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

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/20Stanevicius.jpg

[mattjns93]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2791/4373555892_2507606e28.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4373555530_172a386b8e.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4368784265_7b55ed198e.jpg

Also, I shot with my 85L on a 1ds Mark III yesterday, how can that thing make the focus speed so much faster!? I put the cap on and held the focus down to see how fast it was from MFD to infinity. It, from my non scientific analyzation, seemed like nearly 2x the speed. It felt like a whole different lens, I was shocked at how fast it was!

[Oliviero]

Also, I shot with my 85L on a 1ds Mark III yesterday, how can that thing make the focus speed so much faster!? I put the cap on and held the focus down to see how fast it was from MFD to infinity. It, from my non scientific analyzation, seemed like nearly 2x the speed. It felt like a whole different lens, I was shocked at how fast it was!

Compared to on your 5D?

Love those pics, especially the one down to the right, very well exposed!

[mattjns93]

Compared to on your 5D?

Love those pics, especially the one down to the right, very well exposed!
Yes, compared to the 5D. Maybe 2x is a bit exaggerated, but it was fast enough that I said "Wow, I can't believe how much faster this 85 focuses on this camera! (the 1ds)"

And thanks. Just got the 5D 2 days ago, so I'm working my way into the FF world :D

[Marloon]

Thats cool !!! I know this girl on the right.She is doughter frend of mine.:)

oh yeah?! you live here in van bc?! how are you enjoying the olympics?!

[Alejandro Sandoval]

From next monday I will be a proud member of this Thread...

[djharmonix]

I dunno if I already posted this one, shot a little while ago

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/103731243/original.jpg

[AlphaChicken]

That shot is awesome DJ Harmonix! It almost looks like a film scan?

[phamster]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/20Stanevicius.jpg

very nice again.. you do have this process down !

[phamster]

From next monday I will be a proud member of this Thread...

dude.. you are going to love it !

[phamster]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2791/4373555892_2507606e28.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4373555530_172a386b8e.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4368784265_7b55ed198e.jpg

Also, I shot with my 85L on a 1ds Mark III yesterday, how can that thing make the focus speed so much faster!? I put the cap on and held the focus down to see how fast it was from MFD to infinity. It, from my non scientific analyzation, seemed like nearly 2x the speed. It felt like a whole different lens, I was shocked at how fast it was!

very cute shots..

weird that it can focus that fast ! we need some others to chime in to see if it the same !

[phamster]

Corrina and Dustin's Midnight Kiss !

the newly wed has so much energy, full of vigor for each other! this wedding day went by so quickly i couldn't believe it was over as soon as it was..

here is my romantic shot for them.

i stiched 9 photos together to get this wonderful shot.

shot with the 85L, @ 2.2 iso 1600

with the photo stiching the High ISO just goes away.. !

lighting was held by a friend of the groom, on a light weight stand..

i had a 430 EX II with an orange gel to match the street sodium vapor lights @ 1/32 power about 8 feet boomed downward with a shoot thru brella.

i love this shot !

Camera:Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure:0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture:f/2.2
Focal Length:85 mm
ISO Speed:1600
Exposure Bias:0 EV
Flash:On, Fired

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4374882600_f08613e619_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4374882600/?addedcomment=1#comment72157623355821561)

[mattjns93]

very cute shots..

weird that it can focus that fast ! we need some others to chime in to see if it the same !

Well I'll at one point or another be meeting up with my friend that owns the 1ds. Next time I'll take a video of it focusing from MFD to infinity then one on my 5D.

[thatkatmat]

Not sure if it was me or not but I "think" my 85L was faster on my 1Dsmk2 and 1Dmk3 than on my 5D as well. It is a slug that's for sure and definitely my slowest focussing lens...I don't have a 1 series at the moment so all I know is that it performs flawlessly on my 5Dmk2.

[tonylong]

very cute shots..

weird that it can focus that fast ! we need some others to chime in to see if it the same !

It's weird -- i've owned both the 8f and the 1D3 for a couple years or more but for some reason I always have put the 85 on my 5D...however, Perry, who not only started the 5D Classic thread but stirred up a lot of interest in the 85, stated that the 85 did in fact focus a lot faster on the 1D3, so I'm presuming the same for the 1Ds. Don't know why, and at some point I'll get over it and try the 85 on my 1D3, but for now just reporting some hearsay that I consider pretty reliable.

