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Archive 2021Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
p.2 #1Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
WanderingCloud wrote:
I can assure you my window is not curved as shown on the photo.
post #3 shows the similar pincushion distortion.
In lenstip review, they mention 50GM has mild mustache distortion, so I guess a profile is indeed needed to correct it. Are you sure the profile is applied?
LiveShots wrote
Looks like the camera is not level in that shot, vertical lines to the left and right of the center are both leaning to the left. I don’t think that is distortion.post #3 shows the similar pincushion distortion.
In lenstip review, they mention 50GM has mild mustache distortion, so I guess a profile is indeed needed to correct it. Are you sure the profile is applied?
Apr 22, 2021 at 12:27 PM
p.2 #2Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Agree, is there even a profile available already in 3rd party RAW converters? Turning on in camera correction only affects the JPEG.
j4nu wrote:
WanderingCloud wrote
LiveShots wrote
Looks like the camera is not level in that shot, vertical lines to the left and right of the center are both leaning to the left. I don’t think that is distortion.post #3 shows the similar pincushion distortion.
Apr 22, 2021 at 12:36 PM
p.2 #3Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
j4nu wrote:
I can assure you my window is not curved as shown on the photo.
post #3 shows the similar pincushion distortion.In lenstip review, they mention 50GM has mild mustache distortion, so I guess a profile is indeed needed to correct it. Are you sure the profile is applied?
The lens correction is enabled in camera.
The next picture you can even see the mustache distortion.
WanderingCloud wrote
LiveShots wrote
Looks like the camera is not level in that shot, vertical lines to the left and right of the center are both leaning to the left. I don’t think that is distortion.post #3 shows the similar pincushion distortion.
The lens correction is enabled in camera.
The next picture you can even see the mustache distortion.
Apr 22, 2021 at 12:37 PM
p.2 #4Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Indeed, in-camera correction will work for jpegs. For RAWs, it depends on the program you use - CaptureOne uses the distortion correction data embedded in EXIF ("Manufacturer profile" and slider to 100).
WanderingCloud wrote:
I can assure you my window is not curved as shown on the photo.
post #3 shows the similar pincushion distortion.In lenstip review, they mention 50GM has mild mustache distortion, so I guess a profile is indeed needed to correct it. Are you sure the profile is applied?The lens correction is enabled in camera.
The next picture you can even see the mustache distortion.
WanderingCloud wrote:
j4nu wrote
WanderingCloud wrote
LiveShots wrote
Looks like the camera is not level in that shot, vertical lines to the left and right of the center are both leaning to the left. I don’t think that is distortion.post #3 shows the similar pincushion distortion.
The next picture you can even see the mustache distortion.
Apr 22, 2021 at 12:46 PM
p.2 #5Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Okay, I wasn't aware you were posting out of camera JPEGs. I had assumed (erroneously) that you had processed the RAW file (not knowing what converter) and this wasn't one produced by the camera.
WanderingCloud wrote:
I can assure you my window is not curved as shown on the photo.
post #3 shows the similar pincushion distortion.In lenstip review, they mention 50GM has mild mustache distortion, so I guess a profile is indeed needed to correct it. Are you sure the profile is applied?The lens correction is enabled in camera.
The next picture you can even see the mustache distortion.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KOJmbSnsMTKgJreXT_Uqs3vhrLDKqvj0R465Z9PPu6MtEGrmbbi3HrRvcj4ca5zbZSeuYHyLXl3WAh_1XzCBWvVfAIo-THfCXbjeFUsYl_eST-M7gnCBGpAFNviCCsk8lCgCYQdaVA=w2400
WanderingCloud wrote:
j4nu wrote
WanderingCloud wrote
LiveShots wrote
Looks like the camera is not level in that shot, vertical lines to the left and right of the center are both leaning to the left. I don’t think that is distortion.post #3 shows the similar pincushion distortion.
The next picture you can even see the mustache distortion.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KOJmbSnsMTKgJreXT_Uqs3vhrLDKqvj0R465Z9PPu6MtEGrmbbi3HrRvcj4ca5zbZSeuYHyLXl3WAh_1XzCBWvVfAIo-THfCXbjeFUsYl_eST-M7gnCBGpAFNviCCsk8lCgCYQdaVA=w2400
Apr 22, 2021 at 12:48 PM
p.2 #6Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Indeed, if those are in-camera corrected jpegs, the distortion is definitely noticeable.
