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

[smorter]

lol

No I meant incase the hood cuts off oblique light rays

but I don't know what I'm talking about anyway. In any case such an expensive lens requires mandatory usage of the hood I would think, even at the expense of IQ

[NicholasBB]

Here is my offering,

NicholasBB

[Rudi]

lol

No I meant incase the hood cuts off oblique light rays

The hood will not cut out any light that it ain't supposed to, trust me.

[wile_e_coyote_n_taz]

I love this lens.....
http://billsphotography.smugmug.com/photos/293239433_2sNJE-XL-2.jpghttp://billsphotography.smugmug.com/photos/293255927_n3ZPx-L-2.jpghttp://billsphotography.smugmug.com/photos/293243513_nFDrZ-L-2.jpg

[Tobiah]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2621535384_a87c962b55.jpg

iso 50 f1.2 1/8000

the power of the 85L :D

worth its weight in chocolate

[SoaringUSAEagle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2621535384_a87c962b55.jpg

iso 50 f1.2 1/8000

the power of the 85L :D

worth its weight in chocolate

That's a damn gorgeous photo! I see possibility in stock with that baby.

[Tobiah]

just uploaded to alamy as we speak... :D

I LOVED this one!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2620920591_2d71d26416.jpg

[SeattleSpeedster]

^^ awesome again

makes me want to get married....well ...ugh

[philthejuggler]

just uploaded to alamy as we speak... :D

I LOVED this one!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2620920591_2d71d26416.jpg

Well done! - Shots like this make me (almost) fancy doing weddings again now I too have purchased this lens!!!

[The Ghost of FM]

Just got my 85 L today! :cool:

Sold off my 70-300 IS zoom as I wasn't really using it and decided my next move was to get this lens as it seemed like the right decision with a music festival shoot coming up in a couple of weeks and needed something for tighter portrait work.

I think I'm gonna like it! ;)

Here's a quick self portrait.

Cheers! :)



.

[philthejuggler]

^^^ I can tell you're really happy with the purchase!!!

[The Ghost of FM]

^^^ I can tell you're really happy with the purchase!!!
Actually, I am! :D

I just don't look as cute with a big smile on my face! :p:D

Cheers!

[philthejuggler]

Actually, I am! :D

I just don't look as cute with a big smile on my face! :p:D

Cheers!


That's fair enough! You don't want to go and shatter that brand new glass! :p

[Canonised]

A couple of days ago, I had the great opportunity to photograph two great watchmakers Mr Vianney Halter and Mr Roger Smith. I took the opportunity to have them pose for me and I used my 5D and 85L Mk1 at the dinner event held in their honour.

Here is Roger Smith peering at a watch he made from scratch (he producces less than 20 pieces a year). He is based on Isle of Man UK.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/Watches/RS_12A-web.jpg


Here is Vianny posing together with his daughter. Mr Halter makes the most ground breaking designs in high horology IMO.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/VH2-B-web1.jpg

Cheers

[Tobiah]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2625968630_65397385c7.jpg

[Tobiah]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2625191553_b1a5bd5e5b.jpg

[SeattleSpeedster]

Tobiah,

whats your lighting scenario here or is it all 85L

[Tobiah]

all 85l baby natural light :D

[Tobiah]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2626139992_3cecb15f2d.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2625318801_2d77018727.jpg?v=0
i think these were 85L

[Sfordphoto]

I really like these, shaktipalooza. Mind sharing shooting info/lighting?

http://largelifephotography.smugmug.com/photos/320782033_pU6fG-X2.jpg
http://largelifephotography.smugmug.com/photos/320787717_Srun4-X2.jpg
http://largelifephotography.smugmug.com/photos/320784226_4yjqh-X2.jpg

[shaktipalooza]

I really like these, shaktipalooza. Mind sharing shooting info/lighting?

Hi and thanks. That day I was using my new Profoto 7b lighting system, with a little fill in help from my 580exII.

#1
I used a 22" beauty dish with a grid for key up and left of the subject. To the right is a 580exII sitting inside a Photoflex mini softbox for fill.

#2
I believe that one was with a 580ex with a Honl grid up and left for key. Same 580exII/softbox combo for fill

#3
Another beauty dish setup like #1 but repositioned the model and lights a tad.

[rattymouse]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/2627634878_7f93917ff0_b.jpg

[Borderfox]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/PENN0228.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/PENN0229.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/Borderfox/PENN0301copy.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

Not sure if these are archive worthy but here goes nothing! ;)

Cheers!



