Using (and now owning) the 85L is, by-far, my most fun and rewarding photography experience to date. :D

I'm not kidding, and I know others will back me up, when I say that this lens, wide open, is truly magic! And by magic I mean...

- Set camera to aperture priority
- Open it up to 1.2
- Give camera to monkey (in a padded room of course - we don't want to hurt the lens :D )
- Wait 30 minutes
- Get camera back from monkey
- Plug in memory card reader
- Enjoy

Because even from a monkey in a padded room you are still gonna have interesting, and useable shots. Promise! :D

[futura]

Because even from a monkey in a padded room you are still gonna have interesting, and useable shots. Promise! :D

Lol I see where you are coming from however of all my lenses, I have found the 85mm the most difficult to master but equally the most rewarding... then again I do like to chimp a lot.

[El Duderino]

This thread needs to be closed, before I do something irrational for money.

[DigitalGirl]

i want it soo bad,too.
but i just cant justify this purchase at this point.
amazing pictures though!

[Az2Africa]

I have been putting it off, but now I'm going to go ahead and get this lens. I just returned from Africa and will be going nowhere until next years trip, so I may as well get in some work with my studio lights and some glamour shots.

[Sauk]

Wow... AMAZING! That shot is seriously bad-a**.

How did you get the snow in focus coming towards you but have such a great background blur? Could you share the settings? (Specifically aperture) and any PP? :D

The lens is amazing I will just say that again lol With the right light this thing takes amazing pictures, heck I would say most any light lol

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[SunTsu]

Two street shots from St Marks square, Venice

Both taken 85mm @ f2.2

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1415/1383144064_c79e3df080_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1329/1399085846_62ed788991_o.jpg

Do you mind me asking when these were taken? If you have more from Italy that you took with this lens, I'd love to see some more. Also, I'm curious to know what lenses you took to Italy.

Lastly, did you expose the above photos a bit on the dark side on purpose?

[SunTsu]

Wow... AMAZING! That shot is seriously bad-a**.

How did you get the snow in focus coming towards you but have such a great background blur? Could you share the settings? (Specifically aperture) and any PP? :D

Agreed this is a wicked shot. I'm also curious to know what PP you did.

[silvex]

i rented this lens and I wish I had the money to purchase it. It takes amazing pictures!

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/9273/aysha2rd9.jpg

WOW the color rendition, clarity, sharpness and bokeh of this glass are stunning....! It has a 3D feel to it.

BTW Stunning shot.

[futura]

Do you mind me asking when these were taken? If you have more from Italy that you took with this lens, I'd love to see some more. Also, I'm curious to know what lenses you took to Italy.

Lastly, did you expose the above photos a bit on the dark side on purpose?

I have a Venice set of pictures on my Flickr under Travel. The harsh lighting meant it was difficult to expose a scene without easily blowing the highlights so I ended up underexposing and selectively correcting the exposure.

Lens wise - I took the 16-35, 85, 70-200, 24-105

[breakdown]

Here's my humble contribution.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/51/146228756_16c75993b2_o.jpg

Cheers,
Jeff

I think this picture is amazing.

[Papaw]

I think the shots shown in this thread represent some of the best from the whole forum.

[airfrogusmc]

A few more reason I love the 85 1.2L

The entertainment from a job I shot Sat.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_03722.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0502.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0452.jpg

NO FLASH !!!

[90c4]

Got one last week - here's my first shot with it at about 6PM on the east coast with an XTi. It was starting to get dark out but the lens didn't seem to mind. There were leaves in the background but the aperture obliterated them.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q68/gastwirt/Lily_Leaves.jpg
and a 100% crop:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q68/gastwirt/Lily_100percent.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

Another reason I love the 85 1.2L with the 5D. On the streets of Key West at night.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Road/IMG_0728.jpg
3200 ISO 1/160 of a sec at F 2.8

[mebailey]

Incredible high iso shot! Very sharp and noise free on my monitor!

