got the 85 1.8- first pic

I think this lens is a keeper. First shot- Billy the butcher

I can't really "judge" it on this crap laptop screen, but I can tell you it's definitely a lens worth having if you can't swing the L. Loooong on a crop, but nice glass!

Congrats, great lens to have in the bag.

Dan

Mine ships on Monday. I'm trying the 35/85 combo for a while and see how creative I get.

I'm not too excited about getting this lens, but I suppose it kinda has to be as good as the 50 1.4, right? I'm getting the L when I have the cash, but until then, this should do just fine.

by the way, ww, you said you live 25 minutes from me. Where abouts?

Hey Ronald, I think I can safely say you'll hold yourself back more than the lens will.

LOL I had no idea I was holding myself back.

ha you know what I meant Ronnie.

Yeah this is going to be my next purchase.Unless someone wants to float me an 85 1.2 I would be greatful.

GrendelZ wrote in post #2250020
Yeah this is going to be my next purchase.Unless someone wants to float me an 85 1.2 I would be greatful.

Put it on your list to Santa, he's coming soon you know!

It was a tough decision- (50 1.4 or 85 1.8). I had the 50 1.8 before and was not in love with that focal length on a crop body. Also, I looked at pictures from the 50 1.4, 85 1.8 and 100 2.0 wide open. the only lens that consistently showed great shots was the 85.

Ron, I live in Westport, Ct. It takes me about 25 minutes to hit Westchester on the Merrit/ Hutch.

Ron lives somewhere about mid state, just about 30-40 miles north of the PA border. That area is near Binghamton, which is about 4 hours from NYC.

Ronald, the 85 is amazing for bokeh. If you need that, you've got a great lens. The 1.2 version may be worth the investment if you use that length a lot. I haven't really used my 85 very much, but I love it every time I take it out. It's solid and is like a small "brick". On the 5D, it should be WOW, at least I'm hoping. I'm going to do Christmas portraits starting next week and yes, as a service project. All money goes to charity. I take the pictures, people pay for the prints and donate to a cause. GEE, don't get mad at me.

Ronald S. Jr. wrote in post #2249988
I'm not too excited about getting this lens, but I suppose it kinda has to be as good as the 50 1.4, right?

IMHO, it's a better lens than the 50/1.4. But also very different. Frankly, on a FF camera, the 50 strikes me as being mildly wide angle. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

WildWolf wrote in post #2249816
I think this lens is a keeper. First shot- Billy the butcher

Sounds like a gangsters name to me...

SuzyView wrote in post #2251394
Ron lives somewhere about mid state, just about 30-40 miles north of the PA border. That area is near Binghamton, which is about 4 hours from NYC.

You're the one that lived north of the border. I'm ON the border. I can see PA out my window.