85mm f1.2L

+evenstar · 12th December 2004

Is this lens still in production? According to B&H website http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...x=9&Submit.y=3 , this lens is still "in stock". Will their stock be new batch or older ones?

nickmak · 12th December 2004

Originally Posted by +evenstar

Is this lens still in production? According to B&H website http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...x=9&Submit.y=3 , this lens is still "in stock". Will their stock be new batch or older ones?

If you search around, you'll know the lens is still in production. Terence had shot concerts if I can remember with this lens. Maybe he can show you the capabilities of this lens.

So have you bought anything yet?

+evenstar · 12th December 2004

Originally Posted by nickmak

If you search around, you'll know the lens is still in production. Terence had shot concerts if I can remember with this lens. Maybe he can show you the capabilities of this lens.

So have you bought anything yet?

Oh, so my source of information was unreliable. Heard from a friend that it was OOP. Waiting for O results to come out yet before buying anything, but have already bought a 24-70f2.8L after obtaining fantasic results from a previous loan of this lens..

+evenstar · 12th December 2004

One more thing. What is the difference between "Imported" and "USA" lenses. Which ones are more reliable?

nickmak · 12th December 2004

Good luck with your results!

Try to beat my score: 6 A*'s and 3 A's (Dunno what the S'pore system is for GCE though)

Anyways... USA lenses are like the lenses you get from CP etc. etc. The 'Imported Lenses' are like TCW lenses. Understand?

Regards,
Nick

mpenza · 12th December 2004

Originally Posted by +evenstar

One more thing. What is the difference between "Imported" and "USA" lenses. Which ones are more reliable?

"USA" lenses are lenses with International Warranty.

"Imported" lenses are "Grey lenses" where there is no International warranty and Canon Singapore will charge for any servicing or repairs. The shop that sells the "Imported" lenses will generall provide their own repairs/warranty in place but not always.

Castlesinthesky · 12th December 2004

if you want to see what this lense is capable check this out.

shot in available light

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=103520

+evenstar · 12th December 2004

Originally Posted by nickmak

Good luck with your results!

Try to beat my score: 6 A*'s and 3 A's (Dunno what the S'pore system is for GCE though)

Anyways... USA lenses are like the lenses you get from CP etc. etc. The 'Imported Lenses' are like TCW lenses. Understand?

Regards,
Nick

Will try...but sadly, have to wait for another 3 months...

So USA lenses are with warranty and Imported lenses are like grey sets..

+evenstar · 12th December 2004

Originally Posted by Castlesinthesky

if you want to see what this lense is capable check this out.

shot in available light

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=103520

Yeap, I've read a bit of this lens and must say that I'm very impressed with it's results (sharpness, colour etc)...

Julian · 12th December 2004

you might even want to consider the longer brother, EF135mm f2L

adamadam · 12th December 2004

Originally Posted by Julian

you might even want to consider the longer brother, EF135mm f2L

He didn't even say what he would be needing it for, how can you suggest to him to consider something longer

got my results this morning!

!!!!!!!!!

But not as super as NickMak's results :P

adamadam · 12th December 2004

Originally Posted by +evenstar

Is this lens still in production? According to B&H website http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...x=9&Submit.y=3 , this lens is still "in stock". Will their stock be new batch or older ones?

I know of someone who bought one recently,
so if in stock, and out of production, does that mean that the ones on the shelf are the last ones there?

Altezza · 12th December 2004

The out of production rumour is a silly excuse started by some shops to explain their lack of stock......next lens to go out of production is the 35/1.4........

adamadam · 12th December 2004

Which may also mean that they say out of production to make you feel special when you buy one.
Or to force you to get the newer version :P

lhjz · 12th December 2004

still in production according to some supplier.... its only produce once a year ... if i am not wrong this year's stock came out only 1-2mths ago...

+evenstar · 13th December 2004

Originally Posted by lhjz

still in production according to some supplier.... its only produce once a year ... if i am not wrong this year's stock came out only 1-2mths ago...

Oh, I see. Thanks!

Terence · 13th December 2004

How can I let a 85/1.2 thread go by without adding something to it. Sorry if you've seen these ones before, haven't uploaded any new material lately.

Belle&Sebastain · 13th December 2004

how can i not say something abt it! its my dream lens alongside 200 1.8!!!

user111 · 13th December 2004

if to buy..then mainly will be for the bokeh

Terence · 13th December 2004

Originally Posted by user111

if to buy..then mainly will be for the bokeh

Sharpness, contrast, low light capabilities... in addition to creamy bokeh.

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nickmak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,366	Good luck with your results! Try to beat my score: 6 A's and 3 A's (Dunno what the S'pore system is for GCE though) Anyways... USA lenses are like the lenses you get from CP etc. etc. The 'Imported Lenses' are like TCW lenses. Understand? Regards, Nick __________________ The equipment can only bring you so far - the rest of the photographic journey is done by you.*

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lhjz Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: homeless Posts: 888	still in production according to some supplier.... its only produce once a year ... if i am not wrong this year's stock came out only 1-2mths ago... __________________ www.jzsfotografix.com

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Terence Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I'm a Llama! Posts: 4,716	How can I let a 85/1.2 thread go by without adding something to it. Sorry if you've seen these ones before, haven't uploaded any new material lately. __________________ Visit my photo blog Email only please, NO PM!

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Castlesinthesky Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Earth,Heaven and Beyond Posts: 789	if you want to see what this lense is capable check this out. shot in available light http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=103520

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Julian Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 717	you might even want to consider the longer brother, EF135mm f2L

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Altezza Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bukit Timah Posts: 261	The out of production rumour is a silly excuse started by some shops to explain their lack of stock......next lens to go out of production is the 35/1.4........

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adamadam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Perth Posts: 3,160	Which may also mean that they say out of production to make you feel special when you buy one. Or to force you to get the newer version :P

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Belle&Sebastain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: here Posts: 3,752	how can i not say something abt it! its my dream lens alongside 200 1.8!!!

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user111 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,719	if to buy..then mainly will be for the bokeh