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

[airfrogusmc]

It does take some practice. The center point is the most accurate in low light but I have learned to use the other points as well. Wide open and if you're in at the closest focusing distance your focus has got to be dead on. Sometimes I'll focus manual. In a portrait the eyes have to be sharp.

[Sfordphoto]

Here's my contribution. This was my first go with this lens. I found it very difficult to get the focus right at f/1.2. You have to be really careful with the focus points you use.

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7876/ruby1sh4.jpg

Nice subject, for a first shot. Usually my first shots are of whatever junk is around, haha.

[Sfordphoto]

Man...I'm waiting until I get full frame to take full advantage of this lens (no pun intended). Really tempted to get a used 5D and then get this little hunny of a lens :D. I don't think my 85mm f/1.8 would like her, though.

Paul: by the way, were your pictures on a 5D or other full frame? Thanks

.

[ekie]

Man...I'm waiting until I get full frame to take full advantage of this lens (no pun intended). Really tempted to get a used 5D and then get this little hunny of a lens :D. I don't think my 85mm f/1.8 would like her, though.

Paul: by the way, were your pictures on a 5D or other full frame? Thanks

.

having a crop shouldnt hold you back on gettin the lens. i used it on a 40D and its still an amazing lens :D

[S-S]

having a crop shouldnt hold you back on gettin the lens. i used it on a 40D and its still an amazing lens :D

same here - was a perfect wedding lens too

[Meaty0]

Man...I'm waiting until I get full frame to take full advantage of this lens (no pun intended). Really tempted to get a used 5D and then get this little hunny of a lens :D. I don't think my 85mm f/1.8 would like her, though.

Paul: by the way, were your pictures on a 5D or other full frame? Thanks

.

Yes on a 5D. Only second time I've used that too. What a camera! Well worth getting.

[Meaty0]

same here - was a perfect wedding lens too

Oh yes! It's not too long on a 1.6 crop. You'd have to stand a long way back to frame a group of say, four people though.

[Meaty0]

It does take some practice. The center point is the most accurate in low light but I have learned to use the other points as well. Wide open and if you're in at the closest focusing distance your focus has got to be dead on. Sometimes I'll focus manual. In a portrait the eyes have to be sharp.

Thanks for the tips. I'll give it a go using center point only at first and see how that goes.

[Sfordphoto]

having a crop shouldnt hold you back on gettin the lens. i used it on a 40D and its still an amazing lens :D


Ahhh... the debate. Can't decide on 5D or 85mm f/1.2 as my next step. I would get both if I had enough money. If I reshuffle my kit, then I could make room for both. If you want to help me out with my decision...started a thread at
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=467436

[b.d.bop]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/b_d_bop/Bocce2-11-08_sm.jpg

85L on 5D

Can't recall if I already posted this shot here in POTN. If so, my apologies.
It had more impact before I sized it down.

[S-S]

thats beautiful - can you post a slightly larger version?

[b.d.bop]

thats beautiful - can you post a slightly larger version?

Sure - just found it:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/b_d_bop/Bocce2-11-08_a.jpg

[gruau]

Yes, that is an amazing portrait of a cat...
(And, by the way, great combination of interests, photography and drums!)

[b.d.bop]

Yes, that is an amazing portrait of a cat...
(And, by the way, great combination of interests, photography and drums!)Thanks.

[S-S]

yup first-class shot there - thanks for sharing!

[shooterman]

Sure - just found it:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/b_d_bop/Bocce2-11-08_a.jpg
Good God, that rat is huge! :) Just kidding, LOL. Beautiful shot. I want a 5D and 85L so bad.

[Elton Balch]

It's not often (if ever) that I can get my wife to stand still for a photo or two. I caught her on the way out to a meeting earlier today while playing with my relatively new 85 L f/1.2 toy. This one is hand held at f/1.2, 1/80th, ISO 100 and available light. I'm just so impressed with this lens and the more I use it, the more I like it!!:D:D:D

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/EltonBalch/Lorrainepic.jpg

[S-S]

yeah thats a really nice shot, was she happy with it?

[msurdin]

When shooting wide open from a moderate distance the lens seems to focus on the subject's foreheard.

Mention of using center focus .... can someone describe in more detail their method (camera settings, technique, etc.) for making sure eyes are in focus? Thanks ....