Maybe that's one thing the old ZA will have over the GM
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Maybe that's one thing the old ZA will have over the GM
...Apr 22, 2021 at 12:57 PM
p.2 #7Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Mild is a better term for sure. I don't know how this should be called excessive. It's unfortunate nonetheless, though keep in mind that bigger 50 lenses like the Leica SL Lux and Pana have even more distortion 
Apr 22, 2021 at 04:48 PM
p.2 #8Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
LBJ2 wrote:
They're all original images.
Thank you for stopping by. Please post your images here.Very nice. I really like the colors in this series. How are you processing your files or are these jpegs? If jpegs what jpeg profile did you use?
RAW image. Only one setting, use a “Camera Matching - Standard ” color profile in Lightroom.
SheldonChuh wrote
It arrived last week and hasn’t left my camera. 50GM--The best Sony lens I've ever used.They're all original images.
Thank you for stopping by. Please post your images here.
RAW image. Only one setting, use a “Camera Matching - Standard ” color profile in Lightroom.
Apr 22, 2021 at 06:32 PM
p.2 #9Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
hiepphotog wrote:
Mild is a better term for sure. I don't know how this should be called excessive. It's unfortunate nonetheless, though keep in mind that bigger 50 lenses like the Leica SL Lux and Pana have even more distortion
Funny that, this is the only lens I ever used to exhibit such degree of distortion. Even with ultra wide lenses I don't remember to ever pictured a curve wall before.
tsdevine wrote:
Okay, I wasn't aware you were posting out of camera JPEGs. I had assumed (erroneously) that you had processed the RAW file (not knowing what converter) and this wasn't one produced by the camera.
No, those pictures were converted from RAW using Lightroom with lens correction section showing "Build-in" . Jpg, however, does show a lesser degree of distortion. Hopefully next Lightroom update we will have a lens profile for the 50GM.
It's a fun lens to use nonetheless, but for the time being shoot jpg only or steer clear of vertical lines.
Mild is a better term for sure. I don't know how this should be called excessive. It's unfortunate nonetheless, though keep in mind that bigger 50 lenses like the Leica SL Lux and Pana have even more distortion
Funny that, this is the only lens I ever used to exhibit such degree of distortion. Even with ultra wide lenses I don't remember to ever pictured a curve wall before.
tsdevine wrote:
Okay, I wasn't aware you were posting out of camera JPEGs. I had assumed (erroneously) that you had processed the RAW file (not knowing what converter) and this wasn't one produced by the camera.
No, those pictures were converted from RAW using Lightroom with lens correction section showing "Build-in" . Jpg, however, does show a lesser degree of distortion. Hopefully next Lightroom update we will have a lens profile for the 50GM.
It's a fun lens to use nonetheless, but for the time being shoot jpg only or steer clear of vertical lines.
Apr 22, 2021 at 11:32 PM
p.2 #10Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Phew, that's good news, as without specific lens profile LR does not correct distortion AFAIK.
I think uncorrected this does not look too bad, check Sigma 85 DN to see how bad it can actually get .
I think uncorrected this does not look too bad, check Sigma 85 DN to see how bad it can actually get
.Apr 23, 2021 at 02:13 AM
p.2 #12Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
I thought the built-in profile in LR only did CA correction. You see a difference in LR vs the SooC JPEG in terms of distortion?
WanderingCloud wrote:
No, those pictures were converted from RAW using Lightroom with lens correction section showing "Build-in" . Jpg, however, does show a lesser degree of distortion. Hopefully next Lightroom update we will have a lens profile for the 50GM.
It's a fun lens to use nonetheless, but for the time being shoot jpg only or steer clear of vertical lines.
WanderingCloud wrote:
No, those pictures were converted from RAW using Lightroom with lens correction section showing "Build-in" . Jpg, however, does show a lesser degree of distortion. Hopefully next Lightroom update we will have a lens profile for the 50GM.
It's a fun lens to use nonetheless, but for the time being shoot jpg only or steer clear of vertical lines.
Apr 23, 2021 at 08:27 AM
p.2 #13Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
I'm not sure if it varies, but any lens I check on Lightroom just says built-in profile corrects for CA, so I think you're right on that. Needs to be manually done, or have the profile added into Lightroom to have Distortion correction.
Apr 23, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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Apr 25, 2021 at 06:42 PM
p.2 #20Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Looks like a wonderful lens! I sold my Canon 50 1.2 last year and would love to have this to replace it. I thought I could live without it but after seeing these samples, it's hard to resist. Nice work everyone!
Apr 25, 2021 at 06:59 PM