Hi, does any body have an idea how much is the current price of canon 85mm 1.2 with warranty in Manila ? Thank you . . . . .:)

The 85/1.2LU II is about 120,000 with Canon Phil warranty.

Hi Clemn,
i am a proud owner of a beautiful 85 1.2 lens. I am not sure though how much it goes for. All I can say is that it is worth every cent it costs.

sorry can't give a specific amount. just wanted to express what a beauty it is.

ooopps Jerry beat me to the post... thanks Jerry

Hi Pilar, how'd I wish I can own the Canon 5D with the 85/1.2 combo!

Hi Pilar, how'd I wish I can own the Canon 5D with the 85/1.2 combo!


Luckily for me I have both.... and yes, what a perfect combination:Grin:

Hi Clemn,
i am a proud owner of a beautiful 85 1.2 lens. I am not sure though how much it goes for. All I can say is that it is worth every cent it costs.

sorry can't give a specific amount.


just wanted to express what a beauty it is.

Hi Pilar, Thanks for the info. Just bought a 50mm 1.2L. . . I find the focusing in 85mm1.2L smoother (fluid) compare to my 50mm 1.2L. Both lens are using USM ring right. Maybe you can give some inputs. Thanks. :) :)

The 85/1.2LU II is about 120,000 with Canon Phil warranty.

Jerry , I apologise .... I mean 85mm 1.8 pala. Sorry. U have an Idean how much ?

I don't wanna be a measurebator when discussing photography with you, but how do you find the corners when shot at 1.2 - was there any reason to be bothered?

I don't have the 50 1.2 so I really cant make a comparison. But the 85 is smooth when it focuses. (it weighs a ton though...especially with the 5d)

Hi Clemn, about 19,500 for the 1.8 version.

I don't wanna be a measurebator when discussing photography with you, but how do you find the corners when shot at 1.2 - was there any reason to be bothered?


I have not been bothered by it. focusing at 1.2 is tricky though. you need to use the focusing points with out recomposing otherwise you are off...as they say nyarp:D will post a couple of 1.2 shots.

Hi Pilar, how'd I wish I can own the Canon 5D with the 85/1.2 combo!


Wishing too ..... 85mm 1.2L :) :) :)

Do you know where Santa on Christmas ? he he he :)

Wishing too ..... 85mm 1.2L :)

Do you know where Santa on Christmas ? he he he :)

No I don't know where Santa is but if someone finds him, tell him I NEED a leica M8:Grin:

Hi Clemn, about 19,500 for the 1.8 version.


Thank you ! Been playing 85mm 1.2L in the camera shop. Can't really afford it for now. 85mm 1.8 muna . . .

Thank you ! Been playing 85mm 1.2L in the camera shop. Can't really afford it for now. 85mm 1.8 muna . . .

Thats a good entry lens for the 85. you can always upgrade later. For me it is a need since I am always dealing with lowlight situations.

No I don't know where Santa is but if someone finds him, tell him I NEED a leica M8:Grin:

Well ..... if I find Santa. I tell him " Thats not fair " I want a LEICA too ! ! ! ha ha ha :D

a sample photo. at 1.2 no photoshop here....

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q185/pilartuason/iso1250.jpg

Thats a good entry lens for the 85. you can always upgrade later. For me it is a need since I am always dealing with lowlight situations.

Ya I agree with. 1.8 version for the moment. Practice my skills then reaward myself 1.2 version after few years. Thanks for the insight.

a sample photo. at 1.2 no photoshop here....

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q185/pilartuason/iso1250.jpg

Wow ! ! ! My goodness grac..... ! Now I change my mind again ! I want the 1.2 version. :D Santa Santa .... Where are you ! Wooow ... !

hehehehe....had the same effect on me....:D

I don't have the 50 1.2 so I really cant make a comparison. But the 85 is smooth when it focuses. (it weighs a ton though...especially with the 5d)

I have a 5D with my 50mm1.2L. Ya the weight bothers me too. It is more or less same with my 70-200 2.8IS which I seldom use due the weight. But with that shot that you posted ..... I have an inclination to change heart. Lcholic ..... !

No I don't know where Santa is but if someone finds him, tell him I NEED a leica M8:Grin:

Forgive the ignorance but what is a Leica M8?
THANKS.

Michael Y.

hehehehe....had the same effect on me....:D

Btw, who's the model ? If you don't mind me asking. Is she an actress in our country. Looks familiar. . .

Hi Michael,

Leica M8 is a Digital Rangefinder camera. It is a street/documentary photographers dream camera check out this link

http://www.leica-camera.us/photography/m_system/m8/

what a beauty:SunGlass:

Pilar, make that 2 M8's!

Forgive the ignorance but what is a Leica M8?
THANKS.

Michael Y.

Michael,

Leica .... camera brand
M8 model number

check www.leica-camera.us

Btw, who's the model ? If you don't mind me asking. Is she an actress in our country. Looks familiar. . .


