Canon 85mm f/1.8

[ddt0725]

Someone commented on the "jagged" background blur in this photo, but these "jags" look to me like nearby bright reflections--water, maybe?--and I want to mention that I've taken photos with the 85mm with backgrounds that are smooth and creamy. It partly depends on the distance of the background to the subject.


Gina

I fully agree with you Gina. I have seen many beautifully smooth backgrounds online of photos taken with this lens.
Thank you for posting and letting me know how pleased you are with the lens ...I think everyone has sold me on it and the beautiful photos posted here clinched it!

Denise

[neuroanatomist]

So so so beautiful, John. Is she yours?

Thanks, Gina! Yes, that's our little one... []

[ddt0725]

One thing to point out about this lens' IQ, by way of full disclosure (Bryan doesn't mention it in his review, but other reviews like this one touch on it) - the 85mm f/1.8 does have sometimes-noticeable purple/green fringing in high-contrast lighting.

Thank you for pointing this out to me as being a possible "issue" with this lens but I don't find it to be that bad either. There are way too many good things about this lens for that to bother me enough to change my mind about purchasing it.

Thank you so much for posting this and helping me make a fully informative decision!!

Denise

[Jarhead5811]

This lens is on my short list.

[crosbyharbison]

I think the 85 is too close to your 50mm, I'd get the 135mm f/2.0.

[ddt0725]

I think the 85 is too close to your 50mm, I'd get the 135mm f/2.0.
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My eye originally was on the 135mm f/2.0 for the longest timebut when I saw photos taken with the 85 and then saw the price of it, it sure sold me as a heck of a deal. I also thought with the 100mm 2.8L, do I really need the 135mm f/2.0 for $1000? It is a tough decision to make. I think I'm back on the fence again! [^o)]

Denise

[Garrett-Grimsley]

Haha I feel honored to be mentioned as a motivation to get this lens.[H]





Here's a couple more examples of mine taken with the 85, and of course you've already seen the most recent ones in the portraits thread. All of these were taken with a 350D w/ the 85 wide open at f/1.8 with the exception of the middle one which was shot at f/3.2.











(^ It's a real, living monkey in this photo, even though it looks so posed and fake ^)

[ddt0725]

Haha I feel honored to be mentioned as a motivation to get this lens.[img]/emoticons/emotion-11.gif[/img]

I was beginning to wonder when you were going to chime in since you ARE the reason behind this entire thread! See how we talk about you when you're not around!! [:P]

BTW: Another set of awesome photos with this lens! Thanks for sharing &amp; re-selling me on it! [Y]

Denise

[Brendan7]

Garrett, that second image is great. Great "pose", framing and exposure.