[S-S]

focus on the closest eye, hold down shutter, carefully recompose making sure you don't sway backwards or forwards when moving the camera

for close shots, you may have to sway slightly to compensate for shifting the angle of the camera - fiddly stuff

some ppl use the different focus points but that always takes me too long to scroll through them, personally

[Elton Balch]

yeah thats a really nice shot, was she happy with it?

Yes, she was, actually. I'm not going to tell her that I posted it however....;)

[Elton Balch]

When shooting wide open from a moderate distance the lens seems to focus on the subject's foreheard.

Mention of using center focus .... can someone describe in more detail their method (camera settings, technique, etc.) for making sure eyes are in focus? Thanks ....

I agree with somethingsimple about the actual technique but in practice, it isn't only the application of good technique. Just speaking from my very limited experience with this lens, shooting wide open (especially hand held) can be trying. On my 40D the DOF at f/1.2 from eight feet is only 0.12 inches according to the DOF calculator that I use. So...my subject was moving about, I was moving for good position and I'm not the best at hand holding. The result is lots of shots and very few real "keepers". My technique (if you can call it that) was to use center focus on the bridge of the nose, keep shooting and hope for the best!!:D

[msurdin]

Thank you ... I too have found it very difficult when shooting wide open to maintain focus. Works best when subject is looking directly at the camera ... both eyes on the same plane.

[S-S]

I agree with somethingsimple about the actual technique but in practice, it isn't only the application of good technique. Just speaking from my very limited experience with this lens, shooting wide open (especially hand held) can be trying.

yeah its not easy with this lens as it focuses so slowly and has such shallow DOF - its certainly not an easy lens for moving subjects

but hey - see it as a challenge! lol (or always shoot with it on a pod) - its beautifully sharp wide open when it IS focused... i want it back :(

[TheGreatDivorce]

I select the focus point nearest the eye, fitting the composition I have in mind. I have the AF point selection set to the joystick thingamajigger on the back of the 5D :)

I also shoot a few frames usually. Keep at it, your keeper rate will (probably) go up with time and practice.

[malla1962]

People say this lens is far to slow for anything that moves! I disagree.full size and crop.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/VY8X9872-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/VY8X9872.jpg

[paten]

^^
Wow, that is nice great picture malla,..

[S-S]

People say this lens is far to slow for anything that moves! I disagree.full size and crop.

thats just awesome, look at the expression on his face!
love it!

[roentarre]

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/94207300.jpg

[kster]

My daughter, shot at f1.2.

http://photos.imageevent.com/kster/family/sophia2008/20080315u3982/IMG_6207.jpg

[archaeoman]

This lens is fantastic. I just today decided to sell my Canon 100-400 L IS to grab this lens. I can't wait. Great shots!

[Dorman]

I don't have one, nor can I see having the expendable cash for one anytime soon, but I have to say this lens has a certain magical quality. Outstanding images everyone!

[roentarre]

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/94222856.jpg

[roentarre]

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/94223212.jpg

[malla1962]

Just messing about with 1 light.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/VY8X9944-copy.jpg

[Madweasel]

Nice shot, Malla, I really like that one. Very nice light and a very natural look.

[Sfordphoto]

make this thread go away... my eyes burn with lust :D

[djeuch]

make this thread go away... my eyes burn with lust :D

+1

I'm jealous with everyone's outstanding results!!!!

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_9420.jpg

[archaeoman]

I can't wait for this lens to arrive Tuesday :p

[malla1962]

I can't wait for this lens to arrive Tuesday :pI'm sure you will love it.;)

[Tinh Ngo]

This lens is a beast

[TheGreatDivorce]

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/94207300.jpg

Love this one.

[rsmedley]

From my first shoot with this lens:

http://www.smedphoto.com/images.net/test/IMG_2325.jpg

[b.d.bop]

From my first shoot with this lens:

Beautiful - but was it stopped down? There's very little bokeh in the background.

[rsmedley]

Beautiful - but was it stopped down? There's very little bokeh in the background.

f/3.2. I had to be careful of the DOF with these subjects because horses are so large.

[archaeoman]

f/2.0, ISO 100, 1/200

http://www.markbillingsphotography.com/demoimages/stella001.jpg

[b.d.bop]

f/2.0, ISO 100, 1/200

Beautiful. What a shot. Great color in there, too.

[teddy]

Number 2 is postcard material, great work...

