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

[algee]

the 85 1.2 does sports! :)

http://www.taylorsportsmag.com/photos/415413890_GbtEH-L-1.jpg

http://www.taylorsportsmag.com/photos/420895175_TK5dT-L-1.jpg

http://www.taylorsportsmag.com/photos/417743034_25q8k-L-2.jpg

Great shots!!

How far back were you?

I was trying to shoot a basketball game the other day and the only action worth capturing (due to 85 1.8 being a tad long) was when the teams played on the opposite court from where I was sitting.

[Valucolso]

Great shots!!

How far back were you?

I was trying to shoot a basketball game the other day and the only action worth capturing (due to 85 1.8 being a tad long) was when the teams played on the opposite court from where I was sitting.

I stand at any of the four corners of the basketball court and shoot inwards; you may be having more trouble than with focal length if you're shooting with a 1.6 crop, as i was shooting with a 1.3 crop...

good luck!

[n1as]

I was trying to shoot a basketball game the other day and the only action worth capturing (due to 85 1.8 being a tad long) was when the teams played on the opposite court from where I was sitting.

Huh? I've shot a lot of basketball with the 40D and 85 f/1.8. I shoot from about 8 feet behind the baseline under the basket or off to the side. The action has to be inside the 3 pt circle or it's too far out.

I can't imagine what sort of shots you were trying to capture that required you to be across the court with the 85 f/1.8.

[JtheVGKing]

Just got the lens today! It is indeed a beast, but is also simultaneously beauty :)

Here's my first capture of my dog Mojo:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/JtheVGKing/_MG_9646.jpg

[haileylommen]

Just got the lens today! It is indeed a beast, but is also simultaneously beauty :)

Here's my first capture of my dog Mojo:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/JtheVGKing/_MG_9646.jpg

Ugh! So jealous!
Congrats, and cute dog! (:

[jdizzle]

Canon 85 L @ 1.4 with the 1Ds MK III from a baby shoot a few weeks back.
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb83/delarosaIII/4I1U3627.jpg[/IMG]

[phamster]

Phamster.. where exactly do you place the back light?
where is the flash head pointing Back to the camera or to the background?
and at what setting?
Thanks

what photo are you talking about?

phamster

[quadrap]

post #3446 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=8721668&postcount=3446) or in general

[phamster]

post #3446 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=8721668&postcount=3446) or in general




http://i38.tinypic.com/2z5td0i.jpg



data for this picture was

1/1250
f2.2
iso 50

i had flash compensation - 1

the dual lights into umbrella was just out of frame..

shooting mode was manual.. the flash units was on ettl...

the sun light was the hair light.. and composition is: i always find a darkish area for the contrast for the subject and background..

in this case it was the subjects dark clothes and the lighter blurred back ground that worked for me.

phamster

[phamster]

Excellent :)

Agree.


thanks guys..

phamster

[airfrogusmc]

Canon 85 L @ 1.4 with the 1Ds MK III from a baby shoot a few weeks back.
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb83/delarosaIII/4I1U3627.jpg[/IMG]
Nice JD.

[jdizzle]

Nice JD.

Thanks man. I love this lens!

[quadrap]

phamster:

Got it thanks. you own this Thread!

[ALaS]

http://i38.tinypic.com/20qzyxg.jpg


http://i38.tinypic.com/2z5td0i.jpg



data for this picture was

1/1250
f2.2
iso 50

i had flash compensation - 1

the dual lights into umbrella was just out of frame..

shooting mode was manual.. the flash units was on ettl...

the sun light was the hair light.. and composition is: i always find a darkish area for the contrast for the subject and background..

in this case it was the subjects dark clothes and the lighter blurred back ground that worked for me.

phamster

This looks like two umbrellas..it's tripping me out! How do you double bracket like that..Hmm, I wonder if I can.

[phamster]

This looks like two umbrellas..it's tripping me out! How do you double bracket like that..Hmm, I wonder if I can.

i will get a close up soon..

funny now that you say it looks like 2 brellas..

here are some more. from tonight senior shoot..

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=760086




http://i38.tinypic.com/j9wo7r.jpg



http://i38.tinypic.com/v6stx3.jpg



http://i34.tinypic.com/a5f8du.jpg



http://i36.tinypic.com/jux001.jpg

[phamster]

phamster:

Got it thanks. you own this Thread!



thanks for the complement, but there are so many strong photogs here and thru out the world.

it just seems all the great ones are in L.A. , New York or just around the corner that choose to not toot their horn.. not posting their stuff here..

probably 10,000 amazing some photographers in North America alone..

phamster

[yoyoer13]

^ Will be trying the double flash umbrella thing SOON.

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_18022.jpg

Vignette added in post.

[x2x3x4x5x]

Air, that reminds me of a (less grungy) scene from Fringe.

[inthedeck]

Nice shot, there, Allen. Radiologist, or some other kind of specialist?