[AlphaChicken]

Well, if the autofocus is not as accurate on the 5D, will the lens not slow down how fast it moves the elements, as to better recognize when it is in focus?

[tonylong]

Well, if the autofocus is not as accurate on the 5D, will the lens not slow down how fast it moves the elements, as to better recognize when it is in focus?

The AF is accurate on the 5D -- the center point is quite accurate, and, given enough light to outer points are accurate as well, but there is probably less speed. It's something that slows things down with the 85 that seems to speed up with a 1D body, but I don't know the technical details. Part of it is the design of the focus system on the lens -- it's got the AF but it also is designed to be very responsive to MF, I believe, with fine incremental movement, rather the quick broad strokes of more AF-oriented lenses. But, like I say, I don't know too much about the technical details, and why the 1D body seems to be substantially different.

[alainvd]

I'm finally a proud owner of this lens too !
Version II focuses in 2 seconds more or less from infinity to MFD on my 5D².

Some samples taken yesterday with this awesome piece of glass.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4373748532_79ebd9bded.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4373748278_531ed8d71b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2732/4373746700_f51b28e9e5.jpg

[thatkatmat]

:) How cute is she...^^^
So, your gear is interesting.....Just sporting the 17-55 on the 7d and the 85L on the 5Dmk2.....Pretty much the best IQ you can get.....minimalist setup, maximum image quality, I like it

[phamster]

new stuff for me..

http://i47.tinypic.com/2qs9r9t.jpg


and the making of here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=830283




phamster

[airfrogusmc]

new stuff for me..

http://i47.tinypic.com/2qs9r9t.jpg


and the making of here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=830283




phamster

I like'm both Pham. This one and the kissing one.

[airbutchie]

Those are awesome, Phamster... Thanks for sharing...

- airbutchie :)

[newworld666]

:shock: just received this lens this week and I feel colors are amazing

First picture ...

http://photos.corbi.eu/Pets/Easy-edge-13mois/DPP0020/793497290_DZ9o2-XL.jpg (http://photos.corbi.eu/Pets/Easy-edge-13mois/DPP0020/793497290_DZ9o2-O.jpg)

AF is somewhat difficult to use, dof is ultra thin .. a little front focus (+2 adjustement).. but sharpness and bokeh are in the same family of my 24L1.4II,135L2.0,300L2.8nonIS ...it will take me days to get use to it :o

[XsiBrian]

Also, I shot with my 85L on a 1ds Mark III yesterday, how can that thing make the focus speed so much faster!? I put the cap on and held the focus down to see how fast it was from MFD to infinity. It, from my non scientific analyzation, seemed like nearly 2x the speed. It felt like a whole different lens, I was shocked at how fast it was!

I tried this out in a camera store about 2 weeks ago on a 50D, 5D2, and 1DIII. The 85LII on the 1DIII is indeed faster than the 50D and 5D2 (which are equal as I can tell). I regret not recording the comparison on my phone, but I would put the focus drive speed of the 1DIII as taking 70% the time of the 50D and 5D2 from MFD to infinity (noticeably faster but not 2x).

I would assume it has to do with the 1DIII battery providing higher voltage (11.1v) to the lens than the 50D or 5D2 (both 7.4v) to enable the higher focus drive speed.

[Ball4]

:shock: just received this lens this week and I feel colors are amazing

First picture ...

http://photos.corbi.eu/Pets/Easy-edge-13mois/DPP0020/793497290_DZ9o2-XL.jpg (http://photos.corbi.eu/Pets/Easy-edge-13mois/DPP0020/793497290_DZ9o2-O.jpg)

AF is somewhat difficult to use, dof is ultra thin .. a little front focus (+2 adjustement).. but sharpness and bokeh are in the same family of my 24L1.4II,135L2.0,300L2.8nonIS ...it will take me days to get use to it :o
Love it. Look at those eyes!

[MigsVuitton]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4374882600_f08613e619_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4374882600/?addedcomment=1#comment72157623355821561)

Wonderful capture!