[echo]

One I took yesterday with 85L mkII on 1DmkIII at f/1.6 of a record producer. Note how the mixing desk is a complete blur.

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/271286585_5UhnY-XL.jpg

Another record producer in the studio shot (same day, different location) with 85L at wide open, f/1.2

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/271655162_2XbRf-XL.jpg

[silvex]

85L MkI all at f1.2
#1
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/272171053_FSaSZ-XL.jpg
#2
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/272171737_Kg5wm-XL.jpg
#3
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/272171443_qBnz2-XL.jpg
#4
http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/272171136_ykjXR-XL.jpg

[ninab]

FINALLY.... after my first edition of this lens got killed after only 10 days, the new one's here... and I got some snapshots of my (then very dirty) son...

http://www.focusphototahoe.com/photos/levi_dirty.jpg

[ekie]

FINALLY.... after my first edition of this lens got killed after only 10 days, the new one's here... and I got some snapshots of my (then very dirty) son...




ahh yes! good shot. beauty of the 85! .. what happen to your first ed one????

[elader]

Woof..

http://elader.smugmug.com/photos/272407066_b6QCo-L.jpg

Jean Valjean
http://elader.smugmug.com/photos/263684516_phCkA-L.jpg

[S-S]

love those

[ninab]

ahh yes! good shot. beauty of the 85! .. what happen to your first ed one????

hi there! see:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=466285&highlight=85+the+quest

P.S.: he now says there a is a bit of a rattle inside, but he's been using it

[neil_r]

On a 5D

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/Theo_Gina_Feb08_MG_3082.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/Theo_Gina_Feb08_MG_3125.jpg

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/photo/medium/Theo_Gina_Feb08_MG_3262.jpg

[ekie]

hi there! see:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=466285&highlight=85+the+quest

P.S.: he now says there a is a bit of a rattle inside, but he's been using it

thats rite! totally forgot about that thread .. glad you got another one though. :D

[chioque]

This is my first posted image to the forum :). I was at a local Aquaria here and this is one the photos taken with the 85L wide open. Converted from RAW.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/chioque/Akuaria_Shah_Alam_4236_Medium.jpg

[S-S]

oh wow.... :( i really want one of these lenses

[tonylong]

Here's a walk-through of some Spring growth taken with the 85L stepping wider and wider and creamier and creamier (from my daughter's front yard, taken today with the 5D):

First, at f/2.8:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/94992288.jpg

Stopping down to f/1.8:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/94992287.jpg

Getting pretty creamy at f/1.4:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/94992285.jpg

And the Cream Of The Crop at f/1.2:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/94992283.jpg

[TooManyShots]

Ah.......Discus. My favorite....:) Don't have the time to rear them anymore.


This is my first posted image to the forum :). I was at a local Aquaria here and this is one the photos taken with the 85L wide open. Converted from RAW.

[chioque]

Another sample shot taken during my sister-in-law's wedding in January recently. The picture shows the groom in traditional costume (blurred in the background) holding the 'keris', the traditional weapon used by the Malays, the indigenous of Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and the southern parts of Thailand and Philippines. The keris is only currently used for ceremonial purposes only.

Shot with 5D and wide open.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg305/chioque/Ajan_Wedding_3983.jpg

[tonylong]

I posted these in the Bokeh thread, but thought they might be of interest here as well.

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/95071179.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/95071181.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/95071187.jpg

[TeeTee]

Contemplating between this and the 35L for my nighttime street photography.

Anyone got an extra $1.5k so I don't have to decide? And no, renting them will solve nothing as they both defenitely have their perks.

[elader]

Contemplating between this and the 35L for my nighttime street photography.

Anyone got an extra $1.5k so I don't have to decide? And no, renting them will solve nothing as they both defenitely have their perks.

My guess is you need the 35mm for nighttime street. Will you have fast enough shutter speeds with the 85/?

[rattymouse]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2150/2397485238_f646c12d5b_b.jpg

[ekie]

3 flashes was used in this one

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/2389460909_06c7867942_o.jpg

[TeeTee]

My guess is you need the 35mm for nighttime street. Will you have fast enough shutter speeds with the 85/?

Barely. Shooting at f1.4 1/80 and ISO3200 will get me perfectly exposed with average street lighting in my area. Quite high ISO, but doable considering exposure will be great.

