paul hart Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Following on from a post below, does anyone have experience of this lens that they would be willing to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar_torres Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 I don't think you will get a single bad response from this lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfdncithekxlbn8kaglf33 Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 <a href="http://www.photo.net/canon/85-1.8">http://www.photo.net/canon/85-1.8</a> <p>A good starting point is to look at the review of any item and read the comments about it... Pretty much takes care of most questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_branden Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Really a remarkable lens. If i didn't have 5 or 6 lenses in that focal range i'd get one. Years ago i borrowed one from my proff. Can't say enough positive things about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted February 8, 2004 Author Share Posted February 8, 2004 Thanks so far - I'd already read the reviews, and was after some up to date 'hands on' comments from users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david8 Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 What more needs to be said... My favorite portrait lens, as well as other uses...... Fantastic sharpness, razor like, with fantastic bokeh...quick responsive focus....just great, great lens. Buy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rover Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 You can find user reviews here. http://www.photographyreview.com/defaultcrx.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchlight Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Paul, it's a winner. Don't hesitate to get one, whether you are shooting film, digital, or both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakim_peled1 Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I had the 70-200/4 (and 100/2.8 and 28-105/2.8 and 28-105/3.5-4.5 and.....) and currently have the 85/1.8 + 200/2.8. I shoot a lot of portraits and the 85/1.8 gets - by far - the most use. I am VERY happy with it. Small, sharp even wide open, fast AF, fast aperture (good for both shallow DoF and natural light), very good flare control, unnoticeable distortion, relatively cheap..... What can one want more ? Happy shooting , Yakim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldmoose Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 My only problem is that it doesn't work with either of the Canon Extenders. There is a physical interference problem. What can I say? I'm cheap -- I'd like to get more fast focal lengths out of it, without buying more primes 8-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john clark Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Like the lens, but have to admit that it's easy to forget it's an 85mm lens and as a consequence if the shutter speed drops below 1/125 you're into camera shake territory (if handheld) and equally it's also sometimes prone to small DOF issues due to its fast aperture and longer focal length. Otherwise it's a great lens - not as good as the Contax G 90/2.8 but faster and of course the Contax lens doesn't fit on my EOS :) John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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