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p.27 #1f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Man this thread makes choosing a fast lens difficult. They all have such a unique rendering... I'm pretty certain I want the 58/1.2 so that it can replicate the 85mm focal length on APS-C, but then the Canon FD 55/1.2 and the Olympus 42/1.2 are both so interesting. The Cosina 55/1.2 also looks phenomenal, but that might be in part to downfall's ability to use the lens so well. Anyway, great work in this thread and I can't wait to start submitting some work once I find a lens!
Jan 07, 2013 at 10:49 AM
p.27 #3f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
LeadyGonzales wrote:
Oh ha,
just 1.2: however, .....
PenF 42mm 1.2 wide open:
- L.
That is some seriously awesome bokeh.
Oh ha,
just 1.2: however, .....
PenF 42mm 1.2 wide open:
- L.
That is some seriously awesome bokeh.
Jan 08, 2013 at 01:27 PM
p.27 #4f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
That smooth bokeh reminds me of Volna-9 ......
Here is one from Rokkor 58/1.2 ....
Here is one from Rokkor 58/1.2 ....
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Jan 08, 2013 at 02:37 PM
p.27 #6f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Thanks for your nice comment....
it is a very nice lens indeed...
it is a very nice lens indeed...
Jan 08, 2013 at 03:20 PM
p.27 #8f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
LeadyGonzales wrote:
Oh ha,
just 1.2: however, .....
PenF 42mm 1.2 wide open:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8195/8352668993_18a3c24226_h.jpg
- L.
Man, that looks cool! The harsh transition makes this shot surreal ¡
I dig it!
Oh ha,
just 1.2: however, .....
PenF 42mm 1.2 wide open:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8195/8352668993_18a3c24226_h.jpg
- L.
Man, that looks cool! The harsh transition makes this shot surreal ¡
I dig it!
Jan 08, 2013 at 05:14 PM
p.27 #9f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Paul: lens aside, that's a terrific capture. Great colour balance!
Nikkor 50/1.2 AI-s again.
Not sure about the cause of blurr on the second image though...
http://www.kozera.ca/photos/images/_D8E0270_640.JPG
http://www.kozera.ca/photos/images/_D7K2029_640.JPG
Nikkor 50/1.2 AI-s again.
Not sure about the cause of blurr on the second image though...
http://www.kozera.ca/photos/images/_D8E0270_640.JPG
http://www.kozera.ca/photos/images/_D7K2029_640.JPG
Jan 08, 2013 at 06:42 PM
p.27 #10f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Paul Yi wrote:
That smooth bokeh reminds me of Volna-9 ......
Here is one from Rokkor 58/1.2 ....
I love bench shots and this one rocks - very nice.
That smooth bokeh reminds me of Volna-9 ......
Here is one from Rokkor 58/1.2 ....
I love bench shots and this one rocks - very nice.
Jan 08, 2013 at 06:43 PM
p.27 #11f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Thank you everyone for nice comments...
here is one more from the Rokkor 58/1.2....
here is one more from the Rokkor 58/1.2....
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Jan 09, 2013 at 07:15 PM
p.27 #14f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
50/1.2 L, 1D Mark III
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/gunzorros%20new%20album%20July%202012/9T5D0664-2_zps2cec6927.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/gunzorros%20new%20album%20July%202012/9T5D0699-2_zps156c34db.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/gunzorros%20new%20album%20July%202012/9T5D0668-2_zps0fef2305.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/gunzorros%20new%20album%20July%202012/9T5D0701-2_zpse5ae3437.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/gunzorros%20new%20album%20July%202012/9T5D0664-2_zps2cec6927.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/gunzorros%20new%20album%20July%202012/9T5D0699-2_zps156c34db.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/gunzorros%20new%20album%20July%202012/9T5D0668-2_zps0fef2305.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/gunzorros%20new%20album%20July%202012/9T5D0701-2_zpse5ae3437.jpg
Jan 09, 2013 at 09:46 PM
p.27 #16f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Alright guys, I can't decide... f 42/1.2, rokkor 58/1.2, or pentax 50/1.2?
