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Matt Graves
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p.2 #1 · One stop from 1.2

the_rebel wrote:
Strap a 85L to a 1D body, and all your focus worries fade away

Exactly. I liked the 85L a lot when I had a 5D. Putting it on the 1DsmkII though and the focus problems go away a lot for me.

Edited on Jul 04, 2008 at 04:08 PM

Jul 04, 2008 at 04:08 PM

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p.2 #2 · One stop from 1.2

Agreed about the focus improving on a 1 series. Where I may miss a shot with it, it is usually when the subject to camera distance is changing - for reasonably static shots the focus can be pretty swift (and I have a mk1).

There also have been times where I've had 85L on one body and 24-70 on the other and the light has been sufficiently low that the 85L had a major advantage in focussing speed, with the 24-70 sometimes failing to find focus altogether.

Be aware that there are a small, but committed, band of naysayers when it comes to the 85L - these people rarely if ever have any experience with the lens.

One last thing - the look of the lens itself. Nothing says 'pro' like a massive front element. Yes, people will judge you on the quality of your work, but having amazing looking gear does help differentiate you from the increasing number of guests with low end DSLRs.

Edited on Jul 05, 2008 at 07:07 AM

Jul 05, 2008 at 07:02 AM

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p.2 #3 · One stop from 1.2

Lord Fluff wrote:
One last thing - the look of the lens itself. Nothing says 'pro' like a massive front element. Yes, people will judge you on the quality of your work, but having amazing looking gear does help differentiate you from the increasing number of guests with low end DSLRs.

I can totally agree with you. Everytime I bust out my 70-200 2.8 IS, there is ALWAYS someone asking about it. Nothing to do with the topic anyways, but now that you mention it, mind sharing 85L mounted on camera picture?

Never seen one and almost drewling for it! Even thought about selling the 70-200 for it. But it's a tough decision.

Jul 05, 2008 at 09:44 AM

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p.2 #4 · One stop from 1.2

J. Consiglio wrote:
The 50 is an amazing lens, especially on a full frame. The 1.4 was THE portrait lens for the longest time, then came the 1.2. As much as I love to have the best, The 1.4 is more than sufficient, and like Maurice said, clients don't really care. At least about the difference between the 1.2 and 1.4. So, as long as you are happy, and it helps achieve your goal, that's what matters.

Also, as for the 85 1.2 vs. 1.8, rent them both first and see. The 1.8 is a little quicker, but the 1.2 is VERY impressive and a fine piece of glass. Either one should suffice. The 1.2 does have a unique look and has it's place, but I really think the 1.8 may be a better choice for the dark reception venue, at least. The 1.2 for some cool portraits when you have some time with the B&G.

Enjoy that lens and after you've mastered it, rent the 1.2 and see if it's worth the extra 1,000 or so. You might not be as impressed as you think. You have a great lens, now make it work!

These are just tools, and as nice as it is to have the best, put that extra 1,000 towards marketing and see which brings you more clients!

Good luck and enjoy, post some results!

Jonathan Consiglio

Jonathan, thank you for your insight. I agree in everything you say and especially on the extra $1,000 on marketing. Think I need to do some more of that now

Jul 05, 2008 at 09:50 AM

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p.2 #5 · One stop from 1.2

My first copy of the f1.4 canon 50mm is extremely sharp, love it!

Jul 05, 2008 at 12:39 PM


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