She is not an actress. She is an actual bride. This was taken during her preparation. did I mention this was available light.....:Grin:

Pilar, make that 2 M8's!


Jerry , don't forget me ! 3pls :D

Jerry , I apologise .... I mean 85mm 1.8 pala. Sorry. U have an Idean how much ?

Freudian slip. What you really, really, really want is the 1.2 See even Pilar has convinced you!

Buti na lang Nikon doesn't make an 85/1.2 yet, so I'm just settling for a humble 85/1.4 :D

ok, i know it's about toys but i did think about this one when the 50mm 1.2L was launched. i think the diff between 50mm and 85mm in terms of focal length is a bit interesting in that if you slap the 50mm on a 1.6x crop, it is almost the same as having the 85 on a full frame like the 5D. usage-wise, i think the 50mm on a 1.6X or an 85 at ff is the most optimal combo for portraits and street-shooting.

since i already have the 85mm 1.2L, it didn't make sense for me to dream about the 50mm 1.2L for the reasons stated above. I'd probably get a 35mm 1.4L instead to max the 5D's full frame. but even with that, i'm already happy with my 17-40L. all i really need now is a 5d... which is amazingly hard to source from non-mall vendors at this point in time.

of course, since it's all about toys, the 85mm 1.2L is a classic and, well, it's a matter of wanting it at this point. can't blame ya. and, yes, it's quite sweet, bokeh, sharpness and all that.

as to the weight, i don't mind it at all. personally, i think it adds to the stability factor of taking a shot. it acts like a counter-weight of sorts to my shaky hands, enabling me to go a couple of stops lower than the usual 1/focal length rule of thumb.

just a different spin on this thread. hope you don't mind me sharing my somewhat contrarian thought on the matter. good luck and hope you share with us the outcome of your decision. that 50mm 1.2L must be really sweet :)

She is not an actress. She is an actual bride. This was taken during her preparation. did I mention this was available light.....:Grin:

Breath taking ...... 1.2 available light. She is indeed beautiful !

Isn't it a general rule of thumb to jump a focal when putting together a primes-only kit? Like 24-35-85-135 or 20-28-50-105?

Personally, I find the 50 and the 85 too close but I suppose the 85 will be designed to give smoother skin tone renditions?

When will Nikon come up with their D200-full-frame replacement? :D

@ Raul,

Yes I agree with you.. you do get used to the weight. I normally have 2 bodies on me when I shoot a wedding. The 5d and a 20D. I always have the 85 1.2 on one of the bodies.... some people just get shocked when they try it...compared to the other lenses.. oh and I dont intend to get the 50 1.2 since I have and 24-70 and am happy with it...

ok, i know it's about toys but i did think about this one when the 50mm 1.2L was launched. i think the diff between 50mm and 85mm in terms of focal length is a bit interesting in that if you slap the 50mm on a 1.6x crop, it is almost the same as having the 85 on a full frame like the 5D. usage-wise, i think the 50mm on a 1.6X or an 85 at ff is the most optimal combo for portraits and street-shooting.

since i already have the 85mm 1.2L, it didn't make sense for me to dream about the 50mm 1.2L for the reasons stated above. I'd probably get a 35mm 1.4L instead to max the 5D's full frame. but even with that, i'm already happy with my 17-40L. all i really need now is a 5d... which is amazingly hard to source from non-mall vendors at this point in time.

of course, since it's all about toys, the 85mm 1.2L is a classic and, well, it's a matter of wanting it at this point. can't blame ya. and, yes, it's quite sweet, bokeh, sharpness and all that.

as to the weight, i don't mind it at all. personally, i think it adds to the stability factor of taking a shot. it acts like a counter-weight of sorts to my shaky hands, enabling me to go a couple of stops lower than the usual 1/focal length rule of thumb.

just a different spin on this thread. hope you don't mind me sharing my somewhat contrarian thought on the matter. good luck and hope you share with us the outcome of your decision. that 50mm 1.2L must be really sweet :)


Raul,

I don't mind. No prob ... since you own a 85mm 1.2L . My own observation is the spinning of the fusing ring of the 50mm 1.2L is not fluid compare your 85mm 1.2L as well as the fusing speed is little bit slow on 50mm. I am just wondering because both lens are using USM ring mechanism. When I turn the focusing ring its just like my 24-105 4L.

Interesting, Pilar. I'd assume that you'd have the 85 mounted on the 5d almost always and maybe your telephoto on the 20D. Any reason why you'd have the 85 on a 20D? Ever so curious... I have my 85 on a puny 350D and at that length, unless I walk further away, I usually end up with tight crops :)

@ Raul,

Yes I agree with you.. you do get used to the weight. I normally have 2 bodies on me when I shoot a wedding. The 5d and a 20D. I always have the 85 1.2 on one of the bodies.... some people just get shocked when they try it...compared to the other lenses..

