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

[sboerup]

I noticed that we have no image archive for the 85L (mk1 or mk2). I think it's time we start one since we have had quite a discussion recently about this lens. Mods: if this has already been started, feel free to delete. I noticed the review by schmoezel, but it's not an image only archive.

I'll start I guess, nothing fancy.

http://www.sboerup.com/images/IMG_3472-01-1.jpg

[sboerup]

No one else want to contribute to a growing archive?

[MagicallyDelicious]

I dont have one but thats a real nice shot!

[schmoelzel]

Well, seeming that this is my favourite lens and I have been lax in postings recently, here's one from yesterday of Julia. I have mentioned this ad nauseum......if you want the best portrait lens, there is none better!

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/85f2-1D-JuliaH.jpg

Camera: Canon 1D
Shutter speed: 1/125 sec
Aperture: 2.0
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: Single frame shooting
ISO: 200
Lens: 85.0 mm
Focal length: 85.0mm

[Blackie]

Holy Schmoelzel! I always love your photographs but this one the best so far! I think you are the best portrait photographer on this board. Julia is always beautiful as usual! Thanks for sharing!

[Madweasel]

That's a cracking picture of a very pretty girl. Delightful!

[calicokat]

Here is mine, showing the extreme bokeh of F/1.2

http://calicokat.smugmug.com/photos/78927260-M.jpg

[radiohead]

Here's one from me, at f1.6 on a 5D

http://www.guycollier.net/images/85mms.jpg

[mrclark321]

Well, seeming that this is my favourite lens and I have been lax in postings recently, here's one from yesterday of Julia. I have mentioned this ad nauseum......if you want the best portrait lens, there is none better!

Excellent shot Michael, now let's see some pics of that shed you have been woking on. ;)

Dan



Camera: Canon 1D
Shutter speed: 1/125 sec
Aperture: 2.0
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: Single frame shooting
ISO: 200
Lens: 85.0 mm
Focal length: 85.0mm

Excellent shot Michael, now let's see some pics of that shed you have been woking on. ;)

Dan

[andym172]

One of the first shots I took with the lens (which I received only a few days ago):

http://static.flickr.com/86/262249589_f2eb112345_o.jpg

[cdifoto]

Someone buy me a copy of this lens and I'll be glad to contribute! :)

[busterboy]

Someone buy me a copy of this lens and I'll be glad to contribute! :)

No problem.. And your address is..............;)



Holy Schmoelzel! I always love your photographs but this one the best so far! I think you are the best portrait photographer on this board. Julia is always beautiful as usual! Thanks for sharing!

I have to agree with Blakie's comments.


Schmoelzel....

Yes a long time since I have seen you posting and this is just nothing but an eye opener indeed. My my has your work stood up a mile in my eyes.

Simply the best portait shot I have seen in a long time..http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~tprocter/email~animations/notworthy.gifhttp://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~tprocter/email~animations/notworthy.gifhttp://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~tprocter/email~animations/notworthy.gif

[busterboy]

While I am here I might as well stick this in taken at f/3.5


http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Candids/Marina.jpg

[JaGWiRE]

Simply the best portait shot I have seen in a long time..[[/IMG]


I agree! Wow, the lighting, everything, just mind blowing.

[schmoelzel]

Holy Schmoelzel! I always love your photographs but this one the best so far! I think you are the best portrait photographer on this board. Julia is always beautiful as usual! Thanks for sharing!

Hey, thanks for the compliment but I don't fancy myself the best! (humble me!!). I too am happy with this shot as is my wife who went and had a 8 X 10 made to frame!! I guess that means it was successful!!:lol:

[schmoelzel]

Excellent shot Michael, now let's see some pics of that shed you have been woking on. ;)

Dan

Thanks Dan!! I wish there was a 'SHED' pic area......I would be all over that one!;)

[radiohead]

Don't put your obvious talent down - it's jaw-droppingly good.

