Canon 85mm f1.8

Has anyone out there used a Canon 85mm f1.8 USM lens with a DSLR?

If so, your comments would be appreciated.

I have one, and I love it. For its purpose (especially studio work), it's deffinitely my favorite lens.

Great lens!! Inexpensive and optically up to L standard. Great for portraits and natural light pictures..........now that my 135F2 is gone this is what I will be using more often than not. You can't go wrong with this one.........here's a sample!!

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Great lens. Focuses quickly, very sharp, and not too large or heavy. On a digital camera it has extra reach. I use mine for portraits, wedding, dancers on stage, and local rock bands on stage. You can even use it to shoot tight basketball photos. It gives a lot of capability for just a little money (relative to the alternatives, anyway).

Mike H

I've had mine less than a week and see already that it is a great lens. Complaints I've read of CA seem to me to be greatly exaggerated. Sharp, great colour and bokeh. Looking forward to shooting an amateur volley-ball game next week with this lens.

Paul

Thanks very much.


Your comments are much appreciated.

85F1.8 is an AWESOME lens. It's very close in image quality to the 135F2L at a fraction of the cost.
Plus, the AF speed is the best I've used. There is some CA when shot at f1.8-f2.5, but usually only under extreme circumstances.
Hey shcmoelzel? Why did you sell your 135F2L?!!!

85mm, f2.5

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I think this lens should be on a "must have" list. It represents a fantastic bang for the buck. I had a 85 1.2L. I think the 85 1.8 is not a compromise. Is 1 stop worth 3 to 4X more? I know a comparison was not your original question, I just threw it in. This is a versitile, sharp lens. If you are thinking of getting it.......stop thinking and act. Get it. I used the lens to shoot basketball a few weeks ago. Ambient light. Lens wide open.

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Great Lens! I use it for portraits, concerts and other low light events. Can be used wide open without hesitation:

drisley wrote:
85F1.8 is an AWESOME lens. It's very close in image quality to the 135F2L at a fraction of the cost.
Plus, the AF speed is the best I've used. There is some CA when shot at f1.8-f2.5, but usually only under extreme circumstances.
Hey shcmoelzel? Why did you sell your 135F2L?!!!

85mm, f2.5

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I know this would drive you nuts!!! I happened upon a trade for a 1D; so the DRebel is sold, the 135F2 is traded and now I have a 1D but no 135F2. I am sure that it will fill that slot in my bag again at some point. Love that lens but now I get to see how this 85F1.8 can do things!! Look for my small review of the 1D coming soon (for those that might be thinking of going this route since they are now cheaper than 20D's)

It focuses faster than the worshipped 85mm 1.2 L. Quick, small, fast!

Awesome pic Jyrgen! The colour is fantastic!

I just bought one and am waiting to receive it... I can hardly wait.

Holly do you collect L lenses or just happen to need them.:p

I wonder if I should get this lens for my trip to Disney world in april?

I already have the 50 mm f/1.8 but would the 85 f/1.8 be better for parades and the Fantasmic show (evening)?