It's no fun when f1.4 is still not fast enough, damn dim London streets :evil:

[fz_za]

Lovely shot, ekk_xt. Love the colours.

[drPheta]

This lens is amazing. It's been on my wishlist for a while now, and I wish I could drop change on it. CREAMY bokeh, and the IQ is unreal.

[ekie]

Lovely shot, ekk_xt. Love the colours.

thanks!:D

heres another from the same day .. @ f/1.2

who said you cant shoot birds with this lens? (as long as they stayin still :lol:)
http://ekinphotography.com/gallery/d/20172-2/_MG_0379.jpg

[bkw]

just found this link, thought i could contribute! if you have the funds (or even if you dont!) get the lens. you will not be sorry...

You my friend is the reason why I'm still alive. My wife was going to kill me last night after I told her I bought this lens. I then showed her your pics and she now expects nothing but these quality type shots. I think she's almost as excited as I am :)

Hope I can make the best of it!

[S-S]

This lens is amazing. It's been on my wishlist for a while now, and I wish I could drop change on it. CREAMY bokeh, and the IQ is unreal.

yeah i know what you mean, i borrowed it for a short time and its RUINED me for all my other gear LOL
just amazing

iw00t :confused:

[Sam_M]

Please stop posting images in this thread!

You are making me want this lens too badly lol. In all seriousness though, it seems to be an amazing piece of glass in the right hands; there are some beautiful images here to prove it. I'm saving some money now for other things, but this lens is definitely on my list.

[ekie]

Please stop posting images in this thread!

You are making me want this lens too badly lol. In all seriousness though, it seems to be an amazing piece of glass in the right hands; there are some beautiful images here to prove it. I'm saving some money now for other things, but this lens is definitely on my list.

whatever you do, dont rent one either ... heres a quote from lensrentals.com
"Roger’s take: Be warned: This lens is hugely addictive. Strong photographers have wept standing in line at the post office to return it. Please don’t let your tears fall on the return label’s bar code – it slows down return shipping when the scanner can’t read it."

:lol:

[ekie]

heres another one from same shoot i posted earlier ...

3 flashes used with ND8 filter on the lens so I could shooter at a faster aperture (f6.3) on a bright sunny day

http://ekinphotography.com/gallery/d/20196-2/_MG_0401.jpg

[Sam_M]

whatever you do, dont rent one either ... heres a quote from lensrentals.com
"Roger’s take: Be warned: This lens is hugely addictive. Strong photographers have wept standing in line at the post office to return it. Please don’t let your tears fall on the return label’s bar code – it slows down return shipping when the scanner can’t read it."

:lol:
Haha, good one! I can't wait till I can afford/ justify buying it in a business sense.

[suyenfung]

...

[suyenfung]

sick shot ekk

[markol]

Finally something worth showing.

Canon 1Ds III ISO 200 f/1.2 1/80sec handheld :confused:

0 PP, straight from the camera

[zibi72]

85L MK1

[TristanCardew]

This thread makes me want to jump ship to Canon.

But it's cheaper to buy the Noink version...;)

[TheGreatDivorce]

This thread makes me want to jump ship to Canon.

But it's cheaper to buy the Noink version...;)

Sadly, there isn't one ;)

The Nikon 85 f/1.4 is good, but not 85L good.

[bradm77]

A shot from my first session with the 85mm 1.8 -

Brad - http://www.ohiovalleyphoto.com

[Lars Finkelstein]

Sadly, there isn't one ;)

The Nikon 85 f/1.4 is good, but not 85L good.

so true :)

[silvex]

A shot from my first session with the 85mm 1.8 -

Brad - http://www.ohiovalleyphoto.com

Close but no cigar...this is the 85L thread...:)

[Perry Ge]

Have I mentioned that I hate you guys?

I've vowed that the day I have my first child, I'm buying an 85L.

[S-S]

Have I mentioned that I hate you guys?

I've vowed that the day I have my first child, I'm buying an 85L.

or the day you buy your 85L, it will BE your first child... :rolleyes:

[rattymouse]

Have I mentioned that I hate you guys?

I've vowed that the day I have my first child, I'm buying an 85L.