Hi Clemn,

I actually find the focusing ring on the 85 a wee bit too soft, almost like it's loose. But a lot of people seem to like it. Ever tried the focusing ring on a Leica Summicron 90mm? Now that is one sweet lens. Tight and yet well calibrated such that you can see the change in focus with every minute turn of the ring. That's why I almost always put my 85 on AF unless I'm shooting in really low light. I'd prefer the focusing ring on the 85 to be on the tight side.

For a $5000 camera (Leica M8) I was not expecting these much problem showing up. Purple/Maroon color cast on black objects plus banding and ghosting.:Thinking:

See this linkhttp://www.popphoto.com/popularphotographyfeatures/3403/marooned-leica-m8-lovers.html

I play with 6 lenses when I have a wedding so they just take turns on the camera. really depends on the scenario. If I could use 2 5d's then better but I am saving up for something else...:Grin:

For a $5000 camera (Leica M8) I was not expecting these much problem showing up. Purple/Maroon color cast on black objects plus banding and ghosting.:Thinking:

See this linkhttp://www.popphoto.com/popularphotographyfeatures/3403/marooned-leica-m8-lovers.html

guess we are jut gonna have to wait for the m9:D

Hopefully they are working on the "flaws" by upgrading the software. I still cant wait to get my hands on one though....

a sample photo. at 1.2 no photoshop here....

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q185/pilartuason/iso1250.jpg

Honestly, my jaw dropped when i saw this, Pilar,
great photo, great lens! :)

I play with 6 lenses when I have a wedding so they just take turns on the camera. really depends on the scenario. If I could use 2 5d's then better but I am saving up for something else...:Grin:

Time to call up my Leica sources hehehe

i wonder what that would be... now that would be another thread, i think :)

I play with 6 lenses when I have a wedding so they just take turns on the camera. really depends on the scenario. If I could use 2 5d's then better but I am saving up for something else...:Grin:

Hi Michael,

Leica M8 is a Digital Rangefinder camera. It is a street/documentary photographers dream camera check out this link

http://www.leica-camera.us/photography/m_system/m8/

what a beauty:SunGlass:

Pilar,
Thanks for the link.

Michael Y.

Thanks for the compliment Mario:)

Hopefully someone starts a thread with the M8 who has 1 can share his photos and hands on experience. I wonder if there will ever be a dealer in the Philippines....a service center would be a must for an M8.

nice photo pilar! if you don't mind me asking, what ISO, shutter speed and white balance did you use?

guess we are jut gonna have to wait for the m9:D

Hopefully they are working on the "flaws" by upgrading the software. I still cant wait to get my hands on one though....

My understanding is that it is a hardware problem and not a software one. This can be addressed by using their special UV+IR filter.

Currently, the magenta cast on black causes a lot of problems in color photography. However, some consider this a boon in b+w photography as it reveals suble tonalities in the darker zones - the preferred medium of documentary photographers.

Jerry , I apologise .... I mean 85mm 1.8 pala. Sorry. U have an Idean how much ?

got mine for 18500 at henry's around march of this year...henry's was offering it for 17500 a few weeks ago

My understanding is that it is a hardware problem and not a software one. This can be addressed by using their special UV+IR filter.

Currently, the magenta cast on black causes a lot of problems in color photography. However, some consider this a boon in b+w photography as it reveals suble tonalities in the darker zones - the preferred medium of documentary photographers.

I read about having to use the IR filter and I thought it was to make the colors even more vibrant and not to "fix" the magenta cast. So how much is this filter on top of the 5k you need to shell out for the M8...?:Oops:

nice photo pilar! if you don't mind me asking, what ISO, shutter speed and white balance did you use?

ISO 1250 Auto white balance.

Got the chance to shoot almost purely at f/1.2 with this big baby for a day...

Read more about it on my blog. (http://davidtong.wordpress.com/2008/08/16/ef-85mm-f12l-ii-usm-wide-open-experience/)

Some teaser sample photos (unedited)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2768192932_a3273103d5.jpg
Razor thin!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2768208674_be40f9bbb0.jpg

Check it out also in my flickr set. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidleetong/sets/72157606763326871/)

Wow...Some lens!:)

The second photo's DOF is amazing! Makes your kid stand out! :)

Hey David, congratulations on your new baby. That's some serious shit there! :)

@Jerry: Oh no bro, I just rent lenses here hehe. I'm definitely getting the cheaper 85mm f/1.8 after playing with this monster, though.

David, Look at pre-owned of ver.1. They "said" version 2 is faster. I personally do not see the significant difference. I think its just me, I see difference in the glass of ver.1 being a tad warmer. The 1.8 and 1.2 have similar outputs in the mids. Its the extreme apertures where the fall off happens, and the money spent counts well.

Derick: Thanks... Will consider it when the wallet permits :D

I hate you David... :P :D haha!

