Krosya
Konicaze
I have to agree with you - other lenses seem to have more pleasing bokeh/overall look.
Here are mine:
CV 35/1.2:
Canon LTM 50/1.2:
squirrel$$$bandit
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I must say I like the smearing of detail on the Canons very much, for this particular type of photography. I think the bokeh on them has character--it isn't smooth, it's distinctive.
I would really like the Pentax K or A 50/1.2 someday.
I would really like the Pentax K or A 50/1.2 someday.
dovevadar
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dovevadar
DoveVadar
Thanks all for sharing some really awesome shots!
once again, we have proven that bokeh does not equals to noctilux.
Heres one with Noctilux:
Notice how different the KING draws? Its like paint brush dipping. Which is one effect I notice on my 0.95 sometimes like this:
But certainly not on my Hexanon 50mm f1.2. This baby draws bokeh extremely creamly.. See how well it blends:
once again, we have proven that bokeh does not equals to noctilux.
Heres one with Noctilux:
Notice how different the KING draws? Its like paint brush dipping. Which is one effect I notice on my 0.95 sometimes like this:
But certainly not on my Hexanon 50mm f1.2. This baby draws bokeh extremely creamly.. See how well it blends:
urban_alchemist
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once again, we have proven that bokeh does not equals to noctilux.
Heres one with Noctilux:
Notice how different the KING draws? Its like paint brush dipping. Which is one effect I notice on my 0.95 sometimes like this:
But certainly not on my Hexanon 50mm f1.2. This baby draws bokeh extremely creamly.. See how well it blends:
Was the first shot on digital? I find that with the cropped sensor, the bokeh of the Noctilux is heightened compared to film (in effect, cutting out the less separated vignetted areas around the edge). Funnily enough, it renders like a different lense...
dovevadar
DoveVadar
hey, all shot on film above. That was on a Provia 400X pushed 2 stops. The "push" kind of kinda added more vignette. As for cropped sensor, im surprised you find more bokeh then film (full-frame). I only know of less vignette on digital rf not that I shoot digital rf. hmm.. do you have sample of the same object, same lens, same stop, same distance shot on 2 different medium? It will be interesting to compare.
ferider
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Bunch of lens tests 
Seriously, though, I do wonder if non-equipment geeks like these at all.
Here are two of mine, for a change a Nikkor 55/1.2:
Cheers,
Roland.
Seriously, though, I do wonder if non-equipment geeks like these at all.
Here are two of mine, for a change a Nikkor 55/1.2:
Cheers,
Roland.
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wblanchard
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Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AI-S
urban_alchemist
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squirrel$$$bandit
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wblanchard...rangefinder at a wedding, badass!!
dovevadar
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haha. well, I just believe that knowing your gears is the best way to knowing your photography. but to each his own. I guess everyone functions differently. what is anal to you seems so interesting to me...
well, heres another one from Noctilux:
what is anal to you seems so interesting to me...well, heres another one from Noctilux:
Sorry, I'm not that anal...
rogue_designer
Reciprocity Failure
Canon 50/1.2 LTM on the Canon P. (oldies but still some of my favorite shots, regardless of lens.)
mfogiel
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Nokton 35/1.2http: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59177039@N00/2274568955/" title="2008020232 by mfogiel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2376/2274568955_0aa46f6786_b.jpg" width="1024" height="703" alt="2008020232" /></a>
johannielscom
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I wasn't all that pleased with the other shots I uploaded, so I gave it another shot
Johnny Walker while striding through the living room
EDIT: I got so thirsty with Johnny, I had to nail a drink in the kitchen:
Same setup, better booze
Johnny Walker while striding through the living room
EDIT: I got so thirsty with Johnny, I had to nail a drink in the kitchen:
Same setup, better booze
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johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
Roland, having been to kindergarten I could easily figure out the cat, but what on earth is that in the other shot? Looks like a stored firehose or a flat shoe lace
mfogiel
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Nokton 35/1.2:
ishpop
tall person
I don't own a 1.2 or higher, so sadly cannot contribute in this glorious thread.
However, if purchasing solely based on the images in this thread, the Canon 1.2 or Zuiko 1.2 are the winners.
The .095 shots are great also, but it seems the Canon 1.2 is just as good in this thread.
It seems the noctilux is a lot like a fisheye. It needs to be harnessed to really capture it's true power. I've seen some extremely boring, in fact, MANY extremely boring Noctilux shots... But also some breathtaking ones.
However, if purchasing solely based on the images in this thread, the Canon 1.2 or Zuiko 1.2 are the winners.
The .095 shots are great also, but it seems the Canon 1.2 is just as good in this thread.
It seems the noctilux is a lot like a fisheye. It needs to be harnessed to really capture it's true power. I've seen some extremely boring, in fact, MANY extremely boring Noctilux shots... But also some breathtaking ones.
ferider
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Roland, having been to kindergarten I could easily figure out the cat, but what on earth is that in the other shot? Looks like a stored firehose or a flat shoe lace
It's a fire hose on the back of a 1928 fire engine
Cheers,
Roland.
morgan
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Here's a few off the top of my head, all are the 35/1.2 at 1.2 (obviously) on an R-D1. Most are at 1600.
