D FA* 85mm f/1.4 Users Discussion Thread

johnc · 07-01-2020, 01:44 AM - **5 Likes**

A couple of bokeh shots from yesterday, conditions were a bit poor but really wanted to try out f1.4. Even though it was drab and overcast, the lens produced intensely saturated images. I actually find myself turning down the saturation at times (unheard of for me!).

Slight processing, there's no lens profile available in LR yet, so I have done some manual corrections.

Really enjoying it so far (despite the wallet ache!).

John C

bobmaxja · 07-01-2020, 12:09 PM - **1 Like**

John C , great example for nature lover

LennyBloke · 07-01-2020, 12:48 PM - **9 Likes**

A few shots from the garden snapped this afternoon...

No sharpening or clarity added - just some shadows, highlights, contrast (lowering mainly) and exposure adjustments.

johnc · 07-01-2020, 02:55 PM - **19 Likes**

Another from me, again at f1.4.

Actually stopped it down as well for the first time today, I actually tried f2!

John

Sandy Hancock · 07-01-2020, 04:33 PM

Stunning, John.

krazykat · 07-01-2020, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by johnc

Another from me, again at f1.4.

Wow, incredible.

**Larrymc** · 07-01-2020, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by johnc

Another from me, again at f1.4.

Actually stopped it down as well for the first time today, I actually tried f2!

John

Wonderful isolation!!

Wheatfield · 07-01-2020, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by johnc

Another from me, again at f1.4.

Fabulous. Most excellent.

pschlute · 07-02-2020, 08:03 AM - **7 Likes**

New toy arrived today and managed to grab a few shots between the showers. My initial impression both from what I can see and from the images others have posted is that this lens is going to be a classic. it gives a "Limited" feel to the images, in fact it may be better !!

Both at 1.4 of course

SSGGeezer · 07-02-2020, 09:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pschlute

New toy arrived today and managed to grab a few shots between the showers. My initial impression both from what I can see and from the images others have posted is that this lens is going to be a classic. it gives a "Limited" feel to the images, in fact it may be better !!

Both at 1.4 of course

This is Cruel! Those are lovely Peter and I have no money for this and I love the Shiny new stuff!

Wheatfield · 07-02-2020, 11:42 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

This is Cruel! Those are lovely Peter and I have no money for this and I love the Shiny new stuff!

Well, I hate to add to the cruelty, but I just got the call. My lens has arrived. I’m just finishing lunch and am on my way to get it.

SSGGeezer · 07-02-2020, 01:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Well, I hate to add to the cruelty, but I just got the call. My lens has arrived. I’m just finishing lunch and am on my way to get it.

Sure, I am certain you feel just terrible! Good luck!

**Mikesul** · 07-02-2020, 01:23 PM

i was about to ask if anyone in North America had received one yet. Now we have at least one!

**monochrome** · 07-02-2020, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

i was about to ask if anyone in North America had received one yet. Now we have at least one!

There was one available at Amazon yesterday.

**Mikesul** · 07-02-2020, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

There was one available at Amazon yesterday.

Good to know, and the last I checked Adorama said it was ready to ship but what I was wondering was whether anyone had one in hand yet.

07-01-2020, 12:48 PM - 9 Likes	#18
LennyBloke Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 677	Some offerings of mine A few shots from the garden snapped this afternoon... No sharpening or clarity added - just some shadows, highlights, contrast (lowering mainly) and exposure adjustments.

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07-01-2020, 01:44 AM - 5 Likes	#16
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	A couple of bokeh shots from yesterday, conditions were a bit poor but really wanted to try out f1.4. Even though it was drab and overcast, the lens produced intensely saturated images. I actually find myself turning down the saturation at times (unheard of for me!). Slight processing, there's no lens profile available in LR yet, so I have done some manual corrections. Really enjoying it so far (despite the wallet ache!). John C

07-01-2020, 12:09 PM - 1 Like	#17
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	John C , great example for nature lover

07-01-2020, 02:55 PM - 19 Likes	#19
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	Another from me, again at f1.4. Actually stopped it down as well for the first time today, I actually tried f2! John

07-01-2020, 04:33 PM	#20
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Stunning, John.

07-01-2020, 06:12 PM	#21
krazykat Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 546	Originally posted by johnc Another from me, again at f1.4. Wow, incredible.

07-01-2020, 06:52 PM	#22
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by johnc Another from me, again at f1.4. Actually stopped it down as well for the first time today, I actually tried f2! John Wonderful isolation!!

07-01-2020, 09:37 PM	#23
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981 Original Poster	Originally posted by johnc Another from me, again at f1.4. Fabulous. Most excellent.

07-02-2020, 08:03 AM - 7 Likes	#24
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,202	New toy arrived today and managed to grab a few shots between the showers. My initial impression both from what I can see and from the images others have posted is that this lens is going to be a classic. it gives a "Limited" feel to the images, in fact it may be better !! Both at 1.4 of course

07-02-2020, 09:43 AM - 1 Like	#25
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by pschlute New toy arrived today and managed to grab a few shots between the showers. My initial impression both from what I can see and from the images others have posted is that this lens is going to be a classic. it gives a "Limited" feel to the images, in fact it may be better !! Both at 1.4 of course This is Cruel! Those are lovely Peter and I have no money for this and I love the Shiny new stuff!

07-02-2020, 11:42 AM - 4 Likes	#26
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981 Original Poster	Originally posted by SSGGeezer This is Cruel! Those are lovely Peter and I have no money for this and I love the Shiny new stuff! Well, I hate to add to the cruelty, but I just got the call. My lens has arrived. I’m just finishing lunch and am on my way to get it.

07-02-2020, 01:21 PM - 1 Like	#27
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Wheatfield Well, I hate to add to the cruelty, but I just got the call. My lens has arrived. I’m just finishing lunch and am on my way to get it. Sure, I am certain you feel just terrible! Good luck!

07-02-2020, 01:23 PM	#28
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	i was about to ask if anyone in North America had received one yet. Now we have at least one!

07-02-2020, 01:29 PM	#29
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Mikesul i was about to ask if anyone in North America had received one yet. Now we have at least one! There was one available at Amazon yesterday.

07-02-2020, 01:36 PM	#30
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by monochrome There was one available at Amazon yesterday. Good to know, and the last I checked Adorama said it was ready to ship but what I was wondering was whether anyone had one in hand yet.