.

[suyenfung]

a shot from my vacation with pp inspired by ryan flynn -

http://www.inluxcreative.com/images/uploads/potn/08.06.24_20.18.20-2.jpg

[TheGreatDivorce]

Sweet! I really like it, the grain and the warm, organic feel. :)

[ekie]

from a recent sweet 16 ... shot @ f1.2, PP'd obviously :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2255/2632272035_452f7d32d5_o.jpg

[Tobiah]

u gotta love it :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2634287526_25fb1b4600.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/2633466383_8ec7d4348f.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2634286168_9280484a24.jpg

[SeattleSpeedster]

^^ sweet...like the bw best

ok no stunning photographic achievement here just two decent ales

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Objects%20of%20Interest/slides/stout.jpg

[S-S]

whats everyone's favourite way to use this lens? mine is to shoot wide open for creaminess, with a lighter background than subject to make the photo glow... please share your faves :)

[orisky]

I mostly use it as a paperweight...but occasionally it sits in front of the camera ;)

[The Ghost of FM]

I mostly use it as a paperweight...but occasionally it sits in front of the camera ;)
Next to the Plotnik diamond, that's got to be the world's most expensive paper weight! :D

Cheers! :)

[Luminodio]

Next to the Plotnik diamond, that's got to be the world's most expensive paper weight! :D

Cheers! :)
hahahaha. excellent plotnik reference.

[blinkerz]

My fave lens

http://tkphoto.co.uk/content/Street%20Photography/London%201/thegirl3.jpg

http://tkphoto.co.uk/content/Street%20Photography/London%201/thphone2a.jpg

http://tkphoto.co.uk/content/Street%20Photography/London%201/TubeCouple.jpg

http://tkphoto.co.uk/content/Street%20Photography/London%202/urban.jpg

http://tkphoto.co.uk/content/Street%20Photography/London%202/025b.jpg

http://tkphoto.co.uk/content/Street%20Photography/London%202/024b.jpg

[Ob Com]

My fave lens

http://tkphoto.co.uk/content/Street%20Photography/London%201/thegirl3.jpg











wow- beautiful shot!

[MaDProFF]

Couple from me

[MaDProFF]

And 2 more.... I had an 85L only day, did pretty well with AF and tracking, and love the fact that you can actually use a 400% crop if need be

[echo]

My fave lens


http://tkphoto.co.uk/content/Street%20Photography/London%201/TubeCouple.jpg

Superb :)

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0769.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0768.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0763.jpg

[orisky]

http://orisky.smugmug.com/photos/326863201_BpW7C-X2.jpg

[NZDoug]

Heres a portrait of Rupert, my neighbour.
85L at 5.6 with off camera behind and to the left of subject, so it bounced to light his face. :D

[collierportraits]

For me, I put the lens in my camera bag, then lift the bag and then lower it. Lift the camera bag, then lower. Do these in reps of 10. Should create an "Arnold" look in no time. :D

whats everyone's favourite way to use this lens? mine is to shoot wide open for creaminess, with a lighter background than subject to make the photo glow... please share your faves :)

[ninab]

http://www.focusphototahoe.com/photos/drayson-1.jpg

[S-S]

For me, I put the lens in my camera bag...

you know what? i read that first part... and then i was so confused by it, that i just didnt understand anything after that...

see, when i borrowed this lens... it never left my hands - for a whole WEEK!

made showering tricky, i can tell you! :lol:

[davo_robbo]

you know what? i read that first part... and then i was so confused by it, that i just didnt understand anything after that...

see, when i borrowed this lens... it never left my hands - for a whole WEEK!

made showering tricky, i can tell you! :lol:
only showering?
how about sleeping?
yeah i couldn't understand how you wouldnt use such awesome glass if you've got it lol

[ekie]

ninab, glad to see you putting that 85L to use! lovely baby shot :D

[The Ghost of FM]

Heres a portrait of Rupert, my neighbour.
85L at 5.6 with off camera behind and to the left of subject, so it bounced to light his face. :D
Nicely composed and lit! ;)

I'll bet that one would work nicely in b&w too!