[airfrogusmc]

Nice shot, there, Allen. Radiologist, or some other kind of specialist?

Thanks he's a neurologist.

[inzite]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3565/3472068841_2e64257ac1_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3472069231_4d8f52abba_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/3894246577_62185878e1_o.jpg

[alt4852]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3565/3472068841_2e64257ac1_o.jpg



i'm saving my pennies for a M6 + 35mm Summilux ASPH. ;)

[inzite]

i'm saving my pennies for a M6 + 35mm Summilux ASPH. ;)

haha the bokeh on the 35mm cron IV is better. :P which is the one i have! :cool::cool:

[airfrogusmc]

i'm saving my pennies for a M6 + 35mm Summilux ASPH. ;)
My next camera will be an M9 and probably a 35 asph. Theres a very long waiting list right now. The M6 is an great camera.

[inthedeck]

Thanks he's a neurologist.

That was my next guess. :lol:

[airfrogusmc]

That was my next guess. :lol:

Shooting in these type situations can be very challenging. You can't go far into a room with a camera where theres an MRI and you've got maybe 5 minutes to shoot because there patients waiting and the Dr has to get back to seeing patients. All that said I love being able to work in those type of situations and still get the image the client needs.

[inzite]

Shooting in these type situations can be very challenging. You can't go far into a room with a camera where theres an MRI and you've got maybe 5 minutes to shoot because there patients waiting and the Dr has to get back to seeing patients. All that said I love being able to work in those type of situations and still get the image the client needs.

might look even better without the heavy vignetting or tone it down abit imo.

[tonylong]

Air, that reminds me of a (less grungy) scene from Fringe.

Or, a younger and nicer version of Dr. "Bob" Kelso in Scrubs:)!

[inthedeck]

I hear ya, Allen. That's when it 'really' becomes a P&S type situation, and hope for the best, in the least amount of time. :)

[airfrogusmc]

I hear ya, Allen. That's when it 'really' becomes a P&S type situation, and hope for the best, in the least amount of time. :)

Then its up to you the photographer to find the best light to position your subject in and still get the shot. A half ft farther back and his eyes are black and the same if you get him under the spot thats about another foot or so farther forward.

[quadrap]

Hey [B]Phamster
where did you that bracket from?..sorry for asking so many questions.

[airfrogusmc]

Or, a younger and nicer version of Dr. "Bob" Kelso in Scrubs:)!
:lol::lol:

[inthedeck]

Then its up to you the photographer to find the best light to position your subject in and still get the shot. A half ft farther back and his eyes are black and the same if you get him under the spot thats about another foot or so farther forward.

Agreed. ;) Doesn't seem like so much to think about, but, there really is and some things just become second nature after a while. Tough situations just cause those notions to become clear much quicker...haha. Ah, the challenges of a competent shooter. ;) Never ends... :lol:

[hiddengamer7]

Man, I am so considering selling my 17-40 and 70-200 for this lens...

[ekie]

Man, I am so considering selling my 17-40 and 70-200 for this lens...

i had sold my 70-200/2.8 IS for this lens a couple years back. never missed the 70-200 :D

[ebann]

Man, I am so considering selling my 17-40 and 70-200 for this lens...

I sold my 17-40L and 85/1.8 for the Mk I.

[airfrogusmc]

Agreed. ;) Doesn't seem like so much to think about, but, there really is and some things just become second nature after a while. Tough situations just cause those notions to become clear much quicker...haha. Ah, the challenges of a competent shooter. ;) Never ends... :lol:

Thanks for looking and the comments. Sometimes having to make what you have work can be as much of a challenge as using lights, maybe more.

[inthedeck]

^^I do agree. For every situation, there is a counter-situation. Lights in and of themselves are hard, but, using ambient to get the best shots in low light is an even bigger challenge. I appreciate both. :)

And here's one, where balancing everything was in and of itself something challenging. :)

BTW, I'm open to critiques, always. :)
http://inthedeck.smugmug.com/photos/665574767_naM95-XL.jpg

[airbutchie]

I seriously don't shoot enough with this glass... AY YAW... Nice shots everyone...

- airbutchie

[inthedeck]

I seriously don't shoot enough with this glass... AY YAW... Nice shots everyone...

- airbutchie

Send it to meeee....I'll slap it on my wife's 5D, and use both cam's with just this one lens. :lol:

[airfrogusmc]

^^I do agree. For every situation, there is a counter-situation. Lights in and of themselves are hard, but, using ambient to get the best shots in low light is an even bigger challenge. I appreciate both. :)

And here's one, where balancing everything was in and of itself something challenging. :)

BTW, I'm open to critiques, always. :)
http://inthedeck.smugmug.com/photos/665574767_naM95-XL.jpg

Nice job.

