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p.7 #2Canon FL/FD Images Thread
fl 55/1.2 wide open:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6740784793_4c1429dd4a_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6740784793_4c1429dd4a_o.jpg
Jan 23, 2012 at 01:06 AM
p.7 #3Canon FL/FD Images Thread
phuang3 wrote:
Just got my FD55/1.2 SSC Aspherical converted. The IQ is amazingly good at f/1.2 MFD. Definitely better than Leica 50/1.4 E60.
I had recently decided to get one for my collection, good to see it's a good one.
Great shot! Post more please.
@ seboh:
We still have winter for 3 more months
Spring Equinox is on Tuesday, March 20
Just got my FD55/1.2 SSC Aspherical converted. The IQ is amazingly good at f/1.2 MFD. Definitely better than Leica 50/1.4 E60.
I had recently decided to get one for my collection, good to see it's a good one.
Great shot! Post more please.
@ seboh:
We still have winter for 3 more months
Spring Equinox is on Tuesday, March 20
Jan 23, 2012 at 02:33 AM
p.7 #4Canon FL/FD Images Thread
lenticular11 wrote:
This is really just a snapshot image, but I wanted to share it as I remain impressed at the resolution of the FL 55/1.2.
This was probably taken at f5.6, on an unseasonally wet summer's day.
Look at the 100% crop. Some sharpening in C1 Pro (to 240, the level I usually adopt), but no contrast or saturation enhancement.
Nice! Yeah the FL 55 and 58 1.2 lenses are incredibly sharp stopped down a bit!
This is really just a snapshot image, but I wanted to share it as I remain impressed at the resolution of the FL 55/1.2.
This was probably taken at f5.6, on an unseasonally wet summer's day.
Look at the 100% crop. Some sharpening in C1 Pro (to 240, the level I usually adopt), but no contrast or saturation enhancement.
Nice! Yeah the FL 55 and 58 1.2 lenses are incredibly sharp stopped down a bit!
Jan 23, 2012 at 02:45 AM
p.7 #5Canon FL/FD Images Thread
LightShow wrote:
I had recently decided to get one for my collection, good to see it's a good one.
Great shot! Post more please.
@ seboh:
We still have winter for 3 more months
Spring Equinox is on Tuesday, March 20
Just tried a 85/1.2L II from a friend, and it turns out FD55/1.2 Aspherical has almost identical IQ as the 85/1.2L II ! Sorry, I don't have the image at hand, but I enlarged both images on my camera to see the details. I am totally amazed by Canon's optical achievement from 30 years ago.
f/1.2 on Canon 30D
http://kspqm.kymco.com/roller/index/resource/johnny/IMG_1859.jpg
phuang3 wrote
Just got my FD55/1.2 SSC Aspherical converted. The IQ is amazingly good at f/1.2 MFD. Definitely better than Leica 50/1.4 E60.Great shot! Post more please.
@ seboh:
We still have winter for 3 more months
Spring Equinox is on Tuesday, March 20
Just tried a 85/1.2L II from a friend, and it turns out FD55/1.2 Aspherical has almost identical IQ as the 85/1.2L II ! Sorry, I don't have the image at hand, but I enlarged both images on my camera to see the details. I am totally amazed by Canon's optical achievement from 30 years ago.
f/1.2 on Canon 30D
http://kspqm.kymco.com/roller/index/resource/johnny/IMG_1859.jpg
Jan 28, 2012 at 08:18 AM
p.7 #6Canon FL/FD Images Thread
Found a bit of a gold mine...
http://web.archive.org/web/20070104224253/http://www.canonfd.com/choose.htm
http://web.archive.org/web/20070104224253/http://www.canonfd.com/choose.htm
Feb 02, 2012 at 10:34 PM
p.7 #7Canon FL/FD Images Thread
Strange, My 55/1.2 aspherical could focus infinity without problem. It will hit the mirror of 5DII, exactly like what you just said.
The lens modifier told me "some" 5D can clear the mirror of this lens. I am using it happily on my 30D though.
This lens is totally beyond my expectation. It shows great performance at close up, great bokeh as you noticed, and less LCA than current EF50/1.2L.
Edited on Feb 04, 2012 at 09:09 PM · View previous versions
The lens modifier told me "some" 5D can clear the mirror of this lens. I am using it happily on my 30D though.
This lens is totally beyond my expectation. It shows great performance at close up, great bokeh as you noticed, and less LCA than current EF50/1.2L.
Edited on Feb 04, 2012 at 09:09 PM · View previous versions
Feb 04, 2012 at 09:02 PM
p.7 #8Canon FL/FD Images Thread
The 55/1.2 has different lens design compared to FD 50/1.2 L. The rear element of FD 50/1.2 L is fixed when focusing while the FD 55 is moveable
I think the infinity loss is because the repairman move the rear element forward.
I think the infinity loss is because the repairman move the rear element forward.
Feb 04, 2012 at 09:08 PM
p.7 #9Canon FL/FD Images Thread
I don't have the 55/1.2 non-asph, but this 55 1.2 asph do have a fixed rear element, a clear sign of floating element design as FD50/1.2L.
BTW, I am waiting for Canon's FF mirrorless camera. I am sure it will be mirrorless in the future, but I just don't know when.
