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p.94 #1f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Canon 1.2/55 SSC Aspherical on A7r2, all at F1.2
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180114_DSC02500_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180114_DSC02718_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180114_DSC02729_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180114_DSC02746_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180114_DSC02747_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180114_DSC02760_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
A few observations, as this lens is new to me.
This lens has very high contrast wide open and is very sharp in the central area. There really isn't any 'glow'. I often thought I'd accidentally stopped down, but hadn't!
It purple fringes significantly wide open, better at F1.4, and pretty much not at all at F2. These samples have not been defringed.
Significant LoCA.
Bokeh is harsh, just the way I like it.
Onion rings are visible (in the samples posted next).
Vignetting is quite mild.
Flare resistance is excellent, no need for hood.
Edited on Jan 15, 2018 at 06:05 AM · View previous versions
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180114_DSC02500_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180114_DSC02718_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180114_DSC02729_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180114_DSC02746_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180114_DSC02747_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180114_DSC02760_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
A few observations, as this lens is new to me.
This lens has very high contrast wide open and is very sharp in the central area. There really isn't any 'glow'. I often thought I'd accidentally stopped down, but hadn't!
It purple fringes significantly wide open, better at F1.4, and pretty much not at all at F2. These samples have not been defringed.
Significant LoCA.
Bokeh is harsh, just the way I like it.
Onion rings are visible (in the samples posted next).
Vignetting is quite mild.
Flare resistance is excellent, no need for hood.
Edited on Jan 15, 2018 at 06:05 AM · View previous versions
Jan 15, 2018 at 05:55 AM
p.94 #2f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Canon 1.2/55 SSC Aspherical on A7r2, all at F1.2
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180115_DSC02804_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
(Cork Oak)
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180115_DSC02813_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
(Cork Oak)
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180115_DSC02815_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180115_DSC02821_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
A few observations, as this lens is new to me.
This lens has very high contrast wide open and is very sharp in the central area. There really isn't any 'glow'. I often thought I'd accidentally stopped down, but hadn't!
It purple fringes significantly wide open, better at F1.4, and pretty much not at all at F2. These samples have not been defringed.
Significant LoCA.
Bokeh is harsh, just the way I like it.
Onion rings are visible.
Vignetting is quite mild.
Flare resistance is excellent, no need for hood.
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180115_DSC02804_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
(Cork Oak)
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180115_DSC02813_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
(Cork Oak)
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180115_DSC02815_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
http://www.photocornucopia.com/images/Lenses/Canon/FD55AL/180115_DSC02821_FD55AL_1f2.jpg
A few observations, as this lens is new to me.
This lens has very high contrast wide open and is very sharp in the central area. There really isn't any 'glow'. I often thought I'd accidentally stopped down, but hadn't!
It purple fringes significantly wide open, better at F1.4, and pretty much not at all at F2. These samples have not been defringed.
Significant LoCA.
Bokeh is harsh, just the way I like it.
Onion rings are visible.
Vignetting is quite mild.
Flare resistance is excellent, no need for hood.
Jan 15, 2018 at 05:57 AM
p.94 #4f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
garysblim wrote:
I had a little time today. So I took the Nikkor 55mm f1.2 nAI and a few other old lenses out today for a quick shoot out. This Nikon isn't considered the greatest 1.2 around. But it's actually not bad at all in my eyes.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4622/39789473421_79ce1b6966_b.jpgDSC03176 by Gary Lim, on Flickr
Sony A7, Nikon 55mm f1.2 nAI, f-stop = 1.2
Sure is my favorite 1.2... You can keep the newer "sterile" ones...
I had a little time today. So I took the Nikkor 55mm f1.2 nAI and a few other old lenses out today for a quick shoot out. This Nikon isn't considered the greatest 1.2 around. But it's actually not bad at all in my eyes.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4622/39789473421_79ce1b6966_b.jpgDSC03176 by Gary Lim, on Flickr
Sony A7, Nikon 55mm f1.2 nAI, f-stop = 1.2
Sure is my favorite 1.2... You can keep the newer "sterile" ones...
Jan 20, 2018 at 02:05 AM
p.94 #5f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
kwoodard wrote:
...You can keep the newer "sterile" ones...
I concur. There's a use for both, and it's nice to have the option, but I prefer these kinds of lenses a little on the imperfect side.
...You can keep the newer "sterile" ones...
I concur. There's a use for both, and it's nice to have the option, but I prefer these kinds of lenses a little on the imperfect side.
Jan 20, 2018 at 06:15 AM
p.94 #6f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Let me leave here a pixel peep link - comparison of Minolta MD 50/1.2 and Minolta MC 58/1.2 - resolution only
Jan 30, 2018 at 02:41 AM
p.94 #7f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
That's very sweet, gary. Their old primes were great character lenses.
Jan 30, 2018 at 03:41 AM
p.94 #8f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Canon FL 58mm f/1.2 wide open, Canon 6D FF.