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

Nice job.
Indeed it is. Nice to see an image from the "keg" that wasn't taken at f/1.2 (presumably) so it actually has some DOF, and has more in focus than just a person's eyes. It really shows how freakin' SHARP that lens truly is!

Shallow DOF is nice at times, or when used for effect, but at least to me NOT IN EVERY FREAKIN' PICTURE.

Great capture!

[echo]

My next camera will be an M9 and probably a 35 asph. Theres a very long waiting list right now. The M6 is an great camera.

Same here. It will sadly be bye bye 85L, 35L etc.

[airfrogusmc]

Same here. It will sadly be bye bye 85L, 35L etc.

I can't get one. Theres a HUGE waiting list right now. I won't be ready until next year and it will be a slow move. I might wind up keeping one of my 5Ds and probably my 200 2L.

But eventually it will be a 21mm, 35mm and 90mm or so and a couple of M9s.

[inthedeck]

Thanks Allen and cwlr. :) Yeah, sometimes, 1.2 is great, but, for full body shots, f/8 to f/11 is pretty darn awesome, just the same. ;)

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks Allen and cwlr. :) Yeah, sometimes, 1.2 is great, but, for full body shots, f/8 to f/11 is pretty darn awesome, just the same. ;)

Totally agree. I shoot at whatever f/stop I need to get the shot I envisioned. I shoot a good deal in the f/4-f/16 range.

[phamster]

Air and Echo and INthedeck..

i totally agree..

the 1.2 was just like the first 2 or 7 days.. and then i wore off for me..

i shoot mainly what the ambient and composition gives me.. but anything above 3.5 is super sharp.. i am amazed..

my 5dmkii and this is the best combo.. my other 5dmkii and 35L combo isn't as sharp... but sharp enough..

i am just worried as many photo shoots i do am going to burn this shutter on my 85L combo body and then when i send it in.. and when it comes back it won't be the same..

holding my breath.. don't even know how to check shutter count on the 5dmkii.. anybody? i guess i can google it..

anyways..

here are 2 i really liked from my recent senior shoot.. phamster senior madness continues..

http://i35.tinypic.com/1zluekm.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/j9wo7r.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

Air and Echo and INthedeck..

i totally agree..

the 1.2 was just like the first 2 or 7 days.. and then i wore off for me..

i shoot mainly what the ambient and composition gives me.. but anything above 3.5 is super sharp.. i am amazed..

my 5dmkii and this is the best combo.. my other 5dmkii and 35L combo isn't as sharp... but sharp enough..

i am just worried as many photo shoots i do am going to burn this shutter on my 85L combo body and then when i send it in.. and when it comes back it won't be the same..

holding my breath.. don't even know how to check shutter count on the 5dmkii.. anybody? i guess i can google it..

anyways..

here are 2 i really liked from my recent senior shoot.. phamster senior madness continues..

http://i35.tinypic.com/1zluekm.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/j9wo7r.jpg

Love the natural hair light, the warm late light and the nice not over powering mix of fill. And those two beauties are a perfect match to the beautiful warm light.

[phamster]

@Air.. but can you tell that the two girls are twin sisters? yea.. Twins..

phamster

[yoyoer13]

^Oh dear Lord.... I see it know.

My have been sooooo tough for you too shoot them.



Me=Pure jealousy

[Jannie]

I just spent the last couple of weeks shooting tabletop product shots and half of them were shot with the 85L and the other half with a 24-70L. I was planning to buy the new macro but had to get shooting so I used extension tubes when I needed to get closer and I'm seriously considering not getting the macro. Up till now the85L has become my people portrait lens and I do love the shallow depth of field but this lens is absolute as a product lens as well, I worked with it up through f 11.

[alt4852]

^Oh dear Lord.... I see it know.

My have been sooooo tough for you too shoot them.



Me=Pure jealousy

what're you jealous for? you're scarlett johansson! ;)

[echo]

Love the natural hair light, the warm late light and the nice not over powering mix of fill. And those two beauties are a perfect match to the beautiful warm light.

Exactly my thoughts, superb :)

Personally I'd crop it a tad to get rid of the tree and the gate???

[HarrisonClicks]

Pham, not only am I am fan of your work, but the subjects in your images are quite attractive! I definitely did NOT need to know they were twins! :p

Damn I should have gone to school in Indiana. :-)

[airfrogusmc]

Exactly my thoughts, superb :)

Personally I'd crop it a tad to get rid of the tree and the gate???

Maybe a crop just above the heads and loose the white fence in the left part of the frame.

Then nothing competes with the subjects (like anything was anyway :lol:) but I also think a tighter crop works better.

