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TeamSpeed
Dec-15-2009, 06:51 PM
I have a nice infrequently used 85mm f1.8 lens for sale. I find that I use the 50 1.4 more on my crop body than the 85 and I need to free up some funds for another crop body purchase.

It comes with just the caps, I don't have the box. It is in excellent shape and is very sharp wide-open. The only issue is a very tiny mark on the outer element, and I have taken a pic showing that mark. It has no impacts on the IQ and in fact is very difficult to find and photograph.

It is actually spot on with my 7D using my proprietary Focus Genie (marketed on a couple other forums) at 0 adjustment.

SOLD - Asking $310 shipped and paypaled in the US, preferably via gift please.
austinado16
Dec-15-2009, 09:24 PM
Excellent lens for us gymnastics photogs!

Can you tell me more about getting a focus genie (sorry for the hijack)?
TeamSpeed
Dec-16-2009, 02:57 AM
Excellent lens for us gymnastics photogs!

Can you tell me more about getting a focus genie (sorry for the hijack)?

I created a free DIY print and fold chart, but some folks wanted a more permanent solution. I have since slightly redesigned it and offered it up on POTN for a small fee. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=771158&highlight=focus+genie)

I believe I posted the free version here on the Freebies thread too.
austinado16
Dec-16-2009, 06:33 AM
I created a free DIY print and fold chart, but some folks wanted a more permanent solution. I have since slightly redesigned it and offered it up on POTN for a small fee. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=771158&highlight=focus+genie)

I believe I posted the free version here on the Freebies thread too.

Took me awhile last night, but I finally found it and read all 14 pages! Nice work.:thumb I'm a newbie, so when I was checking and adjusting my lens a few months ago, I laid a tape measure out across the lawn, used a monopod and aimed at a specific location and then on the computer screen, looked for where the focus was, both on the tape measure and on the lawn. I like your setup alot and I'll probably order one from you.
TeamSpeed
Dec-16-2009, 02:57 PM
Took me awhile last night, but I finally found it and read all 14 pages! Nice work.:thumb I'm a newbie, so when I was checking and adjusting my lens a few months ago, I laid a tape measure out across the lawn, used a monopod and aimed at a specific location and then on the computer screen, looked for where the focus was, both on the tape measure and on the lawn. I like your setup alot and I'll probably order one from you.

Thanks! Now if I can get this 85mm sold and my Sigma 12-24, I am golden for the Christmas shopping period! (both sold, yay!)