[phamster]

thanks migs.. and another one from last night..

http://i46.tinypic.com/ajqhkm.jpg

[MigsVuitton]

Furthering my love for f/1.2 means practicing more for the best results possibly.

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/113.jpg

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/33.jpg

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/23.jpg

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/43.jpg

[phamster]

Migs.. really liking the colors and processing on these

[MigsVuitton]

Thanks Phamster. I went a little crazier then usual cause in reality, these images were taken during gloomy weather =P

[alainvd]

:) How cute is she...^^^
So, your gear is interesting.....Just sporting the 17-55 on the 7d and the 85L on the 5Dmk2.....Pretty much the best IQ you can get.....minimalist setup, maximum image quality, I like it
Thanks I appreciate. Still looking at a 35L for my next purchase though ;-)

[Swaffs]

It's about time I put one of my photo's in this thread.
I've had the lens for about 6 months now, and love it for portraits.
This is Jessica at F/1.4 on 5DmkII
http://www.swaffsphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/RS_Ridleyshoot-180210-7729.jpg
More HERE (http://www.swaffsphotography.co.uk/?p=727)

[richierich1212]

phamster, great pictures man!! Love the 3D effect!

[-g-]

The AF is accurate on the 5D -- the center point is quite accurate, and, given enough light to outer points are accurate as well, but there is probably less speed. It's something that slows things down with the 85 that seems to speed up with a 1D body, but I don't know the technical details. Part of it is the design of the focus system on the lens -- it's got the AF but it also is designed to be very responsive to MF, I believe, with fine incremental movement, rather the quick broad strokes of more AF-oriented lenses. But, like I say, I don't know too much about the technical details, and why the 1D body seems to be substantially different.

Is the amperage on the battery different? Maybe more power from the 1D has something to do with the speed.

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Corrina and Dustin's Midnight Kiss !

the newly wed has so much energy, full of vigor for each other! this wedding day went by so quickly i couldn't believe it was over as soon as it was..

here is my romantic shot for them.

i stiched 9 photos together to get this wonderful shot.

shot with the 85L, @ 2.2 iso 1600

with the photo stiching the High ISO just goes away.. !

lighting was held by a friend of the groom, on a light weight stand..

i had a 430 EX II with an orange gel to match the street sodium vapor lights @ 1/32 power about 8 feet boomed downward with a shoot thru brella.

i love this shot !

Camera:Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure:0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture:f/2.2
Focal Length:85 mm
ISO Speed:1600
Exposure Bias:0 EV
Flash:On, Fired

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4374882600_f08613e619_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4374882600/?addedcomment=1#comment72157623355821561)


DOPE! man very very very good

[thatkatmat]

Couple of not so usual 85Lmk2 shots...Skagit Valley, WA (USA)

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ux3BqxhvvGM/S4Ic4TK4_6I/AAAAAAAAJVY/WOl9LcJkQn8/s800/IMG_7816.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ux3BqxhvvGM/S4Ib79lM3VI/AAAAAAAAJRk/JWW-nKbGc8I/s800/IMG_7870.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ux3BqxhvvGM/S4IdHxZpx0I/AAAAAAAAJUA/Vqg7oTWzpps/s800/IMG_7804.jpg

My two youngest...
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ux3BqxhvvGM/S4Ic_yrMciI/AAAAAAAAJT0/DOWjJ1o_2no/s800/IMG_7810.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ux3BqxhvvGM/S4IdC4W62fI/AAAAAAAAJT4/tPgc41Y2tnA/s800/IMG_7809.jpg

[Super Bee 950]

Took this at a fashion show a few days ago.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4375066944_af44e97d02_o.jpg

[kaigraphy]

Took this at a fashion show a few days ago.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4375066944_af44e97d02_o.jpg
nice shot from a crop...nicely done!

[SeattleSpeedster]

great birds TKM :)

[thatkatmat]

great birds TKM :)

Thanks:)
They're still up there for a couple more weeks...You should go take a look...It's pretty impressive..

[sparksdjs]

Thanks:)
They're still up there for a couple more weeks...You should go take a look...It's pretty impressive..
Great shots. My wife and I just spent an overnight at La Conner (we're also from Seattle). We only saw a smattering of geese in the fields on this trip. I posted a shot from the trip taken with the "lowly" 85mm f/1.8 --

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=9648318&postcount=3204

The shots with the f/1.2 in this thread are beautiful.

