TerraNik Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I'm considering what lens to get next and because I love my 50mm so much I thought I'd carry the theme and get another prime! I was thinking an 85mm f/1.8 and it will predominantly be used for shooting flyball. Has anyone had a go of one of these? Any comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) I'm considering what lens to get next and because I love my 50mm so much I thought I'd carry the theme and get another prime!I was thinking an 85mm f/1.8 and it will predominantly be used for shooting flyball. Has anyone had a go of one of these? Any comments? No only that I think the 85mm 1.2L is the sexiest most beautiful lens I've ever seen. I dont need it, cant afford it, but I want it just so I can gaze lovingly at it. ;) http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=htt...ved=0CC0Q9QEwBQ http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/...?idProduct=1469 Edited August 20, 2010 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Love the 1.8 - it kicks the 1.2's ASS for focusing. The 1.2 is a fabulous portrait lens but you really need your subject to be sittin' still ;) The Canon 85 1.8 is one of the best value Canon lenses ever - it's sharp, it has pretty pleasing bokeh for most people, it's freakin' fast to find focus (lots of people I know use it for indoor fast sports) and it just works. Cannot go wrong with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda K Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 ditto what Kristin said - had the 1.2 and adored it, but man was its focusing so SLOW compared to the 1.8, so could not justify keeping it in my camera bag for the no of times I would use the 1.8 instead for its superior focusing time (and when shooting animals and small kids, speed is essential!!!) For the money, you can't go wrong with this prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 (edited) Sigma are going to release a 1.4. I wonder what that will be like. Edited August 21, 2010 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I'm guessing it will be really really good myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Sounds like it's a go then!!!! Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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