[phamster]

Pham, not only am I am fan of your work, but the subjects in your images are quite attractive! I definitely did NOT need to know they were twins! :p

Damn I should have gone to school in Indiana. :-)


ha ha.. i know.. i know..i get blamed by my co workers, saying... DO YOU ONLY TAKE PICTURES OF PRETTY GIRLS?

and i say back.. i can't help it.. the girls contact me and the parents pay the bill, so i am lucky in the fact i get accounts, but also that the subjects are knock outs too.. double bonus..

but really, it all stems from face book.. Tori my cheerleader rep has friends that have seen my work.. and this is an example or results of good networking..

thanks

Exactly my thoughts, superb :)

Personally I'd crop it a tad to get rid of the tree and the gate???

Maybe a crop just above the heads and loose the white fence in the left part of the frame.

Then nothing competes with the subjects (like anything was anyway :lol:) but I also think a tighter crop works better.


i will try it later, you are welcome to edit my photos.. i have it up as edit ok.. so don't worry.. that is OK by me..

but i have say..

tighter crop will loose the sense of FARM.. the Fence and the TREE and SUN is what makes it a beautiful scene.. IMHO..


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=760086

here is the full post..

phamster

[dolina]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3973904609_ffff0694e7_b.jpg

[djharmonix]

You guys are aware that it's also an excellent landscape lens!
Post your best landscapes shot with the 85L!!!

wide open:

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/110052294/original.jpg

F2.0

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/108618257/original.jpg

F1.2:

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/108888663/original.jpg

F1.2!!

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/109128676/original.jpg

btw this was shot with a mk1 version of this lens.

[germinal]

great pics in this thread! I'm not quite sure yet if I wanna get the 50 L or 85 L..

if they both were the same price I d probably get the 85L because of the better bokeh. and the fact that the 85L doesn't have focus shift issues.


main use would be concerts. sometimes I shoot at concerts where f 2.8 iso 3200 and 1/60 is still 2 stops underexposed!

with the 85L I would be able to shoot at 1/80 ISO3200 f/1.2 and get good exposed shots!


Problem with the 85L is the long MFD.. and maybe the slower AF?

Can someone help me?? ;)

[djharmonix]

well, if youre shooting concerts i dont think MFD is an issue is it?

AF is fine with a decent body even in low light. Of course the flash helps alot for AF too if youre allowed to use it, or just turn the flash off but use it to assist AF

[-g-]

Rent both and try them

[ebann]

Start shooting with your macro lens and see if the slow focusing really bothers you...

[airfrogusmc]

ha ha.. i know.. i know..i get blamed by my co workers, saying... DO YOU ONLY TAKE PICTURES OF PRETTY GIRLS?

and i say back.. i can't help it.. the girls contact me and the parents pay the bill, so i am lucky in the fact i get accounts, but also that the subjects are knock outs too.. double bonus..

but really, it all stems from face book.. Tori my cheerleader rep has friends that have seen my work.. and this is an example or results of good networking..

thanks






i will try it later, you are welcome to edit my photos.. i have it up as edit ok.. so don't worry.. that is OK by me..

but i have say..

tighter crop will loose the sense of FARM.. the Fence and the TREE and SUN is what makes it a beautiful scene.. IMHO..


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=760086

here is the full post..

phamster

I think you still get a sense of place with the girls being placed in the field ;) and the B/G doesn't fight with your subject.

Here and after actually seeing it I'm not 100% sure I like it better.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/j9wo7r.jpg

I donno.

[airfrogusmc]

great pics in this thread! I'm not quite sure yet if I wanna get the 50 L or 85 L..

if they both were the same price I d probably get the 85L because of the better bokeh. and the fact that the 85L doesn't have focus shift issues.


main use would be concerts. sometimes I shoot at concerts where f 2.8 iso 3200 and 1/60 is still 2 stops underexposed!

with the 85L I would be able to shoot at 1/80 ISO3200 f/1.2 and get good exposed shots!


Problem with the 85L is the long MFD.. and maybe the slower AF?

Can someone help me?? ;)

Both are way over exaggerated in my opinion;) I don't miss shots with it and I shoot with that slow old tank the 5DmkI :lol:

[justaf IREMAN]

I've been wanting to get rid of this lens since I got the 200L F2 for portrait work but it's so much easier to lug around than the 200 I'm having a hard time letting go.

My daughter in the BG was practically right next to my son and the lens turned her into a creamy cute blob.

F1.8
397298

crop
397299

BTW the AF on this is not as slow as most non owners would lead you to believe. It's definitely slower going from one end to the other but if you aren't going to extremes it zips along fast enough.

[Marloon]

Thank you for telling me that. You are right about Not zipping from one end to the other. Thank you. Now I am for sure going to buy this lens.

And af speed is something I'm not concerened about. I just want the creamy tub of blob.

[germinal]

thanks for the comments... think I'll be going for the 85L...

cost =1800 euro's over here... :s

maybe better book a flight to NY buy it and return ;) would cost even less..