Dave

[thatkatmat]

Yeah, the lowly 1.8 is one of my 2 favorite Canon non-L's...along with the 17-55....Nice shot BTW, definitely LaConner....What a cool little town to kick around with the wife....great food, fun shops....I must be getting old 'cause when I was a younger you couldn't pay me to spend time there:)

[djharmonix]

From a wedding, F1.6, natural light:

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/122222273/original.jpg

[phamster]

this lens is crazy.. makes an ugly background into usable

http://i46.tinypic.com/vzv7d0.jpg

[djharmonix]

this lens is crazy.. makes an ugly background into usable



I'm getting the 1Ds3 saturday, can't wait to use this lens on it. It will be my main lens on that one for sure!

[veronephoto]

My shirley temple
http://verone.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p679016667.jpg
Chicken balls from SLS hotel in Bev Hills
http://verone.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p1050897925.jpg
More grub
http://verone.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p889111013.jpg

[trancerem]

content protected by owned ? :D

[Misiek]

phamster: graat control of WB :o

[dekadenze]

A couple shots of italian's cosplayers!

for ITALY with love! :D

http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/051/6/7/67b60cc0bd2c9bc6958142948ef817a8.jpg

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/045/9/5/Memoirs_of_a_Geisha_by_EvilKen26.jpg

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/051/8/a/8adf4ed782806eed1a649a7d3f7f252b.jpg

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/051/9/5/951819aa8f9bba3dd7cb8377b14eb698.jpg

[newworld666]

:oops: I just got mine one week ago, but even if a lot of you seems to like it, I feel that lens is really too sensitive to flare :confused: .. as soon as the sun is in a bad situation flare is really intense ... aybe lens hood is too small :rolleyes:.

[-g-]

http://genodm.smugmug.com/Events/2010-Winter-Olympics/IMG8142/795320525_CpmRm-XL.jpg

[djharmonix]

:oops: I just got mine one week ago, but even if a lot of you seems to like it, I feel that lens is really too sensitive to flare :confused: .. as soon as the sun is in a bad situation flare is really intense ... aybe lens hood is too small :rolleyes:.

did you get the mk1 or Mk2?

I don't have a problem with flare, I find that the biggest flaw is the CA between F1.2 and F2. But since it's pretty much the best lens under F1.8 I cannot complain!

Just try to avoid very harsh sunlight on white and you should be fine.

[MigsVuitton]

A couple shots of italian's cosplayers!

for ITALY with love! :D

http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/051/6/7/67b60cc0bd2c9bc6958142948ef817a8.jpg


Freakin fantastic!

[dekadenze]

Thank you MigsVuitton! I'm glad :P

[FMX]

Looks like the dude off Assassin's Creed.

[FMX]

From a wedding, F1.6, natural light:

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/122222273/original.jpg

wow that girl looks extremely old for her age. well in the face.

was this cropped a fair amount?

[dekadenze]

Looks like the dude off Assassin's Creed.

yes, He is!

[djharmonix]

wow that girl looks extremely old for her age. well in the face.

was this cropped a fair amount?

She was the very mature type that's for sure, you can tell in her eyes!

I cropped maybe 1% because you could see the other little girl's tip of ear where you see the hair on the right side, that's it.

[zariio]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1266871791_lypl7189_IMG_6687copycopy.jpg

[phamster]

A couple shots of italian's cosplayers!

for ITALY with love! :D

really great photography.. and in costume makes it even better..

[IM/IMG]

m-XL.jpg

awesome composition

hty.jpg

nice shot and colors !


From a wedding, F1.6, natural light:

http://wwiginal.jpg

really nice!