[schmoelzel]

One of the first shots I took with the lens (which I received only a few days ago):

http://static.flickr.com/86/262249589_f2eb112345_o.jpg

Superb shot!! Love the way the shadow highlights the skin-tone!!

[andym172]

Superb shot!! Love the way the shadow highlights the skin-tone!!

Thank you Michael, from you that is quite a compliment :)

Your shot of Julia, as others have said, is a 10/10 winner. What a lovely looking kid you have.

[troutbreath]

That's a beautiful shot, radiohead. Absolutely charming.

[CyberDyneSystems]

Added link to the Archive,
Amazed this was not there yet! ???

[andym172]

Another, playful, image:

http://static.flickr.com/110/263221361_f2f3ade32d_o.jpg

:)

[cdifoto]

Noyce!

[MDJAK]

Just two branches of a tree against a blue sky. Taken at f1.8.

http://i.pbase.com/o5/12/533712/1/68221006.po4RUWDR.bokeh.jpg

[MDJAK]

All right, I know that one sucked. I also know, or at least think, that the idea behind showing off this lens is its amazing bokeh.

Here's one I took today at an apple farm in New Paltz, N.Y.

No, the horizon is NOT crooked, the trees in the background actually slope that way.

What do you think of this shot. This was at f2

http://i.pbase.com/o5/12/533712/1/68221594.kvAMOyV6.scene.jpg

[enquiry@tcbrake.com]

Taken at f1.2 just to see the clarity of the speedo and the bokeh

[Pell]

http://www.pellphoto.com/images/20060921183253_sandra85.jpg

[Dante King]

http://www.danteking.com/85L.jpg

[Dante King]

http://www.danteking.com/nick.jpg

[busterboy]

Cute kids and excellent shots Dante..

This lens is the top of the tree bracket aint it mate..;)

[Dante King]

Aye Lad! Cheers!

[mrclark321]

Nice ones Dante, does the lite meter still work right with all that drool on it :)

[flipm3]

http://www.pellphoto.com/images/20060921183253_sandra85.jpg

awesome pic!! great color and contrast. was this at f/1.2?

[enquiry@tcbrake.com]

Hand held at f1.2 in kitchen using only tungsten lights (corrected). Shutter speed was 1/180 sec. Focal point was centre of log making the forward points very much out of focus.

[Dante King]

Nice ones Dante, does the lite meter still work right with all that drool on it :)

better than ever.

[Dante King]

awesome pic!! great color and contrast. was this at f/1.2?

Sandie makes any pic look good!!

[Dante King]

Hand held at f1.2 in kitchen using only tungsten lights (corrected). Shutter speed was 1/180 sec. Focal point was centre of log making the forward points very much out of focus.

do you whittle?

[Tsmith]

Well, seeming that this is my favourite lens and I have been lax in postings recently, here's one from yesterday of Julia. I have mentioned this ad nauseum......if you want the best portrait lens, there is none better!

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/85f2-1D-JuliaH.jpg

Camera: Canon 1D
Shutter speed: 1/125 sec
Aperture: 2.0
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: Single frame shooting
ISO: 200
Lens: 85.0 mm
Focal length: 85.0mm

Holy Cow this is not only an extremely sharp detailed photo but a lovely little cute model too.

[cjm]

schmoelzel is proof enough its not the camera that makes the photographer but the person holding it. I know a 1D is a good "classic" camera but the shots of his I have seen always blow me away. There must be some sort of secret? They are just amazing.

[Ken Cravillion]

From a portrait shoot from a few months ago...

http://www.kgcphoto.com/Wedding_Photography/Portrait%20Images/Kyle-021.jpg

[RgB]

Well, seeming that this is my favourite lens and I have been lax in postings recently, here's one from yesterday of Julia. I have mentioned this ad nauseum......if you want the best portrait lens, there is none better!

