Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM - The Keg [Archive] - Page 29

paten

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 21:27

airfrogusmc

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 21:58

here's two @f/1.2 :)
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs189.snc3/19653_241174593772_523583772_3249907_3852315_n.jpg
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs169.snc3/19653_241122533772_523583772_3249522_3799263_n.jpg
Beautiful^^^

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_9958.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_9959.jpg

MigsVuitton

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 00:37

just like my avatar ;)

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_1818.jpg

linh811

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 02:59

why did i just read this thread? now i have to go spend more money :(

WillOPhotos

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 03:52

Monkey at the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpar.

5d mkII 85mm at f/1.2

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7807/monkey1web.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/monkey1web.jpg/)

alainphoto

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 07:32

WillOPhotos > colors looks overprocessed and unatural, but the shot is fantastic ;)

thanks for sharing !

exodusfman800

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 08:11

here's two @f/1.2 :)
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs189.snc3/19653_241174593772_523583772_3249907_3852315_n.jpg
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs169.snc3/19653_241122533772_523583772_3249522_3799263_n.jpg

Wow, these are amazing. I'm going to be ordering this lens today :) :) :) Where did you focus on the girl to get keep her in focus even at f/1.2?

Marloon

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 11:21

why did i just read this thread? now i have to go spend more money :(

you gotta sell your 7d and join the FF owners. those lenses you have would SHINE on an FF.

echo

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 13:27

just like my avatar ;)

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_1818.jpg

Very good!

BTW, the image on the cup is the reverse of your avatar???

MigsVuitton

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 14:06

Very good!

BTW, the image on the cup is the reverse of your avatar???

haha. It was a Christmas present from a very talented best friend. No complaints here!

Madweasel

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 15:18

Besides which, as the avatar image is shot in a mirror, the cup image is the correct way round!

echo

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 17:50

It looks great! What a nice prezzie :)

SeattleSpeedster

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 17:55

Went out to the coast to the Hoh Rain Forest and since the 85L is almost always on my 5D, I started with that and moved on to the 14L later

Here are a few 85mm shots

1.
http://www.vispoint.com/album/Hoh%20Rain%20Forest%202009/slides/_MG_8160.jpg

2.
http://www.vispoint.com/album/Hoh%20Rain%20Forest%202009/slides/_MG_8163.jpg

3.
http://www.vispoint.com/album/Hoh%20Rain%20Forest%202009/slides/_MG_8158.jpg

14mm shots here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=807496

rohicks

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 18:04

All of you will now start to see me frequent this thread with pictures as I took the plunge today - http://tweetphoto.com/8392229

ETA next Thursday :D

Kramer80

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 23:12

http://www.armory.com/~nima/potn/ualberta.jpg

http://www.armory.com/~nima/potn/ualberta2.jpg

No pp...just some expired (over 8 years ago) no name chinese film. 400 ISO all shot at f1.2

exodusfman800

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 23:29

All of you will now start to see me frequent this thread with pictures as I took the plunge today - http://tweetphoto.com/8392229

ETA next Thursday :D

+1. I just ordered mine too :D I can't wait to get it!!

rohicks

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 02:35

+1. I just ordered mine too :D I can't wait to get it!!

if only time could go faster.

Gel

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 05:57

At f/2

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4253771610_c419fc2cb3_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2765/4253003525_c9f29c31ff_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/4253771792_ed3d8a2cef_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4253772042_b1e5a6505a_o.jpg

Madweasel

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 06:36

How mean, putting her out in the cold like that! Great shots.

Cotmweasel

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 08:01

That's some dandruff. jk
Great shots! :D

Candersson

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 10:37

Great shots and a beautiful model!
Dandruff?!...maybe something for the "Head & Shoulders" commercial... :D

piekarz23

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 13:08

http://images48.fotosik.pl/246/9461a031d12b215fmed.jpg (http://www.fotosik.pl)

allingtm

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 15:12

airfrogusmc

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 15:43

With some help in the Critique Corner (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=808644) I've created my first photo for this forum. Not sure what you all think - I know I've still got lots to learn. This is my first attempt using a studio kit I bought yesterday :)

http://marcallington.com/wp-content/gallery/photography/img_0468-pp.jpg

Lighting looks pretty good. The eye closet to camera looks a little soft. If one eye is going to be soft don't make it the eye closest to camera. Also try to avoid in most cases putting the eyes on the 50% horizon line. Conversion looks pretty good though the white stripes on the left side of subject are a bit to hot and blending into the B/G.

Canonswhitelensesrule

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 16:21

How mean, putting her out in the cold like that! Great shots.
Yes they are great shots!

