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Archive 2006 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

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p.4 #1 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

Photon wrote:
Sam Bennett wrote:
Guys, keep in mind what Jeff said at the beginning of this thread:
Jeff wrote:
Please folks, try to keep this thread on topic and the idle 'chatter' to a minimum, so that the thread can hopefully become a valuable resource for those looking for real-world info on this new lens, provided by those that actually own it. Feel free to provide image examples, 100% crops, and any relevant details about the lens, especially in relation to the either the EF 50/1.0L and EF 50/1.4 lenses.

Sam, I'd agree, except that there's been enough passage of time that any hands-on experience seems worth noting. Jeff can start yet another sticky thread when copies of the lens are actually owned by FM members.

But since no one can compare the f/1.4 and the f/1.2 directly to each other at this point, what is the point about arguing over the merits of each in comparison to each other?

And needless to say, comments like "it's too expensive" have absolutely no place in this thread.

Nov 13, 2006 at 08:56 PM

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p.4 #2 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

My preorder has been open for about two months now.

That's it. I'm calling "vaporware."

Nov 13, 2006 at 10:24 PM

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p.4 #3 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

How much are the preorders going for in North America? Most online retailers here in Japan seem to be selling for ~160,000 yen. None in stock yet though.

Nov 14, 2006 at 10:09 AM

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p.4 #4 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

How much are the preorders going for in North America?

I will be paying CAN$1520 (US$1340)

Nov 14, 2006 at 11:40 AM

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p.4 #5 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

Looks like you're paying less than us who preordered at the two major online retailers. I just hope you're not paying by Western Union ;-)

Nov 14, 2006 at 12:48 PM

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p.4 #6 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

I just hope you're not paying by Western Union ;-)

Not at all. Every store in Canada has a lower price than the one at B&H (I always buy there). This store has the best deal. By the way, 50 f/1.2 is cheaper in Canada than 35 f/1.4L

Nov 14, 2006 at 01:01 PM

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p.4 #7 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

mfurman wrote:
How much are the preorders going for in North America?

I will be paying CAN$1520 (US$1340)

Great price. Where at

Nov 14, 2006 at 01:07 PM

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p.4 #8 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

Do you have to pay tax on top of that?

Nov 14, 2006 at 01:08 PM

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p.4 #9 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

It is http://www.lozeau.com/english/products/products_main.htm

You can ask for Daniel Marchand

I live in Ontario so when buying in Quebec, I pay only Federal Tax of 6%. When I buy at B&H, I pay 14% tax at the border.

Nov 14, 2006 at 01:13 PM

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p.4 #10 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

Just finished ordering mine, have to drop a 1d mark II cause of it but plan on picking up an 85 1.2L II to have a full L lineup!

Nov 14, 2006 at 07:22 PM

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p.4 #11 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

Just picked one up! Can;t wait tho Adorama dosnt know on ship time yet... Im having to sell one of my 1d mark II N's to fund but why not I never used it anyways... With the spare cash im hoping to get an 85 1.2L II or a ps3 for the nephew and me

Nov 14, 2006 at 07:27 PM

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p.4 #12 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

rbraun wrote:
Looks like you're paying less than us who preordered at the two major online retailers. I just hope you're not paying by Western Union ;-)

Not sure what kind of deal you got but anyone paying list price or close to it should have their head examined. I think this lens will be commonly available for 15%+ off, or about $1350 (or less).

It will probably follow something like the 85L II. You can get this any day for about $1850 vs. the $2200 retail.

Nov 14, 2006 at 10:10 PM

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p.4 #13 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

Where did my responses go?

Nov 15, 2006 at 12:37 AM

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p.4 #14 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

Test

Nov 15, 2006 at 01:17 AM

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p.4 #15 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

This thread keeps sening me e-mail saying there is a new post.... but I keep coming back and seeing no new post. Anyone else? Whas-up?

Nov 15, 2006 at 01:26 AM

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p.4 #16 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

There's a report over on DPR that says the 50/1.2 won't be out until January.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1000&message=20866703

I don't read Japanese so I have no idea whether this is the case or not but I was hoping for the eminent release of this lens so there would be something interesting to discuss. It's been a little boring on the Canon forums lately.

George Deliz

Nov 15, 2006 at 01:48 AM

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p.4 #17 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

There was another thread about it:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=20866223

Is it only for Japanese market or North American as well? Can anyone confirm?

Nov 15, 2006 at 03:46 AM

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p.4 #18 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

RoyPertchi wrote:
This thread keeps sening me e-mail saying there is a new post.... but I keep coming back and seeing no new post. Anyone else? Whas-up?

Same here.
Jeff, can you please check this?
The problem seems to be restricted to this thread and started only yesterday.

Nov 15, 2006 at 08:58 AM

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p.4 #19 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

I think it may be more than this thread, and I sent an e-mail to Fred last night to check into it. I'll let you know what I find out. Needless to say, we have some forum glitches occurring.

Jeff
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PS: I realized it may simply be the 'page turn' forum code error, which, by the way, I recently termed "The Mancuso Paradox"...

Nov 15, 2006 at 01:44 PM

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p.4 #20 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L on track to ship in December
Thursday, November 16, 2006 by Rob Galbraith

http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/content_page.asp?cid=7-7900-8680

"The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is on track to ship in December 2006 in North America, says Chuck Westfall, Director of Media and Customer Relationship at Canon USA.

A notice appeared this week on Canon's website for the Japanese home market, stating that the lens' release has been pushed back to mid-January 2007. But this announcement doesn't reflect a global change in its delivery schedule, says Westfall.

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM was announced on August 23, 2006. Canon USA has put the estimated selling price at US$1599 in the U.S. Also in August, Canon unveiled the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM. This lens began shipping in North America starting in the latter part of October 2006."

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Nov 17, 2006 at 04:29 AM

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p.4 #21 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

Arrrrrgh. Was still hanging on to hope I'd have it for this weekend's events.

Thanks for the update.

Nov 17, 2006 at 02:09 PM

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p.4 #22 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

This means there is a big demand for this lens and the better price can be gotten over here rather than over there so they are going to sell it first where they can get a premium. Those in Japan that will die without it will order it from American and other markets.

After they finish getting their price then it will come out in Japan and then we will probably see a lower price for it here too.

That's my 2 cents as to why it would come out here first.

Peter

Nov 17, 2006 at 08:46 PM

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p.4 #23 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

Here are some images posted by a dpreview user:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=20914696

Nov 18, 2006 at 10:17 AM

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p.4 #24 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

I hate to say it but why no one so far managed to put a 50 f/1.4 on the same camera to do a quick comparison. A flash picture would help to see sharpness and contrast as well, I think.

Nov 18, 2006 at 01:40 PM

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p.4 #25 · •Hands-On• EF 50/1.2L

We'll probably have to wait for the first units to arrive to the market for that.

Nov 20, 2006 at 04:42 AM


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