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/85f2-1D-JuliaH.jpg

Camera: Canon 1D
Shutter speed: 1/125 sec
Aperture: 2.0
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: Single frame shooting
ISO: 200
Lens: 85.0 mm
Focal length: 85.0mm

schmoelzel your photos are always tack sharp, do you hand hold your camera or do you use a tripod?

[Prelude]

It began with my wedding photographer... and continues with ppl like u guys/gals who take amazing photographs that continue to inspire me... and unfortunately, drive me to consider purchasing different lenses!
These photos in this thread are amazing.

[Hawg Hanner]

http://static.flickr.com/121/307409592_c2ccde05d1_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/112/305793473_45e2f5176f_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/108/301404987_e443116b97_o.jpg

[sfaust]

Shot with the 85mm f1.2 lens, tungsten lighting, ISO400, manual.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/103/306893500_0ec3360b5d.jpg?v=0

[jeffylicious]

Here's one from me, at f1.6 on a 5D

http://www.guycollier.net/images/85mms.jpg
stellar work on this picture... its really good!!

[SeanJ]

:( It looks like an incredible lense. Unfortunately there's an approximate wait of six months in the UK to get a hold of it!

Come on Canon, the demands there pull your finger out!

[busterboy]

:( It looks like an incredible lense. Unfortunately there's an approximate wait of six months in the UK to get a hold of it!

Come on Canon, the demands there pull your finger out!


kerso will get one at your door in 5 days max..;)

The best seller in the UK bar none..:)

You could send him a PM via these forums or email him direct on

kerso1123@msn.com

[Lord_Malone]

kerso will get one at your door in 5 days max..;)

The best seller in the UK bar none..:)

You could send him a PM via these forums or email him direct on

kerso1123@msn.com

Kerso tastes like chicken.

[busterboy]

Kerso tastes like chicken.


Hi Ed , How you doing mate..:D

[xplorer2]

Here's my humble contribution.

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

Cheers,
Jeff

[SeanJ]

kerso will get one at your door in 5 days max..;)

The best seller in the UK bar none..:)

You could send him a PM via these forums or email him direct on

kerso1123@msn.com

That's really kind of you.

Thank you very much :)

[Mark_Cohran]

139989

Here's my contribution. 85 f1.2L with a 5D.

Mark

[tkjaer]

Here's two at f/1.2;

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/85_1.2.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/85_1.2-2.jpg

[busterboy]

We just love these 85mm lenses..:D


http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Candids/hannah.jpg

[jdos2]

We do!

[mebailey]

Here is my contribution... Mk I, f1.6, 1/60, iso 400 I think. The lighting is mixed window light and tungsten.

[ayotnoms]

The 85L is also a serviceable landscape lens....at least when the subject is the Grand Canyon.

:)

http://steve-montoya.smugmug.com/photos/66772851-M.jpg

[MDJAK]

http://www.pbase.com/mdjak/image/68221594.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

Hi Ed , How you doing mate..:D

You know I had a layover in London. I thought about getting in touch with you but thought better of it when I realized I'd probably just end up holding you hostage until you surrended your 300L IS to me. ;)

[Rumrunner]

Great pics everyone.

Are there anymore pictures!? I need to hear more about this lens! Tell me how good it really is.

[asabet]

Here's two at f/1.2

Fantastic work there Thomas!

[romandoc]

http://romandoc.com/a2.jpg

[tkjaer]

Fantastic work there Thomas!


Thanks Amin :)

[sfaust]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/120/306893469_82bbdb6dce_o.jpg

[sfaust]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/89/276233459_7b6b1968de_o.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

Nice captures, Stephen. The work on your web site is just absolutely incredible. Awesome, awesome images there. So good in fact, I bookmarked it. I'll be studying your technique very closely

[Lord_Malone]

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/3289/lord1250yx4.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7590/lord1017sg6.jpg

[ayotnoms]

An Army buddy, LM?
Assuming that you were the designated wedding photog, he was a lucky to have you do the job.

Fine photos.
Again. :)

[Lord_Malone]

An Army buddy, LM?
Assuming that you were the designated wedding photog, he was a lucky to have you do the job.

