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p.93 #1f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
So glad to see this thread revived again!
All images with the Canon FD 55mm 1:1.2 S.S.C. ASPHERICAL @ f/1.2 on my A7 again (ooc jpg's with some small usm after resize + copyright):
DSC01532_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01534_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01540_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01550_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01553_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01554_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01555_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01577_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01571_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01573_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
All images with the Canon FD 55mm 1:1.2 S.S.C. ASPHERICAL @ f/1.2 on my A7 again (ooc jpg's with some small usm after resize + copyright):
DSC01532_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01534_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01540_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01550_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01553_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01554_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01555_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01577_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01571_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC01573_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
Sep 25, 2017 at 02:12 PM
p.93 #2f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Zeiss 55mm F1.2 Planar on A7II.
Zeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on Flickr
Zeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on Flickr
Zeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on Flickr
Zeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on Flickr
Zeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on Flickr
Zeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on FlickrZeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on FlickrZeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on FlickrZeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on FlickrZeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on FlickrSep 29, 2017 at 12:07 PM
p.93 #3f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
azenis wrote:
Zeiss 55mm F1.2 Planar on A7II.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4390/37347570386_bb973310a4_c.jpgZeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4455/36686096244_89c905b57d_c.jpgZeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4380/36686096184_23189148aa_c.jpgZeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4421/37137898810_898c277214_c.jpgZeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4353/36686096864_b6113fdfdb_c.jpgZeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on Flickr
awesome shots!
Zeiss 55mm F1.2 Planar on A7II.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4390/37347570386_bb973310a4_c.jpgZeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4455/36686096244_89c905b57d_c.jpgZeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4380/36686096184_23189148aa_c.jpgZeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4421/37137898810_898c277214_c.jpgZeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4353/36686096864_b6113fdfdb_c.jpgZeiss 55mm Planar F1.2 by JayPhoto, on Flickr
awesome shots!
Sep 29, 2017 at 02:34 PM
p.93 #4f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
GH5 with Olympus 25/1.2 (does f/1.2 on m4/3 count?)
P1004228-2 by DarrellC, on Flickr
P1004228-2 by DarrellC, on FlickrOct 06, 2017 at 07:39 AM
p.93 #5f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
darrellc wrote:
GH5 with Olympus 25/1.2 (does f/1.2 on m4/3 count?)
yes, f/1.2 or faster on any format, just let us know what lens and what format. you can see the thread rules in the first post and me arguing about why smaller formats should be included over the first few pages of the thread.
rokkor 58/1.2 on a kolari UT a7:
http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4210/35724042805_8a38629dde_o.jpg
GH5 with Olympus 25/1.2 (does f/1.2 on m4/3 count?)
yes, f/1.2 or faster on any format, just let us know what lens and what format. you can see the thread rules in the first post and me arguing about why smaller formats should be included over the first few pages of the thread.
rokkor 58/1.2 on a kolari UT a7:
http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4210/35724042805_8a38629dde_o.jpg
Oct 06, 2017 at 10:17 AM
p.93 #6f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Some pictures from last Sunday's walk, all with the Canon FD 55mm 1:1.2 S.S.C. Aspherical wide open:
DSC04784_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC04775_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC04771_Panda_portret_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr *on this one I did some PP, lifted the shadows and added some saturation, unedited version here: [url]https://flic.kr/p/Z8KgFL[/url]
DSC04764_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr *For comparison, here is +- the same image @ f/4: [url]https://flic.kr/p/Zsi755[/url]
DSC04734_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC04780_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC04784_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC04775_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC04771_Panda_portret_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr *on this one I did some PP, lifted the shadows and added some saturation, unedited version here: [url]https://flic.kr/p/Z8KgFL[/url]
DSC04764_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr *For comparison, here is +- the same image @ f/4: [url]https://flic.kr/p/Zsi755[/url]
DSC04734_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC04780_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
Oct 18, 2017 at 02:11 PM
p.93 #8f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
A72+Canon FD SSC 85/1.2 Aspherical at f1.2
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1509289599.SEQ.0.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1509215365.SEQ.0.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1509289360.SEQ.2.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1509289361.SEQ.4.jpg
A72+Canon nFD 50.1,2 at f1,2
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1509289361.SEQ.6.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1509215161.SEQ.0.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1509289599.SEQ.0.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1509215365.SEQ.0.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1509289360.SEQ.2.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1509289361.SEQ.4.jpg
A72+Canon nFD 50.1,2 at f1,2
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1509289361.SEQ.6.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1509215161.SEQ.0.jpg
Oct 31, 2017 at 01:24 PM
p.93 #9f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
I'll join in with some more autumn shots 
All images with the Canon FD 55mm 1:1.2 S.S.C. Aspherical on Sony A7 @ f/1.2 again:
DSC05036_FS_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05058_FS_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05059_FS_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05061_FS2_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05063_FS_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05129_FS_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05128_FS2_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05114 (1)_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05154_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
The ones with "FS" (FastStone) of "(1)" (PMBBrowser) in the filename are edited jpg's, usually I lifted the shadows or exposure a bit and added some contrast and saturation and some small radius usm, but not much, I try not to affect the rendering too much, the rest (well, only the last one in this case) are ooc jpg's.
All images with the Canon FD 55mm 1:1.2 S.S.C. Aspherical on Sony A7 @ f/1.2 again:
DSC05036_FS_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05058_FS_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05059_FS_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05061_FS2_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05063_FS_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05129_FS_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05128_FS2_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05114 (1)_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC05154_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
The ones with "FS" (FastStone) of "(1)" (PMBBrowser) in the filename are edited jpg's, usually I lifted the shadows or exposure a bit and added some contrast and saturation and some small radius usm, but not much, I try not to affect the rendering too much, the rest (well, only the last one in this case) are ooc jpg's.
