jamesf99 wrote:
olegkin wrote:
Tried 50/1.2L on photoplusexpo with their 1dsII. Got images on CF card but there is nothing to show. Lens back focused badly. It is so Canon's way ...

I tried it on the same camera. I haven't had a chance to view the images yet, but I don't think it was a fully functioning lens because I kept wondering "is this thing focusing or is it me"?

I didn't question it because it was only a show and I'm sure there are lots of pre-production prototypes floating around.

I like the size, the look, the feel, but not the price.....

Does this lens extend when focusing like the 50 f1.4 (I believe it does, don't know for sure)

thanks :0)

d~

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=235122

luant16 wrote:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=235122

That pic of Monte Zucker looks sweet. Too bad "He told us that he's been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has been given six months to a year to live. " So sad :0(

d~

Placed my order with my local dealer today, but they don't have a delivery date yet.

Here are a few shots I took with the lens at a local photo expo.
All shots ISO 100, f/1.2, compressed with 90% JPEG and USM of 200, 0.2, 0 applied to all shots.

Canon EOS 20D was used. I didn't have time for more shots so these will have to do. I was told the lens was a production unit, as opposed to a "beta version".

fotografur wrote:
Does this lens extend when focusing like the 50 f1.4 (I believe it does, don't know for sure)

thanks :0)

d~


No, I don't believe it changes size. It's a nice looking lens; sort of like a baby 85L but it's no where near as heavy.

jamesf99 wrote:
fotografur wrote:
Does this lens extend when focusing like the 50 f1.4 (I believe it does, don't know for sure)

thanks :0)

d~


No, I don't believe it changes size. It's a nice looking lens; sort of like a baby 85L but it's no where near as heavy.


It doesn't change dimensions but there's an inner tube that moves during focus. Like on a 17-40L for instance. I didn't look closely but I think the inner tube moved about 1cm total from end to end.

Uusilehto wrote:
Here are a few shots I took with the lens at a local photo expo.


Hey, I didn't realize Canon is present in DigiExpo. Sounds like worth visiting it tomorrow.

Did they also have the 500 & 600 lenses there?

Uusilehto wrote:
Here are a few shots I took with the lens at a local photo expo.
All shots ISO 100, f/1.2, compressed with 90% JPEG and USM of 200, 0.2, 0 applied to all shots.

Canon EOS 20D was used. I didn't have time for more shots so these will have to do. I was told the lens was a production unit, as opposed to a "beta version".



That box shot is pretty darn sharp for f1.2! Verry impressed.

luant16 wrote:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=235122

Mark has added some images later in the thread. He went back and shot a few more. Unfortunately, He had to use their camera (a 1Ds Mk II) without tripod.

Here's a shot from the expo. May be a little fuzzy because it was shot at 1/20 and f/2.8.

The Canon booth was a zoo when I was there, with people pushing, shoving, grabbing and being pretty rude in general. I decided I wasn't that interested in staying longer so I don't have anything else to show.

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jamesf99 wrote:
Here's a shot from the expo. May be a little fuzzy because it was shot at 1/20 and f/2.8.

The Canon booth was a zoo when I was there, with people pushing, shoving, grabbing and being pretty rude in general. I decided I wasn't that interested in staying longer so I don't have anything else to show.

xxxx

I found this link http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-Lens-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000I1YIDQ , while looking to see if anyone has one in stock yet. I heard 11/7/06 was going to be the release date, but maybe 12/15/06 is going to be it. What a bummer.

Amazon might not be getting it till later than the other bigger photo stores.

Remembering the first batches of the 24-105 and 70-300 IS, I would not buy any lens before it is at least 6 months in the market.

Amazon's Dates are not reliable at all.. on the contrary they are exaggerative all the time with the "epxected" dates..
I have cancel many orders from them becuase they kept up the date of the item which I already paid for...? Go figure.
No doubt I have heard they are great with refunding you product if necessary.

Snook

So... it's 11/7... any word on shipping yet? Neither B&H nor Calumet have any new information.

Oh Boy! By now I hope Canon knows how to make an L Prime "Normal" lens right from the get-go.

SoundHound wrote:
Oh Boy! By now I hope Canon knows how to make an L Prime "Normal" lens right from the get-go.

Yes, it's supposed to be one of the easier focal lengths to design and there's no IS to complicate things. Nevertheless Canon has screwed up two recent designs, the 24-105L and 70-300 IS, so nothing is guaranteed except that they will eventually make it right if it not right from the get-go. If it's not a truly exceptional lens, I think Canon will get a lot of flack.

George Deliz

Brent Ward wrote:
jamesf99 wrote:
Here's a shot from the expo. May be a little fuzzy because it was shot at 1/20 and f/2.8.

The Canon booth was a zoo when I was there, with people pushing, shoving, grabbing and being pretty rude in general. I decided I wasn't that interested in staying longer so I don't have anything else to show.

xxxx