I've been lurking in the background for a while, just enjoying the posts in here. All the talk about the 1.4 has inspired me to finally buy the "cream machine". I've used to own the 85mm f/1.8 lens back in the 90's and loved it, so I'm sure this lens will be worth the money. We are expecting a new family member this July, so this lens will come in handy preserving the memories. The lens arrives tomorrow, I feel like it is Christmas eve.:biggrin:
Must admit after reading so much about this lens I am VERY tempted.. 1.4 or 1.8??? mmthink it may have to be the 1.4 lol
I received my copy of the 85 1.4 last week. I have not yet had a serious opportunity for testing my limited ability using this fine glass mounted on the D2x. One thing I have noticed while just playing around is the way the lens and D2x seem to be a perfect couple as far as feel, weight and balance. It is a joy to HOLD:tongue: . Low available light amazing!
I just noticed your screen name. The 85/1.4 loves snakes :Love:. View attachment 87477 And birdies, too :wink: :biggrin:. View attachment 87478
The lens arrived today. I haven't had much time to play with it yet, just took a couple of quick pictures of my dog "Blue" to check that the lens functions properly. So far the lens really impresses me.
I'm impressed with the lens, but even more impressed that your dog poses for you. I have three dogs, and each of them are trying to sniff or lick the les when I pull out my camera.
Yes it is my favorite lens after 28 f.14 @ 1.4 my oldest capturing a nice moment with my wife @ f2.0 View attachment 87482 also colors are very good @ 1.4 iso320 View attachment 87483 is a really great lens for short medium distance , but use with caution when shooting facing the sun tends to flare and also take a lot of practice to shooting @ 1.4 a nice catch would result in a blurry pict
Nice pictures rubendparra. That moment of him and your wife is special, really captures the feelings at that time. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks to Uncle Frank and ruebendparra for sharing your images with this awesome lens. I sure I'll have plenty of great images from this lens to look forward to.
That's a very impressive beast, Ed, and an impressive capture. Here's another doggie... Philippe Roger's Belle. 1/1000s f/2.5 at 85.0mm iso100
Awww! That's the one I was talking about Frank. :smile: Btw, there are some real nice images in this thread. It must be the lens, LOL!