[Doc Fluty]

5d2 + 85mm 1.2 ii = shots of my daughter in the living room lol

gawd this is overkill

http://i49.tinypic.com/10pvtyr.jpg

[inthedeck]

^^Cute kid. :)

I just want to say that all the pictures in this thread are superb. You guys/gals are good. :)

Here's my contribution since I haven't posted in here, in a while. Hope it's well received.

http://www.mcsquaredphotography.com/Model-Photography/Aerin/Aerin4smug/796430386_CpcEp-XL.jpg

[AlphaChicken]

^^Cute kid. :)

I just want to say that all the pictures in this thread are superb. You guys/gals are good. :)

Here's my contribution since I haven't posted in here, in a while. Hope it's well received.

http://www.mcsquaredphotography.com/Model-Photography/Aerin/Aerin4smug/796430386_CpcEp-XL.jpg

I love it dude! O.o

[inthedeck]

^^Thanks, Henry. :)

[mattjns93]

Are pictures of the lens allowed? :lol:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4386542204_5ee2a82926_o.jpg

[brownbugger]

Took this at a fashion show a few days ago.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4375066944_af44e97d02_o.jpg

Was this on your 40D ? , Im interested in 85L for the ramp...

[dervish]

just acquired the 85 recently and here's a quick one of minehttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4385905705_7b35f9e03f.jpg

[Super Bee 950]

Yup that was with the 40D

[inthedeck]

nice shots of the lens, and the dog. Fashion show show was cool, too. ;)

[djharmonix]

Single speedlite off camera. Not as fancy as Pham's work ;)

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/122274233/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/122274232/original.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/122274052/original.jpg


I hate this lens on a crop sensor :cry:

[johnaengus]

Ain't she beautiful?

Are pictures of the lens allowed? :lol:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4386542204_5ee2a82926_o.jpg

[CSP004]

I took these 2 shots when I first purchased my 85mm 1.2 series 1 lens and I am never disappointed with the results I get from this lens at all. The second shot is shot under a tree and at F1.2 and you can see how shallow the DOF is, but I love it.

[phamster]

^^^^ awesome shots

[phamster]

5d2 + 85mm 1.2 ii = shots of my daughter in the living room lol

gawd this is overkill

htyr.jpg

her expression is priceless..




^^Cute kid. :)

I just want to say that all the pictures in this thread are superb. You guys/gals are good. :)

Here's my contribution since I haven't posted in here, in a while. Hope it's well received.

http://www.mcsqXL.jpg


wonderful shot.. pose, model is top shelf, good to see you posting again !

just acquired the 85 recently and here's a quick one of minehttp://farm5.03f.jpg

awesome..


Yup that was with the 40D

great catch in the walking action.. that is what makes the photo cool..

Single speedlite off camera. Not as fancy as Pham's work ;)

htiginal.jpg


I hate this lens on a crop sensor :cry:

what ever man ! LOL... these are great !

[inthedeck]

Thanks Pham. Nice wedding shots u had up there earlier. Nice use of light. :)

[mattjns93]

Just shot some snow pics this morning with it...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4387615246_4ca8eb1e1f_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4386854349_5169cc240a_o.jpg

[MigsVuitton]

^ Very nice film quality to those two images. So awesome!

[airbutchie]

^ I love the snowfall shots... The shallow DOF really brings them out... Nice stuff...

- airbutchie

[MigsVuitton]

Something a little different... a set of images I took with the 85L, but used in a design I did for work...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4384956027_90798d27b9_o.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

I love it dude! O.o

Agree like the texture in the wall and contrast that with the models smooth skin and the fabric on the dress. Nice job.

[airbutchie]

Are pictures of the lens allowed? :lol:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4386542204_5ee2a82926_o.jpg

ABSOFREAKIN'LUTELY!!! Hehheehe... Touche'

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4274893017_7689ce8402_b.jpg


- airbutchie ;)

[mattjns93]

^ I love the snowfall shots... The shallow DOF really brings them out... Nice stuff...

- airbutchie
Thanks, I love the shallow DoF on this lens, especially on FF! I especially love how it captures a "slice" of the snow fall and makes the other flakes look dreamy.... hard to describe it...

^ Very nice film quality to those two images. So awesome!

Thanks, I've been shooting some 35mm for my photo class and I sometimes just want that "film" look vs the super clean digital look. There is just something film still has...

One more taken today:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4387615034_bcce08a66e_o.jpg

[inthedeck]

Agree like the texture in the wall and contrast that with the models smooth skin and the fabric on the dress. Nice job.

