Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Some shots at a poolparty (outside at night) all wide open f1.4:
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I chose this lens over 50L to fill the gap between my 35l and 135L

Im a happy man

psychodweep wrote in post #12747342
Some shots at a poolparty (outside at night) all wide open f1.4:

I often shoot at F2.0 because I was afraid at f1.4 I didn't got enough dof, but I tried a few times f1.4 and they are really sharp. Of course the people are not really moving a lot.

As much as I hate to admit it, I find myself doing the same. I find myself in more situatiosn where the extra light from shooting primes is overrun by the fact that the DOF is too shallow so I end up stopping down anyways. I have been thinking about selling the Sigma 85 and forgetting about the 85L in favor of picking up another 70-200 f/4L IS or even a 2.8 mkii as I will be setting up my studio in the next month where working with an 85 might not be the best option and I won't be shooting a lot between f/1.4 and f/2 in studio either.

guyverias wrote in post #12751090
I chose this lens over 50L to fill the gap between my 35l and 135L

Im a happy man

Congrats, it's a great overall setup. I found myself dreading the dual prime setup during the wedding though. Space was a huge factor where 135L was too long and the 85 was too short. I had the 35L on one body all day and switched between the 85 and 135 and just never felt 100% comfortable on the long end of things. The 35L was perfect on the wide end though.

Guyverias & Chris, I will soon join your club.

ni$mo350 wrote in post #12751518
Congrats, it's a great overall setup. I found myself dreading the dual prime setup during the wedding though. Space was a huge factor where 135L was too long and the 85 was too short. I had the 35L on one body all day and switched between the 85 and 135 and just never felt 100% comfortable on the long end of things. The 35L was perfect on the wide end though.

I use the 35L and 70-200MKII for outdoor portrait shoots (1 5DMKII body) and I love the combo. My second body is a 50D and the 70-200 is too long for my liking on that body so for weddings I use the 5DMKII and 24-70 and 50D 70-200. As soon as I can afford to have 2 5DMKII bodies I will try the 35 and 70-200 combo at weddings.

SMP_Homer wrote in post #12752004

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IMG_9726 by homer_habs, on Flickr

I don't mean to be rude but where is the focus, and why?

Ivann wrote in post #12752443
I don't mean to be rude but where is the focus, and why?

focus in the sand, bottom of frame...
why? why not?? (it is one way to be different)

The focus is where the couple was sitting, watching the sunrise after a long party night, before the shot.
It's part of the story... I like the picture.

nice shot, Homer... never mind the focus dude, lol... anyone with a creative eye can appreciate the picture.

Just ordered mines. Can't wait to try it out tomorrow.

JayStar86 wrote in post #12753184
nice shot, Homer... never mind the focus dude, lol... anyone with a creative eye can appreciate the picture.

Thanks!

I think the focus dude just wanted to know about that particular shot.. based on his low post count, I assume he's new here, and new to DSLRs (and pros in general)

at least he didn't say it sucks

SlimStyle3 wrote in post #12743392
Just ordered one! Praying I get a good copy on the first try as I want it for a wedding this weekend... eek.

I'm in the same boat with you. I ordered this and sigma 50 1.4

Downs Photography wrote in post #12753571
I'm in the same boat with you. I ordered this and sigma 50 1.4

Welcome to the club! I love the Sig85
I had the Sig50 prior to going FF - I never liked 50mm on my 40D and 7D... but now I'm thinking about giving it another shot!

If only Sigma would make a FF Sig30 (or new Sig35)

I like the shot as well. I probably wouldn't think to focus the shot that way, but it works really well.