The only lens in the Canon lineup that can make me salivate in envy...

Next week, 300mm f/2.8 (if it's available) :D

@david

if it's anything like the Nikkor version, be prepared to call a Chiropractor when you're done... that's some HEAVY GLASS!

:D

Ken's right. It's heavy specially with a 1D body. But NOT when you're shooting someone as pretty as this. :Grin::Grin::Grin::Grin:

http://www.pbase.com/manilaman04/image/87816859/original.jpg

Might hit the zoo next weekend if I do get to borrow the 300mm, if not... I'll try to play with the D3.

Some shots for the day...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2770218456_ecbbef3bca.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/2769370579_a320fc0a24.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2769369439_1ddc4019b5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2770199154_0c5950f161.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/2769345053_d74323cb77.jpg

man, i remember i got the chance to shoot with this one for like 10 minutes (just borrowed) and it was awesome... with an equally awesome pricetag!

Lei: Now my other lenses feel like friggin toys, even my 200mm f/3.5 manual lens.... Too bad my Elan ran out of battery, I can't shoot some samples with film. The view from the Elan and this lens is very, very suave...

My 85L-II is my favorite lens prime (maybe until I could afford to get a 200 2.0 IS). I've had the 135L and 200L (200 2.8) but as long as the FOV works and as long as I don't shoot moving objects (the 85L-II is still slow compared to the 135L and 200L), I would usually pick the 85L-II. The bulk of the front element drawfs my 24L, 35L and 50L - it makes you think the lens is saying "Bring it on!!!"

BTW, try calibrating your screen, the last pics posted are a little bit yellowish. Nice shots nevertheless.

Rob, I used a gold reflector on those, but forgot to switch WB from Cloudy... So that's a capture error on my part hehe. Those are still straight JPEGs.

Here are some more from this afternoon.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2770981042_ff84548a93.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2770974946_5d2fc88aac.jpg
Note the high shutter speed allowed me to freeze the raindrops.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2770139315_ed6496ba21.jpg

Still straight jpegs from cam.

@Rob again: What's your AF method (technique) when using a lens this slow? My preset AF point (the one on the right-of-center) allows me to lock AF on subject's eyes most of the time, but still, a slight shift on the subject's part will render the image OOF... I guess newer/better cams with more AF points will work better?

I've started using AI-Servo this afternoon which seems to be better as slight movements are tracked pretty well compared to One-Shot...

Much better.
Great shots.

Got the chance to shoot almost purely at f/1.2 with this big baby for a day...

Read more about it on my blog. (http://davidtong.wordpress.com/2008/08/16/ef-85mm-f12l-ii-usm-wide-open-experience/)

Some teaser sample photos (unedited)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2768192932_a3273103d5.jpg
Razor thin!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2768208674_be40f9bbb0.jpg

Check it out also in my flickr set. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidleetong/sets/72157606763326871/)

Beautiful bokeh and really nice light, David. The subject (your son) really pops out. I've noticed, even with lovely bokeh, sometimes it looks like the subject was photoshopped on to the background. But your photo has a great 3D feel to it.

Is it the light or the lens or both? What time did you shoot this, please?

Winston: I realized that as well. With such a wide aperture, there's little transition between the sharp and the blurred anymore from certain angles, it's like putting a center-gradient layer with Gaussian Blur...

I think it's the lens that's giving us the 3D look. While I can replicate the fore/background blur with my 50mm f/1.8, or a 200mm f/3.5, this 85mm's contrast is quite amazing compared to the previous cheap lenses that I've mentioned.

While I'm impressed with the background blur, it's not really that surprising and it's easy to replicate simply with longer focal lengths, it's the amount of flexibility of "separating" each element in your frame that made this lens so much fun (and hard) to use. See this photo taken with an old M42 200mm f/3.5 lens at f/5.6, the blur is even better, but the working distance is too far to get that amount of blur. The 85mm range is quite perfect for portraiture.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/2639172688_be28d04767.jpg
Vivitar M42 200mm f/3.5 lens @ f/5.6

The wall sign was taken at 3:14PM, while my son's photo was taken at 6:19PM - note that the sun sets at around 7-715pm here in SG at this time of the year. I was lying on the ground when I took that shot of my son, that's the only way for me to get some foreground element into the photo. The sun was behind and left of my son.

You should try taking that behemoth out to the beach David. My experience even with my dinky-compared-to-the-85 1.2L-nikkor-85 1.8 I got awesome surf shots. with the extremely high apertures you will always most absolutely freeze water droplets, but will almost all the time miss your subject because of the extremely high apertures.

I remember trying out this lens during a cousin's wedding (nino and pilar were shooting and hence how I came to know of DPP), Nino let me fire off a few n his 5D and I was absolutely blown away! Note that this was still the version I of this lens and already i was salivating.

