EF 85mm lens question

WildlifeShooter · Jan 28, 2013

I'm thinking about picking up a Canon EF 85mm f1.8 lens... and feedback on that particular 'glass?

Bob

texkam · Jan 28, 2013

It's a sweet lens for the money. Enjoy!

o hey tyler · Jan 28, 2013

WildlifeShooter said:
I'm thinking about picking up a Canon EF 85mm f1.8 lens... and feedback on that particular 'glass?

Bob

It's a good lens for the money. More importantly, are you looking to shoot wildlife with it?

texkam · Jan 28, 2013

Today, 12:14 AM

lol! I think it's a good lens for the money.

o hey tyler · Jan 28, 2013

texkam said:
lol! I think it's a good lens for the money.

We sniped this thread hard.

WildlifeShooter · Jan 28, 2013

o hey tyler said:
WildlifeShooter said:

I'm thinking about picking up a Canon EF 85mm f1.8 lens... and feedback on that particular 'glass?

Bob

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It's a good lens for the money. More importantly, are you looking to shoot wildlife with it?

No, I'll be using it to photograph my grandkids & family... Thanks for the fast reply.

o hey tyler · Jan 28, 2013

WildlifeShooter said:
No, I'll be using it to photograph my grandkids & family... Thanks for the fast reply.

It will be a bit restricting indoors, so if you're planning on shooting outside with it for your family shots, you'll be fine. You may want to consider the 50/1.4 if you'll be inside primarily.

Pallycow · Jan 28, 2013

What Tyler said....I find even my 50mm restricting indoors in crop sensor. Well, in small studio anyway.

WildlifeShooter · Jan 28, 2013

OK... thanks.

Bob

lassa8 · Jan 28, 2013

I've been using my 85mm on a 60D (and now 7D). It's fantastic for snapshots across the room....but you'd better be across the room or just want a head shot inside.

WildlifeShooter · Jan 28, 2013

Thanks... my favorite is outdoor hard & shoulder shots of my grandkids, candid style. I have a Canon 50mm f1.8 (big mistake... it's not a very good lens). I mostly do nature/wildlife using my long lenses.

Bob

07Vios · Jan 28, 2013

I like my 85mm f1.8, but I don't use it indoors at all unless I'm just trying to get head shots (cropped camera body). I don't even like 50mm for indoors. I think my 30mm is perfect for indoor shots if I want to get the whole body in the picture.