Cheers! :)

[NZDoug]

THX! FM,
I like the earthy colours so I do prefer the color version.
Sometimes those 5D files just pop.
cheers :D

[paten]

Just got a 5D and here's 2 image from me
a little pp offcourse

http://static.uber.com/media_fetch/243720224_108_large

http://static.uber.com/media_fetch/243720224_110_large
5D | ISO 50 | f/1.2 | 1/8000s

[KrysiaG]

I rented the 85L for 2 weeks. I have been having fun playing!

5D+85L

These are all just my kids. I didn't trust the AF speed enough to actually use on a client shoot yet - since I have no experience with this lens other than renting it.

All the tutu ones of my daughter were taken wide open at f/1.2. The other candids were taken at f/1.6.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Izabella%202nd%20Birthday/IMG_8844PPcropweb.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Izabella%202nd%20Birthday/IMG_8832PPBWweb.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Izabella%202nd%20Birthday/IMG_8718PPweb.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Izabella%202nd%20Birthday/IMG_8817PPcropBWweb.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/35L%2050L%2085L%20135L/85L-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/35L%2050L%2085L%20135L/85L-2.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/35L%2050L%2085L%20135L/IMG_8957PPweb.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/35L%2050L%2085L%20135L/IMG_891485Lf1_2PPcropweb.jpg

[KrysiaG]

oh and I meant to include an eye crop. This is an eye crop of my last image submitted. It is sharpened, because I took the eye crop after I finished PP'ing my full-size image.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/35L%2050L%2085L%20135L/IMG_891485Lf1_2PPeyeweb.jpg

[Double Negative]

^ Those are great, Krysia!

[bob_r]

I didn't trust the AF speed enough to actually use on a client shoot yet - since I have no experience with this lens other than renting it.

After seeing these shots, I wouldn't worry about it. I think any client would be thrilled to have their shots look this good.

Bob R

[adam*]

The eyes are perhaps slightly over saturated but nice images. How do you edit them?

[DEMO]

Awsome pictures Krysia. I think I'll have to rent this lens aswell..

[Jannie]

alley1 that shot of your daughter is fantastic, everyone's work here is pretty amazing, now I'm to the point of thinking I need both the 85 1.2 and the 135 f2...ouch!

[KrysiaG]

The eyes are perhaps slightly over saturated but nice images. How do you edit them?

It's just preference. I have worked for a long time to get my processing and style down, and it's just what I prefer. I have to admit - I do have clients who call me specifically and ask, "I want you to take my photos, can you be sure and do the thing you do to the eyes." Hmpf.

I don't do anything to the eyes specifically - no selective saturation or coloring of any kind. I don't even dodge the highlights for fear of making them even brighter than they already are. I do a LOT of overall editing to all of my photos generally speaking - but nothing selectively to make the eyes bluer other than my overall image processing (which does make the colors pop). I do get that question a lot though because my 3 kids (and I) have very vivid blue eyes.

Here's a brown eyed client with my same/usual processing. My kids just have very blue eyes and until you meet them in person, everyone says they can't believe how blue their eyes are.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Nora%20Lee%20062908/IMG_9046PPcropweb.jpg

[adam*]

Ok. Well your editing is fantastic, will have a play around myself and see what I can do!

[Jannie]

Okay, I did it, I'm sitting here looking at my new 85 1.2 OMG is it sharp just playing around my apartment and so easy to play with the depth of field when it's that extreme wide open. What supprises me is how easy it is to see that sharpness for sure, I'll go out with it for testing in the late light today when the breezes calm down so I can do close up of plants as well as some general walk around and scenic. I've hesitated for over a year on this one and now I'm wondering if I want to sell my 24-105 which is crispy sharp but seldom use anymore and get the 135 f2 also. Just trying to figure what I'll use in the future, there was a time when I thought all I needed was the 24-105-oh well.

[Double Negative]

^ Congrats!! And... Do it. ;)

[fura.s28]

I really really hate you guys!!!!

[Jannie]

I do to!!! :-)

[timnosenzo]

I'm wondering if I want to sell my 24-105 which is crispy sharp but seldom use anymore and get the 135 f2 also.

Tough choice, I have the 85 & the 135, and I've found that I don't use the 135 nearly as much as the 85. YMMV of course, and the 135 is a VERY nice lens, especially for the price, but for me its not quite as versatile as the 85.

[Mick_I]

5D+85L is all I need.

[echo]

5D+85L is all I need.