If there's one word to describe this lens... it'll be CREATIVITY... There's just so much fresh ideas you can try with ultra shallow DOF and max shutter speed. :D I don't think I've ever used 1/4000 at ISO 100 that often in a day before hehe.

Last batch

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2773904448_03eb56156b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/2773905614_309f69d6c1.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2773906874_416e2e6a11.jpg

Took the 85 out to town instead of the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (http://reviews.davidleetong.com/?p=122) with my son to check out the F1 fever downtown today... I missed using this so much.

This lens is just a great creative tool. Technically, there are quite a few faults that you can’t ignore, specifically fringing, which is worse than whatever cheap lens Canon has released, and minimum focusing distance.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2892215428_fa02cc8b18.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidleetong/2892215428/)


Note that the fringing is still visible when the subject in under a shade.


However, the lens just allows you to do so much with it even with a relatively long focal length.

You’d be spoiled to shoot at f/1.2 all the time especially when you’re shooting from a distance where depth of field is lesser of an issue.

At higher ISOs (400 and up) you’ll still be hitting 1/500 or faster most of the time in dim lighting, which is a tremendous creative advantage! I’m curious as to what this beast can do with the newer 50D and 5D Mark II where ISO 1600-3200 are still as clean as my 10D’s ISO 400.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2891376987_bfa570d33f.jpg

The photo above was taken underground train station with "normal" indoor lighting (note the lack of harsh shadows, evident of diffused fluorescent light instead of well-lit interior). The EXIF was:

1/250 @ f/1.2 @ ISO 400

Normally, I'd need to reach for 800 and 1/80 for such a shot at f/2.8. In addition, I was on an escalator moving downwards, this was a mere snapshot with movement from both the subjects and camera, the crowd was just frozen with 1/250 sec.



Here are a couple more taken this afternoon… It’s such a joy to use that I didn’t even mount the EF 24-105 F/4L IS that much unless I can’t move back further.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/2892246286_69900463a8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidleetong/2892246286/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2892215744_1c5b151cca.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidleetong/2892215744/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2891376335_d8ce7aac61.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidleetong/2891376335/)



I don’t care how much this lens costs, I don’t care if the consumer level EF 85mm f/1.8 is technically superior in AF and usability, if you love portraits, save up for it…

i just wish nikon would produce one as well.

thanks for sharing david.

Thanks David now I'am planing to get one, he,he,he.

Used it again last night for a wedding reception shoot. It's still an exceptional lens to use for portraits but under stressful conditions, it's quite hard to use... I got quite a few lack of DOF shots with it, and I'm not used to using flash at f/1.2 as well hehe. User error, though hehe.

Hey David,

I had the chance of testing this lens on my 400D during the Canon Photographer's night. I noticed the slow AF during that time but I suppose the reason for the "slow" AF was because it was dark and the lights are on the stage only. Under "proper" lighting or say in broad daylight, how would you fare the AF speed of the lens?

it's still slow, the weight and size of the glass really can't be "moved" by the USM that quickly. At f/1.2, AF accuracy will take a hit regardless of what camera you'll be using. As mentioned in the article, even if you get af lock, the AF sensor will lock on the general spot that fits the size of the sensor, but the DOF of this lens is much smaller, so the variances within that af-point's coverage needs to be addressed.

sir david,just a simple questions:

what is the minimum focusing distance of the 85L? coz i'll be expecting my order to arrive either first or 2nd week of december...cant wait to have it in my arms:)

and regarding filters, what filter brand would you suggest ? i'm leaning towards marumi,since most of my glass have marumi filters....but a lot of nice reviews about B+W...

Ian: I'm not a big filter advocate (esp UV) so I don't know, but I like B+W's thin profile so I use those. As for the min focusing distance, it's 3.2ft, compared the the 1.8's 2.8ft.

Guys whats your rough estimate now on the price of this lens in manila shops like the one in glorietta? I seem to forget the name.

Nice review and pictures ;)

Guys whats your rough estimate now on the price of this lens in manila shops like the one in glorietta? I seem to forget the name.

Nice review and pictures ;)

as of sept,2008...canon phils. price was around 120k,mall price is much expensive compare to some photo shops,... the shop i was ordering gave me a friendly price of 90k...

its really indeed a superb lens sir david...now im enjoying this lens a lot...

sample shots using with my new 85L

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/3083872866_12e9e5132f.jpg


a portrait of my daughter
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/3083072519_cf38ded240.jpg

NICE!!! Finally took the plunge huh.... That's a keeper lens for sure esp if you love portraits... If you notice CA in your shots, just stop down to f/2.0 or so and it'll be gone.

NICE!!! Finally took the plunge huh.... That's a keeper lens for sure esp if you love portraits... If you notice CA in your shots, just stop down to f/2.0 or so and it'll be gone.


thanks sir,:) i will try that sir...thanks..