I ve see it online for 1900 dollars = 1300 euro.. tickets for a flight to NY and back 300 euro's..


total 1600 ;)

[JtheVGKing]

thanks for the comments... think I'll be going for the 85L...

cost =1800 euro's over here... :s

maybe better book a flight to NY buy it and return ;) would cost even less..

I ve see it online for 1900 dollars = 1300 euro.. tickets for a flight to NY and back 300 euro's..


total 1600 ;)


LOL :lol:

Do it!

Plus you get to test out the lens in NYC for the first time, not too shabby of a deal if you ask me!

[inthedeck]

^Don't forget the tax, depending on where you buy it. ;) At B&H locally, it's be about 8.375% (if it hasn't gone up, since I lived there). :)

[ebann]

I know a guy in NYC selling one BNIB for US$1500 if not already sold.

[phamster]

forget the price !!

the images coming from this lens is insane..

i first thought it was all HYPE.. but now after using it for about 2 months..

totally hooked on it..

phamster

[yoyoer13]

I just got it and the AF is not NEARLY as slow as it is made out to seem.

And yes phamster, price is not an issue with images that come from it.

I'll upload soon, I've been working a bunch and with college haven't had time to shoot, but I will.

[dolina]

The result of Typhoon Ketsana

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3973881521_ed4404f569_b.jpg

[Wazza]

Been a while since I popped in here, but some excellent shots!

Here's a few from this year:

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_0319.jpg
Verona, Italy

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_0478.jpg
Venice, Italy

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/APR_1108.jpg
Waterloo Station, London

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/APR_1152.jpg
Fellow photographer under Waterloo

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_0191.jpg
Street in Rome

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_0224.jpg
Colosseum

[justaf IREMAN]

last one is cool

[phamster]

Been a while since I popped in here, but some excellent shots!

Here's a few from this year:


Colosseum

those are sweet ! nice work

phamster

[airbutchie]

^ Loved that last one, Wazza..

- airbutchie

[yoyoer13]

^ yup like the last 4, very last one in particular. Those are some seriously reflective glasses.

[Chosenbydestiny]

The result of Typhoon Ketsana

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3973881521_ed4404f569_b.jpg

Man... I wish I was out there helping physically instead of doing these fundraisers out here.

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2766.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2759.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2728.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2736.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2750.jpg

[Marloon]

What nd filter do you guys use with this lens? Nd 8 in direct light?

[jayro11]

subscribing! you people are sick!! =D

[dolina]

Man... I wish I was out there helping physically instead of doing these fundraisers out here.

No worries Melor will give you a chance to fly over and help out.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3973904609_ffff0694e7_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2464/3974705424_9a94d42a58_b.jpg

[Subimatt]

I definitely dont use this lens enough, but I think I will more often after last night.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/3979304878_047300481c_o.jpg

[jj_photography]

Hi All,

What is the sweet spot aperture on this lens? Like for a shoulder to head portrait with a nice bokeh?

[AlphaChicken]

For me it is around f/4-f/5.6

[airfrogusmc]

I would say at about f/2-5.6.

[HarrisonClicks]

Fells Point Fun Festival, Baltimore MD.....

[phamster]

sweet ^^^^ the reds are so good on my monitor !

phamster

[hiddengamer7]

85L

My brain says yes, but my wallet says no and slaps me across the face.

[djharmonix]

85L

My brain says yes, but my wallet says no and slaps me across the face.

I feel your pain!

I had 4 copies of the 85L in the last 4 years because it's worth so much money I couldn't afford to keep it at some point...

Now I have a sharp mkII and I'm doing ok so I wouldn't sell it for anything.

[phamster]

85L

My brain says yes, but my wallet says no and slaps me across the face.

it is totally worth it !!.

i know it is expensive.. don't let my taunting bother.. you.. just let these photos bother you.. lol.. JK..

from the twins senior urban session

full post here

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=761880



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



http://i36.tinypic.com/1z688qo.jpg



http://i37.tinypic.com/rwigpc.jpg

[inthedeck]

Good stuff, Pham. ;)

[hiddengamer7]

I think it would be cool to use the Live View function on that camera and then focus on the screen with her OOF.


Edit: also, that first pose seems kind of awkward, I dont really know what it is though, it just seems a little off

[zelseman]

That last one is great phamster!

[Marloon]

What a LENS! i love this lens - acquired it on friday!

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SsmRFmNYA-I/AAAAAAAAAQU/-2LJaUMrnaA/s800/IMG_7318.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SsmRCOtO1DI/AAAAAAAAAQM/hVO5jRujCQQ/s800/IMG_7298.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SsmQyhSjWBI/AAAAAAAAAPk/CSaamGA4_6E/s800/IMG_7252.jpg

[TheHoff]

Edit: also, that first pose seems kind of awkward, I dont really know what it is though, it just seems a little off

It is technically good but, yes, awkward because no one would ever be in that position unless they fell there.