Fine photos.
Again. :)

Actually, I just met him that day. His father, who is a Colonel, asked me to shoot his son's wedding. He had just returned home from Iraq on mid-tour leave for two weeks to marry his girlfriend. Since it was a last minute thing I agreed to shoot the wedding. Not a very big deal. Only a few immediate family members and a couple of friends were there. I posted more shots in the wedding forum as seen here... http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=268272&page=5

Very nice young couple.

[Rumrunner]

romandoc, sfaust, and Lord Malone, thanks for sharing those awesome photos!

[spxxxx]

Taken at f1.2 just to see the clarity of the speedo and the bokeh

Stunning quality shot :)

[Denovo]

Here's two at f/1.2;

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/85_1.2-2.jpg

"WOW WEE WEE WOW" - Borat

Is it possible to get this type of quality from a 20D?

Jeezus.

[Borderfox]

Excellent shots, making that L work

[chuckandbob]

One of my first with this lens.

http://www.danablan.com/jakebokeh.jpg

[chuckandbob]

And one more -

[wtfmate]

Ive only had it for about 2 weeks now, but I love it

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/9761/img7185yh3.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/6035/img71912lv9.jpg

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5771/img72052ly9.jpg

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/3094/img72722ms0.jpg

[dfindr]

Absolutely an outstanding lens, expecially the II version. Below is a 200% crop taken with a 5D, handheld, ISO 800 --- totally amazing! You should also see what this thing can do with one small candle.

[bbc14f]

Here's my humble contribution.

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

Cheers,
Jeff

Humble indeed! :D

[dfindr]

Images below are from 5D // 85L-II // 1600 ISO // f/1.2 // ONE CANDLE // HAND HELD. I was just messing around one night to check out the low light performance. I am going to reshoot these soon using a tripod for see how sharp I can get them.

[dfindr]

1 More

[kster]

I really like your first shot dfindr.

[dfindr]

Thanks man. You got to love that 85L Mark II on the 5D. BTW there are a couple of more 85L 100% and 200% Cropped on a different forum here. Its post #50 of the George Washingtons.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=310997&page=4

[ChrisBlaze]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/QB9K9501-1.jpg

Shot @ f/2.0

[cdhender]

^^^ That bokeh is something else. Wow.

[kster]

A few more from the 85L II. This was a recent trip to Hearst Castle where flash usage is not allowed and most rooms are very dimly lit.

1:
http://photos.imageevent.com/kster/landscape/carmelhearstcastle/IMG_3847.jpg

2:
http://photos.imageevent.com/kster/landscape/carmelhearstcastle/IMG_3828.jpg

3:
http://photos.imageevent.com/kster/landscape/carmelhearstcastle/IMG_3841.jpg

[busterboy]

85L taken this week..:)

http://www.zen118613.zen.co.uk/candids/joanne-portrait/jo=2.jpg

http://www.zen118613.zen.co.uk/candids/joanne-portrait/jo.jpg

[ChrisBlaze]

A few more from the 85L II. This was a recent trip to Hearst Castle where flash usage is not allowed and most rooms are very dimly lit.

1:
http://photos.imageevent.com/kster/landscape/carmelhearstcastle/IMG_3847.jpg




very nicew to be shot @ 1250 ISO, did you do any noise reduction?

[ChrisBlaze]

85L taken this week..:)

http://www.zen118613.zen.co.uk/candids/joanne-portrait/jo=2.jpg

http://www.zen118613.zen.co.uk/candids/joanne-portrait/jo.jpg

very photogenic daughter

[kster]

very nicew to be shot @ 1250 ISO, did you do any noise reduction?

Thanks.