I'm leaning towards the 42mm f1.2 as I will be using it on a APC-s camera.
I'm leaning towards the 42mm f1.2 as I will be using it on a APC-s camera.
Jan 12, 2013 at 05:27 PM
p.27 #17f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Brody LeBlanc wrote:
Alright guys, I can't decide... f 42/1.2, rokkor 58/1.2, or pentax 50/1.2?
I'm leaning towards the 42mm f1.2 as I will be using it on a APC-s camera.
the 42mm is awesome on small cameras – it is tiny:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5312/7207877644_23c1389c18_o.jpg
it's also probably the hardest lens of those three to master. it is quite sharp but has an unusual spherical aberration and field curvature that can yield a unique look and surprisingly large dof at f/1.2.
a couple of shots demonstrating some of the funky bokeh possibilities:
and closeup:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6609235561_fa2906a623_o.jpg
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6108/6266759934_9ca2a2b62d_b.jpg
stopped down it is extremely sharp with medium contrast, but it has noticeable laCA and barrel distortion. it also has a severe flare problem shooting city lights stopped down at night.
Alright guys, I can't decide... f 42/1.2, rokkor 58/1.2, or pentax 50/1.2?
I'm leaning towards the 42mm f1.2 as I will be using it on a APC-s camera.
the 42mm is awesome on small cameras – it is tiny:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5312/7207877644_23c1389c18_o.jpg
it's also probably the hardest lens of those three to master. it is quite sharp but has an unusual spherical aberration and field curvature that can yield a unique look and surprisingly large dof at f/1.2.
a couple of shots demonstrating some of the funky bokeh possibilities:
and closeup:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6609235561_fa2906a623_o.jpg
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6108/6266759934_9ca2a2b62d_b.jpg
stopped down it is extremely sharp with medium contrast, but it has noticeable laCA and barrel distortion. it also has a severe flare problem shooting city lights stopped down at night.
Jan 12, 2013 at 08:46 PM
p.27 #18f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
sebboh wrote:
I'm leaning towards the 42mm f1.2 as I will be using it on a APC-s camera.the 42mm is awesome on small cameras – it is tiny:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5312/7207877644_23c1389c18_o.jpg
it's also probably the hardest lens of those three to master. it is quite sharp but has an unusual spherical aberration and field curvature that can yield a unique look and surprisingly large dof at f/1.2.
The size different alone is an encouraging factor and I hope it balances well on the X-Pro1.
Your pictures have definitely influenced my decision to go with the pen f 42mm, your flickr has some incredible shots from the 42mm & many other lenses too.
The 42mm seems to be a one of a kind lens, the rendering slightly reminds me of a 50mm f1.5 Sonnar I use to own.
The size of the lens and how character-rich the rendering is at f1.2 are the two main reasons why I'm going with the 42mm. I also think I'll get more use from the focal length.
Though it might not have the technical perfection that a lens like the 58/1.2 might have, I think it'll make for some very unique images.
It's interesting you say that the lens renders a fairly large DOF at f1.2. Why do you think that would be?
From looking through images from the lens on APS-c cameras (including your shots), I got the impression that the lens can create quite a noticeable separation from the focal point to the background.
I mean, clearly a 42mm lens will have more depth than a 50mm/55mm/58mm, but do you think there's even more of a reason for the large DOF?
Thanks for your input! I'd have to say you've very clearly mastered using the 42/1.2.
Brody LeBlanc wrote
Alright guys, I can't decide... f 42/1.2, rokkor 58/1.2, or pentax 50/1.2?I'm leaning towards the 42mm f1.2 as I will be using it on a APC-s camera.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5312/7207877644_23c1389c18_o.jpg
it's also probably the hardest lens of those three to master. it is quite sharp but has an unusual spherical aberration and field curvature that can yield a unique look and surprisingly large dof at f/1.2.