[HarrisonClicks]

I like that second shot through the car window Marloon. That's a cool creative idea.

[Marloon]

I like that second shot through the car window Marloon. That's a cool creative idea.

thanks! its apparently the new trend that a lot of wedding photographers are doing now. LOL

[phamster]

thanks! its apparently the new trend that a lot of wedding photographers are doing now. LOL


natural framing isn't a new idea.. lol.. i believe bambi c has been doing it for at least 10 years now..



but i have to agree.. the shot thru the window is sweet !!


phamster

[airfrogusmc]

natural framing isn't a new idea.. lol.. i believe bambi c has been doing it for at least 10 years now..



but i have to agree.. the shot thru the window is sweet !!


phamster

And a famous 1940s W.Eugene Smith image uses it. ;)
http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/.a/6a00df351e888f883401156e82f47a970c-300wi

And one of my all time favorites
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1145/1343870261_072fcd4fd7.jpg

I guess Smith was 60 + years ahead of his time.

[Marloon]

And a famous 1940s W.Eugene Smith image uses it. ;)
http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/.a/6a00df351e888f883401156e82f47a970c-300wi

And one of my all time favorites
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1145/1343870261_072fcd4fd7.jpg

I guess Smith was 60 + years ahead of his time.

see i told you its not new...

[echo]

I definitely dont use this lens enough, but I think I will more often after last night.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/3979304878_047300481c_o.jpg

Very nice :)

[Rap Sizzle]

I usually always shoot 1.8 and above but with all the posts in 1.2 on here, I should start shooting wide open more often.

[phamster]

@subimatt !..

sweet shot! the natural framing and their expression !

from my senior session from last night..

is it ok.. post 8 photos?

i rarely do guy sessions.. and i thought i did pretty well for this shy guy..

he was 6 feet 1. so i had to bring a ladder for this job, which am so glad i did.. so all you photogs out there, carry a 4 footer in your car always !!




This Evan will study to be an Engineer @ Purdue.. his mother is also a grad from this awesome school !..

so naturally he had asked to do his photo shoot right here on campus.

here are the shots we liked.

i used the 2 speed lights in the westscott tonight.. with pw's


1
http://i34.tinypic.com/ka1krb.jpg



2
http://i33.tinypic.com/24l0sif.jpg


3
http://i33.tinypic.com/28bs80p.jpg


4
http://i38.tinypic.com/280qwbl.jpg


5
http://i33.tinypic.com/9ganis.jpg


6
http://i33.tinypic.com/2ngvb5v.jpg


7
http://i37.tinypic.com/2pt5r36.jpg


8
http://i35.tinypic.com/142d2ys.jpg

[Subimatt]

thanks guys, I do really need to use it more. Definitely not my go to lens, but I do love the images I get with it.

[blktaln]

love this lens.:)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3515/3988775581_e1d9ae728e_o.jpg

[4x4rock]

Awesome pics guys. Just sold my 85 f1.8 and will soon join this club with the 85L MKI :)

Older lens welcome here? hahah I really don't need this lens but couldn't pass up such a sweet sweet deal so the smaller brother has to go. :(

[ebann]

Awesome pics guys. Just sold my 85 f1.8 and will soon join this club with the 85L MKI :)

Older lens welcome here? hahah I really don't need this lens but couldn't pass up such a sweet sweet deal so the smaller brother has to go. :(

how sweet was the deal?

[airbutchie]

Dos...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/3992446951_b9477d4e9c_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3986697667_0cec5a84a3_b.jpg


- airbutchie ;)

[4x4rock]

how sweet was the deal?


hahha.. let's say it's cheaper than the used price of a 135L :)

[4x4rock]

Dos...

- airbutchie ;)


The second one is nice Butchie...

btw, are you still driving your Xterra and offroading?

[inthedeck]

Butch...the WB of the bride seems a tad off, or is it just me? Seems a bit 'blue' probably caused by the flash. ???

Otherwise, both are very nice shots. ;)

[phamster]

Dos...

[


- airbutchie ;)


dude those are great !!

phamster

[airbutchie]

The second one is nice Butchie...
btw, are you still driving your Xterra and offroading?
Thanks, Sonny... And yes, I still drive my Xterra around town but haven't offroaded in awhile... Good to hear from you!!! And congrats/welcome to the 85L club... You'll truly enjoy it's unique imagery... Post when you can... Peace!!!


Butch...the WB of the bride seems a tad off, or is it just me? Seems a bit 'blue' probably caused by the flash. ??? Otherwise, both are very nice shots. ;)
Thanks Manish... I honestly don't see the "blue tint" on the bride... Hmmmmm... Let me look back and see what I set the WB at... Hehhehehhee... I'll follow-up with my findings... Nonetheless, thanks for the comment, Manish...


dude those are great !!
phamster
Thanks Phamster for the acknowledgements... I, of course, am a true fan of your work and lighting techniques!!! I'll get there someday... Hehhehehhehe...