Maybe he was planning on "warming her up" after the photo session.;)

airfrogusmc

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 17:02

Wild Key Deer Big Pine Key
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0147.jpg

HorizonPhoto

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 19:42

Best lens i have ever used...Well worth the money me thinks.

exodusfman800

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 21:25

if only time could go faster.

Yeah, I know what you mean. 4 days and counting...

MigsVuitton

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 22:29

Shot at 1.8, 580ex and pocket wizard flex for HSS

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/700_IMG_1911.jpg

paten

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 03:15

Wow, these are amazing. I'm going to be ordering this lens today :) :) :) Where did you focus on the girl to get keep her in focus even at f/1.2?

sorry for the late response,.. just focus on the girls body, on #1 i should have stop down to f/1.8 or f/2.0 coz the bokeh is too much and i wanna keep the object tack sharp :) manual mode is our friend :)

paten

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 03:55

Gel

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 04:14

here's 2 more :) @ f/1.2
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs189.snc3/19653_241174568772_523583772_3249905_471155_n.jpg http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs189.snc3/19653_241174583772_523583772_3249906_6961824_n.jpg

I know to some of us this seems really obvious but this is a classic example of depth of field increasing the further the subject is away from the lens.

Whilst there will be comments that the dof is too narrow and to stop down you can achieve a similar effect by just being further away from the subject as illustrated above, shot at F/1.2

Framing is going to be different though but at the beginning when I was starting out I wouldn't of dreamt of shooting a shot like this at F/1.2

single_track

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 06:56

SeattleSpeedster - Great colors and composition. Very nice.

jerrylimlee

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 07:58

superb lens.http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4252049013_397d8b3a70_b.jpg

exodusfman800

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 08:08

sorry for the late response,.. just focus on the girls body, on #1 i should have stop down to f/1.8 or f/2.0 coz the bokeh is too much and i wanna keep the object tack sharp :) manual mode is our friend :)

It's all good, lol. Ah, I see. I'll have to try that out and starting learning how to shoot at f/1.2. Do you find yourself having to manually focus the lens or is the af pretty good on the lens? I know it's not fast, but didn't know how accurate it was when I got there.

I know to some of us this seems really obvious but this is a classic example of depth of field increasing the further the subject is away from the lens.

Whilst there will be comments that the dof is too narrow and to stop down you can achieve a similar effect by just being further away from the subject as illustrated above, shot at F/1.2

Framing is going to be different though but at the beginning when I was starting out I wouldn't of dreamt of shooting a shot like this at F/1.2

Thanks for the tips! I've been messing around with my 135L at f/2, so I'm not completely lost when I get the 85mm in.

thatkatmat

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 11:09

http://images48.fotosik.pl/246/9461a031d12b215fmed.jpg (http://www.fotosik.pl)

Cool shot, lovely bokeh...

quadrap

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 22:09

rohicks

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 23:42

Yeah, I know what you mean. 4 days and counting...
Really 4 days?
Mine was shipped out yesterday and is scheduled to arrive tomorrow (wed).

Best lens i have ever used...Well worth the money me thinks.
Curiosity on the exif of the f/stop for the girl sitting on the bench?

exodusfman800

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 00:15

Really 4 days?
Mine was shipped out yesterday and is scheduled to arrive tomorrow (wed)

Yeah, turns out B&H shipped mine out yesterday and arriving tomorrow as well. They originally told me Thursday though. Have classes started at Purdue yet? It's been one day, and I'm already wanting it to be over, but hw might just have to wait come Wednesday though, haha.

rohicks

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 01:02

Yeah, turns out B&H shipped mine out yesterday and arriving tomorrow as well. They originally told me Thursday though. Have classes started at Purdue yet? It's been one day, and I'm already wanting it to be over, but hw might just have to wait come Wednesday though, haha.

ha definitely! So do you go to Purdue? My last semester of college life started yesterday :cool:

Just found out BHP shipped my 85 to a non existent address! My apt address here in West La, but to my hometown city (billing address). This is going to be a bitch to track down and get them to change this ..... ugghhh may not get it tomorrow now. Really disappointed right now and having trouble sleeping. I want to call customer service but they are not open at 2am.

AlphaChicken

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 02:06

01/09/2010

Portrait of my father. It has been a cold winter. I wanted to capture the warmth that coffee and bookstores bring. http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/smile.gif

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/Underground_Image_Forums/_MG_6273__Web.jpg

exodusfman800

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 08:11

ha definitely! So do you go to Purdue? My last semester of college life started yesterday :cool:

Just found out BHP shipped my 85 to a non existent address! My apt address here in West La, but to my hometown city (billing address). This is going to be a bitch to track down and get them to change this ..... ugghhh may not get it tomorrow now. Really disappointed right now and having trouble sleeping. I want to call customer service but they are not open at 2am.

lol, I wish. It's my last year at Ivy Tech, but I'll be transferring to IUPUI next year. I'd love to go to Purdue if I didn't have a stable job that funds new equipment ;)

That really sucks about the address though. I really hope they're able to reroute it and stuff. How far away is the billing address from Purdue?

rohicks

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 09:56

lol, I wish. It's my last year at Ivy Tech, but I'll be transferring to IUPUI next year. I'd love to go to Purdue if I didn't have a stable job that funds new equipment ;)

That really sucks about the address though. I really hope they're able to reroute it and stuff. How far away is the billing address from Purdue?