Good call! The 85L takes great baby photos.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2151/2127473341_5d2cb9b205.jpg

[suyenfung]

http://www.inluxcreative.com/images/uploads/potn/08.04.21_19.30.54.jpg

http://www.inluxcreative.com/images/uploads/potn/08.04.21_19.31.31.jpg

http://www.inluxcreative.com/images/uploads/potn/08.04.21_19.35.37.jpg

[TeamSpeed]

I just picked up an 85L MKI version in a camera packaged deal, and wasn't really sure what to expect. My low light lens up to this point was the 50mm f/1.4. All I can say is WOW! The focusing is a bit slow, but nothing that really bugs me. I did have to do some microadjustments to my MKIII, something like +5 or so.

One shot at f/1.8 for fun, and one at f/1.2, I really like this lens!

[weka2000]

or the day you buy your 85L, it will BE your first child... :rolleyes:

You still trying to get this lens :rolleyes:

[kito109654]

Here's my humble contribution.

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

Cheers,
Jeff

:eek: Wooooowww. Whoa. Stunning! The eyes are perfectly sharp, your composition is great, the subject separation is amazing and bokeh is dreamy...

[weka2000]

Personally I dont use it much. I have had 1 on loan for over a year and mates in no hurry to get it back.

Anyway a couple of pics. It is so heavy that it will not stand up on a 1D

The DOF is so narrow but sharp.I have found after a year that its a very creative photographer lens as this tread shows.

[S-S]

...show off... :p

[echo]

...show off... :p

Yeah, show off :D

[S-S]

...did i hear an echo?


HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA :lol: :lol: ;)

[ninab]

Hi guys.... I did a search without success, and though I did read at least have of this thread a while ago, I don't remember any mentions of the use of the 85 with a CPL... any thoughts?

Thanks!!

[ekie]

Hi guys.... I did a search without success, and though I did read at least have of this thread a while ago, I don't remember any mentions of the use of the 85 with a CPL... any thoughts?

Thanks!!

should be like any other lens with a CPL. i havent used one myself but I did use a ND (3stop) filter on it on the last couple pics i posted in this thread. :)

[ekie]

@ f1.4 .. poor thing hehe
http://ekinphotography.com/gallery/d/20284-2/_MG_0700-Edit.jpg

@ f1.2
http://ekinphotography.com/gallery/d/20288-2/_MG_0659.jpg

[ninab]

I'll go look for those... nice swing shot, I always have a hard time with those...


Gee, 3 flashes??
I can see how on bright summer days there might be almost to much light and the need for an ND...

[ekie]

I'll go look for those... nice swing shot, I always have a hard time with those...

thanks. same here too, most of the ones i took was OOF :lol:

[suyenfung]

this is me. this is my new favorite lighting setup. the 5D/85L combo is unbelievable in the studio. at f/4 -

http://www.inluxcreative.com/images/uploads/potn/08.04.22_19.41.12.jpg

[ekie]

one more for tonite :)
http://ekinphotography.com/gallery/d/20320-2/_MG_0714.jpg

[shaktipalooza]

Taken from a wedding in India last February.

1/250 sec, f/1.2, ISO 200
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/photos/263338820_mCD4c-XL.jpg

[Philco]

Here's a few more reasons to LOVE this lens, at least for me : )

@ f1.4

http://www.defalcophoto.com/post/85L/356%20copy.jpg

Also f1.8

http://www.defalcophoto.com/post/85L/362%20copy.jpg

And f1.8 again

http://www.defalcophoto.com/post/85L/393%20copy.jpg

Cheers,

Phil

[suyenfung]

geez nice shots guys!

[90c4]

Gee, 3 flashes??
I can see how on bright summer days there might be almost to much light and the need for an ND...

I took this one yesterday at f1.2 with a ND8 filter. AI Servo focusing, of course
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q68/gastwirt/withND8.jpg

[ninab]

I just can't wait to use this for my weddings this summer....

[S-S]

Here's a few more reasons to LOVE this lens, at least for me : )
@ f1.4
Also f1.8
And f1.8 again
Cheers,
Phil

this lens loves the light doesnt it? man i want it so bad... and i have to wait soooo long :(

[Hatch1921]

Great shots Philco and all.

Phil.... how far from your subject would you say you were while shooting just about wide open? In the first two shots?

Thanks,
Hatch

[KenG]

Angus...at 1.2
http://kengillespie.com/img/v1/p270249166-4.jpg

[S-S]

hey ken i love that one, sometimes shallow dof really works hey

[Philco]

Great shots Philco and all.

Phil.... how far from your subject would you say you were while shooting just about wide open? In the first two shots?