- airbutchie :D

[dolina]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3119/2871823047_86fba14292_o.jpg

[phamster]

i posted this in the people section.. but i haven't posted here in a while..

just lots of great photos everybody posting.. love it.. because all of it inspires me to create more photos too.. keep posting everybody !!


here are my addtions..

i had a chance to work with Fang..

he is an amazingly fit guy.. wouldn't want to mess with him..

here are some of the shots we came up for him..

lighting was the ab1600 and PLM 86 and my broken shoot thru umbrella.. ha ha.

1
http://i33.tinypic.com/slsjz6.jpg



2
http://i33.tinypic.com/wkmq90.jpg


3
http://i33.tinypic.com/2yxjgic.jpg

[4x4rock]

wow phamster, I really really dig the light on the second shot but all of them are really excellent. I've been wanting to shoot some sport portraits with that kind of light, care to share how you set it up?

[Subimatt]

http://i33.tinypic.com/slsjz6.jpg



Awesome shot Pham!

[xcon85]

one of the first shots with my new toy.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/3997072438_71b549a154_b.jpg

[phamster]

wow phamster, I really really dig the light on the second shot but all of them are really excellent. I've been wanting to shoot some sport portraits with that kind of light, care to share how you set it up?


here is the best BTS photo i have..

i just don't these very often and i should do it more often, just to document the fun..

sorry guys.. i will work on that..

umbrella with 580 at full power.. and ab1600 with PLM 86

http://i35.tinypic.com/2s92flf.jpg


and one more for good measures..

http://i36.tinypic.com/2w6i3ao.jpg

[JtheVGKing]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/JtheVGKing/_MG_0493-2.jpg

[Wazza]

Very nice additions all...

Here's a more touching subject, from Auschwitz

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_3012.jpg

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_3017.jpg

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_3036.jpg


The rest can be viewed on my blog:

http://warrenwilliams.co.nz/blog

[xcon85]

a quick shot from a coffee house today.

still getting used to this beast.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2664/3997518491_f6bf076598_b.jpg

[AlphaChicken]

a quick shot from a coffee house today.

still getting used to this beast.



It has a steep learning curve doesn't it? Shooting wide open is the hardest. You would be surprised how much backing up from the subject and stopping down just a couple stops can do.

[xcon85]

It has a steep learning curve doesn't it? Shooting wide open is the hardest. You would be surprised how much backing up from the subject and stopping down just a couple stops can do.

Quite the learning curve, indeed.

In this situation I was literally at someone else's table just to achieve MFD. I'm not sure they appreciated that... :lol: (a very crowded coffee house on a saturday night)

But yes, I should have stopped it down a bit. Its just, f1.2 is quite addicting.

[AlphaChicken]

Quite the learning curve, indeed.

In this situation I was literally at someone else's table just to achieve MFD. I'm not sure they appreciated that... :lol: (a very crowded coffee house on a saturday night)

But yes, I should have stopped it down a bit. Its just, f1.2 is quite addicting.

Oh definitely agree there. :)

I like f/2.0. Still an amazingly creamy bokeh and shallow DoF and it becomes super sharp and easier to shoot.

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0127-1.jpg

Thought I'd show something with some DOF f/11 I think.

[Candersson]

Very nice pictures Warren (checked out your blog) :)
Thanks

[phamster]

a quick shot from a coffee house today.

still getting used to this beast.

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congrats !

Very nice additions all...

Here's a more touching subject, from Auschwitz

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The rest can be viewed on my blog:

http://warrenwilliams.co.nz/blog

you have a great eye for compositions.. sweet..

[IMG]http:/

Thought I'd show something with some DOF f/11 I think.

so unique of a bulding? is that .... uhhmm where?



i have one to share from the senior session today..

senior Taylor.. the full post soon..


http://i38.tinypic.com/2a80vud.jpg

[ekie]

^^^^ excellent :)

[airfrogusmc]

Yeah love the late summer afternoon feel of this Pham

Its the San Geronimo church at Taos Pueblo, New Mexico.

[xcon85]

a friend asked me to take some baby pictures for him, my first time shooting newborns. most of the shots came out quite well, much thanks to the 85...
i had seen this neat b&w shot online of a baby held in her mothers arms against a black background and tried to emulate that.

a very quick and crudely done attempt using a lamp and a black shirt, we tried to get the shot before she woke up. Because of this, I didn't notice her foot had slipped out of the frame until it was too late :oops:

I think it still came out quite nice, and he was pleased with the result.
What do you all think?

She turned one month old today

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2669/4005222064_035e4fe39c_b.jpg

C&C welcomed.

[p360]

Very nice additions all...

Here's a more touching subject, from Auschwitz

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_3012.jpg

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_3017.jpg

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/2009/EUR_3036.jpg



Fantastic...!!

