Got my 85 f/1.8 today

[Tom W]

And there's two words that describe its performance:

Sharp and Bokeh.

It is everything that I had expected and maybe a little more. I'll be taking some indoor low-light shots with it tonight, but just experimenting around the house has proven this to be a winner.

[sGu]

I'd love to see your results, planning on getting one for myself too

[CoolToolGuy]

Sharp and Bokeh.



Sounds like a law firm. :roll:


I love the 85 f1.8. It gives me great results, especially in low light. I think you will be pleased. :wink:

Have Fun,

[Tom W]

I'll post some good (well, I hope they're good) shots tonight or tomorrow, but its already looking to be a very nice lens.

[roanjohn]

OOHhh.........you're gonna love it!!!

Ro1

[DocFrankenstein]

How much did it cost?

I have one available for 130 CAD or 100 USD brand new. Is it an ok price?

[Tom W]

How much did it cost?

I have one available for 130 CAD or 100 USD brand new. Is it an ok price?

For the 85 mm f/1.8? I wouldn't hesitate to buy it at that price, unless it is obviously broken.

If you're talking about the 50/1.8, you can do a little better, I think.

[JGinterhall]

How much did it cost?

I have one available for 130 CAD or 100 USD brand new. Is it an ok price?

how did you get that price? a new one goes for aroud $350

sell it to me for that price..........

[roanjohn]

How much did it cost?

I have one available for 130 CAD or 100 USD brand new. Is it an ok price?

Are you sure?? That is MAD cheap!!!

Ro1

[DocFrankenstein]

Whooops :oops:

50 mm five zero

I didn't sleep yesterday. My attention span is funny right now.

Sorry

[sGu]

How much did it cost?

I have one available for 130 CAD or 100 USD brand new. Is it an ok price?

you mean you bought one for that money or you have one for sale?

If for sale, i'll take it :D

[drisley]

And there's two words that describe its performance:

Sharp and Bokeh.

It is everything that I had expected and maybe a little more. I'll be taking some indoor low-light shots with it tonight, but just experimenting around the house has proven this to be a winner.

Great performance, and it's built very solid.
It says "quality" in every way!
I hope you got the lens hood!

[c0ntr0lz]

ok you come on here and post about this new lens AND YOU HAVE NO PIX IN THE POST!!!!
what is wrong with you!!
let's see :D
congrats and gives us flly details on it

[roanjohn]

Whooops :oops:

50 mm five zero

I didn't sleep yesterday. My attention span is funny right now.

Sorry

Coffee!!!

Ro1

[Olegis]

Congradulations, from what I've read on the Web it's one great lens. Any samples ?

[Tom W]

OK, here's a couple.

The first one was at f/2.8, 1/180 second, ISO 800. I shot it through a window screen, due to the fact that the squirrel and bird are a little camera-shy.

http://images.fotopic.net/?id=5565585&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

The second one was at f/2.0, 1/80 second, ISO 800. Focus point was the left eye.

http://images.fotopic.net/?id=5565695&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

Its not my best work, but it does show that the lens is very capable at wide apertures.

[c0ntr0lz]

looking good bud
the lens looks like it'll have no trouble
keep em coming

[drisley]

That second picture really shows how shallow the DOF is at F2.0.

Your AF is definately working perfectly.

[Steveo31]

Ooooh... looks like a winner of a lens. I'll have to check it out... :D

[ron chappel]

I missed the 135mm-on-film look so much i had to try the 85/1.8 on my new 300D.
Luckily i had a 2nd hand one for a little while before i had to sell it.It was indeed nice.Very VERY nice :D :D
So far it is the only lens of the many i've had that my brother commented on favorably.He usually doesn't notice one little bit the subtleties/sharpness of any lens.It might have helped that he was doing big B&W portrait blow ups