Thanks Allen. ;)

SNOW!!! ACK! I don't miss the snow. :lol:

[zariio]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1267122106_twrm4116_IMG_6667copyacopycopy.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1267122106_twrm4116_IMG_6667copyacopycopy.jpg
Very nice!!!!

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks Allen. ;)

SNOW!!! ACK! I don't miss the snow. :lol:

:lol::lol: And you gotta rub it in. I'll be in New Orleans next week. Can't wait its been a long cold snowy winter. COME ON SPRING!!!!!

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1267122106_twrm4116_IMG_6667copyacopycopy.jpg

Nicely done !

[inthedeck]

:lol::lol: And you gotta rub it in. I'll be in New Orleans next week. Can't wait its been a long cold snowy winter. COME ON SPRING!!!!!

Oops...I forgot you were in Illinois. Hope you enjoy NO!

zariio, nice shot. Love the eyes.

[adned]

My first date with this fat beauty lens.

[airbutchie]

Just one...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4384787053_638629e723_b.jpg

- airbutchie

[Doc Fluty]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4387615034_bcce08a66e_o.jpg

really love this

[mattjns93]

really love this

Thanks. I wasn't too sure of the PP I did on it, I felt it needed a bit more "oopmh" in the swampish area. I may re-PP it.

[Alejandro Sandoval]

My first shoot with the 85L

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4387964243_6bc43c187a_o.jpg

[Doc Fluty]

Thanks. I wasn't too sure of the PP I did on it, I felt it needed a bit more "oopmh" in the swampish area. I may re-PP it.


I dunno if it could use more PP... i like the vignetting and the unsaturated tone how they are.

maybe a black frame with white padding with the photo in the middle.

if you really wanted to screw with it you could PS a flower in the green patch... like a red rose.. saturate the green a lil more (if you have it in RAW that would be easy).

[Doc Fluty]

like the overall shot airbutchie... just would like to see it a lil brighter

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

[djharmonix]

My first shoot with the 85L



Good! try it outside now !! :D

[mattjns93]

I dunno if it could use more PP... i like the vignetting and the unsaturated tone how they are.

maybe a black frame with white padding with the photo in the middle.

if you really wanted to screw with it you could PS a flower in the green patch... like a red rose.. saturate the green a lil more (if you have it in RAW that would be easy).
Well I agree, the vignetting and unsaturated tone really add to the image. One colored flower would be pretty great in it now that you mention it... I still have the psd file, if I have off of school tomorrow again I may screw around with it.

[phamster]

My first shoot with the 85L

http:/7a_o.jpg

Congrats.. is it too heavy for you? if so.. send it my way.. ha ha..

enjoy it and makes some amazing sharp photos at F 7.1 to F11..

phamster

[dervish]

here's one from yesterday
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2579/4388593431_4925ed8f83.jpg

[zariio]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1264279546_zrnn8011_IMG_4545copya.JPG

[Cotmweasel]

My first date with this fat beauty lens.

lol, I was looking at these and thought "gee, that looks like that big park in Bucharest". then I looked at where you live :lol: that area is really quite neat. :)

[adned]

lol, I was looking at these and thought "gee, that looks like that big park in Bucharest". then I looked at where you live :lol: that area is really quite neat. :)

Yes, is very quite area. Have you been here, in Bucharest?

[airbutchie]

My first shoot with the 85L

Uh oh... Alejandro has the 85L!!! GAME ON!!! Hhehehehehee...

- airbutchie :D

[Cotmweasel]

Yes, is very quite area. Have you been here, in Bucharest?

Yeah, almost a year ago now. I was mainly in a small town called Slobozia, but spent some time in Bucharest as well. It's a really neat country. I love getting the juice there. pretty good price on it. I had a bottle of fruit juice and a pack of sunflower seeds with me pretty much everywhere I went. :lol:

[vinnie6756]

This has to be the sharpest lens I have ever seen! I'm thinking I should have bought this before I made the jump to the 300 f/2.8L IS. I know what I'm getting next year!!

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Uh oh... Alejandro has the 85L!!! GAME ON!!! Hhehehehehee...

- airbutchie :D
:lol:

[MigsVuitton]

Just one...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4384787053_638629e723_b.jpg

- airbutchie

A lot of people say the 135L is the king of isolation but this is pretty much right there too! nice shot!

