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lbeck

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Oct 22, 2008 15:56 | #1441

ekk_xt wrote in post #6494579

85L was the reason why i sold my 40D for a 5D

Does it not work as good on the 40D? OR is it just better on the 5D. Or is it the crop factor?

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Oct 22, 2008 17:00 | #1442

lbeck wrote in post #6542751

Does it not work as good on the 40D? OR is it just better on the 5D. Or is it the crop factor?

most people like to pair the 85L and 5D together, because in combination, you have 2.6 stops subject isolation advantage over a 85/1.8 and 40D (1.6 from the body and 1 from the lens). you can really enjoy the subject isolation advantages of f/1.2 on a full frame.

another reason is the 85 is a little long on the 40D...equiv to 135mm on a full frame. on a full frame it is more usable indoors

additionally, the 40D has had some problems when used in combination with the 85L...the battery reports itself as being drained when it really isn't. at least i've heard of this issue.

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Oct 22, 2008 19:52 | #1443

I've posted this in other places, but here's some 85L fall colors @ f/1.2, 5D:

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Oct 22, 2008 20:11 | #1444

One of my fave lenses. Time to save!!!

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Oct 23, 2008 19:55 as a reply to @ EOSBoy's post | #1445

Gotta love the DOF... Even at f/2.0 it's wickedly sharp and amazing...

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Oct 23, 2008 20:13 | #1446

Here's one...

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5D3 | 16-35L | 45 TS-E | 50L | 85L | 100L | 135L | 24-70L | 70-200 II L | 580s | Zero, TT & Crumplers |  and an X100!

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Oct 24, 2008 11:39 as a reply to @ collierportraits's post | #1447

finally got done with these pics lol

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Oct 24, 2008 14:22 | #1448

I am testing one out to see if I like it.....

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Oct 24, 2008 16:20 as a reply to @ Harleypugs's post | #1449

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Oct 24, 2008 17:56 | #1450

^ Hmmmm... So many captions, so little time...

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Oct 24, 2008 18:15 | #1451

Here's another few 85L / 5D shot that I took in Slovenia a few weeks back:

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Oct 25, 2008 05:38 | #1452

Planning to buy a 85L but i'm equiped of a 40D. Some of you guys have this combo. I heard about problems when shooting : after 5 shots, battery is empty. The test i made in my store reveal this problem. He use a noName battery (official Canon dealer already ! - in France).

Do you use noName batteries and have this problem ? Do you have problem shooting 40D+85L ?

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Oct 25, 2008 09:24 | #1453

Have you considered the 50L? It's better suited to the 40D. I have a 85L and a 40D and it's a bit long. I get regular AF issues at f1.2 which I don't get with my 85L on my 5D or 135L on my 5D either.

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Oct 25, 2008 11:31 | #1454

No, because 85mm is my favorite focal length, really ! And especially on APS-C censor

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Oct 25, 2008 17:53 | #1455

GMCPhotographics wrote in post #6555455

Here's another few 85L / 5D shot that I took in Slovenia a few weeks back:

Beautiful shots, GMC... That first one is stunning...

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