BTW, I am waiting for Canon's FF mirrorless camera. I am sure it will be mirrorless in the future, but I just don't know when.
Feb 04, 2012 at 09:11 PM
p.7 #10Canon FL/FD Images Thread
Ups, sorry, my mistake. I thought the 55 asph has the same design as the SSC.
Feb 04, 2012 at 10:18 PM
p.7 #11Canon FL/FD Images Thread
You could shave the 5DII's mirror, I'm not sure if this will eliminate your mirror hang, but it should allow you to focus further away than you can now with out the mirror hitting.
Feb 04, 2012 at 10:50 PM
p.7 #12Canon FL/FD Images Thread
nixland wrote:
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3. Waiting for Ed Mika upcoming adjustable FD-EOS kit (I've received the info from Ed about this). It could make the fixed rear FD L optic moveable like the FD non L (such as 55/1.2)...
The lens fixed in the mount is a correction method for close focus correction. When the lens is moved with the hole lens assembly the near field quality degrades. How much is different question, probably not enough to be too much.
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3. Waiting for Ed Mika upcoming adjustable FD-EOS kit (I've received the info from Ed about this). It could make the fixed rear FD L optic moveable like the FD non L (such as 55/1.2)...
The lens fixed in the mount is a correction method for close focus correction. When the lens is moved with the hole lens assembly the near field quality degrades. How much is different question, probably not enough to be too much.
Feb 05, 2012 at 05:25 PM
p.7 #13Canon FL/FD Images Thread
@LightShow & ZoneV: thanks a lot for the advice & info.
Feb 05, 2012 at 10:34 PM
p.7 #14Canon FL/FD Images Thread
Canon FL 55 f1.2 + Canon 5D (ext. tube for pic 1, 2, 3... bare lens for 4th)
Feb 08, 2012 at 10:49 PM
p.7 #15Canon FL/FD Images Thread
A few hand held low light shots with the 85L on Samsung NX11. Wish I'd used my NEX, which has better high ISO performance, but I didn't have it with me.
Isabella by briantho, on Flickr
Rolle & Isabella by briantho, on Flickr
Julia & Isabella by briantho, on Flickr
Cecilia by briantho, on Flickr
Isabella by briantho, on Flickr
Rolle & Isabella by briantho, on Flickr
Julia & Isabella by briantho, on Flickr
Cecilia by briantho, on Flickr
Mar 05, 2012 at 05:29 AM
p.7 #16Canon FL/FD Images Thread
You cant go wrong with the 85 f1.2 L 
BTW, that second shot would have been an absolutely perfect family photo if that bloody bunch of flowers was'nt in the way!
BTW, that second shot would have been an absolutely perfect family photo if that bloody bunch of flowers was'nt in the way!
Mar 05, 2012 at 09:29 AM
p.7 #18Canon FL/FD Images Thread
Very nice!
I picked up the 85/1.2L in nFD again recently. I really like this lens! I guess everyone knows it already, but it's still fun to shoot and post with it. Here's some with it at it's widest:
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Canon_FD_85mm-f1.2L/_1030341_Canon_nFD_85mm_f1.2L.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Canon_FD_85mm-f1.2L/_1030342_Canon_nFD_85mm_f1.2L.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Canon_FD_85mm-f1.2L/_1030343_Canon_nFD_85mm_f1.2L.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Canon_FD_85mm-f1.2L/_1030345_Canon_nFD_85mm_f1.2L.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Canon_FD_85mm-f1.2L/_1030349_Canon_nFD_85mm_f1.2L.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Canon_FD_85mm-f1.2L/_1030353_Canon_nFD_85mm_f1.2L.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Canon_FD_85mm-f1.2L/_1030355_Canon_nFD_85mm_f1.2L.jpg
I picked up the 85/1.2L in nFD again recently. I really like this lens! I guess everyone knows it already, but it's still fun to shoot and post with it. Here's some with it at it's widest:
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Canon_FD_85mm-f1.2L/_1030341_Canon_nFD_85mm_f1.2L.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Canon_FD_85mm-f1.2L/_1030342_Canon_nFD_85mm_f1.2L.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Canon_FD_85mm-f1.2L/_1030343_Canon_nFD_85mm_f1.2L.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Canon_FD_85mm-f1.2L/_1030345_Canon_nFD_85mm_f1.2L.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Canon_FD_85mm-f1.2L/_1030349_Canon_nFD_85mm_f1.2L.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Canon_FD_85mm-f1.2L/_1030353_Canon_nFD_85mm_f1.2L.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Canon_FD_85mm-f1.2L/_1030355_Canon_nFD_85mm_f1.2L.jpg
Mar 23, 2012 at 06:42 PM
p.7 #19Canon FL/FD Images Thread
wfrank wrote:
Very nice colors there kingfishphoto!
Thanks a lot, wfrank.
Cheers
Harry Palmer
Very nice colors there kingfishphoto!
Thanks a lot, wfrank.
Cheers
Harry Palmer
Mar 24, 2012 at 11:12 AM
p.7 #20Canon FL/FD Images Thread
EXIF Summary: 1/20s F/1.2 ISO200
Equipment Make: Panasonic
Camera Model: DMC-GH1
Apr 09, 2012 at 04:57 AM