Merry Christmas to me!!! Santa is coming tomorrow!!! He is bringing a Canon 85mm 1.8 lens!!! Can't wait!!! From the reviews this sounds like a fantastic lens. Does anyone have any...

Fran Loc: Northeast, United States

Santa is coming tomorrow!!! He is bringing a Canon 85mm 1.8 lens!!! Can't wait!!!

From the reviews this sounds like a fantastic lens. Does anyone have any experience with it???

traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.

Does it matter? You already ordered the lens and it's arriving tomorrow. You must have done some research before ordering and were satisfied with the results or you wouldn't have ordered it.

Good luck with your new lens. Show us what you get with it.

Fran Loc: Northeast, United States

traveler90712 wrote:

Does it matter? You already ordered the lens and it's arriving tomorrow. You must have done some research before ordering and were satisfied with the results or you wouldn't have ordered it.

Good luck with your new lens. Show us what you get with it.

Thanks. I will definitely share some pictures. I did research and the reviews I read were all positive. I am curious though if any other members of this forum have the lens and their thoughts.

Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy holiday!

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

I received a similar reply when I asked a similar question having ordered something, and it is a most daft reply.

What harm does it do to ask others experiences regardless.

I have used it for weddings because I love the shallow DOF it allows and it is good in low light allowing church shots without flash.

bogeyeliot Loc: Signal Hill, CA

JR1 wrote:

I received a similar reply when I asked a similar question having ordered something, and it is a most daft reply.

What harm does it do to ask others experiences regardless.

I have used it for weddings because I love the shallow DOF it allows and it is good in low light allowing church shots without flash.

Are you sure you need to lecture anyone about a daft reply after your "vet" daft reply in another post? You're giving Poms a bad name!

traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.

JR1 wrote:

I received a similar reply when I asked a similar question having ordered something, and it is a most daft reply.

What harm does it do to ask others experiences regardless.

I have used it for weddings because I love the shallow DOF it allows and it is good in low light allowing church shots without flash.

Would it not be wise to ask before one spends a lot of money to find experiences of others? No derogatory remarks were intended or meant.

Fran Loc: Northeast, United States

traveler90712 wrote:

JR1 wrote:

I received a similar reply when I asked a similar question having ordered something, and it is a most daft reply.

What harm does it do to ask others experiences regardless.

I have used it for weddings because I love the shallow DOF it allows and it is good in low light allowing church shots without flash.

Would it not be wise to ask before one spends a lot of money to find experiences of others? No derogatory remarks were intended or meant.

I agree that it would be wise to ask about the experience of others if that factored into the decision to make the purchase. In fact it makes very good sense. In this situation I had already done extensive research and I also know several people that have the lens so I am confident with my decision. I created the topic to share my excitement. And I really want to hear from other members their experience with the lens as well as how they use it. What's interesting is that I hesitated to ask about the experiences of others because I had a feeling one or more members would ask why I asked if I already made the decision. But I asked any way because I do want to know.

:)

Fran Loc: Northeast, United States

JR1 wrote:

I received a similar reply when I asked a similar question having ordered something, and it is a most daft reply.

What harm does it do to ask others experiences regardless.

I have used it for weddings because I love the shallow DOF it allows and it is good in low light allowing church shots without flash.

I've heard great things about the shallow DOF capabilities. My initial use of the lens will to shoot my son's basketball games. He is also playing volleyball in the Spring and I will use then as well. I've heard several people say that they keep this lens on their cameras all the time. Right now the lens that is on my camera all the time is my 70-200. I'm not sure if the 85mm will replace it; but I know it will get a lot of use. Merry Christmas to you and your family JR1.

ozgirl Loc: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Fran wrote:

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I thought it quite a harsh reply and it seems to me that it's a pity you needed to hesitate before you asked, because of the response you knew you would get.

I am new to this site, and I have noticed several replies that had a definite overtone of harsness or even rebuke.
A pity I feel. Maybe differing cultures are the cause of this?

Merry Christmas to all.

ozgirl Loc: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

traveler90712 wrote:

Does it matter? You already ordered the lens and it's arriving tomorrow. You must have done some research before ordering and were satisfied with the results or you wouldn't have ordered it.

Good luck with your new lens. Show us what you get with it.

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knightmarian

Why don't you do a search before you ask a question then choose your own answers? That way you most certainly ask a better question, and not look daft at all. The same old worn out questions appear every morning in the inbox.

Rebel Loc: Louisiana

Fran,
I know you will love the lens. Congratulations on a wise purchase PS--I think Traveler is just a grumpy, rude New Yorker. He probably says baugh humbug to all at Christmas

jdtx Loc: SA, Tx.

I have this lens and it is a great lens, very sharp, and nice DOF..as for the others on here trying to sound smart and witty..sorry I guess there are some in every crowd..enjoy

Fran wrote:

Santa is coming tomorrow!!! He is bringing a Canon 85mm 1.8 lens!!! Can't wait!!!

From the reviews this sounds like a fantastic lens. Does anyone have any experience with it???

ozgirl Loc: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Rebel wrote:

Fran,
I know you will love the lens. Congratulations on a wise purchase PS--I think Traveler is just a grumpy, rude New Yorker. He probably says baugh humbug to all at Christmas

:thumbup:

MTG44 Loc: Corryton, Tennessee

I do not have this lens but after reading some of the replays I thought I would tell you to have fun with your new lens and have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.