I didn't do anything to reduce noise. It was however shot in RAW and my workflow is usually something like:
1. Open RAW image in Lightroom
2. Tweak settings under "Basic" mode
3. Export to CS3 as a TIFF
4. Crop if needed (wasn't done to this image)
5. Slight curves adjustment
6. Convert to 8-bit
7. Resize for web
8. sharpen using Unsharp Mask
9. save as jpeg

[toof]

Excellent shot by a excellent photograher. Beautiful!:D

Well, seeming that this is my favourite lens and I have been lax in postings recently, here's one from yesterday of Julia. I have mentioned this ad nauseum......if you want the best portrait lens, there is none better!

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/85f2-1D-JuliaH.jpg

Camera: Canon 1D
Shutter speed: 1/125 sec
Aperture: 2.0
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: Single frame shooting
ISO: 200
Lens: 85.0 mm
Focal length: 85.0mm

[ChrisBlaze]

this was taken with the MKI version

http://chrisblaze.smugmug.com/photos/161211395-L.jpg

[corny]

Excellent shot by a excellent photograher. Beautiful!:D


This shot of Julia cuts me to the quick. I'm off to bin my gear!! I thought some of my 85mm shots were good. I now find they are worse than average!!!

where's a counsellor when you need one!??

GREAT GREAT shot!

[ChrisBlaze]

Playing around @ f/1.2

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/QB9K0056copy.jpg

[Ephemeral]

Mmmmm...creamy.

...now, about that Kidney you wanted to buy...

:D

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Road/IMG_6541.jpg

[kbyrd8455]

Shot with the 85mm f1.2 lens, tungsten lighting, ISO400, manual.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/103/306893500_0ec3360b5d.jpg?v=0
This is a awsome photo

[ChrisBlaze]

http://chrisblaze.smugmug.com/photos/170057975-L.jpg

[StaticThought]

damn and crappit, like I need to be seeing this archive what with the 'Give my right dangly for this lens' list sitting on my desktop :cry:

Yet another lens to add to the shopping list :twisted:

Awesome images :eek:

[sabesh]

Just outside Anthony's Homeport restaurant (excellent seafood here!). Taken with the Mk.II version of this lens.

http://static.flickr.com/1223/1009453401_8e768248f2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/1009453401/)

[airfrogusmc]

And its great for low light candids. Especially when paired with the 5D
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_6873.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_6735.jpg

[scs]

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o250/stempsons/IMG_30952.jpg

[raffles73]

I have the lens coming on Monday and after seeing the great pics it takes I'm sure I'm going to love it

[sootyvrs]

30D/85L @ f1.2
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j272/sootyvrs/Focus%20check/85L-5.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j272/sootyvrs/Focus%20check/85L-4.jpg

100% crop (So narrow DOF, even eye brows out of focus!)
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j272/sootyvrs/Focus%20check/85L-4a.jpg

[sootyvrs]

5D this time @ f1.2
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j272/sootyvrs/Focus%20check/5D-85Lfullshot.jpg

50% crop
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j272/sootyvrs/Focus%20check/5D-85L50.jpg

100% crop
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j272/sootyvrs/Focus%20check/5D-85L100.jpg

[echo]

I borrowed my Dads 135L so shot some comparison shots playing with my tungsten lights and I have to say that indoors the 85L is the one that delivers.

Performance at f/1.2 is superb but on these pics I wanted greater DOF. Naturally, as this is the 85L archive I am only posting the 85L snaps:

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/185580992-L.jpg
5D, 85L mkII, ISO 400, 1/125th at f/3.2

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/185579747-L.jpg
5D, 85L mkII, ISO 400, 1/100th at f/5.6

From earlier in the week in daylight:

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/181092665-L.jpg
5D, 85L mkII, ISO 100, 1/6400th at f/1.6

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/181851966-L.jpg
5D, 85L mkII, ISO 100, 1/5000th at f/2.0

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_7265.jpg

At 1.4

[the mighty2006]

The eyes are amazing!!! Excellent photo...


Well, seeming that this is my favourite lens and I have been lax in postings recently, here's one from yesterday of Julia. I have mentioned this ad nauseum......if you want the best portrait lens, there is none better!

