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Andy & Company, help me justify this...

ScottMcLeodScottMcLeod Registered Users Posts: 753 Major grins
edited November 13, 2005 in Cameras
I just dropped 380$CDN for a nearly new 85mm f/1.8 ...

... that's roughly 10% of the money I have to my name at the moment.

Somebody help me justify this investment!

Post your best 85mm photos, low light, portraits, etc...

... that, or anything else you can help cheer me up after this ridiculous expense.
- Scott
http://framebyframe.ca
[Bodies] Canon EOS 20D - Canon EOS 500
[Lenses] Sigma APO 70-200 f/2.8 - Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 - Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 - Tamron XR Di 28-75mm f/2.8 - Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
[Flash] Sigma EF500 Super DG Flash
[Tripod] Manfrotto 055 Pro Black
[Head] 484RC2, 200RC2

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    BlurmoreBlurmore Registered Users Posts: 992 Major grins
    edited November 9, 2005
    ScottMcLeod wrote:
    I just dropped 380$CDN for a nearly new 85mm f/1.8 ...

    ... that's roughly 10% of the money I have to my name at the moment.

    Somebody help me justify this investment!

    Post your best 85mm photos, low light, portraits, etc...

    ... that, or anything else you can help cheer me up after this ridiculous expense.
    I've posted a lot about this lens, I think it makes people better photographers, it will definately break you of focus recompose, it rewards good technique and punishes bad.



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    the background crusher
    from a portrait session last weekend

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    f1.8 window lighting

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    badass bokeh at f1.8

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    near Ideal focal length for portraits

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    landscape compression

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    unobtrusive an inconspicuous telephoto abilities


    (With the hood) you will not regret this purchase.
    http://blog.jasonknauer.com
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    pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,699 moderator
    edited November 9, 2005
    Andy and I both use the 85 f1.8 and have posted numerous images with it.

    Search dgrin for the Tennessee Aqaurium, you will find a whole series of aquatic shots I did there this fall. 85mm lenses are jewels. You won't regret your purchase. iloveyou.gif
    Pathfinder - www.pathfinder.smugmug.com

    Moderator of the Technique Forum and Finishing School on Dgrin
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    DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited November 9, 2005
    Return it. Photography is fun and satisfying, but not nearly as important as your financial security.
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    ScottMcLeodScottMcLeod Registered Users Posts: 753 Major grins
    edited November 9, 2005
    DavidTO wrote:
    Return it. Photography is fun and satisfying, but not nearly as important as your financial security.
    *laugh* I was trying to JUSTIFY the purchase, not get rid of it!

    If I get rid of any lens, I'll get rid of my 28-75 tamron. Zoom glass makes for lazy photographers! ^_^

    (that, and I still have my parents to catch me re: financial security, and a bunch of things that I could sell in a pinch.)

    Thanks to those above who posted the photos. I can't wait for the creamiest bokeh short of the 135 f/2L (from what I gather)

    For my dance and concert photography, I think this lens will give me the ability to get tighter more intimate shots.
    - Scott
    http://framebyframe.ca
    [Bodies] Canon EOS 20D - Canon EOS 500
    [Lenses] Sigma APO 70-200 f/2.8 - Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 - Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 - Tamron XR Di 28-75mm f/2.8 - Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
    [Flash] Sigma EF500 Super DG Flash
    [Tripod]     Manfrotto 055 Pro Black
    [Head] 484RC2, 200RC2
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    AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 9, 2005
    reason one

    reason two

    reason three
    Andy

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    DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited November 9, 2005
    ScottMcLeod wrote:
    *laugh* I was trying to JUSTIFY the purchase, not get rid of it!

    All I'm saying is that if I had my youth to do over again I would without doubt put aside 10% of everything I made before I spent anything. Always. The rewards of securing your financial future are much greater than having that lens.
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    ScottMcLeodScottMcLeod Registered Users Posts: 753 Major grins
    edited November 9, 2005
    andy wrote:
    reason one

    reason two

    reason three
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    Exactly what I was looking for!

    I didn't realise the lens was lighter than other glass though, it's a very good point!

    DavidTO:
    That's a very good note. I suspect I may actually have roughly put aside closer to 5-8% of everything I've ever made, so far.

    I have many safe investments, I don't usually buy things that won't hold their value within reason (though my dabbling into Radio Controlled planes and cars didn't follow that... I only lost a few hundred by the time all was said and done and I'd sold all my equipment).

    All I've got to do is start making some money back with these cameras of mine! :-)
    - Scott
    http://framebyframe.ca
    [Bodies] Canon EOS 20D - Canon EOS 500
    [Lenses] Sigma APO 70-200 f/2.8 - Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 - Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 - Tamron XR Di 28-75mm f/2.8 - Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
    [Flash] Sigma EF500 Super DG Flash
    [Tripod]     Manfrotto 055 Pro Black
    [Head] 484RC2, 200RC2
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    John MuellerJohn Mueller Registered Users Posts: 2,555 Major grins
    edited November 9, 2005
    I purchased this lens last week.I am very happy with it.
    Ill put it right up there with my L Glass.
    My Smuggy

    Cincinnati Smug Leader
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    KhaosKhaos Registered Users Posts: 2,435 Major grins
    edited November 9, 2005
    It's a fantastic lens! It can be used for many things. Keep it and enjoy.

    Candid of my little sister.
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    A river otter in motion
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    Gibbon portrait
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    Aquarium shot
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    marlofmarlof Registered Users Posts: 1,833 Major grins
    edited November 10, 2005
    DavidTO wrote:
    The rewards of securing your financial future are much greater than having that lens.

    This comment made me realize you have the letters D.a.d. in your name. :) But it *is* very sound advice you're giving.
    enjoy being here while getting there
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    leebaseleebase Registered Users Posts: 630 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2005
    Oooh man. Go to the "People" section of this forum and look at my thread on "Circus Success"....I finally got great Circus photos thanks in great part to the excellent Canon 85mm f1.8

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    Low light action shots (indoor sports, circus) are why I go this lens. It focuses fast, has a 1.8 aperture, and is very sharp. It's also my "head shot" portrait lens. It's a little long on a 1.6x body for full body and group portraits.

    The only problem I have with it is it's too long in many situations in which I'd love to have a lens this fast :) But then, it's a fixed focus lens.

    Lee
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