Nah. The 85L and the 35L are all you need :)

[airfrogusmc]

^^^^^
I shot with a 5D. 85L and 35L for a year or so. ;)

[ben_r_]

Oh yea! OUT FOR DELIVERY!!!!!!! 85L goodness coming today!!!

[Harleypugs]

Oh yea! OUT FOR DELIVERY!!!!!!! 85L and 5D goodness coming today!!!


quack quack....

Congratz!

[Double Negative]

Oh yea! OUT FOR DELIVERY!!!!!!! 85L and 5D goodness coming today!!!

Somebody dropped some coin... :D

[vincewchan]

Oh yea! OUT FOR DELIVERY!!!!!!! 85L and 5D goodness coming today!!!

Another 5D?! Congrats on the 85L.. I want one lol

[ben_r_]

Another 5D?! Congrats on the 85L.. I want one lol
NO NO! Not another! Just the 85L, I just meant that I will finally be able to taste the 5D and 85L combo goodness!

[Double Negative]

NO NO! Not another! Just the 85L, I just meant that I will finally be able to taste the 5D and 85L combo goodness!

Oh... What a let down! Now go back and order another lens to make up for it!

:D

[kimmylixx]

still waiting for a portrait shot with this dream lens mounted on a 30d!

[davo_robbo]

heres from a 20D

http://www.pixel-peeper.com/lenses/?lens=22&p=8

this lens is amazing on any body..
its just the reality of good glass :) looks good on everything :P

[DigitalSpecialist]

I am jealous, I think I need to buy the 85L now.

[billppw350z]

still waiting for a portrait shot with this dream lens mounted on a 30d!

How about one with the 20D/85L
http://BillPPW350Z.smugmug.com/photos/174945466_krJEE-L.jpg

And while I am at it, one with the 1DsIII/85L
http://BillPPW350Z.smugmug.com/photos/317989183_ey2a7-L.jpg

[michael_]

Heres a portrait of Rupert, my neighbour.
85L at 5.6 with off camera behind and to the left of subject, so it bounced to light his face. :Dfantastic shot

[Chez Wimpy]

still waiting for a portrait shot with this dream lens mounted on a 30d!

I got the 85L mk1 back in November of 2005, in what turned out to be the near the end of its "cheap" years (only 130,000yen!), and used it with the 20D.

Here's a few candids from my first day with the lens :cool:
http://techhouse.brown.edu/%7Echris/japan/pics/2005/11/jpegs/2005.11.04_20D_13273.jpg
http://techhouse.brown.edu/%7Echris/japan/pics/2005/11/jpegs/2005.11.04_20D_13233.jpg
http://techhouse.brown.edu/%7Echris/japan/pics/2005/11/jpegs/2005.11.04_20D_13258.jpg

Location, location, location... but the right gear makes it possible! :eek:

[S-S]

still waiting for a portrait shot with this dream lens mounted on a 30d!

why a 30D, is it the focal length you are interested in?

[S-S]

heres from a 20D

http://www.pixel-peeper.com/lenses/?lens=22&p=8

this lens is amazing on any body..
its just the reality of good glass :) looks good on everything :P

thats so true - here's more proof: on a 350D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/2336074145_2eaa90949e.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/2336074003_896b46960a.jpg

[Chris(PA)]

Here are a few randoms ones since I got mine

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/2658869205_297472bc9d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2616673789_3f57a217df_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2577095724_9bb6806486_o.jpg

Slightly OOF, I know
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2170/2526170110_e5cb1ee55e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/2477137182_1875f4d567_o.jpg

[Robf]

can this thread be buried please ! :D

(love the 2 dog shots)

[davo_robbo]

wow!^^
awesome stuff,
everytime i see shots like this on a 5D just makes me wish it was mine even more!
love shots 1,2,3 and 5

nice stuff

[Luminodio]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/2658869205_297472bc9d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/2477137182_1875f4d567_o.jpg
winners! the first pug shot has some pretty good specular highlights. the winning point is the facial expression of the pup.

i hope the crop of my 1D III doesn't have too significant of an effect on the DoF dished out by this lens.

[echo]

[FONT=Arial]i hope the crop of my 1D III doesn't have too significant of an effect on the DoF dished out by this lens.

I don't think you will have any issues there.

[sacral]

my god i need to stop looking at this thread...my wallet is screaming at me right now.

[shaktipalooza]

@ f/1.2, 1/200 second, ISO 1600

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/331282771_n7HY4-XL.jpg

[davo_robbo]

^^ wow!
amazing capture of light!

