Another 85mm f/1.4 on the way

[jmacd27]

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:

 

[cadman]

17-55 and 70-200 arriving tomorrow

can't sleep either?

 

[dlee79]

I got mine today. I absolutely love it. It's simply a masterpiece.

 

[Tri-Elmar]

The 85mm 1.4 family grows :biggrin:
I have mine just over a week, I already love it! :Love:

 

[Czechman01]

Yes sir... it knocked my 28-70 off it's throne for portraits... not an easy task.

 

[snakeman]

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

 

[darrell]

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!

 

[Uncle Frank]

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 just noticed your screen name. The 85/1.4 loves snakes :Love:.

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And birdies, too :wink: :biggrin:.

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[snakeman]

Mmm that helps too Frank..:wink:

 

[jmacd27]

The lens arrived today.

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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.

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So far the lens really impresses me.

 

[wbeem]

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.

 

[rubendparra]

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

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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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[mingaun]

I'm also expecting a new member this July and that 85/1.4 will do the job nicely!

 

[mingaun]

Nice pictures rubendparra. That moment of him and your wife is special, really captures the feelings at that time. Thanks for sharing.

 

[jmacd27]

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.

 

[Takeda]

One of my recent shots with the 85mm f/1.4:

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[Tiarra]

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.

 

[johnadams]

Another dog portrait with 85 f1.4

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Thanks for looking,
Ed

 

[Uncle Frank]

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

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[Philippe Roger]

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!