Nov 27, 2017 at 12:22 PM
p.93 #10f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
haven't been shooting my f/1.2s lately, been trying to keep it light.
one from the rokkor 58/1.2 though, on the kolari UT:
http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4564/26517283859_150b8010a2_o.jpg
one from the rokkor 58/1.2 though, on the kolari UT:
http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4564/26517283859_150b8010a2_o.jpg
Nov 27, 2017 at 01:50 PM
p.93 #11f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
I know it is personal, but I find the background bokeh on that Canon FD 55mm 1:1.2 S.S.C. ASPHERICAL @ f/1.2 almost always very, very disturbing. It is almost migraine inducing, and seems to destroy photographs that might have had a chance at a narrower aperture.
Nov 28, 2017 at 08:19 AM
p.93 #12f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
That's ok and indeed very personal, I like it a lot because it's a vivid, as in not too smooth like a modern perfectly corrected Sigma or Otus for example and not too busy (imo) like a Porst or too swirly like a Biotar, the nFD 50 1.2 above looks a bit busier to me as well? Although I like all of those as well, so perhaps I do like busy bokeh..
Could you elaborate a little bit on what you find particularity disturbing, as I don't really see what you mean compared to other super fast lenses, or perhaps give an example of bokeh you like at f/1.2, perhaps the EF 50L which is very smooth indeed, but quite low/fluffy contrast overall?
The Rokkor (which I have as well) for example seems smoother ooc, but in fact, when you try to equalize the contrast with the 55 Asph the bokeh becomes almost the same it seems to me.
Actually I think it might have more to do with me and how I use it, than with the lens, I use it a lot wide open in bright sunlight with harsh backgrounds..
I do get headaches quite often though, so I will look into that
Could you elaborate a little bit on what you find particularity disturbing, as I don't really see what you mean compared to other super fast lenses, or perhaps give an example of bokeh you like at f/1.2, perhaps the EF 50L which is very smooth indeed, but quite low/fluffy contrast overall?
The Rokkor (which I have as well) for example seems smoother ooc, but in fact, when you try to equalize the contrast with the 55 Asph the bokeh becomes almost the same it seems to me.
Actually I think it might have more to do with me and how I use it, than with the lens, I use it a lot wide open in bright sunlight with harsh backgrounds..
I do get headaches quite often though, so I will look into that
Nov 28, 2017 at 08:43 AM
p.93 #13f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
wolfloid wrote:
I know it is personal, but I find the background bokeh on that Canon FD 55mm 1:1.2 S.S.C. ASPHERICAL @ f/1.2 almost always very, very disturbing. It is almost migraine inducing, and seems to destroy photographs that might have had a chance at a narrower aperture.
i'll show you migraine inducing...
olympus pen f 42/1.2 + kolari UT:
http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4543/37978732544_8ec8487e26_o.jpg
http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4545/37978732414_b856c04de0_o.jpg
I know it is personal, but I find the background bokeh on that Canon FD 55mm 1:1.2 S.S.C. ASPHERICAL @ f/1.2 almost always very, very disturbing. It is almost migraine inducing, and seems to destroy photographs that might have had a chance at a narrower aperture.
i'll show you migraine inducing...
olympus pen f 42/1.2 + kolari UT:
http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4543/37978732544_8ec8487e26_o.jpg
http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4545/37978732414_b856c04de0_o.jpg
Nov 28, 2017 at 10:40 AM
p.93 #14f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
See, I like it!
But I'll have a rest in a dark room for a while now..
But I'll have a rest in a dark room for a while now..
Nov 28, 2017 at 10:48 AM
p.93 #15f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
A72+MC Rokkor PG 58/1.2+helicoid adapter,wide open
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1511598420.SEQ.7.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1511598421.SEQ.9.jpg
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Nov 29, 2017 at 07:47 AM
p.93 #16f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
A72+Canon FD SSC 55/1.2+helicoid adapter,wide open:
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1511468721.SEQ.0.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1511468722.SEQ.2.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1511468725.SEQ.8.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1511468722.SEQ.1.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1511468721.SEQ.0.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1511468722.SEQ.2.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1511468725.SEQ.8.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1511468722.SEQ.1.jpg
Nov 29, 2017 at 07:50 AM
p.93 #17f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Haven't seen anything from the Zhongyi Speedmaster II 35mm f0.95 yet, so here goes.
Taken with a Sony A6500, adjusted to my taste...
Taken with a Sony A6500, adjusted to my taste...
Nov 30, 2017 at 12:34 PM
p.93 #18f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
olympus pen f 42/1.2:
http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4516/23913493377_afbed62b56_o.jpg
http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4516/23913493377_afbed62b56_o.jpg
Dec 01, 2017 at 11:42 PM
p.93 #19f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Nikon D700 - Nikkor 55/1.2 AI, wide open.
_KJW2184-Edit by Kevin Woodard, on Flickr
_KJW2184-Edit by Kevin Woodard, on FlickrJan 01, 2018 at 03:57 AM
p.93 #20f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Canon FL 1.2/58 at 1.2 on A7R2, architectural details wo. Central resolution is excellent, it just gets dodgy near the edges.
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FL581f2/171109_DSC07895.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FL581f2/171120_DSC09132.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FL581f2/171120_DSC09230.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FL581f2/171228_DSC00721.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FL581f2/180109_DSC02048.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FL581f2/DSC01394_1600wm.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FL581f2/171109_DSC07895.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FL581f2/171120_DSC09132.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FL581f2/171120_DSC09230.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FL581f2/171228_DSC00721.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FL581f2/180109_DSC02048.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FL581f2/DSC01394_1600wm.jpg
Jan 09, 2018 at 07:00 AM