[Luminodio]

there was no flash fired on the fire juggler shot? ???

[davo_robbo]

yeah thats what amazed me..
iso 1600 and its exposed perfectly..

[alley1]

loving this lens
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2659421131_1bdc56faf3_o.jpg

[shaktipalooza]

there was no flash fired on the fire juggler shot? ???

Nope. The only lighting was what the performers were holding. I used the 35L, 85L, 135L.

There are more images in the 2008 country fair gallery here:

http://www.largelifephotography.com/Events

[Jannie]

All Shot at F1.2

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/Flr121.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/Flr122.jpg

[Mick_I]

All Shot at F1.2

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/Flr121.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/Flr122.jpg

Did you use the Extension Tube? nice DOF

[Innocence]

@ f/1.2, 1/200 second, ISO 1600

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/331282771_n7HY4-XL.jpg

Simply stunning.

[WillK]

Just got a 5D on Saturday and paired it up the 85L


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2669192923_eed1d9e46a_b.jpg

[Mr. Clean]

Backfocusing? The curves of the bottle and the water droplets look sharper than the lettering.

[Chris(PA)]

Backfocusing? The curves of the bottle and the water droplets look sharper than the lettering.

Could be BF but more likely he moved forward ever so slightly after he focused
the 1.2 will do that to you

[inthedeck]

Read thru all this...and just have to thank everyone for posts, pictures, techniques, etc. I'm imagining it's a great lens, and can't wait to have one...some day!

[Tony McSpadden]

I am in a strage position, that i have enough money for this lens, do i bother buying it and adding it to my 30d????

the pics from a 5d with it eclipse the 30d shots.

[philthejuggler]

I am in a strage position, that i have enough money for this lens, do i bother buying it and adding it to my 30d????

the pics from a 5d with it eclipse the 30d shots.

BUY IT!!


I've used it on the 400d & use it on the 40d and it's great on both. The 5d is in my opinion a significant step up in optical quality from the smaller sensor cameras and therefore makes all compatible lenses look better.

[WillK]

Could be BF but more likely he moved forward ever so slightly after he focused
the 1.2 will do that to you

forward, backward, I move all over the place, still learning how to use this lens;)

[Rudi]

Yep, the 85L wide open will punish you if you don't use it properly! It is the least-forgiving lens I own. But when you learn to use it, it's probably the most rewarding lens you'll own! :)

[Jannie]

No I do not believe I've used an extension tube on the 85 1.2 yet. I would like to find a thinner one than my 12mm for it though, I don't know if they are made. Shooting something like those plants took a lot of different shots, getting to where everything was on the same focus plane because that lens at 1.2 barely has an inch of depth of field or even less depending on the distance. When your on, it's incredible, when your off, you delete.

[Rudi]

No I do not believe I've used an extension tube on the 85 1.2 yet. I would like to find a thinner one than my 12mm for it though, I don't know if they are made. Shooting something like those plants took a lot of different shots, getting to where everything was on the same focus plane because that lens at 1.2 barely has an inch of depth of field or even less depending on the distance. When your on, it's incredible, when your off, you delete.

I may have posted these earlier in this thread, don't remember. All of these were shot with the 85L MkII and some extension (didn't keep records on what extension tube I used).

http://rudiphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p687100428.jpg

http://rudiphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p1030516990.jpg

http://rudiphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p928681899.jpg

http://rudiphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p865034583.jpg

[Mr. Clean]

forward, backward, I move all over the place, still learning how to use this lens;)
Try using AI Servo when shooting wide open, a well respected member here (schmoelzel) uses it on his 1D with fantastic results.

[WillK]

Try using AI Servo when shooting wide open, a well respected member here (schmoelzel) uses it on his 1D with fantastic results.

thank you for your advice, I will try it out today!:D

[bob_r]

I'm considering buying this lens and have a question. If you already had an 85 f/1.8 when you bought the 85L, do you recommend selling or keeping the f/1.8?

[DEMO]

Why not just sell it?

[Harleypugs]

If you shoot indoor sports then I would keep it.....