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/85f2-1D-JuliaH.jpg

Camera: Canon 1D
Shutter speed: 1/125 sec
Aperture: 2.0
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: Single frame shooting
ISO: 200
Lens: 85.0 mm
Focal length: 85.0mm

[Rudi]

http://www.rudiphoto.net/img/v2/p847962109.jpg

[canon_fire]

wow .. this is a damn fine lens .. Now the even more sleepless nights begin until I get one ...

[sanil]

http://www.rudiphoto.net/img/v2/p847962109.jpg

Rudi, this is the best cat pic i have seen .. period:)

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Road/IMG_6031.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Road/150Motorcyclewheelskeys06.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Road/109GMCTaos06.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

I think we should officially name cats as the duck for the 85 1.2.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Road/IMG_8229.jpg

[the mighty2006]

awsome shots folks.

I will venture on and hopefully produce some of my own...

[the mighty2006]

The focus in the cats eyes shots is crystal clear - like glass...

[I Simonius]

[QUOTE=schmoelzel;2089419]Well, seeming that this is my favourite lens and I have been lax in postings recently, here's one from yesterday of Julia. I have mentioned this ad nauseum......if you want the best portrait lens, there is none better!

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/85f2-1D-JuliaH.jpg

I assume you used flash?

what diffuser did you use if you don't mind me asking?

[Kamik636]

Here's my contribution of some recent pics with my most favorite of all lenses. :)

2 from a drag racing event, both wide open at 1.2:

http://members.shaw.ca/kamikaze128/pics/IMG_2212-.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/kamikaze128/pics/IMG_2230-.jpg

and one from a wedding I shot, also wide open, but this time with flash:

http://members.shaw.ca/kamikaze128/pics/wedding/IMG_1858-.jpg

[schmoelzel]

[quote=schmoelzel;2089419]Well, seeming that this is my favourite lens and I have been lax in postings recently, here's one from yesterday of Julia. I have mentioned this ad nauseum......if you want the best portrait lens, there is none better!

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/85f2-1D-JuliaH.jpg

I assume you used flash?

what diffuser did you use if you don't mind me asking?

No flash used..........this is the beauty of the 85L and when you have a skylight flooding the space with natural light!!

[kahren]

echo, i really like the last shot :)

[echo]

echo, i really like the last shot :)

Thanks! I love the drag racing pics, very atmospheric :)

[ChrisBlaze]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/IMG_0299copy4x6.jpg

[fi20100]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/IMG_0299copy4x6.jpg

Very cool shot! It really shows off the extremely shallow DOF :)

[CincyShooter]

5D this time @ f1.2
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j272/sootyvrs/Focus%20check/5D-85Lfullshot.jpg

50% crop
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j272/sootyvrs/Focus%20check/5D-85L50.jpg

100% crop
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j272/sootyvrs/Focus%20check/5D-85L100.jpg




Sooo Sharp

[echo]

Sooo Sharp

Yeah, but the background is all blurry :D

[fi20100]

Yeah, but the background is all blurry :D


:lol::lol::lol:

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Road/110InternationalTaosNM06.jpg

[canoncad]

stellar work on this picture... its really good!!

It's so nice shot. ;)

[I Simonius]

sigh such a great lens... if only it werent too heavy to carry around nonchalently and unobtrusively:cry:

[airfrogusmc]

You get used to it. I have that on one camera and either the 35 or the 24 on the other.

[I Simonius]

You get used to it. I have that on one camera and either the 35 or the 24 on the other.

you cary two bodies for street shooting? ( that's dedication:-))

[airfrogusmc]

2 bodies for pretty much for everything I shoot. Its just easier than changing lenses and when I do need a little more I always have the 24 with me. Remember I shot with Hasselblads & Canon F-1s for years. I don't think the stuff I shoot with today is that heavy. I rented a 300 2.8 for a couple things I had to shoot this past weekend; now thats heavy...