It is Monticello so only 30 minutes. But the street address doesn't exist in Monticello. I'm giving the lafayette center a call to anticipate the package and change it hopefully. :confused:

ducatiwv

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 13:28

1st shot with the 85L.....Lord Blackie.....:D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4269042395_0f8c7a8cc0_b.jpg

I think its going to take a bit longer to get the hang of this lens , but i already love the results

paten

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 14:01

It's all good, lol. Ah, I see. I'll have to try that out and starting learning how to shoot at f/1.2. Do you find yourself having to manually focus the lens or is the af pretty good on the lens? I know it's not fast, but didn't know how accurate it was when I got there.

Nope, i use AF all the time, what i mean "manual mode" is that my focus setting is on the * not the half press shutter (default), i know the focusing is "rather" hard with this lens, but i figure it out to take the same photo twice and refocusing it another on the next shot, with that method i think my error is minimal. yess it's not a pro style type, just don't wanna get a photo that's OOF :(

I know to some of us this seems really obvious but this is a classic example of depth of field increasing the further the subject is away from the lens.

Whilst there will be comments that the dof is too narrow and to stop down you can achieve a similar effect by just being further away from the subject as illustrated above, shot at F/1.2

Framing is going to be different though but at the beginning when I was starting out I wouldn't of dreamt of shooting a shot like this at F/1.2

i wouldn't agree more, :D

MigsVuitton

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 14:10

Not really a sample image, just love for the lens. My new wallpaper from canon's official picture :)

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Screen-shot-2010-01-12-at-12.05.56-PM.png

cherrymoon

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 14:17

Love your wallpaper MigsVuitton. Where can I find it ?

MigsVuitton

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 16:07

Its on canon's website but I took out all the text. Give me a sec and I'll upload it for you

MigsVuitton

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 16:11

Love your wallpaper MigsVuitton. Where can I find it ?

Ok, here you go: http://migsvuitton.com/blog/2010/01/85l-wallpaper/

rohicks

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 16:38

Not really a sample image, just love for the lens. My new wallpaper from canon's official picture :)

What's with the red line down the background? Signifying an L series?

RonLegend

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 21:32

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/4270504356_c2d3a45a93.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronlegend/4270504356/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4267761776_5720e17a15.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronlegend/4267761776/)

MigsVuitton

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 00:26

"I'll take a jack and diet please"

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/700_IMG_18901.jpg

rohicks

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 00:33

Called BHP today and they re-routed my 85L to the right address while it passed through Ohio.

Looks like it should be here tomorrow or Thursday pending I catch it to sign for it!!! :cool:

J-B

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 03:47

Not really a sample image, just love for the lens. My new wallpaper from canon's official picture :)

I tried geektool once too, but for me it wasn't worth it because it used alsmost 800mb of memory (only displaying date, time and RAM). I rather use my memory for applications.
It looks very nice though...

exodusfman800

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 08:20

Called BHP today and they re-routed my 85L to the right address while it passed through Ohio.

Looks like it should be here tomorrow or Thursday pending I catch it to sign for it!!! :cool:

Sweeeeet. That's awesome that they were able to reroute that for you. Hopefully I'll be home (or someone will be home) in time to sign for it today.

rohicks

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 10:06

Sweeeeet. That's awesome that they were able to reroute that for you. Hopefully I'll be home (or someone will be home) in time to sign for it today.

Cha-ching.
Man in the brown van said, "Hey Mr. Hicks here is your epicness".
Still waiting on my HOYA UV filter for the lens though.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs183.snc3/19054_918614013128_13730973_51261558_2289210_n.jpg

exodusfman800

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 10:24

Cha-ching.
Man in the brown van said, "Hey Mr. Hicks here is your epicness".
Still waiting on my HOYA UV filter for the lens though.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs183.snc3/19054_918614013128_13730973_51261558_2289210_n.jpg

Lucky...I can't wait to get off work...

MigsVuitton

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 11:06

I tried geektool once too, but for me it wasn't worth it because it used alsmost 800mb of memory (only displaying date, time and RAM). I rather use my memory for applications.
It looks very nice though...