Thats a nice lens. Hmmm...EF-85 1.2L ...or... up pipe, down pipe, headers and Ecutek? Hmmm :D

FYI: The link above no longer works after my site update. Please click on the link below for the new location:

http://reviews.davidleetong.com/?p=786 (http://reviews.davidleetong.com/?p=792)

Thanks

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4860126488_c18943902a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/4860126488/)
Freedom (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/4860126488/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4809259812_25ccb2cedd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/4809259812/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/4809259812/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Paolo. I like the composition on the first image especially the DOF and colors.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4860126488_c18943902a_z.jpg
Freedom (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/4860126488/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

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Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/4809259812/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Buttery bokeh!

I see you post at almost all the Canon lens thread... Do you own a Canon store Paolo??? :Grin:

Buttery bokeh!

I see you post at almost all the Canon lens thread... Do you own a Canon store Paolo??? :Grin:

he owns canon ph.:Evil::Grin:

Paolo. I like the composition on the first image especially the DOF and colors.
Thank you, wish you were the judge of the photo competition for minimum depth of field back then. ;)

Buttery bokeh!

I see you post at almost all the Canon lens thread... Do you own a Canon store Paolo??? http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/images/smilies/Drogar-BigGrin%28DBG%29.gif (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/images/smilies/Drogar-BigGrin%28DBG%29.gif)

I don't post on every lens thread. There are 140+ EF & EFS lenses. Remember, I do not work in the photography industry. If I did run a photography outlet I'd probably be the next Mang Ramon.

he owns canon ph.http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/images/smilies/Drogar-Evil%28DBG%29.gif (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/images/smilies/Drogar-Evil%28DBG%29.gif)http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/images/smilies/Drogar-BigGrin%28DBG%29.gif (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/images/smilies/Drogar-BigGrin%28DBG%29.gif)

If I did own Canon Ph I'd put the service center right beside my office so I dont have to travel 22km. :D

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Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/4802164342/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

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Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/4802007644/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

befriend with sales representatives so they'll let you test their lenses & convince wifey that its a v'good lens. :D
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2524/4063985803_7d6864e9db_z.jpg

but wifey is not convinced!:Scared:
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Got yours yet Marco?

in 1-2 wks time... placed an order from DDE...

Ah, so they don't have it in stock?

It's between the 85L and the X100 for me on April, but we'll see hehe...

Ah, so they don't have it in stock?

It's between the 85L and the X100 for me on April, but we'll see hehe...

yeah... :( but im willing to wait coz its 1k cheaper compared to local set... :)

so, your just waiting for bonus in April!!! :Evil::Grin:

What BONUS!??? hehe (sorry OT)

What BONUS!??? hehe (sorry OT)

usually SG peeps receives bonus every April... :) so its BBB time during April...:D

Didn't know that... Grrr...

yeah... :( but im willing to wait coz its 1k cheaper compared to local set... :)

so, your just waiting for bonus in April!!! :Evil::Grin:

Really dude??? It's a gray set right, which photography shop are we talking about here? :)

Didn't know that... Grrr...

aaawts... :Shock:

Didn't know that... Grrr...

Really dude??? It's a gray set right, which photography shop are we talking about here? :)

ddelectronics...

i dont mind if its gray, it has 1 year shop warranty... still better than same priced 2ndhnd, out of warranty local set...

ddelectronics...

i dont mind if its gray, it has 1 year shop warranty... still better than same priced 2ndhnd, out of warranty local set...

I prefer gray than 2nd hand lens bro! :)

I just checked out their site and WHOA!!!

Do they accept cc bro?:)

I window shop there quite often hehe...

How much is the 85mm f1.2L in gray market in SG ?

This lens is starting to appear in my dreams already... (too much thinking, researching and day dreaming), if only I can afford it :(

I prefer gray than 2nd hand lens bro! :)

I just checked out their site and WHOA!!!

Do they accept cc bro?:)
they accept CC. [-2% if cash]...:)

ddelectronics...

i dont mind if its gray, it has 1 year shop warranty... still better than same priced 2ndhnd, out of warranty local set...

wow! what competitive prices!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now i really wana go to SG! :Shock:

I window shop there quite often hehe...
many 2ndhnd sellers are pissed off coz of DDE's prices... it stays on my tab...:)

How much is the 85mm f1.2L in gray market in SG ?

This lens is starting to appear in my dreams already... (too much thinking, researching and day dreaming), if only I can afford it :(

mike, this is the site we're talking about > http://www.d-d-electronics.com.sg/products/Canon-EF-85mm-F1.2L-II-USM-Autofocus-Lens-.html#

they accept CC. [-2% if cash]...:)

Tnx buddy, I'll visit their shop soon! :)

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Smug Mug (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/2871823047/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2995755527_d637ccb3c7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/2995755527/)
Ria Antoniou (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/2995755527/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

How much is the 85mm f1.2L in gray market in SG ?

