Some test shots with new Canon 85mm f1.2 II

I use this Owl for test shots and to ward off woodpeckers. This is shot @ 1.4. I used AF, with focus points on center column of the owl's body. Light PP completed.



This is shot @ 1.2. I used AF, with focus points toward the right eye IIRC. Light PP completed.

 

Nice pick up with the 85Lii. I thought about it (still am actually) but that new Sigma 85 f/1.4 is tempting. I sold all my lenses off and I'm picking up the 35L and 135L this week and one of the two 85's to round it out. I'm also placing my order for my lighting setup this week. I'm going with an B1600 and B800 with a large PCB octobox and some other modifiers. I'd like to try out the new PLM's but they're all on back order right now. i would've gone Eli but that's way out of my price range for now.

 

Thanks man! I appreciate it especially from someone who can definately who can take great photos!

 

Made the jump from PCB to Elinchrom and not looking back. If you go with the Sigma 85, you can pick up the RX600s.

 

 

Interesting week, crazy how much your mind can change from day to day. I'm passing on the AB's and was interested in the Einsteins but they're on backorder for god knows how long.

I think i'm going to go with the Eli Quadra's. From what I can tell, they're perfect for what I shoot (on location portraits) and are enough to shoot against the sun at 400ws. I'll probably pick up an RX600 for when I need to really overpower the sun with my taxes.

My 135L came in last night Here's a mailbox outside and a 100% crop on the 5Dii. I can't believe how sharp this thing is. notice the # on the actual lock! And a shot of our dog Xena at ISO3200 and the 135L wide open. This is my new favorite lens (until my 35L comes in)





Not the best shot, just testing it wide open at high ISO3200

 

The Quadra is a great system, but can't take the larger modifiers. I'm debating between a Quadra single A kit or another RX600 and battery.

My friend was happy with his Einstein, but the latest rubberband news may have been the last straw for him.

The 135L is a great lens. I prefer it over any other Canon prime under 200mm.

 

100L arrived yesterday. I traded for it with the intent to sell it, but it's quickly growing on me. Focus is fast, nice colors, very light and sharp.

A shot of my iPhone cause I was bored.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stu46/5181386360/http://www.flickr.com/photos/stu46/5181386360/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/stu46/, on Flickr

 

Congrats on the 100L! Does that have a 4 stop IS on it or 2? I thought about picking up the 100 2.8 nonL

 

Thanks! Might be 2 stops. 1/30" was easy. Didn't go lower than that yet.

 

New toys. Thought I wiped the camcorder down better, but there's still prints.

 

 

stu46, diggin the last set... very studio!

 

Fast don't lie.

 

Thanks! Used a few panels of white foam core and 3 lights.

Haven't seen you on POTN. What forums to you post in?

 

Mostly a lurker on POTN, but have a handful of posts. Don't really post too much on other photography forums...

 

Holy sh*t G you have a different avatar?! Nice pics as usual.

 

This thing is pretty slick. Thinking about getting one for the bedroom.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stu46/5299854690/http://www.flickr.com/photos/stu46/5299854690/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/stu46/, on Flickr

 

nice!

 

My buddy is growing his beard out for Blazer tickets so I took a shot of him the other night. I did the typical B&W hoboish edit with a Lucis Art layer and lowere the opacity on that a bit. Noise was added in post just to see how it shows in print compared to real noise. 5dii 135L f/5 bounced flash off the ceiling.