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Another 85mm f/1.4 on the way

Discussion in 'Lens Lust' started by jmacd27, Mar 28, 2007.

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  1. jmacd27

    jmacd27

    120
    Feb 19, 2006
    Toronto, Canada.
    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:
     
    jmacd27, Mar 28, 2007
    #1
  2. cadman

    cadman

    301
    Dec 4, 2006
    Johns Creek, GA
    17-55 and 70-200 arriving tomorrow

    can't sleep either?
     
    cadman, Mar 28, 2007
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  3. dlee79

    dlee79

    49
    Sep 2, 2006
    Los Angeles, CA
    I got mine today. I absolutely love it. It's simply a masterpiece.
     
    dlee79, Mar 28, 2007
    #3
  4. Tri-Elmar

    Tri-Elmar

    272
    Jul 12, 2006
    Athens, Greece
    The 85mm 1.4 family grows :biggrin:
    I have mine just over a week, I already love it! :Love:
     
    Tri-Elmar, Mar 29, 2007
    #4
  5. Czechman01

    Czechman01

    4,010
    May 20, 2005
    Youngsville (The edge of nowhere), North Carolina
    Yes sir... it knocked my 28-70 off it's throne for portraits... not an easy task.
     
    Czechman01, Mar 29, 2007
    #5
  6. snakeman

    snakeman

    1,336
    Feb 26, 2006
    UK
    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
     
    snakeman, Mar 29, 2007
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  7. darrell

    darrell

    1,818
    Apr 30, 2006
    Marietta, Georgia USA
    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!
     
    darrell, Mar 29, 2007
    #7
  8. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    I just noticed your screen name. The 85/1.4 loves snakes :Love:.

    54123947.

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    And birdies, too :wink: :rolleyes:  :biggrin:.

    View attachment 87478
     
    Uncle Frank, Mar 29, 2007
    #8
  9. snakeman

    snakeman

    1,336
    Feb 26, 2006
    UK
    :cool:  Mmm that helps too Frank..:wink:
     
    snakeman, Mar 29, 2007
    #9
  10. jmacd27

    jmacd27

    120
    Feb 19, 2006
    Toronto, Canada.
    The lens arrived today.

    DSC_2659Medium.
    NIKON D200    ---    50mm    f/5.6    1/15s    ISO 400


    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.

    DSC_2670.
    NIKON D200    ---    85mm    f/1.4    1/350s    ISO 100


    So far the lens really impresses me.
     
    jmacd27, Mar 29, 2007
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  11. wbeem

    wbeem

    1,814
    Feb 11, 2007
    Sanford, FL
    William Beem
    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.
     
    wbeem, Mar 29, 2007
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  12. rubendparra

    rubendparra Guest

    Yes it is my favorite lens after 28 f.14

    @ 1.4 my oldest

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    capturing a nice moment with my wife @ f2.0

    View attachment 87482


    also colors are very good @ 1.4 iso320

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    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

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    rubendparra, Mar 29, 2007
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  13. mingaun

    mingaun

    163
    Jun 13, 2006
    Malaysia
    I'm also expecting a new member this July and that 85/1.4 will do the job nicely!
     
    mingaun, Mar 29, 2007
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  14. mingaun

    mingaun

    163
    Jun 13, 2006
    Malaysia
    Nice pictures rubendparra. That moment of him and your wife is special, really captures the feelings at that time. Thanks for sharing.
     
    mingaun, Mar 29, 2007
    #14
  15. jmacd27

    jmacd27

    120
    Feb 19, 2006
    Toronto, Canada.
    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.
     
    jmacd27, Mar 30, 2007
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  16. Takeda

    Takeda

    3,728
    Jun 9, 2006
    Durham, NC
    One of my recent shots with the 85mm f/1.4:


    [​IMG]
     
    Takeda, Mar 31, 2007
    #16
  17. Tiarra

    Tiarra Guest

    Have fun, I have the 1.8 and I love it. One day I will make the switch to 1.4 for my 85 and my 50.
     
    Tiarra, Mar 31, 2007
    #17
  18. johnadams

    johnadams Guest

    Another dog portrait with 85 f1.4

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    Thanks for looking,
    Ed
     
    johnadams, Mar 31, 2007
    #18
  19. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    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
    58096005.
     
    Uncle Frank, Apr 1, 2007
    #19
  20. Philippe Roger

    Philippe Roger

    3,497
    Feb 6, 2005
    South SF Bay Area, CA.
    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!
     
    Philippe Roger, Apr 1, 2007
    #20
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