Thanks,
Hatch

Not very far really...maybe 4 or 5 feet? You can tell her jawline & earings blur out pretty hard in #2.

[KenG]

hey ken i love that one, sometimes shallow dof really works hey

Absolutely, sometimes tricky at 1.2, but this is one of the rarer times both eyes were at the same distance and he stopped moving, although he rarely stops moving. Nothing wrong with the single eye in focus effect either.

http://kengillespie.com/img/v3/p387641756-4.jpg

[paten]

Finally i can contribute in this topic :lol:, bought mine yesterday and got a simple shot like this:
http://www.imagehosting.gr/upload4/out.php/i113807_pot.jpg
http://www.imagehosting.gr/upload4/out.php/i113806_nice.jpg

Can't wait to use it outdoor!!! Yeehhaaa!!! This one is a beast my 400D feels like a toy mounted with this baby :D

[TeamSpeed]

Can't wait to use it outdoor!!! Yeehhaaa!!! This one is a beast my 400D feels like a toy mounted with this baby :D

Not to mention that lens probably dwarfs the body! ;)

That is a ton of glass to hide the XTi body.

[paten]

Not to mention that lens probably dwarfs the body! ;)

That is a ton of glass to hide the XTi body.

Yeah, not comfortable with my XTi, hehe,.. so heavy, and this one picture of the glass cover my camera :lol:
@ f/1.2 MF
http://www.imagehosting.gr/upload4/out.php/i114351_me.jpg

1.2 is awesome!! :lol:

[S-S]

when i borrowed this lens for a week i found i had to use it on my 350D, because on my 40D it did weird things to the battery - while focusing, the camera would often just turn off, and when i turned it back on it said low batt - but when i swapped lenses, battery was actually still full!

but on 350D 1 battery lasted for ages as normal

has anyone else had problems like this with the 85L or other camera/lens combos? what is the solution?

[ekie]

when i borrowed this lens for a week i found i had to use it on my 350D, because on my 40D it did weird things to the battery - while focusing, the camera would often just turn off, and when i turned it back on it said low batt - but when i swapped lenses, battery was actually still full!

but on 350D 1 battery lasted for ages as normal

has anyone else had problems like this with the 85L or other camera/lens combos? what is the solution?

it worked fine when i had used it on a 40D .. thats weird though. do you have latest firmware on it?

[S-S]

possibly not... bought the 40D 5mth ago
will check that out, thanks

i heard of one other camera reporting issues like that with certain L lenses, the 1DsIII

[lowcrust]

Angus...at 1.2


Ken your dog is so cute it made me weep watching your gallery! Fastic captures too!

[silvex]

just found this link, thought i could contribute! if you have the funds (or even if you dont!) get the lens. you will not be sorry...

all at or near wide open:

http://www.pbase.com/anerino/image/82095057.jpg



This shot is surreal...it almost looks photoshop...:shock: the 85L is just a marvel of optical engineering...!!!

[S-S]

This shot is surreal...it almost looks photoshop...:shock: the 85L is just a marble of optical engineering...!!!

i agree with you about the shot but ...a MARBLE? :shock:

did you mean marvel? LOL

[grig]

It's post-processing all the way. Isn't it obvious?!?!!?!

[KenG]

Ken your dog is so cute it made me weep watching your gallery! Fastic captures too!


Thank you, very generous compliment. He's pretty easy to photograph, the other one is a little camera shy...

[timnosenzo]

I need to stay out of this thread. :(

[ekie]

I need to stay out of this thread. :(

u neeeed it. :lol:

[silvex]

i agree with you about the shot but ...a MARBLE? :shock:

did you mean marvel? LOL

Marveled marbles...:shock: LOL! :)

[TheGreatDivorce]

It's post-processing all the way. Isn't it obvious?!?!!?!

False.

[ninab]

http://www.focusphototahoe.com/photos/painthands.jpg

[echo]

Hi guys.... I did a search without success, and though I did read at least have of this thread a while ago, I don't remember any mentions of the use of the 85 with a CPL... any thoughts?

Thanks!!

I got a CPL the other week and so far like it on the 85L but haven't any worthy shots with that combo to post yet! The same CPL will fit on the 35L too and it really works great on that :)

[TeamSpeed]

False.

Very false, this lens is cool! My daughter, on the other hand, wasn't acting very cool.