Another reason I love the 85 1.2L with the 5D. On the streets of Key West at night.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Road/IMG_0728.jpg
3200 ISO 1/160 of a sec at F 2.8

[Papaw]

85L @ 1.2
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i46/jdewell/SL5S1722.jpg?t=1194319963 (javascript:void(0);)

[Papaw]

85L, @ 1.2
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i46/jdewell/SL5S1720.jpg?t=1194320225 (javascript:void(0);)
another @ 1.2
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i46/jdewell/SL5S1719.jpg?t=1194320282 (javascript:void(0);)

This is with 35L @ 1.4
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i46/jdewell/SL5S1717.jpg?t=1194320384 (javascript:void(0);)

[Kris_2020]

After I saw this thread I decided to buy this lens.
My first choice was to go with the 50 1.4 and the 580EX II but seeing the pictures and planning on buying the 5D update once it`s out I decided to go with this lens instead.
The rebates and the CAD vs. US was also one of the big reasons.

I bought the 85L, 580EX II, B+W B + W 72mm UV Haze 010 (MRC) and the Sto-Fen Omni-bounce for $1,935 CAD including shipping. Will probably end up paying about $240 for taxes but still a great deal. The 85L alone would have cost me $2165 CAD had I bought it locally. :lol:

[Double Negative]

Click on thumbnail for larger version and additional [EXIF] info:

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_9818.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1325&exhibition=16&ee_lang=eng) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_9839.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1324&exhibition=16&ee_lang=eng)

[mebailey]

Here is a quick cat snap...

[Az2Africa]

I ordered this lens from B&H last night. I hope to get it in a couple of days. I'll post a shot as soon as I get it.

[airfrogusmc]

Congrats,
you're gonna love it.

[mebailey]

Posed portrait f/8, 1/160, iso 250, with fill flash.

[Indecent Exposure]

Of all the God forsaken threads on this board, this one takes the cake.

(The 10-22mm and 24-70mm image threads aren't much better...)

[mebailey]

Of all the God forsaken threads on this board, this one takes the cake.

(The 10-22mm and 24-70mm image threads aren't much better...)

I don't know what you mean by this. But I guess its much better on the 70-200IS Archive thread were you posted....
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=138395&page=6

[S-S]

from what i hear its possible the 85L might be canon's best lens ever, so maybe that makes this thread the 'coolest' LOL

i want one :-\ LOL

[Az2Africa]

I got mine today. It's late here, but I will post an image or two tomorrow. I played with it a bit here in the house and I am already amazes and glad I got it.

[Indecent Exposure]

I don't know what you mean by this. But I guess its much better on the 70-200IS Archive thread were you posted....
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=138395&page=6
Ah yes, another thread that led to no good. I no longer dislike the 70-200mm f2.8 IS thread because I have since picked up the lens.

Likewise I will probably hold less animosity for this thread after I scrape enough pennies together and grab an 85L.

And all because of this damnable thread.

[Az2Africa]

Give in to the Force Dekka it's useless to resist!:cool:

[Lord_Malone]

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/926/img9871editrp7.jpg

[S-S]

ok i understand what that photo is doing but at first glance it looks like she's got a nose leakage problem and is catching snot in her mouth :confused:

[Double Negative]

Nice hookah shot, Ed.

[Az2Africa]

A quick one from work. My first shot of a person using my new 85L:D

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[Az2Africa]

ok i understand what that photo is doing but at first glance it looks like she's got a nose leakage problem and is catching snot in her mouth :confused:

OK, the Mods have banned you to the kiddy forum. :lol::lol:

[SoaringUSAEagle]

I'd say you were successful with your first people shot with your 85L... I know I love mine a lot! I will be using it this weekend :)

[Lord_Malone]

ok i understand what that photo is doing but at first glance it looks like she's got a nose leakage problem and is catching snot in her mouth :confused:

Who says my wife doesn't have a nose leakage problem? ;)

[Lord_Malone]

A quick one from work. My first shot of a person using my new 85L:D

221297

Nice. I'm glad your enjoying your new glass, brother. I've rekindled the old love affair with mine. I'm not letting her go ever again. Don't know whatcha got 'til it's gone...