I noticed that it did hog up some memory, but I have a few to spare with my 12 gigs :)

Cha-ching.
Man in the brown van said, "Hey Mr. Hicks here is your epicness".
Still waiting on my HOYA UV filter for the lens though.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs183.snc3/19054_918614013128_13730973_51261558_2289210_n.jpg

Sweet! Congrats

MigsVuitton

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 11:07

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2749/4271134646_e485141420_b.jpg

I feel bad for the guy. I swear I ask him to pose every time I wanna try something

echo

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 12:04

Yet more snow here so here's a few snaps from lunchtime:

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/Children/The-Kids/mikey-elaine-snow-MG2652/763887969_DUDQG-XL.jpg
Taken at f.1.2 - Wide open

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/Children/The-Kids/mikey-elaine-snow-MG2693/763901246_X2qK3-XL.jpg
Taken at f/2.8

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/Children/The-Kids/mikey-elaine-snow-MG2629/763894936_38Lns-XL.jpg
Taken at f/1.6

None of these went close to Photoshop, just RAW conversion and some curves in Capture One :)

philcozz

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 12:07

Yet more snow here so here's a few snaps from lunchtime:

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/Children/The-Kids/mikey-elaine-snow-MG2652/763887969_DUDQG-XL.jpg
Taken at f.1.2 - Wide open

Great.

thatkatmat

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 12:22

Love this shot, love the bokeh, vignetting, color, composition ..Everything. Looks like she's gonna scoot right out of my screen...:)

Yet more snow here so here's a few snaps from lunchtime:
http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/Children/The-Kids/mikey-elaine-snow-MG2629/763894936_38Lns-XL.jpg
Taken at f/1.6

None of these went close to Photoshop, just RAW conversion and some curves in Capture One :)

echo

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 12:37

Love this shot, love the bokeh, vignetting, color, composition ..Everything. Looks like she's gonna scoot right out of my screen...:)

Ah, confession, I did apply a tad of vignette (in Capture One) to that last one to get precisely that effect, it was there a tad but I just pushed it a nats.

Thanks for the comments :)

GMCPhotographics

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 14:44

inthedeck

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 15:28

1st shot with the 85L.....Lord Blackie.....:D
I think its going to take a bit longer to get the hang of this lens , but i already love the results

Larry...u bastage! :lol: Congrats...now, I'd like to see other shots, besides the cat.

Previous posters/pictures...very nice. Just finished catching up on this thread...and there's an awful lot of goodness in here. ;)

airbutchie

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 16:54

Just one for today... Shot at f/2.8...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4271620381_8ca5562732_b.jpg

- airbutchie ;)

rohicks

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 17:08

Nice....but I don't think that an 85IIL is really a studio lens, it's a bright enough to not need the flash ;-)

Don't have a studio and I've used it in a portable studio for a fashion show a few months ago.

Works very well.

MigsVuitton

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 17:21

Don't have a studio and I've used it in a portable studio for a fashion show a few months ago.

Works very well.

Agreed. Works well in studio if you (obviously) have the space. People and their "not good for so and so" ahh!

rohicks

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 17:56

Agreed. Works well in studio if you (obviously) have the space. People and their "not good for so and so" ahh!

Nice....but I don't think that an 85IIL is really a studio lens, it's a bright enough to not need the flash ;-)

And to prove that here is some samples.
This was taken with the 85L from my buddy that was behind me while we were working on the fashion show (Pham - some of you may know him). I was however at this time was not using the 85L, but he was. See works fine ;) This is me working with Tara. Final image of what i took is below.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/4217349519_1f5a3879c4_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4217349519/)

And here is that shot that i was working with Tara on, but this was with the 70-200 AT 115mm haha ;)!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/4166630324_74a91f3702_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4166630324/in/set-72157622819887661/)

MigsVuitton

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 18:21

Ryan, great portrait. Was that all the lighting set up was? Beauty dish as hair light and soft box in front?

rohicks

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 18:27

Ryan, great portrait. Was that all the lighting set up was? Beauty dish as hair light and soft box in front?
Sure was except the softbox you're referring to is the 69" silver PLM.

Canon 5d2
70-200L f/2.8 IS
1/160s - f/9.0 - ISO100 - 115mm
Boomed AB1600 gridded in Beauty Dish, behind subject, camera left at 1/2 power
Boomed AB1600 into 69" silver diffused PLM, camera right for key @ 1/4 power(?)

booja

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 20:53

MigsVuitton

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 21:12

thinking about getting this lens... but of course i would have to ditch a lens to pay for it... or some of it.

would anyone sell a 24-70L to buy this lens on a FF camera? i have a 35L and a 50mm and a 135L.

is the 85L too close to a 135L?