[airbutchie]

^ Thanks Migs... Right back atcha with all your recent postings... Good stuff man!!!

- airbutchie

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2804-2.jpg

[inthedeck]

Nice shot Allen. :)

[airfrogusmc]

Nice shot Allen. :)

Thanks.

[smokymtnrain]

Senior @ f1.2

[echo]

One from today. Am starting to use my 85L less these days on FF, seem to be moving to the 24-70L.

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/Children/The-Kids/maddy-MG4408/798841536_2v3yb-XL.jpg

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Firs real shoot with this glass

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4396537189_b40155eb54_b.jpg

[phamster]

Firs real shoot with this glass

http:/b54_b.jpg

so isn't it the sharpest glass you ever handled?

great work on the post and lighting

[EcoRick]

Firs real shoot with this glass

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4396537189_b40155eb54_b.jpg

Wow! Nice first attempt.

[Alejandro Sandoval]

so isn't it the sharpest glass you ever handled?

great work on the post and lighting

Is not coming off my camera anytime soon

[MigsVuitton]

Is not coming off my camera anytime soon

Good because that last pic you posted is killer

[-g-]

Is not coming off my camera anytime soon

Great! Now the 5D thread has to share you.... :)

[phamster]

a couple from a recent wedding

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2677/4399982400_37edf8e3a8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4399982400/)

http://i46.tinypic.com/vig0tg.jpg

[richierich1212]

phamster, nice.

[jejeje]

a couple from a recent wedding

Love the tough guys :D I bet they do too.

[Leisa]

Shot last summer at f1.2.

[ianmarsh]

Had my first play with this lens over the weekend:

#1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4392016041_89c1c05c3e_o.jpg

#2
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2764/4392786196_4695a17db5_o.jpg

[SeattleSpeedster]

self portrait at the brewpub

http://www.vispoint.com/album/People/slides/MeinLC.jpg

[tonylong]

a couple from a recent wedding

http://i45.tinypic.com/rjmi6g.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/vig0tg.jpg

These are both very well done, Phamster! Cool use of this lens as always!

And I just am not going to comment on that sick "first shoot" shot of Alejandro's...

[coolmonk]

The sharpness and vibrancy of this lens surprises me time and time again...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4398338199_10685b6c37_b.jpg

[billybookcase]

If only I could post a picture as impressive as Alejandro and Pham, everyone here is an inspiration.

http://billywong.smugmug.com/2010/February-19-Another-night-in/IMG7828/799656850_mBykn-X2.jpg

[phamster]

Shot last summer at f1.2.

leisa.. love the tones ! and the processing of her eyes..

These are both very well done, Phamster! Cool use of this lens as always!

And I just am not going to comment on that sick "first shoot" shot of Alejandro's...


Love the tough guys :D I bet they do too.

phamster, nice.

thanks guys... the tough guys is working for them too !..

Had my first play with this lens over the weekend:

#1
http://5a17db5_o.jpg

those tones and his eyes are amazing.. he should be a child model..

self portrait at the brewpub

http://www.vispoieC.jpg

you look so relaxed.. of course your in a pub.. fish and chips i say !


If only I could post a picture as impressive as Alejandro and Pham, everyone here is an inspiration.

http://bill2.jpg

you just did.. that treat looks impressive !

phamster

[abbadon31]

Looks like a lens I need to put on my short list

[AlexMoPhotography]

Liked those last two, Pham, especially the three tough guys. You know I'm your biggest critic, so I'm just waiting on the next opportunity. hehehe...

[MigsVuitton]

Had my first play with this lens over the weekend:
#2
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2764/4392786196_4695a17db5_o.jpg

Perfect example of why I bought this lens. Amazing shot and processing here.

[ChristopherChen]

Firs real shoot with this glass



I'm a big fan of your work!

As always, such an inspirational shot!

Thanks so much for sharing.

How do you find the 85L compared to the 135L?

[Misiek]

a couple from a recent wedding

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2677/4399982400_37edf8e3a8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4399982400/)


pham: you said you don't like selective colours ;). Done a shot with the beer can (?) also B&W? Great pic :)

[Alejandro Sandoval]

I'm a big fan of your work!

As always, such an inspirational shot!

