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Studio58
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


I just purchased this lens & would love to see some images made by those that have it. I would think technique would be important with this hunk of glass.


Feb 05, 2008 at 04:37 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


Had the 85 1.8, 70-200 2.8 L and then the 50mm 1.2, but nothing really approximates the image quality of this glass. But beware. It's much harder to score a high hit rate with this because there's so much glass moving about that any quickly moving subject (like children or action photography) and you're going to struggle on AF. At 1.2, no-one I've handed my camera to can get a decent shot with this. At 2.0 and above, sure, but you want this for the 1.2 right? I've learned to accept that this lens is harder to use than my other favourites, but when I score, I score big. It produces the best results, no question, but you have to earn it. OK, I'm making sound like it's near impossible, it's not. Just not as straightforward as using the pretty quick 85 1.8. Autofocus is slower than you'd like, but to be expected with this much heavy glass being shifted back and forth. Also, if you're suing this wide open in anything like strong natural light and you want your creamy bokeh, then you'll need a good ND filter at at least 4. Suggest ND 8 with this in strong light. And get a good copy and not cheap. What's the point of putting cheap glass over the end of this classic? So, apart from the acceptable sluggishness: flawless

Posted a recent shoot here - all at 85mm 1.2/1.8.

http://homepage.mac.com/wmstroud/noah

Edited by Fred Miranda on Feb 12, 2008 at 09:35 PM GMT


Edited on Feb 12, 2008 at 09:35 PM



Feb 05, 2008 at 05:04 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


Heres one of mine

5D at 800ISO, hand held.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/peterkobalsky01/xmas08.jpg



Feb 05, 2008 at 06:37 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


sensing a theme here....







Feb 05, 2008 at 07:36 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


Sorry not sticking to the theme...
Quick snap f/1.6, iso 800, window light.







Feb 05, 2008 at 07:58 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


Studio58 wrote:
I just purchased this lens & would love to see some images made by those that have it. I would think technique would be important with this hunk of glass.

I agree that it can be a challenge shooting wide open. I just got mine last Friday and took a few pics around the house...hope you like cats.








Feb 05, 2008 at 08:27 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


every time i see shots from this lens, I want it. lets see some more!


Feb 05, 2008 at 08:30 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


A little back-focus? 85mm L, f/2.0 1/250 1Ds with flash.

http://i.pbase.com/g4/02/310302/2/61478697.691U1148.jpg

Edited on Feb 05, 2008 at 10:23 AM



Feb 05, 2008 at 10:22 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


A street candid on New Years' eve in NYC

Icons of New York over New Years Visit



Feb 05, 2008 at 10:42 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


NO, stop it.... I have held out this long please don't make me give in....


Feb 05, 2008 at 10:46 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


Sadly all my 85 1.2L shots are from my FD version of that lens, so are difficult to post. It's still my favorite lens of all time.


Feb 05, 2008 at 11:07 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


beautiful shot lide.

i just posted a bunch over on DPR...

all of these are at or near 1.2:


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http://www.pbase.com/anerino/image/89397249.jpg

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http://www.pbase.com/anerino/image/88218245.jpg

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http://www.pbase.com/anerino/image/92201102.jpg

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http://www.pbase.com/anerino/image/88218240.jpg

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http://www.pbase.com/anerino/image/82095057.jpg

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http://www.pbase.com/anerino/image/82340454.jpg

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http://www.pbase.com/anerino/image/79587651.jpg

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http://www.pbase.com/anerino/image/92312837.jpg



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http://www.pbase.com/anerino/image/85713273.jpg

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http://www.pbase.com/anerino/image/79752833.jpg

Edited on Feb 05, 2008 at 11:20 AM



Feb 05, 2008 at 11:19 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


http://mfoto.smugmug.com/photos/227123742-XL.jpg


Feb 05, 2008 at 12:04 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


I've stated many times that I think this glass is second to none when it comes to portraiture........here is one of my daughter Julia that I have posted before..........85L @f2!

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/85f2-1D-JuliaH.jpg



Feb 05, 2008 at 12:19 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


Damn you all!!

I've been, almost literally, been drooling over this chunk of glass for a long long time and I thought I was over it. But I was foolish enough to open this topic...

I should have from here.



Feb 05, 2008 at 12:29 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


'canerino', sorry to single you out here, but those shots are fantastic. Forget the lens...



-Jeff

(OK, OK, yes, I want the lens, too...)



Feb 05, 2008 at 12:34 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


Another kitty photo. ISO 800 and f2.









Feb 05, 2008 at 12:37 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


https://www.fredmiranda.com/hosting-data//500/57490J4O6909.jpg

https://www.fredmiranda.com/hosting-data//5489/57490M2N3716.jpg


Edited by Shane Canfield on Feb 05, 2008 at 12:49 PM GMT

Edited on Feb 05, 2008 at 12:49 PM



Feb 05, 2008 at 12:38 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


Beautiful girl and beautiful shot, Thouse. This shot alone is worth more than the price of this lens! Good job!


Feb 05, 2008 at 12:39 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · 85 f1.2L...show your shots


85 1.2LII at F2.5







Feb 05, 2008 at 12:46 PM
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