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

Kramer80 wrote in post #9499956
Need to do more available light, Pham-that shot is really nice.

You or Pham? Pham has some natty shots that are spectacular. He knows which ones i get wet over. (the engagement ones in the forest) I personally think that is some of Pham's better work. I'm certain he has posted them in here, but I didn't have this lens when we would of so i'm not sure.

skill wrote in post #9520858
You or Pham? Pham has some natty shots that are spectacular. He knows which ones i get wet over. (the engagement ones in the forest) I personally think that is some of Pham's better work. I'm certain he has posted them in here, but I didn't have this lens when we would of so i'm not sure.

I don't own a flash, so all my shots are available light :P...maybe I should get one, though, and save some money on lenses.

orisky wrote in post #9508840
5D
F1.4
1/125th
ISO 200

OMG.. that is the cutest photo in this thread? i think so !!

@ Ryan.. yea.. i posted them in here already..

Kramer80 wrote in post #9520920
I don't own a flash, so all my shots are available light :P...maybe I should get one, though, and save some money on lenses.

It's true.
Light will make or break a photo, period. However if you see need for the glass then that's what you need. Everyone needs are base on their style and what they shoot.

Although when you first buy that off camera light .... be careful it's more addicting then buying lenses and they are cheaper!

ken2000ac wrote in post #9509772
Hey I really appreciate the kind words on my Flickr page, and so does my wife! Anything for Pham:

This one was shot @ f/1.8:

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that is the one.. so much joy in this photo !

last of the beauty berries this year....at f/1.4

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phamster wrote in post #9521131
OMG.. that is the cutest photo in this thread? i think so !!

@ Ryan.. yea.. i posted them in here already..

Wow Phamster, thanks! That's a huge compliment since half the pics in this thread are from you j/k. keep them coming.

The 85IIL does well for landscapes too. It's very very sharp and colourfull, with great contrast:

^^ sweet....that first one really works

Love the last one. Awesome mood and composition.

I hate to be a pest here guys, but is there any way someone could demonstrate the difference with this lens on a crop vs ff? I'm trying to decide between a 5d classic and a 50d for my upgrade. The 85L is just bugging me to get FF but my sports photos beg to differ :/ Not enough money as is, and Xti is being sold, so I won't have that as a backup.

GMCPhotographics wrote in post #9527816
The 85IIL does well for landscapes too. It's very very sharp and colourfull, with great contrast:

SeattleSpeedster wrote in post #9525280
last of the beauty berries this year....at f/1.4

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top shelf work guys.. amazing photography.. nature at its best !

sorry guys.. i will make you all look at them again.. torture right ! ha ha..


also my contribution.. from amazing Europe to a wet parking lot.. ? ha ha..

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/-phamster-/4326962478/

mattjns93 wrote in post #9528908
I hate to be a pest here guys, but is there any way someone could demonstrate the difference with this lens on a crop vs ff? I'm trying to decide between a 5d classic and a 50d for my upgrade. The 85L is just bugging me to get FF but my sports photos beg to differ :/ Not enough money as is, and Xti is being sold, so I won't have that as a backup.

are you needing this lens on a FF body? is that what i understand you wanting>? if so..

all my shots in this thread are on FF body..

EDIT.. never mind my speed reading skills.. i understand..

you want a shot with a crop.. then one on FF body..

same lighting and subject matter in the same environment..

Went down to the NW Garden Show before the weekend masses and was able to capture some nice shots amongst the flora. A group of florists were doing arrangements out front and this one with the twisting branches, bottles of wine and sunflowers really caught my eye.

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mattjns93 wrote in post #9528908
I hate to be a pest here guys, but is there any way someone could demonstrate the difference with this lens on a crop vs ff? I'm trying to decide between a 5d classic and a 50d for my upgrade. The 85L is just bugging me to get FF but my sports photos beg to differ :/ Not enough money as is, and Xti is being sold, so I won't have that as a backup.

If you are serious about sports shooting I'd say the 7D has been getting a very good rep for its focus capabilities, as in second only to the 1 series.
I'd hope that the 50D is not slouch in that regards, but...

But the 85L may find itself not as useful as it would on a ff camera, although that's really up to you.