I sold my 24-70L to fund the 35L... so I have a 35L, 85L II and 200 f/2.8L. I still want a 135L and will hold out for a 24-70 f/2.8L II. That's the ONLY zoom I really want and am willing to wait for the next version.

tonylong

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 23:07

I don't think I'd want to trade the 24-70 for the 85. To me, the 24-70 is a real tool, as in a very versatile workhorse, whereas the 85 is special for those special things:).

exodusfman800

13th of January 2010 (Wed), 23:23

Finally got the lens in!!!!! :) :) :) This lens is absolutely amazing!

First shot
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h97/exodusfman800/new85mm.jpg

echo

14th of January 2010 (Thu), 02:58

I don't think I'd want to trade the 24-70 for the 85. To me, the 24-70 is a real tool, as in a very versatile workhorse, whereas the 85 is special for those special things:).

Agree. I'd get the 35L first, 24-70L second, 85L next.

mananetwork

14th of January 2010 (Thu), 22:40

Just one for today... Shot at f/2.8...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4271620381_8ca5562732_b.jpg

- airbutchie ;)

Perfect! *except for the cobweb lol*

Canonswhitelensesrule

14th of January 2010 (Thu), 23:53

And to prove that here is some samples.
This was taken with the 85L from my buddy that was behind me while we were working on the fashion show (Pham - some of you may know him). I was however at this time was not using the 85L, but he was. See works fine ;) This is me working with Tara. Final image of what i took is below.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/4217349519_1f5a3879c4_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4217349519/)

And here is that shot that i was working with Tara on, but this was with the 70-200 AT 115mm haha ;)!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/4166630324_74a91f3702_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4166630324/in/set-72157622819887661/)
She looks a lot like Reese Witherspoon. IMHO.

Great shots btw.

Canonswhitelensesrule

14th of January 2010 (Thu), 23:55

Just one for today... Shot at f/2.8...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4271620381_8ca5562732_b.jpg

- airbutchie ;)

INCREDIBLE!!

It almost looks as if it's in 3-D!

The f/2.8 aperture was a PERFECT choice!!

rohicks

15th of January 2010 (Fri), 09:44

She looks a lot like Reese Witherspoon. IMHO.

Great shots btw.

Yea she does.
She told me she gets that a lot.

Martin.D

15th of January 2010 (Fri), 12:42

This lens is one of two on my list to buy!

Kolor-Pikker

15th of January 2010 (Fri), 16:01

bored

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/ThisIsHey/_MG_0805.jpg

airbutchie

15th of January 2010 (Fri), 17:15

Two more 2 share!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2731/4276983571_18683088f2_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4276984671_c70024d84d_b.jpg

airbutchie ;)

PS. Thanks for the comment, Canonswhitelensrule!!!

airfrogusmc

15th of January 2010 (Fri), 17:15

airbutchie

15th of January 2010 (Fri), 17:33

^ Thanks Allen!!!

- airbutchie :)

Canonswhitelensesrule

15th of January 2010 (Fri), 18:20

No prob!

Kramer80

15th of January 2010 (Fri), 18:45

http://www.armory.com/~nima/potn/hype.jpg

mattjns93

15th of January 2010 (Fri), 22:32

Rented a 50d today and recently got this lens. First shots with it out of the house. Who says it can't be used for sports? :p
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4278236886_114b107748.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4277523847_dd70c7194f.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4277435361_094590febb.jpg

phamster

15th of January 2010 (Fri), 23:19

@ Air Butchie..

nice photos.. i must say you contribute to this thread more than anybody in the last 10 pages.. lol.. (that is a good thing)

@ Skills..
meeting on monday.. dont forget !

and my shot from tonights 3 min session.. it was totally impromptu..

Meet Whitney and Nate, to be wedded in June this year..

i will be working with them for more romance photos.. tonight was just a fun shoot, my style in a simple parking lot..

the light works for me here.. the colors and the ambient just sets them off, makes them Pop off the screen..

Camera:Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure:0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture:f/2.5
Focal Length:85 mm
ISO Speed:200
Exposure Bias:0 EV

i had blue gel in a speed light on the camera left, a green gel speed light on camera right,

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4278231760_4e6225b39d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4278231760/)

exodusfman800

15th of January 2010 (Fri), 23:29

Amazing work as usual, lol.

@ Air Butchie..

nice photos.. i must say you contribute to this thread more than anybody in the last 10 pages.. lol.. (that is a good thing)

@ Skills..
meeting on monday.. dont forget !

and my shot from tonights 3 min session.. it was totally impromptu..

Meet Whitney and Nate, to be wedded in June this year..

i will be working with them for more romance photos.. tonight was just a fun shoot, my style in a simple parking lot..

the light works for me here.. the colors and the ambient just sets them off, makes them Pop off the screen..