This lens is starting to appear in my dreams already... (too much thinking, researching and day dreaming), if only I can afford it :(

hahaha! you freakin made me laugh hard on this mike :D
get it before it invades your waking moments too

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gud day guys
@ sir marco: just a question sir, as i usually read it from online reviews as its cons, is the af speed really that slow, lets say compared to a 50mm 1.8??

The AF is slow because of the amount of glass there is to move and the focus accuracy needed due to the large aperture. It's about the same as most macro lenses. Focus speed also depends on how good your camera's AF is as well.

mike, this is the site we're talking about > http://www.d-d-electronics.com.sg/products/Canon-EF-85mm-F1.2L-II-USM-Autofocus-Lens-.html#

so its about 85k? with warranty? wow :D this is great

does the store have good reputation?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4824353626_c2019cdc5b_z.jpg

wow! indeed this lens is really..ly..ly..ly shaaarppp!:Shock::D

so its about 85k? with warranty? wow :D this is great

does the store have good reputation?

ralph, this shop is becoming so popular here...

wow! indeed this lens is really..ly..ly..ly shaaarppp!:Shock::D

jp, actually that lens was not mine, just borrowed it from a friend...

this one is mine... :)
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For those who are curious about the size of this thing..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/2768160112_c2e1a1d6c6_d.jpg
85 1.2 vs. 50 1.8

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The white dots are rain drops frozen due to high shutter speed hehe... Cloudy overcast and still the exposure was 1/2000 ISO 200 hehe.

vid: get this lens over X100 :Grin:

You have no idea how torn i am hehe.

Here is my take on this beast of a lens. :)
Photobucket makes the image soft.:(

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You have no idea how torn i am hehe.

Get both David! :)

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Ivy Leow Kian Peng (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/3013139807/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

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Arnis (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/3485688743/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

testing testing... :)
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testing testing... :)
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WOW look at that background disappear!

Congrats Marco, looking forward to seeing your shots with 5dmkII paired with this awesome monster!

they accept CC. [-2% if cash]...:)

It's 83k pesos at Tony Leung's New Sankyo in HK, but subject to exchange rate fluctuations, of course.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3490862705_4002b139d0_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/3490862705/)
My first Panning Shot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/3490862705/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3490894081_cb161614a2_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/3490894081/)
Practice (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/3490894081/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

WOW look at that background disappear!

Congrats Marco, looking forward to seeing your shots with 5dmkII paired with this awesome monster!

all shots are taken with 5D II...

It's 83k pesos at Tony Leung's New Sankyo in HK, but subject to exchange rate fluctuations, of course.

oh, its cheaper there by P5k...

Winston is your price based on internet forex or bank selling forex? This differ somewhat. ;)

all shots are taken with 5D II...

I know but these are basically test shots right?

I know but these are basically test shots right?

ah yeah... hopefully this weekend during a cosplay...

85L users, do you encounter focus issue when your battery is low??? :Scared:

i encountered it last night while playing 85L on 550D with blinking battery indicator. it was normal today with fresh batt on 550D... :Shock:

85L users, do you encounter focus issue when your battery is low??? :Scared:

i encountered it last night while playing 85L on 550D with blinking battery indicator. it was normal today with fresh batt on 550D... :Shock:

Focusing is definitely affected due to the lens' electronic focusing system and it utilizes the camera battery when turned on.

Focusing is definitely affected due to the lens' electronic focusing system and it utilizes the camera battery when turned on.

thats what i suspect, also tried 3 other lenses & only 85L has issue... will also try on 5D2 with low batt...

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I'm currently torn between a 100L macro or the 85L. David, how's the 85 on crop bodies?

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This lady is always present in every cosplay event in Suntec! :D

Nice bokeh! Is it safe to assume you got a good copy Marco?

This lady is always present in every cosplay event in Suntec! :Dits my 1st cosplay, im not familiar with her. may be next time...

Nice bokeh! Is it safe to assume you got a good copy Marco?so far so good.:)

Winston is your price based on internet forex or bank selling forex? This differ somewhat. ;)

It's based on bank selling forex, Paolo. What's Internet forex?

its my 1st cosplay, im not familiar with her. may be next time...

so far so good.:)

Cool! I'm thinking of getting this baby or 135L on a cropped body. If I was using ff, I'd probably get 135L first, but since I'm using a cropped body I figured I'd get this beast which is dead smack in the middle of the so called "Portrait Trinity". Need to wait a little longer though, tax season is coming lol!

I'm loving this lens so much especially shooting with natural light :) Here is a couple of images with minor adjustments in LR. WB, contrast, saturation.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5532779169_48067dbb1f_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5532783699_a532c9f8ce_b.jpg



Arnel

Can't beat it... can't beat it...