[S-S]

I'm considering buying this lens and have a question. If you already had an 85 f/1.8 when you bought the 85L, do you recommend selling or keeping the f/1.8?

sell it... cos, the 1.2 can ALSO be a 1.8... ;)

[Luminodio]

sell it... cos, the 1.2 can ALSO be a 1.8... ;)
AF speed can be of significant value to those who shoot fast-moving subjects or very reliant on AF. otherwise, i share your thoughts.

mine arrives friday. :D

[bob_r]

If you shoot indoor sports then I would keep it.....
I don't shoot indoor sports, but have used it at a number of concerts. I know the L is going to win the IQ contest, but the f/1.8 is small and fast and I wondered if those that had both ended up keeping both.

Bob R

[inthedeck]

bob_r, as long as it's sharp, why not? Keep it. Unless you need the money, to offset the cost of the L, I'd say hold on to your copy. Just something a little easier to carry, every so often.

[tonylong]

I have the L, but am planning on buying the 1.8 for its fast AF performance and keeping the L for its great IQ performance. I see them as two different tools for different jobs, each excelling in its own way. Kinda like having a 5D and a 1DM3 as well.

[wimg]

I don't shoot indoor sports, but have used it at a number of concerts. I know the L is going to win the IQ contest, but the f/1.8 is small and fast and I wondered if those that had both ended up keeping both.

Bob R
I didn't keep both. After getting the 85L, the 85 F/1.8 was just languishing, collecting dust, so I sold it.

Kind regards, Wim

[The Ghost of FM]

A couple from my first serious outing with this beast of a lens...



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/IMG_4365Large.jpg



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/IMG_4370Large.jpg



Cheers! :)

[Yeoer]

@ f/1.2, 1/200 second, ISO 1600

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/331282771_n7HY4-XL.jpg

Nice...! what body? looks like a 5d.

I'm not sure if its the bodies or if its the photographers but like most of the fast prime lenses the the 85 f1.2 seems to excel on the FF bodys rather than the crops...

I'd be interested in seeing a direct comparison on both so i could see the difference in subject isolation.

[xmltok]

I picked mine up yesterday!

http://homepage.mac.com/kamador/2008-07-16_18-24-11_0715.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/kamador/2008-07-16_18-19-40_0698.jpg

[inthedeck]

Woah...what kinda bird is the second one? Reminds me of the orange monster, from bugs bunny cartoons.

[dst.zero]

This is my first post on the forum but this thread is one of the things that helped me decide to buy this lens.
I just got mine and these were my first real shots with it. All but the first are wide open.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/2662755619_fa551d8e9a.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7d7/2662755619/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2665662178_4be3b84fda.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7d7/2665662178/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2665169581_1dd19deb35.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7d7/2665169581/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2666684448_1c4874245f.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7d7/2666684448/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/2672410287_0be20854d2.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7d7/2672410287/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/2676572714_2bb6cd7b36.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7d7/2676572714/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2679536744_3d17d9fab4.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7d7/2679536744/

[Double Negative]

^ Nice 85L shots, dst.zero! Looks like you're lovin' the lens. Welcome to POTN.

[4x4rock]

Nice shots dst.zero. Welcome.

Bixby park, Palo Alto Baylands?

[dst.zero]

Thanks for the welcome!
Definitely happy with the lens and although ridiculously expensive I feel it was worth the upgrade over my 85 f/1.8 that I never really loved.
One thing I was surprised to find was that shooting at 1.2, while tricky, did not seem to result in a lower keeper rate than when using my 35L or 135L wide open.
Correct on the location. I actually found the place while looking for a location just to test out the lens. That was the first time I had been there even despite previously having commuted to the Oregon Expwy exit for a couple years...

[Double Negative]

T...One thing I was surprised to find was that shooting at 1.2, while tricky, did not seem to result in a lower keeper rate than when using my 35L or 135L wide open...

Probably because you're already used to bright primes. As long as you don't focus and recompose at/near wide open you'll be fine.

[xmltok]

Woah...what kinda bird is the second one? Reminds me of the orange monster, from bugs bunny cartoons.

That is an Andean Cock-of-the-Rock. He really liked having his picture taken.

[inthedeck]

That is an Andean Cock-of-the-Rock. He really liked having his picture taken.

Curious, but, was it shot through a screen? That'd be the only way that that kinda pattern would be formed. Just curious.

Interesting bird, nonetheless, thanks for the ID. Whatta weird name. :lol:

[xmltok]

Yes it was, a very narrow screen, the 1.2 really knocked it out.

[inthedeck]

Right o. Does a good job of it.