The size different alone is an encouraging factor and I hope it balances well on the X-Pro1.
Your pictures have definitely influenced my decision to go with the pen f 42mm, your flickr has some incredible shots from the 42mm & many other lenses too.
The 42mm seems to be a one of a kind lens, the rendering slightly reminds me of a 50mm f1.5 Sonnar I use to own.
The size of the lens and how character-rich the rendering is at f1.2 are the two main reasons why I'm going with the 42mm. I also think I'll get more use from the focal length.
Though it might not have the technical perfection that a lens like the 58/1.2 might have, I think it'll make for some very unique images.
It's interesting you say that the lens renders a fairly large DOF at f1.2. Why do you think that would be?
From looking through images from the lens on APS-c cameras (including your shots), I got the impression that the lens can create quite a noticeable separation from the focal point to the background.
I mean, clearly a 42mm lens will have more depth than a 50mm/55mm/58mm, but do you think there's even more of a reason for the large DOF?
Thanks for your input! I'd have to say you've very clearly mastered using the 42/1.2.
Jan 13, 2013 at 04:42 PM
p.27 #19f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Wouldnt be 35mm f1.2 v2 from CV better?
Reason for larger apparent DOF is spherical aberration, same as with 50mm f1.2 L from Canon.
58mm f1.2 without hesitation, 50mm f1.2 Pentax - hm some are good, some great, some so-so.. guess it depends on version or batch, but probably decent solution.
Still I think that f1.2 lens or faster for APS-C and if it should be "only" lens, it should be either long (58mm) or short (35mm). 42mm is interesting, but most people dont have sebbohs skill..
Reason for larger apparent DOF is spherical aberration, same as with 50mm f1.2 L from Canon.
58mm f1.2 without hesitation, 50mm f1.2 Pentax - hm some are good, some great, some so-so.. guess it depends on version or batch, but probably decent solution.
Still I think that f1.2 lens or faster for APS-C and if it should be "only" lens, it should be either long (58mm) or short (35mm). 42mm is interesting, but most people dont have sebbohs skill..
Jan 13, 2013 at 04:58 PM
p.27 #20f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Mescalamba wrote:
Still I think that f1.2 lens or faster for APS-C and if it should be "only" lens, it should be either long (58mm) or short (35mm). 42mm is interesting, but most people dont have sebbohs skill..
I've owned the 35/1.2II, great lens but I don't need to overlap focal lengths and already have Fuji's 35mm f1.4 which works great on the X-Pro1.
I enjoy shooting portraits loosely and this is the reason why I'm excited about the 42mm, around a 60mm equivalent.
I'll be getting either the Canon FD 55/1.2 or Rokkor 58/1.2 soon enough, but I feel those will be easier to find compared to the 42/1.2 and I happened to find a clean copy of the Olympus located in Canada.
I guess I'm making the slightly riskier option, but I'm too intrigued by the 42.1.2.
I might not be at sebbohs talent, but he's a great inspiration.
Still I think that f1.2 lens or faster for APS-C and if it should be "only" lens, it should be either long (58mm) or short (35mm). 42mm is interesting, but most people dont have sebbohs skill..
I've owned the 35/1.2II, great lens but I don't need to overlap focal lengths and already have Fuji's 35mm f1.4 which works great on the X-Pro1.
I enjoy shooting portraits loosely and this is the reason why I'm excited about the 42mm, around a 60mm equivalent.
I'll be getting either the Canon FD 55/1.2 or Rokkor 58/1.2 soon enough, but I feel those will be easier to find compared to the 42/1.2 and I happened to find a clean copy of the Olympus located in Canada.
I guess I'm making the slightly riskier option, but I'm too intrigued by the 42.1.2.
I might not be at sebbohs talent, but he's a great inspiration.
Jan 13, 2013 at 05:08 PM