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Spot on focus on the eye, Marco. Easier said than done. Love the pinkish orange hair. Had something like that when I was Paul in Fantasyland back in the 80s. Long live Anime!

thanks winston! :)

another one for you...
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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4189037125_6aacf2d3c1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/4189037125/)
Bonifacio Global City (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/4189037125/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2499/4189256105_73cbac2fdb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/4189256105/)
Makati Central Business District (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/4189256105/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

I need to sell 3 of my kidneys to be able to buy this lens... :(

I need to sell 3 of my kidneys to be able to buy this lens... :(

thats a lot of kidney!:D

Bought this lens 2 years ago, 12months 0 interest. :Grin:
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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/3835606694_736a47055f_z.jpg (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jerrylimlee/3835606694/]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/3835606694_736a47055f_z.jpg%20mama%20by%20jerrylim lee,%20on%20Flickr) mama (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jerrylimlee/3835606694/) by jerrylimlee (http://www.flickr.com/people/jerrylimlee/), on Flickr

Bought this lens 2 years ago, 12months 0 interest. :Grin:
[/URL]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4252049013_397d8b3a70_z.jpg (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4252049013_397d8b3a70_z.jpg%20Achi%20Justine%20by% 20jerrylimlee,%20on%20Flickr) Achi Justine (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jerrylimlee/4252049013/) by jerrylimlee (http://www.flickr.com/people/jerrylimlee/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/3835606694_736a47055f_z.jpg (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jerrylimlee/3835606694/]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/3835606694_736a47055f_z.jpg%20mama%20by%20jerrylim lee,%20on%20Flickr) mama (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jerrylimlee/3835606694/) by jerrylimlee (http://www.flickr.com/people/jerrylimlee/), on Flickr
got no more new photos taken with it? :)
http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showpost.php?p=1070124&postcount=2017
http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showpost.php?p=1070130&postcount=2019

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Woohoo lufet!!! (trans: wicked!!!) :)

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"utol" - Romyr
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Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/3974705424/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3973904609_ffff0694e7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/3973904609/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/3973904609/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

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Nice shots everyone! I miss using this lens!

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2011 Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5727313862/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

great shot Pao! it looks like a commercial shot for the other brand :D

great shot Pao! it looks like a commercial shot for the other brand :D
Sony's known to use Canon cameras for their ad campaigns why not Nikon? :D

Watch this video while looking at the photo. YouTube - Nikon Girl music video, The Photo Club

The first time i saw this lens in action i already fell inlove hehehe. will definitely get this one once i have a budget!!!

@Paolo nice shot magazine worthy :D,

Thanks Ryan!

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2011 Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5726639705/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

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2011 Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5726658147/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

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2011 Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5727238324/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2302/5724244343_df9d58e2a5_z.jpg

Sony's known to use Canon cameras for their ad campaigns why not Nikon? :D

Watch this video while looking at the photo. YouTube - Nikon Girl music video, The Photo Club (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_H8TOKcfjg)

TFS sir paolo
will send this to pentax user..hahahah

TFS sir paolo
will send this to pentax user..hahahah

Your welcome!

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2011 Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5733942916/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

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2011 Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5733411151/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

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2011 Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5733383381/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Nice shots everyone! I miss using this lens!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/5727313862_708ac63638_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5727313862/)
2011 Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5727313862/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

forgot to ask on FB. IZZAT Aly blurred out in the bokeh field? I can make out a fedora of sorts there.

forgot to ask on FB. IZZAT Aly blurred out in the bokeh field? I can make out a fedora of sorts there.

Nope. Aly does interesting shoots. ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/5726848965_57175ca6ef_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5726848965/)
2011 Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5726848965/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/5726829107_8172a32a2d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5726829107/)
2011 Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5726829107/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5727367340_f95235cfea_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5727367340/)
2011 Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5727367340/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5726796297_51e39b88e6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5726796297/)
2011 Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5726796297/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/5803298886_2da0e621c3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/webstergparinas/5803298886/)
invitation (http://www.flickr.com/photos/webstergparinas/5803298886/) by lostsoul [everydayISphotographyDAYsomewhere] (http://www.flickr.com/people/webstergparinas/), on Flickr

ma'am Pilar
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Karen Bordador
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I would give a pinky finger or both for this lens...DROOL!

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Very nice shot, S' Webster. TFS :D:D

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chiaki
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Canon 85mm f/1.2 L vs 1.8: Red Ring - Hot or Not? - YouTube

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Nice shot, S' Marco! Was able to shoot Chiaki before and she is such a great model.

chiaki
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Nice shot, S' Marco! Was able to shoot Chiaki before and she is such a great model.

thanks hermie... :)

she's a great model and i like her professionalism...

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I know ur demonstrating the f/1.2 resolution, but in this case, I think I'd like to see the beautiful pattern of the background clear. It's just me.

I know ur demonstrating the f/1.2 resolution, but in this case, I think I'd like to see the beautiful pattern of the background clear. It's just me.

Yes I am, and yes point granted.
The intention was to isolate the main subject. If I wanted to show the background I would've used a different lens.

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doc, mooorrre! :Grin:

doc, mooorrre! :Grin:

Check portraits section :Grin:

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