willie_901
Veteran
harry01562
Registered semi-lurker
Nice shot, Roland, and neat carving job, as well.
The 1.2 has had a relatively poor reputation, and the shots that have been posted will do a lot to repair that slur. I've always enjoyed using mine, and that bit of extra helps a lot sometimes.
The 0.95 is also a super lens for the pic that isn't possible otherwise. The difference in size and weight between the 1.2 and the 0.95 are almost unbelievable.
Harry
The 1.2 has had a relatively poor reputation, and the shots that have been posted will do a lot to repair that slur. I've always enjoyed using mine, and that bit of extra helps a lot sometimes.
The 0.95 is also a super lens for the pic that isn't possible otherwise. The difference in size and weight between the 1.2 and the 0.95 are almost unbelievable.
Harry
Terao
Kiloran
Just paid through the nose for one of these in basically original condition complete with front and rear caps. Achingly beautiful, they really don't make them like this anymore. Amazing heft and quality to it. Looking forward to having a play with it, works really nicely on my R-D1...
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
Dunno how I missed that, but Roland ... that is too cool for words. I'm assuming the Leica carving was acceptable to the wife while the nude you had in mind was not?
vrgard
Well-known
Wow, Roland, I missed your previous pumpkin posting too. Very cool!
And, for what it's worth, I think the Canon 50/1.2 did an outstanding job in that shot (not that you didn't contribute as the photographer...).
-Randy
And, for what it's worth, I think the Canon 50/1.2 did an outstanding job in that shot (not that you didn't contribute as the photographer...).
-Randy
sheepdog
Available darkness.
Harry Lime
Practitioner
rogue_designer said:I'll throw in now too - just got back the first test roll - only a few shots that were not of targets and walls - but I think I like this lens.
Wide open at 125, with Kodak BW400CN (just for quick tests - I have a roll of PanF+ in the camera now).
Nice!
HL
raid
Dad Photographer
The 50mm/1.2 is a sharp enough lens at 1.4, and it manages to handle the difficult situations at 1.2.What more can you ask for at such a price?
If you take a look at my current and past 50mm comparisons you will find the 50/1.2 lens consistently doing well.
Raid
If you take a look at my current and past 50mm comparisons you will find the 50/1.2 lens consistently doing well.
Raid
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Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
shhhh!! The price is high enough as it is!raid said:
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain! It's soft, horribly soft! Big, heavy. Infinity lock.
(btw, the lens in my avatar is the Canon 50 f/1.2)
Terao
Kiloran
Gabriel M.A. said:shhhh!! The price is high enough as it is!
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain! It's soft, horribly soft! Big, heavy. Infinity lock.
(btw, the lens in my avatar is the Canon 50 f/1.2)
No it isn't
/overpaid for mine
Actually, whilst we're talking about the lens, what are the hood options? Didn't have an original Canon one with mine...
rogue_designer
Reciprocity Failure
The original hoods are priced very high these days (not uncommon to pay more than $175) I'm using a standard cheapo metal 55mm hood, but honestly I really only use this lens in low light - so 9 times out of 10, I don't bother with the hood (shame on me).
sheepdog
Available darkness.
I use a hood that I found on ebay made for the olympus 50/1.2. Metal, set screw but intrudes somewhat into my M3's viewfinder. As with others, I primarily use it in the dark, though, so that's not too much of a bother..
Regards
Kjetil
Regards
Kjetil
mac_wt
Cameras are like bunnies
The hood for the original canonet fits and is rather cheap on Ebay. And you get a Canon hood on a Canon lens ;-)
Wim
Wim
raid
Dad Photographer
I have the original lens hood, which is a pain in the whatchamacallit because it slips off easily. Do not buy it.
Raid
Raid
rogue_designer
Reciprocity Failure
ferider
Veteran
I like the photo of the dog, rogue_designer !
Here are two new ones from me (actually from Nov, but scanned today):
Our Thanksgiving goose:
and a study of my wife at our fireplace:
Cheers,
Roland.
Here are two new ones from me (actually from Nov, but scanned today):
Our Thanksgiving goose:
and a study of my wife at our fireplace:
Cheers,
Roland.
mattmills
madman (w/ camera)
Face is a little motion-blurred, I was a 1/8th, I think, 1/15 at the most...
raid
Dad Photographer
The Canon 50/1.2 used to be my fastest lens, but I recently was lucky enough to try out three other fast lenses, including a Canon 50/0.95 that I have heard a lot about but never used before.
What is the f stop difference between 1.2 and 0.95? Is it half a stop?
Anyways, here is an example of what I got with the Canon 50mm/0.95 wide open on a Canon 7s and hand held. The OOF area can be harsh looking in comparison with the 1.2 of the Canon 50/1.2.
The shiny area on the right is a window at the front door, and the shiny area on the left is a cabinet with glass.
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/5288268-md.jpg
Here is a photo taken with the Canon 50/1.2 at 2.0:
.
While emphasis is on using the 1.2 lens wide open, it is know that this lens is excellent at all f stops smaller than 1.2. Here is a photo taken with the Canon 50/1.2 at 4.0 with color film.
Compare the photo above to the photo below, taken with the Canon 50/1.4 at 4.0.
Can you really state that the 50/1.2 is inferior somehow? I can't.
Raid
What is the f stop difference between 1.2 and 0.95? Is it half a stop?
Anyways, here is an example of what I got with the Canon 50mm/0.95 wide open on a Canon 7s and hand held. The OOF area can be harsh looking in comparison with the 1.2 of the Canon 50/1.2.
The shiny area on the right is a window at the front door, and the shiny area on the left is a cabinet with glass.
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/5288268-md.jpg
Here is a photo taken with the Canon 50/1.2 at 2.0:
While emphasis is on using the 1.2 lens wide open, it is know that this lens is excellent at all f stops smaller than 1.2. Here is a photo taken with the Canon 50/1.2 at 4.0 with color film.
Compare the photo above to the photo below, taken with the Canon 50/1.4 at 4.0.
Can you really state that the 50/1.2 is inferior somehow? I can't.
Raid
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raid
Dad Photographer
Roland: Both of your photos came out great. Candle light seems to be a nice accenting factor for fast lens photos.ferider said:
Raid
harry01562
Registered semi-lurker
Raid - nice shots, can't argue...
Raid - nice shots, can't argue...
Raid,
The lovely shots of your ever-patient daughter are certainly telling. I was especially interested in the comparison with the 1.4 at f4. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the sample of 1.2 that you have!!
I just re-mounted my 1.2 on my shooter 7s, and hope to get out next weekend for some shots. And retirees are supposed to have so much free time..... (not).
Harry
Raid - nice shots, can't argue...
Raid,
The lovely shots of your ever-patient daughter are certainly telling. I was especially interested in the comparison with the 1.4 at f4. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the sample of 1.2 that you have!!
I just re-mounted my 1.2 on my shooter 7s, and hope to get out next weekend for some shots. And retirees are supposed to have so much free time..... (not).
Harry