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busterboy
20-03-2006, 17:59
I have been wanting this lens for quite some time and was going to wait for the MkII version to come around.. So I thought it can't be any sharper than the Mk1 version so went ahead and bought this for portrait and candid work.:woot:

Sorry but the weather is crap tonight so just had to share this with you..:D

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Various/85mm.jpg

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Various/85mm-front.jpg

Will get some pictures posted as soon as time permits..:)
RobertP
20-03-2006, 18:06
Hehe You need the lens caps to stop the lot falling over!

That is an impressive looking lump of glass :)

Let me know when you get bored with it I might make you an offer ;)
Warspite
20-03-2006, 18:15
Congratulations, I remember you saying you would get one:)

That thing must way a tonne, especially with a 1D hanging off it - I would even say it makes the 1D look like a typical camera now with regards to scale;)
busterboy
20-03-2006, 18:17
Hehe You need the lens caps to stop the lot falling over!

That is an impressive looking lump of glass :)

Let me know when you get bored with it I might make you an offer ;)

He He.. This one is a keeper Robert..:D

Just look how thin the DOF is at f/1.2...:shock:

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Candids/test-shot.jpg

Yet at F.4 pretty good..:)

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Candids/jo-test-f4small.jpg
busterboy
20-03-2006, 18:21
Congratulations, I remember you saying you would get one:)

That thing must way a tonne, especially with a 1D hanging off it - I would even say it makes the 1D look like a typical camera now with regards to scale;)

Sorry about the quality of the photo's but yes it looks very impressive if I say it myself..:)

Having hand held the 200mm f/1.8L and my 300mm f/2.8L this one feels quite managable but still quite strurdy.;)
dod
20-03-2006, 18:56
tsk, tsk, look at the twisting on that camera strap ;) Congrats on the new lens :)
stepheno
20-03-2006, 19:16
You're always buying new lenses :hissyfit: Enjoy :thumb:

regards
digitalfailure
20-03-2006, 20:15
Somethings not quite right in this world :suspect:

All the nice glass goodies keep getting delivered to your house.....I must find the name of your posty and offer him a decent bribe.
SDK^
20-03-2006, 21:03
Congrats - an amazing lens, another one to your collection :)
shiato storm
20-03-2006, 21:21
without using too many expletives; thats one **** of a big lens!! its almost as big as the 1dmkII you've got there.
congrats though... very nice and crispy. If I recall rightly the 85 1.2 is the widest lens canon do isn't it.
Dfhaii
21-03-2006, 15:04
Congrats on the purchase, how much does it weigh, looks pretty huge!


If I recall rightly the 85 1.2 is the widest lens canon do isn't it.

Canon used to do a 50mm f/1, but it's quite difficult to obtain now.

Col
shiato storm
21-03-2006, 15:08
f/1?!! was that about as massive as the 85?
SammyC
21-03-2006, 16:11
I have read that the 50mm f1 wasn't actually all that good either.
busterboy
21-03-2006, 16:16
I have read that the 50mm f1 wasn't actually all that good either.


More info on the 50mm f/1.0

here (http://www.popphoto.com/article.asp?section_id=2&article_id=588)

here (http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/ef_50_1u)

and here (http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=153&sort=7&cat=all&page=6)...:thumb:
SammyC
22-03-2006, 08:45
F&M review says it all:

Even though its dinosaur weight, millionaire price-tag (3300€), shabby slow focus and not so sharp images at f1.0 I will rate it EXCELLENT.

it's meant for low-light work
asd
23-03-2006, 19:02
You certainly have a nice looker there!....and the camera and the new lens look alright too!.......sorry only joking, i have a dry(crap) sense of humour.The lens is really sharp, i daren't ask how much they are,i have zeiss 50mm f1.7 prime on my contax rx, and i thought that was razor sharp..till now ... ...not jealous at all ..honest...enjoy