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Here's my wife. One of the few images I have taken so far with it of her.

f/1.8 1/1600

http://a240.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/57/l_ccdd4fae1d57f1f5cf97790f28c6a58f.jpg

[S-S]

thats a nice shot - and your wife has got a really cool jacket LOL

[S-S]

OK, the Mods have banned you to the kiddy forum. :lol::lol:

LOL ;)

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Thank you. It's her favorite one to wear for photos. :)

[Psychic1]

http://i.pbase.com/g3/37/705637/2/89216379.C7ngfla6.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g3/37/705637/2/89216379.C7ngfla6.jpg

[S-S]

http://i.pbase.com/g3/37/705637/2/89216379.C7ngfla6.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g3/37/705637/2/89216379.C7ngfla6.jpg

access denied - do we have to be psychic to see it? :rolleyes:

[macroshooter1970]

Here's my humble contribution.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/51/146228756_16c75993b2_o.jpg

Cheers,
Jeff

might be the first time i say this, but i think this is amazing. :)

[macroshooter1970]

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/926/img9871editrp7.jpg


pass that........nice shot........now I'm liking this lens......:) or :evil:

[buzzyrabbit]

I got mine today. It's late here, but I will post an image or two tomorrow. I played with it a bit here in the house and I am already amazes and glad I got it.
Just reordered the 85 f1.2l. Should have it by Saturday. Hopefully it's not damaged this time.:)

[elader]

I need to stop reading this thread. Once I get my 5D, either this, the 24L or the 35L will be next...


Thats funny i bought the 85L first. It'll be my excuse to get the 5DII.

[Double Negative]

Yes, Virginia - the 85mm f/1.2L does macro, too. Shot with Kenko tubes in various combinations with a Vivitar 5600 firing straight up via optical slave and a 580EX firing into a white umbrella via an ST-E2.

Click for larger + info:

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_0021.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1339&exhibition=29&ee_lang=eng&u=572,0) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_0030.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1344&exhibition=12&ee_lang=eng&u=428,4) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_0040.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1343&exhibition=12&ee_lang=eng&u=428,3) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_0042.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1342&exhibition=12&ee_lang=eng&u=428,2) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_0050.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1341&exhibition=12&ee_lang=eng&u=428,1)

[buzzyrabbit]

Just playing around with the 85 F1.2 last night. Amazing lens.:D

[Az2Africa]

Sweet shot! It is an amazing lens. Mine it still superglued to the 5D. I haven't even put it on the 40D yet.:D

[I Simonius]

I've rekindled the old love affair with mine. I'm not letting her go ever again. Don't know whatcha got 'til it's gone...

aint that the troof!;)

It's back on my shopping list (again!:rolleyes:) Should never have sold it:cry:

[I Simonius]

ok i understand what that photo is doing but at first glance it looks like she's got a nose leakage problem and is catching snot in her mouth :confused:

only if you're cross eyed :lol:

Nice shot BTW;)

[Az2Africa]

A different 85L portrait.:D

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[elader]

Nelly can eat that owl. I am not saying it'll be easy, but she eats most anything.

http://www.elader.smugmug.com/photos/224937421-L.jpg

[Mum2J&M]

A different 85L portrait.:D

223477

:shock: Jaw-droppingly gorgeous shot!

[S-S]

are we playing fight club in here now?

[I Simonius]

Nelly can eat that owl. I am not saying it'll be easy, but she eats most anything.

]

what gorgeous pooch! The OWL looked to PP'd to my eye btw but prolly just the way the lights fallen ;)

[Az2Africa]

what gorgeous pooch! The OWL looked to PP'd to my eye btw but prolly just the way the lights fallen ;)

The only PP was a little cropping, 10% saturation since it loses a little when saved for the web and sharpened at 120, .3 , 5. thats it.
Thanks for all the nice words everyone.
Here is an untouched jpeg of the original raw photo.

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[Az2Africa]

Another in natural light. No pp. Just convert from raw, crop and save for web.

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[Innocence]

so nice. your photos are wonderful.