Camera:Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure:0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture:f/2.5
Focal Length:85 mm
ISO Speed:200
Exposure Bias:0 EV

i had blue gel in a speed light on the camera left, a green gel speed light on camera right,

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4278231760_4e6225b39d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4278231760/)

Dark Phalanx

16th of January 2010 (Sat), 10:57

Nice pics everyone!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4224163660_48ab33bac5_o.jpg

Absolutely gorgeous photo!

CO Mac

16th of January 2010 (Sat), 11:22

airbutchie

16th of January 2010 (Sat), 13:04

@ Air Butchie.. nice photos.. i must say you contribute to this thread more than anybody in the last 10 pages.. lol.. (that is a good thing)

Thanks Phamster... I contribute when I can... I just love this wonderful piece of glass... Here's one more addition to this thread...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2741/4276152916_49ab451569_b.jpg

- airbutchie :D

Canonswhitelensesrule

16th of January 2010 (Sat), 14:42

I am renting this lens for 7 days to get a feel for it. After using it for a few hours I am convinced that I will be getting it. Just in time to use the rebate. I just love how thin the DOF is. This is my labmate writing in his notebook.
http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100612/IMG_0175/web.jpg?ver=12636624520001
I realize that you were going after VERY SHALLOW D.o.F., and it may be my monitor, (or my old eyes) but to me, there doesn't seem to be ANYTHING whatsoever in sharp focus.:confused:

Unless of course THAT was the effect you were going for. If so, please disregard my comment.

germinal

16th of January 2010 (Sat), 16:48

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4279402393_92bb7180d5_o.jpg

ISO1600 - 1/160 - f1.2(=the reason I got this lens)

Shot with a 5Dc.. with a 2.8 zoom I would be shooting at ISO3200 and 1/60 and the result would be very different

I love this lens, but it doesn't focus fast :s

HorizonPhoto

16th of January 2010 (Sat), 17:31

look at his chin....I think he was going for the eyelash
I realize that you were going after VERY SHALLOW D.o.F., and it may be my monitor, (or my old eyes) but to me, there doesn't seem to be ANYTHING whatsoever in sharp focus.:confused:

Unless of course THAT was the effect you were going for. If so, please disregard my comment.

Canonswhitelensesrule

16th of January 2010 (Sat), 18:20

look at his chin....I think he was going for the eyelash
Yeah I also think he was going for the eyelash, and yes I noticed that the chin was the closest thing to something being SHARP, but to me, neither of them look totally sharp. Again, JMHO.

CO Mac

16th of January 2010 (Sat), 22:36

Yeah I also think he was going for the eyelash, and yes I noticed that the chin was the closest thing to something being SHARP, but to me, neither of them look totally sharp. Again, JMHO.

I did in fact put the focus on his eyelash. With how shallow the depth of field is I feel his eyelash and whiskers on chin are pretty sharp. May not be as obvious unless you zoom in.

phamster

16th of January 2010 (Sat), 23:38

some more for that series..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4280230903_e447f4550a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4280230903/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/4282711063_d68f97901d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4282711063/)

http://i49.tinypic.com/35cluyv.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/2n08ufa.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/6xsntl.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/214rqt3.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/2z5uhap.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/2nw3ejd.jpg

mattjns93

16th of January 2010 (Sat), 23:55

some more for that series..
VERY impressive shots. Love the DoF. I'm new to portraits, but are you working with more than natural light? I can't seem to get the hang of this lighting thing...

exodusfman800

17th of January 2010 (Sun), 00:34

Wow...those shots are stunning. Mind sharing which aperture(s) you shot at? I'm still trying to get a hang of this lens, slowly but surely.

some more for that series..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4280230903_e447f4550a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4280230903/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4280230831_4827477d07_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4280230831/)

http://i49.tinypic.com/35cluyv.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/2n08ufa.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/6xsntl.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/214rqt3.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/2z5uhap.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/2nw3ejd.jpg

ErnieT

17th of January 2010 (Sun), 03:12

Those are amazing photo's phamster, unreal! Great job in quoting all the photo's jon, cause other wise i would have totally missed all of then!

*Knowledge*

17th of January 2010 (Sun), 12:39

taking flight.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2775/4281260700_7fc6256414.jpg

mananetwork

17th of January 2010 (Sun), 13:21

Damn this moves quickly

cbouchez

17th of January 2010 (Sun), 13:51

A few pics taken with the 85mm

http://bouchezphotography.smugmug.com/People/Family-Friends/erin81/766740049_RTvKq-M.jpg

http://bouchezphotography.smugmug.com/People/Family-Friends/erin77/766740014_GjXow-M.jpg

haileylommen

17th of January 2010 (Sun), 19:55

some more for that series..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4280230903_e447f4550a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4280230903/)

Lovely shots! Love the bright colors with the snow!
What's up with the road in the bottom right hand corner of this one though?

phamster

17th of January 2010 (Sun), 20:20

Lovely shots! Love the bright colors with the snow!
What's up with the road in the bottom right hand corner of this one though?

i guess that is road construction..? repair? don't know..