Thanks so much for sharing.

How do you find the 85L compared to the 135L?


Thanks Chris....the IQ of the 85L is amazing it would be the perfect lens if it had the focusing speed of the 135L

[phamster]

new stuff.. or old stuff.. what ever.. ha ha


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4402706234_781a21faeb_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4402706234/)

[phamster]

pham: you said you don't like selective colours ;). Done a shot with the beer can (?) also B&W? Great pic :)


i know.. i don't usually do selective coloring.. just not my style.. but it worked for this one i think..
ha ha..


phamster

[mananetwork]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4403210932_79345de851_o.jpg

[ianmarsh]

new stuff.. or old stuff.. what ever.. ha ha


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4402706234_781a21faeb_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4402706234/)

Wow, that's a great shot. Simple but very effective.

[MinhThien]

new stuff.. or old stuff.. what ever.. ha ha


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4402706234_781a21faeb_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4402706234/)

Nice Skin tone pham!

[phamster]

thanks guys.. red molly was a big hit.. and molly is so happy with that edit

from red to blue

my newest shot

Katie ~ Magical Winter Wish

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4406946969_711968c3a1_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4406946969/)

[thatkatmat]

Not sure how to spell it but...Ai che wawa....THAT is spectacular^^^

[richierich1212]

^^^
lol hay chihuahua I think.

Fantastic shots Phamster!

[1cowboys]

I am almost literally drooling at some of these shots, an amazing lens and some talented shooters.

Awesome!

[Alejandro Sandoval]

thanks guys.. red molly was a big hit.. and molly is so happy with that edit

from red to blue

my newest shot

Katie ~ Magical Winter Wish

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4406946969_711968c3a1_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4406946969/)


SICK MAN !

[bacchanal]

Game over, Pham wins!

[MigsVuitton]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4406946969_711968c3a1_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4406946969/)

Amazing. That's all I can really say. I'm pretty sure I was staring at the image with my eyes wide for a good minute.

[Doc Fluty]

pham.. thanks a lot bud..

i just ordered a 580ex ii and will prolly end up ordering some pocket wizards before i go to bed..

i was fine with my 430ex... but after seeing your shots.. time after time... day after day... im convinced ill never get photos that pop without off camera flashes..

so thanks a lot.. you cost me hundreds of dollars lol

[phamster]

thanks guys..

here are the set up shots


this is part 1 of my 4 seasons series..

spring, summer and fall will be coming soon..

i haven't thought up of them yet.. LOL

this series is inspired by a great russian photographer Oleg Igorin... he is the man ! and i say he has gained my attention as an industry standard.

this shot was done in a parking garage with 3 speed lights.. and a single alien bee strobe AB1600..

i had the glitter cross lighted by 2 speedlights gelled with blue and green.. the green wasn't showing up too well..

anyways.. it is a project i have been thinking of doing for awhile and hadn't had a chance.. but last night presented it self..

1 speed light in the rear and a shoot thru for the wall and partial side lighting

2 speed lights for the cross lighting..

1 AB 1600 for the key light 64PLM was used.

all speed lights were full power

the AB1600 was just below 1/4 power being it was really close to Katie

lots of glitter was use.. LOL.. really fun shot..


Camera:Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure:0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture:f/9.0
Focal Length:85 mm
ISO Speed:500
Exposure Bias:0 EV
Flash:Off, Did not fire



http://i49.tinypic.com/o8un1x.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/vnfq7d.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/2z5reyr.jpg

[phamster]

pham.. thanks a lot bud..

i just ordered a 580ex ii and will prolly end up ordering some pocket wizards before i go to bed..

i was fine with my 430ex... but after seeing your shots.. time after time... day after day... im convinced ill never get photos that pop without off camera flashes..

so thanks a lot.. you cost me hundreds of dollars lol


haha.. don't do the pocket wizards. i will sell you mine.. actually i don't recommend the flex pocket wizards..

i recently bought a pair of radio poppers RX system.. and will be selling my flex's..

anyways.. lighting is so important ! so spend 2/3rd's on your lighting from this point on..

i will and others will probably say the same thing.. get lighting and learn manual lighting ! best thing i did for my photography career was to learn manual lighting..

phamster