[TheHoff]

a very quick and crudely done attempt using a lamp and a black shirt, we tried to get the shot before she woke up.[/IMG]

C&C welcomed.

Sweet baby and I like this setup (I have a similar one in my galleries) but I think your black and white conversion is muddy and too contrasty & dark for a newborn. If you post the original maybe someone can offer a better conversion.

[xcon85]

Sweet baby and I like this setup (I have a similar one in my galleries) but I think your black and white conversion is muddy and too contrasty & dark for a newborn. If you post the original maybe someone can offer a better conversion.

Thanks! I'll try converting it again.
I suppose I should exploit the perfect skin rather than trying to cover it up with dark contrast. :lol:

I had done a different version, highly desaturated with just some flesh colors left, I now think that one may have looked better. Definitely less 'muddy'.

[TC_Fenua]

Great shots all !

I don't know why , but I have a fetish for this lens , and my mind will be appeased only if I buy it , even knowing that I need a 24-70L first ... Mind is so weak :(

[zariio]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1255630337_qxlx0183_IMG_5036bcopy.JPG

[Marloon]

Okay here we go... 85L sharpness @ f1.2. This is all SOOC.

Exif data is...
5dmkii
no flash
iso 2500
85mm f1.2 L II USM
f1.2
1/200

Here's the original resampled to 800x533 (picasaweb)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/StgTO6yBmhI/AAAAAAAAASc/WJ1wY-AST6w/s800/IMG_7596-2.jpg

And here's crop @ 100% at 800x533

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/StgTOnNKe5I/AAAAAAAAASY/n1iY6jm_4p8/s800/IMG_7596.jpg

This lens takes some skill to learn, and takes a fewer tries to hit perfect focus @ 1.2, but once you get it.. its absolutely magical.

[mananetwork]

http://www.mananetwork.net/blog/wp-content/gallery/wedding_engagement_2009/mattjoanne_007.jpg

http://www.mananetwork.net/blog/wp-content/gallery/wedding_engagement_2009/mattjoanne_008.jpg

http://www.mananetwork.net/blog/wp-content/gallery/wedding_engagement_2009/mattjoanne_010.jpg

http://www.mananetwork.net/blog/wp-content/gallery/wedding_engagement_2009/mattjoanne_018.jpg

[dolina]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/3021754052_4e463c2eac_o.jpg

[phamster]

@ Mananetwork NICE wedding stuff !!

@ Dolina. - beautiful model shot at an event !

here are my recents from a wedding on saturday.. probably the funnest group of young Adults i have ever worked with.. of course we did lots of stuff with my coaching..

this is the way i would have had my wedding bridal party pictures.. and this is the way they wanted them to be ! FUN FUN FUN.. right?


http://i35.tinypic.com/24c9mwl.jpg


http://i38.tinypic.com/2v19fyu.jpg


http://i34.tinypic.com/2md2gq9.jpg


http://i34.tinypic.com/2u543tc.jpg


http://i33.tinypic.com/xpadqp.jpg


http://i35.tinypic.com/121pvz6.jpg


http://i35.tinypic.com/wgux49.jpg


http://i34.tinypic.com/16h2iyx.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

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

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2724.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2749Sepia.jpg

[phamster]

^ 2-4 months old baby? so precious !

all available light or did you bring some ?

phamster

[airfrogusmc]

^ 2-4 months old baby? so precious !

all available light or did you bring some ?

phamster
Pham the baby in the bottom photo (group) is 2 weeks old. The fist two are a 4 month old. #1 soft box
#2 available
#3 soft box (main) and a couple of lights off the white wall and ceiling behind me for fill.

[echo]

Ha ha! Pham is obviously not yet a Dad :)

Using that as a link, here's a few of my 6 yr old taken today - Most are at f/1.2

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/684748193_pWkcJ-XL.jpg
@ f/1.2

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/684761995_TpBRg-XL.jpg
@ f/1.2

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/684744208_dYsnM-XL.jpg
@ f/2.5

:)

Mike

[xcon85]

Ha ha! Pham is obviously not yet a Dad :)

Using that as a link, here's a few of my 6 yr old taken today - Most are at f/1.2

:)

Mike

love the second shot!

[phamster]

Ha ha! Pham is obviously not yet a Dad :)

UdYsnM-XL.jpg[/img]
@ f/2.5

:)

Mike

you are correct.. no children right now.. don't know what time i have for my self but children would be a major shift in happiness.. i am sure of it.. ha ha..

phamster

[Ball4]

Ha ha! Pham is obviously not yet a Dad :)

Using that as a link, here's a few of my 6 yr old taken today - Most are at f/1.2

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/684748193_pWkcJ-XL.jpg
@ f/1.2

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/684761995_TpBRg-XL.jpg

Mike
Fantastic! Love to know what magical pp you did on these. All natural lighting?