D800
- Thread starter H8R
- Start date
Fraser, what part of "sarcasm" are you having trouble with again?
Last edited:
troll? the 85 f/1.8 focuses faster than my 70-200 and i've had it longer...durability has been fine. i've heard of CA issues w/ that lens but to be honest i've never once had to correct for any purple fringing in any of my photos...maybe i am not that sensitive to it.
That wasn't in response to you. Clearly pointing out the futility in a statement like "2 stops faster" and cheaper. To get even remotely close to that statement, in speed alone, to cover the range of the 70-200 is ludicrously expensive - and even then not 2 stops faster.
85 1.8 isn't weather sealed nor built like a tank like the 70-200 or 85 1.2. The 1.2 by the way is ridiculously good in terms of well, everything. It focuses almost instantaneously on a 1 series body. I'd say it's up there with the 300 2.8, which is easily the best lens canon makes.
I'm sure the 1.8 works great, that wasn't the point though.
Also, get your 70-200 in for service. The 2 I've owned both focused lightning fast, although the IS one wasn't anywhere NEAR as sharp as the non IS one I currently have, or any 85mm I have played with, that's for sure.
Last edited:
i got my 70-200 back a few months ago. i can't complain...it's been rock solid since i've owned it, and i got it new for ~1450 in 07.
I used an 85 1.2 on a 1DsMk2 and it focused at glacier speed.
Every 70-200 has been nothing but a joy though.
Every 70-200 has been nothing but a joy though.
I'm actually not totally sure WTF the conversation is about in this thread anyway.I didn't know High ISO could also do shallow DOF or activate more AF sensors on most bodies. Who knew??!
Here's an idea:
If you like a lens, and you can afford it....buy it.
Let me clarify: I'm still looking for a Tokina 50-135 f/2.8 that isn't over-priced and shipping from half way around the world. I have a Tokina 11-16mm to trade.
a friend of mine at work just got his D800 on Monday. nice piece of gear, at least it felt nice... the Nikon controls left me totally flummoxed.
btw that vid was awesome
Same thing when I pick up a Canon. Aside from the comfort of the grip (anything from the 60D up feels NICE), the layout is a big WTF.