Very first shots with my 85mm f/1.2

busterboy · 22-03-2006, 19:14

Only just got this lens and I love it...

Any comments welcome..

1

2

RobertP · 22-03-2006, 19:56

Interesting in the first one how the focus is good on the eye but soft by the time you go back as far as the nose

Is the dof really that shallow at f3.2 or is the mid focus point on the hair nearest the camera? If it is that thin at 3.2 it must be wafer thin at 1.2!
Certainly got some good sharpness in both of them.

CT · 22-03-2006, 20:51

Nice shots there Tim. Monster lens!!!

Fangman · 23-03-2006, 16:15

Now you have really made me envious. As shown in the first shot - ideal for children's portraits and especially in low light. Someone did not look too upset by the investment!

jewel · 23-03-2006, 16:25

Great shots there Tim, the first one is just precious though! She is a cutie.

Jewel

dod · 23-03-2006, 16:30

damn, that lens is sharp, did you import it?

busterboy · 23-03-2006, 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by dod

damn, that lens is sharp, did you import it?

Bought it from Canon UK dod..

TBH I have some serious hardware here but nothing has impressed me like this has mate..

Pretty slow to focus but extremely sharp with fantastic detail..

I might say its "The Dogs"......

***Dave*** · 24-03-2006, 18:51

#2 shot of the lady is pin sharp...chidren slightly out of focus. A tighter crop round ladies head would be a belter of a shot, especially with that natural smile & the lighting.

vjsphotography · 24-03-2006, 19:20

beautiful dogs, love that one, I miss my collie

busterboy · 24-03-2006, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJW

A tighter crop round ladies head would be a belter of a shot, especially with that natural smile & the lighting.

Thanks for the comments Dave (and folks)..

How about this tight crop round the girls head.

Lots to learn with this lens but very good results so far IMO..

22-03-2006, 19:14	#1 (permalink)
busterboy Been here a while Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Harrogate. Yorkshire Posts: 496	Very first shots with my 85mm f/1.2 Only just got this lens and I love it... Any comments welcome.. 1 2

24-03-2006, 19:20	#9 (permalink)
vjsphotography Quite Chatty Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spain cerca Sevilla Posts: 91	ooohhhhhhh beautiful dogs, love that one, I miss my collie

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Canon 85mm Query	P-E	General photography questions and answers	21	25-10-2006 21:14
85mm F1.8	dod	Classified Adverts	3	05-10-2006 11:17
85mm f/1.4... worth it :)	VikingPhotography	Photo Sharing	3	28-09-2006 13:50
For Sale: Canon 85mm f/1.8 lens	busterboy	Classified Adverts	7	18-01-2006 20:12
WTD: Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 D Lens	Dave	Classified Adverts	0	24-10-2005 19:30

22-03-2006, 19:56	#2 (permalink)
RobertP Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Woodford Essex Posts: 841	Interesting in the first one how the focus is good on the eye but soft by the time you go back as far as the nose Is the dof really that shallow at f3.2 or is the mid focus point on the hair nearest the camera? If it is that thin at 3.2 it must be wafer thin at 1.2! Certainly got some good sharpness in both of them.

22-03-2006, 20:51	#3 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	Nice shots there Tim. Monster lens!!!

23-03-2006, 16:15	#4 (permalink)
Fangman Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ely Posts: 1,078	Now you have really made me envious. As shown in the first shot - ideal for children's portraits and especially in low light. Someone did not look too upset by the investment!

23-03-2006, 16:25	#5 (permalink)
jewel Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,133	Great shots there Tim, the first one is just precious though! She is a cutie. Jewel

23-03-2006, 16:30	#6 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	damn, that lens is sharp, did you import it?

24-03-2006, 18:51	#8 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	#2 shot of the lady is pin sharp...chidren slightly out of focus. A tighter crop round ladies head would be a belter of a shot, especially with that natural smile & the lighting.