Test Shots for 85mm 1.8G

jenko · Jan 4, 2014

My 85mm 1.8G arrived today!

Not the best weather conditions, unfortunately. Very overcast and freezing. However, so far I really like how this lens handles and it is super light. My daughter just bought Nugget a new halter and lead rope, so I tagged along on a walk and got a few shots before my hands started to burn from the cold and I had to call it quits (I'm a wimp in the cold.)

Derrel · Jan 4, 2014

That last shot is SOLID!!!!!!!! Wonderful B&W shot.

Josh66 · Jan 4, 2014

Really, the only one I don't like is #2 - it just seems 'forced' to me.

The rest are well done, especially #4. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be between #1 and #4...

weags77 · Jan 4, 2014

Really nice. I like 2 the best but really wish you got the horses eyes in the frame as well. Good test run for sure.

Bo4key · Jan 4, 2014

I agree, that lost shot really stands out.

LarryLomona · Jan 4, 2014

All really nice.

Shipman · Jan 4, 2014

The last shot is definitely the best. Youre teasing me though, I want this lens soooooo bad. Where did you get yours and how much did you pick it up for?

jenko · Jan 4, 2014

Thanks everyone for the comments! Appreciate them. The last shot was also my favorite.

Shipman--I got it off amazon for $496. I think you can get it a little cheaper from Adorama or B&H but B&H is not taking orders? At least they were not for the few days when I wanted to order ... Anyway, I have had bad experiences with Adorama shipping my orders, so I just went with Amazon. They are pretty reliable with shipping and returns.

Josh66 · Jan 4, 2014

jenko said:
The last shot was also my favorite.

I hope you plan on getting a print of it. The bigger the better.

jenko · Jan 4, 2014

Josh66 said:
I hope you plan on getting a print of it. The bigger the better.

tbh, I didn't expect to get any keepers! The 85 is surprisingly easy to handle and very light. I'm really looking forward to seeing what it can do!

Josh66 · Jan 4, 2014

jenko said:
Josh66 said:

I hope you plan on getting a print of it. The bigger the better.

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tbh, I didn't expect to get any keepers! The 85 is surprisingly easy to handle and very light. I'm really looking forward to seeing what it can do!

Haha - well, that one definitely is a keeper.

Have you ever had any 'metal prints' made? They're printed on a sheet of aluminum. I've been getting them from AdoramaPix, and they look really good, especially in the larger sizes. I had a sweet discount code for something like 40% off on them, but it was only good for 2013...

Print big or go home, that's my new motto, lol.

fishing4sanity · Jan 4, 2014

Looks like that lens is going to give you some great results. Like everyone else has said, that last shot REALLY works.

jenko · Jan 4, 2014

Josh66 said:
Have you ever had any 'metal prints' made? They're printed on a sheet of aluminum. I've been getting them from AdoramaPix, and they look really good, especially in the larger sizes. I had a sweet discount code for something like 40% off on them, but it was only good for 2013...

Print big or go home, that's my new motto, lol.

I have never had a metal print made, but I saw one at a show in Chicago last year and it was an interesting effect. It worked well with the piece being shown, which was an arial cityscape, very cool. I agree on printing BIG. I usually either print big or tiny. There's something about a tiny image with tons of matting and a black frame that just appeals to me. I also do some diptychs and triptychs. Those are quite expensive to frame but have a unique look.