[elader]

it'll be a while before I work up the nerve to use the 85 for moving subjects like birds. Your shots are really well done. So far I am worknig on sluggish dogs ;-)

[Az2Africa]

:shock: Jaw-droppingly gorgeous shot!

Thanks Mum.:D

[airbutchie]

Mounted with a Canon XTi:

Ducky shot - Original...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/original.jpg

Ducky shot - 100% cropped...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/original_100_cropped.jpg


A few more...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/Arboredom_13.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/Arboredom_10.jpg


One final ducky shot for the road...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/Arboredom_09.jpg

- airbutchie :D

[I Simonius]

Mounted with a Canon XTi:


Ducky shot - 100% cropped...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/original_100_cropped.jpg




best Ducky portrait Ive ever seen;)

[karusel]

Here, used in a different kind of portrait (ISO 160, 1/800 at f/2):

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/2585/img12931pswjy9.jpg



100% crop, default sharpening in C1:

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9049/img12931pssmallip0.jpg

[airbutchie]

best Ducky portrait Ive ever seen;)

Thanks!!!

- airbutchie :D

[tonylong]

Well, here's a few with the 85 outdoors:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/88748291.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/88749221.jpg

It did a nice job of catching BIF:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/88749623.jpg

[airbutchie]

^ Is it me or are they overexposed a bit, tonylong?! Especially #3... Man this piece of glass sure lets in alot of light... Hehhehehehhe..

- airbutchie

[tonylong]

^ Is it me or are they overexposed a bit, tonylong?! Especially #3... Man this piece of glass sure lets in alot of light... Hehhehehehhe..

- airbutchie

Well, #3 might be overexposed,yeah -- I was mainy posting that to show how the lens caught "the moment"...

[fi20100]

At least #3, it was set to AV, and the shutter speed maxed out at 1/8000 :)

[tonylong]

At least #3, it was set to AV, and the shutter speed maxed out at 1/8000 :)

Note that I was tracking the ducks here, guys, not exposing for the background:)! The ducks were flying through areas of shadow and sunlight, so I'm extremely happy that the lens caught the ducks and the camera got good exposure for the ducks!

If I wanted to do some serious PP-ing on this pic, maybe I'd tone down the bg and blur it a bit, but for now I have other pics to take...:)

[fi20100]

Note that I was tracking the ducks here, guys, not exposing for the background:)! The ducks were flying through areas of shadow and sunlight, so I'm extremely happy that the lens caught the ducks and the camera got good exposure for the ducks!

If I wanted to do some serious PP-ing on this pic, maybe I'd tone down the bg and blur it a bit, but for now I have other pics to take...:)

Oh yes, I was not complaining at all :) A lot of people are saying that the AF of this lens is very slow, but it seemed to work well in this shot. Well done!

[radiohead]

The moment of capture:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2142/2094472741_115d069edd_o.jpg

The explanation:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2232/2095243830_c824e6cea1_o.jpg

The let-off:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2299/2094472889_cf2f3b227a_o.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1203.jpg
at 1.6

[jdizzle]

Nice Allan! Love the DOF on that lens! Which is why I ordered one! =)

[airfrogusmc]

Hey JD you get'n one? Whens it arriving? CONGRATS!!

[jdizzle]

Hey JD you get'n one? Whens it arriving? CONGRATS!!
I did order one and it came today. :D Man! This thing is a beast of a lens and I don't regret it. Thanks!!

[S-S]

iw00t this lens... no immediate plans though cos i have to pay for what i've got first
so til then i shall live vicariously though you all ;-)

[airfrogusmc]

I did order one and it came today. :D Man! This thing is a beast of a lens and I don't regret it. Thanks!!

JD OK wheres the duck ;):lol::lol:

Congrats and lets see some more great images with this beast..