[I Simonius]

Remember I shot with Hasselblads & Canon F-1s for years.

say no more...;):D

[SoaringUSAEagle]

This topic is making me drool profusely

[CincyShooter]

^ I second that, and your avatar pic looks just like a Shot I have in my photo journal

[G35Driver]

ok, I do not need to be looking at this thread, ahh, I just purchased a lens, I cant afford another one, must resist the temptation, great shot

[SoaringUSAEagle]

^ I second that, and your avatar pic looks just like a Shot I have in my photo journal

That's awesome... seems to be an attractive subject for us togs huh lol.

[cmcclarney]

This is my first post on the forum... so... hi.

I went on an aide trip to India last year and knew I'd be taking a ton of pictures, so I decided to rent the 85L II. (from lensprotogo.com)

I was blown away with the image quality my Rebel XT was capable of with a quality lens on the front!!!! I got hooked... and... just bought my own about two weeks ago (along with the 40d). I promise, if you are thinking about getting this lens, you will definitely NOT be disappointed!

All were taken handheld, with available light, and all but the last were taken wide open (f1.2). The last pic I stopped down to f2.8.

http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/india1.jpg
http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/india2.jpg
http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/india4.jpg
http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/india3.jpg
http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/india6.jpg
http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/india5.jpg

[cmcclarney]

Here's a pic I took with my new set-up (85L and 40d).

To show just how really freaking shallow the DOF is! : ) Buddy (my dog):
http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/buddyblur.jpg

And some crops:

http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/crop.jpg

100%:
http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/fullcrop.jpg

[cmcclarney]

last one.... a super low light pic. (lit only by candle light):
wide open, ISO 400, -2.0ev, 1/40 sec
http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/india7.jpg

[Mark_Cohran]

This collection of superb images just keeps growing. :)

Mark

[bagtagsell]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1248/1417738501_905c0a81b3.jpg

[suyenfung]

all images have exif

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/85l/IMG_9879.jpg

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/85l/07.05.02_19.51.50.jpg

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/85l/07.05.07_19.32.14.jpg

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/85l/07.05.23_16.09.25.jpg

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/85l/07.08.04_20.24.24.jpg

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/85l/07.08.13_17.15.52.jpg

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/85l/07.09.01_16.22.53.jpg

http://www.jarredwagner.com/images/uploads/shared_archive/cdpf/85l/07.09.17_15.55.33.jpg

[Scunner]

http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/india4.jpg




Wow! Spectacular shot!

[angryhampster]

http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/india4.jpg


Brilliant.

[Psychic1]

Purchased the 85L this morning from my salesman Bill at Calumet NYC this morning.
http://i.pbase.com/g6/37/705637/2/86007558.iquFKuWZ.jpg
Calumet salesman working with a client.
http://i.pbase.com/g6/37/705637/2/86007837.6ZXWHjVH.jpg
I like the lens:):):)

[G35Driver]

This is my first post on the forum... so... hi.

I went on an aide trip to India last year and knew I'd be taking a ton of pictures, so I decided to rent the 85L II. (from lensprotogo.com)

I was blown away with the image quality my Rebel XT was capable of with a quality lens on the front!!!! I got hooked... and... just bought my own about two weeks ago (along with the 40d). I promise, if you are thinking about getting this lens, you will definitely NOT be disappointed!

All were taken handheld, with available light, and all but the last were taken wide open (f1.2). The last pic I stopped down to f2.8.

http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/india1.jpg
http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/india2.jpg
http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/india4.jpg
http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/india3.jpg
http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/india6.jpg
http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/india5.jpg
great shots

[El Duderino]

Good Lord. I need to sell a kidney and get this lens.

[airfrogusmc]

great shots

Rock'n series... Thanks for posting them.

[Psychic1]

Good Lord. I need to sell a kidney and get this lens.

PM me if you are serious, my father needs a transplant.
He'll go 1DIII-85L-300L-2.8.

[cmcclarney]

Rock'n series... Thanks for posting them.

Thanks guys! :D