New lens

gary88 · 07-28-2011, 09:28 PM

My Canon 85mm f/1.8 came in today so I decided to do a quick shoot of my car (at my old middle school of all places), loving the lens so far

2007 BMW E92 335i by garyhebding, on Flickr

iBoost · 07-28-2011, 09:35 PM

Very nice shots!

M_Six · 07-28-2011, 10:34 PM

Nice shots, Gary. But I see your 85mm has the same CA issues that mine does. Especially around lights.

rodi · 07-28-2011, 10:35 PM

unfortunately that's common with a LOT of fast lenses. even expensive ones. but not usually like what's in the shot of the engine start/stop button.

BillLee · 07-28-2011, 11:21 PM

nice, i'm assuming these are all unedited?

gary88 · 07-28-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BillLee

nice, i'm assuming these are all unedited?

Just basic RAW edits in LR3.

There is CA wide open but it's manageable in most situations, my 50 f/1.4 was extremely soft wide open while this is sharper wide open but with a touch of fringing.

Rob@StrasseWheels · 07-28-2011, 11:38 PM

Wow nice shots! Good work!

gary88 · 07-29-2011, 12:31 AM

Thanks!

Chewy734 · 07-29-2011, 08:34 AM

nice shots Gary... I like you ride too

M_Six · 07-29-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by gary88

Just basic RAW edits in LR3.

There is CA wide open but it's manageable in most situations, my 50 f/1.4 was extremely soft wide open while this is sharper wide open but with a touch of fringing.

I find that gray fringing is almost impossible to see, so when I get that purple fringe I duplicate the layer, desaturate the bottom layer, and then use a layer mask on the top layer to paint over the fringing. It's quick and easy and hides that purple. The 85mm is the only lens I have that fringes that badly. Otherwise it's a great lens. I just try to avoid using it in situations where there are a lot of lights.

Litos · 07-29-2011, 11:26 AM

my junk 24-70 has a lot of CA i think.

love the car - adjust the exhaust tips though HAHA !!!!

gary88 · 07-29-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Litos

my junk 24-70 has a lot of CA i think.

love the car - adjust the exhaust tips though HAHA !!!!

Yeah my tips have been off for awhile now, know how to adjust them?

ShopVac · 07-29-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Nice shots, Gary. But I see your 85mm has the same CA issues that mine does. Especially around lights.

I assume you're talking about the pinkish/purple color around the halo's?

If so, is it that color from the color of the vehicle surrounding it...or is it something with the bright light itself that would have shown this no matter the vehicle color?

Litos · 07-29-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gary88

Yeah my tips have been off for awhile now, know how to adjust them?

weld some 3.8" Brushed Aluminum Cyba tips !?!?!

Trijicon · 07-29-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rodi

unfortunately that's common with a LOT of fast lenses. even expensive ones. but not usually like what's in the shot of the engine start/stop button.

+1 I have the f1.2 version and it still has CA between 1.2 and 2.0

M_Six · 07-29-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ShopVac

I assume you're talking about the pinkish/purple color around the halo's?

If so, is it that color from the color of the vehicle surrounding it...or is it something with the bright light itself that would have shown this no matter the vehicle color?

Yes, that purple. And it occurs on almost any light with the 85mm wide open. I have shots inside Grand Central Station in NYC that have the same purple around the globe lights on top of the news stand.

Activ · 07-29-2011, 11:06 PM

Thanks now I want a 85mm 1.8! Great shots!

Weebl · 07-30-2011, 01:33 AM

Gary, I've always been draw to longer than standard lenses and your pics show why.
Very nice, enjoy.

dcstep · 07-30-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Nice shots, Gary. But I see your 85mm has the same CA issues that mine does. Especially around lights.

Try DxO's Optics Pro. It'll fix that and all those other distortions. It's free to try.

Dave

hankcah · 08-11-2011, 03:32 PM

Sweet lens. My favorite. Wish the 1.2 was cheaper tho. Nice ride as well.

07-28-2011, 09:28 PM	#1
gary88 Ikea enthusiast 346 Rep 8,140 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [7.96]	New lens - new shoot My Canon 85mm f/1.8 came in today so I decided to do a quick shoot of my car (at my old middle school of all places), loving the lens so far 2007 BMW E92 335i by garyhebding, on Flickr 2007 BMW E92 335i by garyhebding, on Flickr 2007 BMW E92 335i by garyhebding, on Flickr 2007 BMW E92 335i by garyhebding, on Flickr __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr \| Instagram
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M_Six Free Thinker 20121 Rep 7,563 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Nice shots, Gary. But I see your 85mm has the same CA issues that mine does. Especially around lights. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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Chewy734 Major General 499 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	nice shots Gary... I like you ride too __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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Litos Banned 224 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	my junk 24-70 has a lot of CA i think. love the car - adjust the exhaust tips though HAHA !!!!
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Activ First Lieutenant 61 Rep 309 Posts Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	Thanks now I want a 85mm 1.8! Great shots! __________________ Trevor Thompson :: Activ Films Facebook Youtube Flickr EuroSunday :: Contributing Photographer/Videographer
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Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 97 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Gary, I've always been draw to longer than standard lenses and your pics show why. Very nice, enjoy. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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hankcah First Lieutenant 53 Rep 364 Posts Drives: BMW 335i E90 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Saint Louis iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Sweet lens. My favorite. Wish the 1.2 was cheaper tho. Nice ride as well.
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