[jdizzle]

JD OK wheres the duck ;):lol::lol:

Congrats and lets see some more great images with this beast..
I will! :D I just shot around the house so nothing that will make you go OOO or AAAHH! Love this thing wide open! On the 5D, the bokeh is creamy and dreamy! That's my impression. :)

[Philco]

From last Sunday- at f1.8

http://www.defalcophoto.com/blogimages/torrianni/bpblog001.jpg

http://www.defalcophoto.com/blogimages/torrianni/bpblog002.jpg

http://www.defalcophoto.com/blogimages/torrianni/bpblog011.jpg

Love this lens. :)

[breakdown]

I love #3. The bokeh on that lens just rocks.

[Zeeshan0518]

1
http://www.mrzeeshan.com/pictures/e1.jpg

2
http://www.mrzeeshan.com/pictures/e5.jpg

3
http://www.mrzeeshan.com/pictures/e4.jpg

4
http://www.mrzeeshan.com/pictures/e2.jpg

[Double Negative]

From last Sunday- at f1.8

Those shots are magical, especially that second one. THAT is the classic 85L look, IMO.

[ErikM]

Philco, great shots. Really makes me want to purchase this lens... I will definitely be doing so before next wedding season starts!

[iknow]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2252/1660225222_28090845bf_b.jpg

[ErikM]

iknow, very colorful image. Looks somewhat over-saturated... how much PP was done? Don't get me wrong... I love saturation :D

[futura]

Christmas lights

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2137/2097938677_9809a4a655_o.jpg

[terriyaki]

beautiful bokeh, futura. :)

[KenG]

On a very cold windy winter day, with 40d...
http://kengillespie.com/img/v3/p277552292-4.jpg

[Robf]

great shots, although i believe it's not all down to the lens, this is the next on my list.

[jdizzle]

Got me a Chrstmas gift for myself. :D I love this lens!! Happy Holidays!!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a92/DJJUST/-5588.jpg[/IMG]

[airfrogusmc]

JD,

I kinda thought ya might like it ;)

Congrats and lets see some more..

[michael_]

ooer im so excited, ordered, paid for, will be here with a few other lenses on the 24th Dec :P cant wait

[jdizzle]

JD,

I kinda thought ya might like it ;)

Congrats and lets see some more..
You will! :) I can tell ya that I love this thing wide open!! :D It blurs out the background completely!! Thanks for the recommendation Allan!! :D:)

[airfrogusmc]

You are very welcome JD. Heres one wide open.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2386.jpg

[pmarz]

My daughter baking.

[Super Bee 950]

I just got my 85L today. Still learning the DOF but the images are great!

Here are some of my first pics. (The car is a Super Bee #950 to be exact...)

http://www.bikesolutionsllc.com/images/DPP_0519s.JPG

http://www.bikesolutionsllc.com/images/DPP_0518s.JPG

http://www.bikesolutionsllc.com/images/DPP_0517s.JPG

[S-S]

My daughter baking.

thats really nice

[pmarz]

Thanks, I just picked up this lens and although I own some other L lenses I am blown away with this one. I wish it focused faster but I knew it wasn't a sports lens going in.

[Armin]

I just got my 85L today. Still learning the DOF but the images are great!

Here are some of my first pics. (The car is a Super Bee #950 to be exact...)

http://www.bikesolutionsllc.com/images/DPP_0519s.JPG

http://www.bikesolutionsllc.com/images/DPP_0518s.JPG

http://www.bikesolutionsllc.com/images/DPP_0517s.JPG

Those are some super pics of a sweet SRT!! Nice lens huh? :cool:

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2062.jpg

[philthejuggler]

400d, F1.4, 1/200 sec, ISO 100, handheld.

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[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2871.jpg

[smorter]

This is a beautiful lens. I think I'm going to get this next (or the 135 f2.0L or the 100mm macro or just about everything else), but I've promised my parents I won't buy any other camera gear for a while...I determine what a while means :)

[jdizzle]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2871.jpg
Great shot Allan! I love it! She's so pretty! :)

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks JD a good buds soon to be wife. She is as beautiful inside as out.

[jdizzle]

One thing I noticed about this lens is that it's easy to lose focus at 1.2 if you don't have steady hands in low light shooting. But once you stop down to 1.4-2.0 it's sharp as hell.

