canon 50...1.2 or the 1.5 on the rd1?

[back alley]

which do you think/know would have the most unique look on the rd1?

does anyone have images from an rd1 made by either lens?

 

[noimmunity]

I only had the 50/1.2 very briefly, but I've looked at images for both and I'd say it would have to be the 50/1.2 . Now whether or not you like that look is a whole 'nother story. (I didn't). The 50/1.5, on the other hand, seems like the lens that almost nobody could not like.

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

Here are a couple with the R-D1 and 1.2. I sold it, then bought another copy a year later.

Sunset by mabel.sound, on Flickr

Chicken 1 by mabel.sound, on Flickr

 

[aldobonnard]

sorry cannot help you... aprt from giving you a fantastic alternative with the nokton 50 f/1.1 which I own and works wonderfully on the R-D1

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

I like the Nokton and owned it for a short while. But it's twice as large as the Canon 1.2, which has at least as much character, if not as large an aperture. I have retained the Nokton 35/1.2, though, which seems to me really special.

 

[Keith]

Seeing as one of the Canon 1.2's problems is fall off in image quality towads the edges I'd say a crop factor of 1.5 would sit well with it.

 

[back alley]

so many good choices...i have had the 50/1.1 and loved it.
i had the canons too, both the 1.2 and the 1.5 but i used them when i was still shooting film.

the 1.5 is nice and small and i do like sonnars. the 1.2 was the weakest of the 3 for me...in terms of sharpness and contrast but it could have been that copy.
i love the 1.1, despite it's size...it makes magical images.
maybe someday in the future when the camera budget gets healthier again.

 

[bennyng]

I have a few pictures of both lenses used with the Epson R-D1/R-D1s.

Here's the Canon 50mm f/1.5 LTM.


Hang the red lanterns by benny ng, on Flickr


Heineken by benny ng, on Flickr


Urban by benny ng, on Flickr

Here's the Canon 50mm f/1.2 LTM.


What are you looking at? by benny ng, on Flickr


2 for $35 by benny ng, on Flickr


The Perfect Boyfriend by benny ng, on Flickr

Cheers,

 

[tbarker13]

I just got one today - unfortunately (for this thread), I'll be shooting it on an M8.
Can't wait to see how it does with portraits.

 

[The Meaness]

Joe, I'd say that if you're looking for contrast and sharpness, look as far away as possible from the 50/1.2 - I loved it for portrait, but was always cranking the contrast. PM or email me if you want some more samples - this is just what I have on flickr. I have more at home.

R-D1/Canon 50mm 1.2 LTM:

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

Whoa, shooting a wedding with an R-D1? Impressive.

 

[kermaier]

Before the M8 was released, Sean Reid used to shoot weddings with the R-D1.

 

[kermaier]

Joe, I've found the 50/1.2 to be soft at wider apertures on the R-D1, but contrast was Ok. I like the way colors came out, gentle and vintage-looking. The 50/1.5 is as good as any vintage sonnar I've used - rivals the Nikkor S-C, IMO. The Canon does seem to be noticeably warmer in color than the Nikkor, though.

Ari

 

[The Meaness]

Only one of those shots was an actual wedding. The last two were two different proms for local high schools.

I have never had a complaint about the results (I've been the 2nd shooter for 3 weddings and various other events), but paid work was the no. 1 motivator for moving to the M8. It's part time for me, but pretty dang important to have that extra resolution/image size for more critical shots.

 

[Krosya]

Had both. By far prefer 50/1.2 Canon. But I had a good, sharp copy. Only sold it cause got 50/1.2 M-Hex.
Here is from Canon 50/1.2 on RD:
nyear4 by krosyagms, on Flickr


Canon ltm 50mm 1.2 at 1.2 daytime by krosyagms, on Flickr

Canon 50/1.5:

I really prefer Nikkor 50/1.4 over Canon 50/1.5. And while I never used Nokton 50/1.1, I cant say, based on everything I have seen, that there is anything "magical" about it. But I suppose YMMV.

 

[raid]

I will try both lenses out on the micro 4/3. No clue how lenses differ on different systems.

 

[sevres_babylone]

These are with the Canon 1.5 on the R-D1. I have never had the 1.2, so can't compare.
The do have the modern Zeiss 50mm 1.5 as well. I generally prefer the Canon, but the Zeiss is much more flare-resistant. If you have a chance to get the Canon Sonnar, I would go for it.

 

[back alley]

thanks guys!
right now i am trying to decide on one fast lens, mostly for winter/evening shooting, so i am not in a rush.
the wides are too $$ for me, leaving me to consider 40/50/and possibly even the new cv 75 (i am loving the 75/2.5 on the rd1).

 

[Keith]

I gather you don't have the 50mm f1.5 Zeiss Sonnar any more Joe?

 

[back alley]

correct sir.
i have cv 21/28/50/75 and rollei 40...