Those are amazing photo's phamster, unreal! Great job in quoting all the photo's jon, cause other wise i would have totally missed all of then!

thanks !

VERY impressive shots. Love the DoF. I'm new to portraits, but are you working with more than natural light? I can't seem to get the hang of this lighting thing...

that day was all natural lighting.. the snow covered ground reflects light perfectly.. so it is easy to make it look great..

rohicks

17th of January 2010 (Sun), 22:37

Had a shoot with Mr. Brees today. Nice fella.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4284119816_e66b07f1aa_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4284119816/)

We do stupid **** when we get bored at work.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4284119692_eb8b0fc78c_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4284119692/)

stu46

17th of January 2010 (Sun), 23:02

Taken today at the beach.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4283446349_530dcdb0fd_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stu46/4283446349/)

airbutchie

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 00:06

First wedding of 2010... A few captures to share with this wonderful glass...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4283538821_750ee74a94_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2485/4283538199_2ea2321319_b.jpg

- airbutchie :D

MigsVuitton

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 03:18

at 1.2

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/700_IMG_2051.jpg

Kolor-Pikker

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 04:25

Where are all the duckies?

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/ThisIsHey/ducky-1.jpg

rohicks

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 11:36

f/1.4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4285555192_f5533f257f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4285555192/)

f/1.2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4284810761_61a58c30dc_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4284810761/)

Misiek

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 11:47

some more for that series..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/4282711063_d68f97901d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4282711063/)

Your photos are so simple and great. Did you use some special lighting for this shot?

AlphaChicken

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 15:12

He already said he used all natural lighting and that the snow on the ground served as his reflector...

captjohnny

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 23:19

http://jmarchisi.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p895367941-4.jpg

My first cple attempts with the 85L

AKHOO

19th of January 2010 (Tue), 03:48

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4287685622_cfcc552f3c_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahwkhoo/4287685622/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4286944441_c48070ee2b_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahwkhoo/4286944441/)

CO Mac

19th of January 2010 (Tue), 20:51

My 85 1.2L is on its way! I had a really enjoyable weekend with the rental. This lens is without a doubt going to end up being my favorite.

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100612/IMG_0521/web.jpg?ver=12639553840001

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100612/IMG_0637/web.jpg?ver=12639555800001

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100612/IMG_0644/web.jpg?ver=12639556520001

phamster

19th of January 2010 (Tue), 21:14

^^^ great candids !

phamster

19th of January 2010 (Tue), 21:15

Your photos are so simple and great. Did you use some special lighting for this shot?

Thanks Misiek.. i used all natural lighting .. the snow is great for under lighting.. actually it is a perfect conditions to run and gun.. no need for lighting with a snow covered ground..

phamster

thebund

20th of January 2010 (Wed), 02:33

Winter sucks... so much snow on the ground. Having to wear so many layers of clothes...

Oh wait... never mind. I know nothing about that.

aloha from Hawaii.

Oliviero

20th of January 2010 (Wed), 03:36

Those are nice! What aperture did you use for that last shot?

thebund

20th of January 2010 (Wed), 13:38

Those are nice! What aperture did you use for that last shot?

Glad you like 'em. I just wanted to poke some fun at all the snow birds.

shot at 1/320 f/1.2 ISO 50
on a 5Dmk2 w/ ND 0.6 filter
left eyed
right handed
in paradise

alt4852

20th of January 2010 (Wed), 13:59

Winter sucks... so much snow on the ground. Having to wear so many layers of clothes...

Oh wait... never mind. I know nothing about that.

aloha from Hawaii.

..ouch. that one hurt. :p

airbutchie

20th of January 2010 (Wed), 15:15

Uno...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4287863089_1b738c606e_b.jpg

- airbutchie

haileylommen

21st of January 2010 (Thu), 20:59

Taken today at the beach.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4283446349_530dcdb0fd_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stu46/4283446349/)

I love this adorable shot. :)

piekarz23

22nd of January 2010 (Fri), 11:55

http://images47.fotosik.pl/251/f4be3faae72d593dmed.jpg (http://www.fotosik.pl)

airbutchie

22nd of January 2010 (Fri), 12:42

^ Wow... Absolutely STUNNING eyes!!! Nicely captured...