[airbutchie]

Product shots...

Nike Air Jordan III "Flips"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Shoes/flips-03_filtered.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Shoes/flips-02_filtered.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Shoes/flips-01_filtered.jpg

- airbutchie :)

[S-S]

for product shots these arent well lit, and the background bokeh is a bit distracting, introducing colours that arent in the product

for photos of a shoe, they look good, #2 best one

[ninab]

I got a CPL the other week and so far like it on the 85L but haven't any worthy shots with that combo to post yet! The same CPL will fit on the 35L too and it really works great on that :)

Thanks! Let me see a couple when you have some nice ones! :)

[SeattleSpeedster]

ok I just bought a used 85L

...and its all your fault!! :D

[Philco]

Very false, this lens is cool! My daughter, on the other hand, wasn't acting very cool.

#1 is classic. B&W would be awesome too.

[TeamSpeed]

#1 is classic. B&W would be awesome too.

Funny you say that. I made a B&W mix from #1. Not quite what you meant, but it was fun!

[Chris L]

I recently rented both an 85L and a 50L. Here's a shot taken with the 85mm at f/1.4.

266065

[Double Negative]

Very false, this lens is cool! My daughter, on the other hand, wasn't acting very cool.

No way, that first one is classic! LOL.

[El Duderino]

I had a dream about testing this lens at the B&H in NYC. :x

[Canonised]

I am considering trying some night animal photography and realise I need really fast lens. I have the 85L which is probably the longest lens available at f1.2. However, I was thinking of using - in case its needed - a teleconverter but I realise that at the back of the lens, the glass protrudes into the shutter chamber. I am not sure but I suspect that if I try to connect a teleconverter, it will damage the L glass.

Has anyone used a TC on an 85L without problems? I am using a Kenko 1.5 TC.

Thanks in advance.

(This is cross posted on Discussion on EF Lens forum).

Cheers

[wimg]

Hi Harry,
I am considering trying some night animal photography and realise I need really fast lens. I have the 85L which is probably the longest lens available at f1.2. However, I was thinking of using - in case its needed - a teleconverter but I realise that at the back of the lens, the glass protrudes into the shutter chamber. I am not sure but I suspect that if I try to connect a teleconverter, it will damage the L glass.

Has anyone used a TC on an 85L without problems? I am using a Kenko 1.5 TC.

Thanks in advance.

(This is cross posted on Discussion on EF Lens forum).

Cheers
Yes, I've tried it. Don't bother, it is not worth the effort. The IQ gets very bad with this lens and a tcon, especially considering its "normal" :) performance. At least, that was my experience, both with a Kenko (Soligor) 1.4X, and the Canon LifeSize Convertor (it was clearly not made for macro either :)).

I reckon this is probably due to the large lens element at the back, in combination with the deliberate residual spherical aberration (which gives it its excellent bokeh).

Kind regards, Wim

[Double Negative]

^ But it works great with tubes! ;)

DO NOT attempt to attach a Canon TC, they protrude into the lens, which clearly isn't possible on the 85L. It should be obvious, but I figured I'd mention it, heh.

[SeattleSpeedster]

hey since i just got one...which lowepro case do you use to protect it?

[Canonised]

Hi Wim

Thank goodness I did not depend on this combination. So far I have planned to use the 85L 35L and 50mm f1.4 (considering borrowing a friend's 50L as well). Shooting at one stop down and with RAW and spot metering with live view at ISO1600. Hopefully I can get at least one good image per animal and my noise removers can do its magic! Cross my fingers! :-)

Cheers
Harry



Hi Harry,

Yes, I've tried it. Don't bother, it is not worth the effort. The IQ gets very bad with this lens and a tcon, especially considering its "normal" :) performance. At least, that was my experience, both with a Kenko (Soligor) 1.4X, and the Canon LifeSize Convertor (it was clearly not made for macro either :)).

I reckon this is probably due to the large lens element at the back, in combination with the deliberate residual spherical aberration (which gives it its excellent bokeh).

Kind regards, Wim

[ben_r_]

Personally I dont use it much. I have had 1 on loan for over a year and mates in no hurry to get it back.

Anyway a couple of pics. It is so heavy that it will not stand up on a 1D

The DOF is so narrow but sharp.I have found after a year that its a very creative photographer lens as this tread shows.

Man those are some beautiful pics!

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_4405.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_4410.jpg