[airfrogusmc]

If you notice the only thing sharp is her left eye. Its what I focused on. Ya stop down a bit and its about as good as it gets.

[SunTsu]

This isn't an image taken with the 85L, but it's a few shots of the lens. This is a gear forum, so bear with me, but this is one sexy looking lens.

[daleftw]

Those are some sweet pictures, and the lens looks really cool as well. I like how you can pretty much see straight through it..

[Richard_Miami]

This isn't an image taken with the 85L, but it's a few shots of the lens. This is a gear forum, so bear with me, but this is one sexy looking lens.

Lens porn !!!! I LOVE IT.. thanks for posting those Sun! :D This puppy is TOPS on my Wish List.

[Mum2J&M]

Wow. I can't believe you can see right through it! Awesome.

[mebailey]

Wow, Sun that's a heck of a piece of glass!! That is a great demonstration!

[mebailey]

I want to recycle this snappy of my son so those considering this lens can see what it can do nearly wide open. Iso 400, SS 1/50, f/1.6...

[peatoire]

Shot wide open, one of my first shot with this beautiful lens.

[Lars Finkelstein]

shot a couple of days ago with my new 85 1.2 :)

[Waleed]

This is my first post on the forum... so... hi.

I went on an aide trip to India last year and knew I'd be taking a ton of pictures, so I decided to rent the 85L II. (from lensprotogo.com)

I was blown away with the image quality my Rebel XT was capable of with a quality lens on the front!!!! I got hooked... and... just bought my own about two weeks ago (along with the 40d). I promise, if you are thinking about getting this lens, you will definitely NOT be disappointed!

All were taken handheld, with available light, and all but the last were taken wide open (f1.2). The last pic I stopped down to f2.8.


A beautiful collection... In fact, your photos were a big reason for me to buy the 85mm f/1.2L II, you produced the bokeh I wanted :cool: ;-)

[iknow]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2269/2135823773_bf2bb9d1db_b.jpg

[New Hobby]

Thanks iknow, I always wondered what folks did with their parakeets when they where not using them. Just put them in a draw. ;-)

Nice shot BTW.

[Az2Africa]

Lens porn !!!! I LOVE IT.. thanks for posting those Sun! :D This puppy is TOPS on my Wish List.

:lol::lol: Hey! A new title for our thread!!

[Az2Africa]

Bokeh? We don't care about no stinkin' f2.8 Bokeh ! :lol:
f1.2
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[SoaringUSAEagle]

That's always sexy when the dof is about .0000000001" lmao

[SunTsu]

Lens porn !!!! I LOVE IT.. thanks for posting those Sun! :D This puppy is TOPS on my Wish List.
I was thinking "Lens porn" myself, but refrained from using that term. I'm glad you threw the term out there and tested the waters. ;)

Wow, Sun that's a heck of a piece of glass!! That is a great demonstration!

My wife was asking me what I was doing. I had the light tent set up with my two umbrellas, etc.
I told her I was taking a picture of the lens and when she asked me why, I couldn't really answer so I'm glad you guys appreciate those shots. I've been using this lens at all our parties over the holidays and just love the shots that come from it, but I can't stop looking at the lens itself...it's just one sexy lens.
PS: For all you lens-porn guys, this is one lens that actually looks nicer without the hood on. I know...I know....it's just a tool, but heck, some power tools are pretty cool too.

Wow. I can't believe you can see right through it! Awesome.

Those are some sweet pictures, and the lens looks really cool as well. I like how you can pretty much see straight through it..
One of the things that blow me away is how you can look right through the lens. I had some relatives ask me over the holidays why it was more expensive than the big white lens. When I held it up and told them to look through it, and explained how much light that sucker takes in, they kind of understood. It's pretty cool...when you have it mounted on your body, you can see the mirror/sensor. It is one heavy hunk of glass though.

[aLFaDaRK]

Wow, excellent shots of the lens. I think it looks better without the hood too, but if I bought one, I don't know if I'd have the balls to go shooting with no hood with all that glass hanging out!