- airbutchie

germinal

23rd of January 2010 (Sat), 13:18

quick snapshot... stunning lens.. shot wide open @ 1.2

http://weelde.primovino.be/85L.jpg

ken2000ac

23rd of January 2010 (Sat), 16:18

Another quick snapshot to share. Loved the light he was in. Shot it at 1.8 and it is stunningly sharp at 100%:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4298100077_5557005a33.jpg

Even if it wasn't sharp, I'd still fall in love with this lens for the color rendition and the bokeh.

laxative

24th of January 2010 (Sun), 03:50

A couple woof woof shots :-)
http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/koirat/pentueet/Z-pentue%20-%202009/35.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/koirat/pentueet/Z-pentue%20-%202009/32.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/koirat/pentueet/Z-pentue%20-%202009/28.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/koirat/pentueet/Z-pentue%20-%202009/29.jpg/_medium.jpg

thewiz4u

24th of January 2010 (Sun), 07:30

^^^^^^ Are stunning capture of this beautiful dogs, congrats!!! 2 and 3 ready to be framed and hanged.

rohicks

24th of January 2010 (Sun), 09:27

Yes very cute, great shots.

justaf IREMAN

24th of January 2010 (Sun), 12:01

^^^^^^^ #3 is great LAX. very cute.

iCanon

24th of January 2010 (Sun), 12:45

Dear laxative
I Like Number 1 and 3, perfect shots
regards

iCanon

24th of January 2010 (Sun), 12:47

http://images47.fotosik.pl/251/f4be3faae72d593dmed.jpg (http://www.fotosik.pl)

Perfect exposure and Beautiful eyes

philcozz

24th of January 2010 (Sun), 12:47

quick snapshot... stunning lens.. shot wide open @ 1.2

http://weelde.primovino.be/85L.jpg

Nice shot. I like the processing.

thatkatmat

24th of January 2010 (Sun), 12:54

@ 2.8 on my 5DmkII
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4298984856_fef8b63a28_b.jpg

-g-

24th of January 2010 (Sun), 14:43

Nice, Matt!

thatkatmat

24th of January 2010 (Sun), 14:50

Thanks Geno, Trying to use this lens as much as possible....took it off the buy/sell.... I'm sure we'll make it over to where I shot that (Alki) when you guys come.

CO Mac

24th of January 2010 (Sun), 18:39

Went out for a hike yesterday where the birds will literally eat out of your hand. Loving the new lens.

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100612/IMG_0989/web.jpg?ver=12643798120001

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100612/IMG_0985/web.jpg?ver=12643798130001

disorder

25th of January 2010 (Mon), 16:16

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4303026246_d83743c738.jpg

just acquired this lens locally from a great member here.

AlphaChicken

25th of January 2010 (Mon), 17:37

Went out for a hike yesterday where the birds will literally eat out of your hand. Loving the new lens.

http://gallery.me.com/jmnel/100612/IMG_0989/web.jpg?ver=12643798120001

That is AMAZING! Awesome moment...really nice capture. I have never seen anything like that...maybe I'm too sheltered. :o

laxative

25th of January 2010 (Mon), 17:40

thewiz4u : I'd rather not frame and hang my dogs :D Just kidding. Thank for the comment!

Ryan O. Hicks: Very surprised to hear You say this! Big fan of Your photos, thank You! :)

justaf IREMAN: They sure are! Thank You :)

iCanon: Oh, i would not call them perfect but they sure look cute dont they? Thanks to You too! :)

Oh and here's some old pictures of my favorite woofers, Irma. She's so cute and humble :)

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/koirat/irma/irma03.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/koirat/irma/irma02.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/_elukat/irmeli01.jpg/_small.jpg

ken2000ac

25th of January 2010 (Mon), 23:06

Finally starting to use this thing for portraits. Starring myself:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4305114069_56be26df35.jpg

rohicks

25th of January 2010 (Mon), 23:13

Ryan O. Hicks: Very surprised to hear You say this! Big fan of Your photos, thank You! :)
No problem. Thanks to you to.

Seem to be very good with dogs. I try to photography both of mine and it's hard. Mostly because i can not light their eyes properly and with a natural look to them. They have a lot of hair around the eyes, that's probably the main reason. Plus I can not get them to stay still they always jump on me :rolleyes:

laxative

26th of January 2010 (Tue), 07:01

Seem to be very good with dogs. I try to photography both of mine and it's hard. Mostly because i can not light their eyes properly and with a natural look to them. They have a lot of hair around the eyes, that's probably the main reason. Plus I can not get them to stay still they always jump on me :rolleyes:

I've had quite some time to practise on dogs since i've lived in the middle of a couple ones since i were a kid. Glad to hear that i'm at least good at what i shoot, even if it's just dogs. This particular dog was very easy to shoot, but my 85L has had some near death experiences with some of the puppies i've shot.

Best of luck getting those eyes lit ;)

pmarz

26th of January 2010 (Tue), 07:58