Canon FL 58mm 1.2 on camera:
Edited on May 12, 2018 at 06:09 AM · View previous versions
Canon FL 58mm 1.2 on camera:
Edited on May 12, 2018 at 06:09 AM · View previous versions
May 12, 2018 at 03:10 AM
p.94 #10f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
agentbird wrote:
Canon 50mm f/0.95 on Sony A7rII.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4299/35675977230_895c821b90_b.jpg
Now that’s magical. Honestly, I think this is the only shot I have seen with this lens that I really like.
May 12, 2018 at 11:24 AM
p.94 #11f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
It really is hard to get this lens right, and it usually takes a bit of editing.
I inheriteded my copy from my father when he passed away, so it will stay with me for as long as I live
I inheriteded my copy from my father when he passed away, so it will stay with me for as long as I live
May 13, 2018 at 06:29 AM
p.94 #12f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Canon FL 58mm f1.2 @1.2, Canon 6D
Canon fl 58mm 1.2
Canon fl 58mm 1.2
Canon fl 58mm 1.2
Canon fl 58mm 1.2
Canon fl 58mm 1.2
Canon fl 58mm 1.2
Canon fl 58mm 1.2
Canon fl 58mm 1.2
May 16, 2018 at 03:20 AM
p.94 #14f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Canon 50 f0.95.
DSC02744 by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
DSC02744 by Jose Raposo, on FlickrMay 16, 2018 at 12:01 PM
p.94 #16f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
A72+Minolta "plain" MD 50/1.2 wide open
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1526756879.0.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1526756879.5.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1526756879.7.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1526756879.4.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1526756879.8.jpg
It is not a master of the oof blurr at f1.2.It is not just "nervous".It is plain schizophrfenic.I should find some time to try it at f2,which I guess would look better.
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1526756879.0.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1526756879.5.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1526756879.7.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1526756879.4.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1526756879.8.jpg
It is not a master of the oof blurr at f1.2.It is not just "nervous".It is plain schizophrfenic.I should find some time to try it at f2,which I guess would look better.
May 25, 2018 at 10:42 AM
p.94 #17f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Peire wrote:
A72+Minolta "plain" MD 50/1.2 wide open
...
It is not a master of the oof blurr at f1.2.It is not just "nervous".It is plain schizophrfenic.I should find some time to try it at f2,which I guess would look better.
Schizophrenic is good. the more so the better, at least it's interesting. Soft is good too, but anything in-between is just, in-between.
A72+Minolta "plain" MD 50/1.2 wide open
...
It is not a master of the oof blurr at f1.2.It is not just "nervous".It is plain schizophrfenic.I should find some time to try it at f2,which I guess would look better.
Schizophrenic is good. the more so the better, at least it's interesting. Soft is good too, but anything in-between is just, in-between.
May 25, 2018 at 04:34 PM
p.94 #18f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
oh no, the thread was archived away!
pentax A 50/1.2 on kolari a7:
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1791/29089260577_b7dd236d6a_o.jpg
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1840/29089260797_7f65756ba6_o.jpg
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1775/29089260827_9044f6b3ea_o.jpg
pentax A 50/1.2 on kolari a7:
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1791/29089260577_b7dd236d6a_o.jpg
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1840/29089260797_7f65756ba6_o.jpg
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1775/29089260827_9044f6b3ea_o.jpg
Aug 23, 2018 at 02:22 PM
p.94 #19f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
Let's try and keep this thread alive
Here are more wide open pictures from Marjan and Tijs with my Canon FD 55 1:1.2 Aspherical, I did some PP on these this time, just some global edits in FastStone: exposure lifted a bit, some contrast added, sharpened and then a resize with copyright.
The (auto) white balance was off on most and I didn't have much succes matching the colors, but anyway, here they are:
DSC00475_FS2s_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC00476_FS3_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC00478_FS_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
Here are more wide open pictures from Marjan and Tijs with my Canon FD 55 1:1.2 Aspherical, I did some PP on these this time, just some global edits in FastStone: exposure lifted a bit, some contrast added, sharpened and then a resize with copyright.
The (auto) white balance was off on most and I didn't have much succes matching the colors, but anyway, here they are:
DSC00475_FS2s_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC00476_FS3_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
DSC00478_FS_2048px by Koen Nieuwenhuize, on Flickr
Aug 27, 2018 at 01:33 PM
p.94 #20f/1.2 or faster lenses wide open
With Mitakon 35mm f/0.95, all clicked wide open:
GSCF7769 by Deepak Kaw, on Flickr
GSCF7752 by Deepak Kaw, on Flickr
GSCF7813 by Deepak Kaw, on Flickr
GSCF7782 by Deepak Kaw, on Flickr
GSCF7769 by Deepak Kaw, on FlickrGSCF7752 by Deepak Kaw, on FlickrGSCF7813 by Deepak Kaw, on FlickrGSCF7782 by Deepak Kaw, on FlickrAug 28, 2018 at 03:19 AM