[WillK]

ok so I had another diet coke at work yesterday, and decided to take another shot.....i love this lens!:D



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2677187177_d2e8027942_b.jpg

[shaktipalooza]

Nice...! what body? looks like a 5d.

I'm not sure if its the bodies or if its the photographers but like most of the fast prime lenses the the 85 f1.2 seems to excel on the FF bodys rather than the crops...

I'd be interested in seeing a direct comparison on both so i could see the difference in subject isolation.

Yes it's be bruised, beaten, and battered 5D. I'm actually starting to feel sorry for the poor thing.

[Jannie]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/yesterday.jpg

Both shot f2 ISO 200 and cropped, 5D

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/yesterday1.jpg

[voxefx]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2157/2529223947_21f06de51a_b.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2325/2527072258_2ca9175177_b.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2072/2527047288_11c6e1d6cf_b.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2008/2530039146_e3e0c38f14_b.jpg

[mikez]

those look OF. what camera did you use?

[Flam]

Jannie those flowers look amazing!

[Jannie]

Thanks Flam, I think I had a 12mm extension tube on that time, can't remember for sure but the lens does not focus quite close enough for this type of work without it.

[dwdmguy]

voxefx, Those are some amazing shots, while the 85L is an amazing lens I think the photographer had something to do with it. :)

[ptomsu]

From all I have seen here this lens is a marvel. :wink:

So this was the ice breaker for me to jump into the Canon camp again, of course one of my first lenses will be the 85L. :)

Thanks!

[chauncey]

OF...more proof that that some puppies shouldn't get off the porch, not ready to play with the big dogs yet.

Voxefx, those are stellar shots.

[SeattleSpeedster]

sweet shots Jannie and Voxefx :)

i was working in atlanta and my 5D/85L was all i had with me. I ventured down to the Centennial Park towards dusk and snapped some shots of the kids playing in the water. I set my AV at f/1.2 and hoped for the best.

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Atlanta%20Centennial%20Park/slides/allaroundus.jpg

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Atlanta%20Centennial%20Park/slides/joy3.jpg

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Atlanta%20Centennial%20Park/slides/mama5.jpg

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Atlanta%20Centennial%20Park/slides/stopped.jpg

[sabesh]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2157/2529223947_21f06de51a_b.jpg
Excellent shot!

[kevindar]

shot at 1.2 on 5D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2687971196_30bbe22205_b.jpg

[voxefx]

Thanks to everyone who took the time to C+C, I appreciate all the feedback!

[voxefx]

Amazing Photos SeattleSpeedster!

[voxefx]

Nice Capture!
shot at 1.2 on 5D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2687971196_30bbe22205_b.jpg

[inthedeck]

A couple from my first evening, with this lens. Loving it...and getting used to it. When it hits, it hits hard! Hope I'm welcome in this thread of awesome shots.

Pumpkin, yawning.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/2691328870_225b755313_o.jpg

From a seed, to this.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2690517163_8ff19d1df3_o.jpg

[Luminodio]

those look OF. what camera did you use?
OoF* and no, they do not.

you must gather a fair understanding of the workflow for a photographer before making shallow judgments of one's personal efforts.

there are usually three tiers of process sharpening one goes through before a professional considers a shot a "finished product."

V, your shots are astounding and the DoF control you had during ambient situations is absolutely stellar. please neglect the critique that derives from those who obviously lack the experience (or maturity) to dish it appropriately.

an update to everyone...i finally received this lens. funny enough, it was the day after a night where my insomnia caught up to me behind the wheel.

long, ugly story short...i'm okay.

and this lens is MUCH more than just that.

if i only had three pieces of glass, it would be this lens, the 24mm 1.4L and the 300mm 2.8L IS. they are serve their own special purpose other than FL preference and damn it, they are all amazing.

(the 24mm 1.4L is greatly underrated.)

[orisky]

couple more 5D + 85L shots from me

http://orisky.smugmug.com/photos/335435491_KEznG-L.jpg

http://orisky.smugmug.com/photos/335435622_FrGxo-L.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/335434194_QJUbY-L.jpg

[suyenfung]

http://orisky.smugmug.com/photos/335435491_KEznG-L.jpg

flawless, great job!

[S-S]

OoF* and no, they do not.

there are usually three tiers of process sharpening one goes through before a professional considers a shot a "finished product."..

agreed - they don't

care to share your take on professional sharpening workflow? just curious