When making the switch to Canon I always intended on getting a 85 1.2 L. It's combination of speed and IQ is everything I hoped for and more. I havnt had a 85 mm in quite some time and it's great to be back shooting the 85 mm focal length.
While I was expecting it not to focus very fast, but for me, so far so good.
No shots of the lens it self, but I will get some up before to long.
Wonderful photos, especially the perspective of #2. Of all the lenses I own, I think the 85L (and the 135L) can produce some of the most amazing IQ I have seen.
I am having a blast shooting with Canon and the 85 1.2 L is huge reason why.
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My little Canon family is growing with the addition of the Canon 400 2.8 EF L version 2 yesterday. I got it late in the day and had no time to even use it as I spent some some time with the family.
I was a D7K, D700, D3s shooter. Sold them all here. When I went back to using a DSLR I chose Canon just so I could get the 85/1.2. I've only added the 16-35/2.8 for wides but still mainly shoot with the 85. Best lens I've ever owned.
Vinnie, It's funny, years ago I wanted the FD 85 1.2 aspherical. And like you said this version is nothing short of stunning.
Phil , Thanks Phil, Nothing like some fast sharp glass to get the creative juices going.
Merry Christmas Pal. I hope ya had a great Christmas and got to spend some time with family and friends.
As far as the Nikkor 28 1.4 AF-D it's now for sale. Shoot me a PM if your interested. I will let you have it for a nice price. Thanks again for the 200 1.8 EF L and the 5D2. I am loving them both.
Here's an idea. Instead of getting a cat and photographing it with an expensive lens like this, why don't you just not get a cat and use the savings to fund the lens?
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The kitten should be spayed/neutered if you adopt from a humane society.
Cat food can cost around $10-$15 for a month's supply.
Vet visits (call around to different vets and do price comparisons) can cost $100-$200 including examination fee, any vaccinations, fecal flotation, etc. For a young kitten you may have 2 or 3 such visits over a couple of months. After they get their round of shots you'll be set for another year or so.
Litter: $15-$20 every month or so.
You're probably looking at $300-$400 annually for general care.
There's no difference cost wise between a male and female cat if they're already fixed. There's not much difference behavior wise between them, either. Males may be a little more territorial, but not enough to really notice unless you bring another cat into the home.
A kitten is more expensive than a cat. Usually it's the vet bills that will get you along with the adoption fee. After that first year, though, there's really no difference. Some adult shelter cats are far, far, sweeter than any kitten ;D
To the OP, I'm glad you mentioned your reaction to the slow autofocus. There's so much fuss about how slow this lens focuses, but you know it's really not that bad once you get your hands on the lens and try it yourself. Yes it's slow, but it's not too much of an issue. The 85II is my reception lens and I shoot dancing with it nearly every Saturday of the year. I've also seen some amazing basketball shots from this lens. I just think it caused a lot of heart break initially because photographers were expecting it to focus faster, now we all know what to expect I guess.
