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Archive 2021Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
p.20 #1Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Focus Breathing
Far Focus
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-wMZ8Zxb/0/23db575c/O/i-wMZ8Zxb.jpg
Close Focus
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-JZx9gTF/0/0a1769c9/O/i-JZx9gTF.jpg
ILCE-1 + FE 50mm F1.2 GM (SEL50F12GM).
K-H.
Far Focus
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-wMZ8Zxb/0/23db575c/O/i-wMZ8Zxb.jpg
Close Focus
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-JZx9gTF/0/0a1769c9/O/i-JZx9gTF.jpg
ILCE-1 + FE 50mm F1.2 GM (SEL50F12GM).
K-H.
Jul 24, 2021 at 11:26 AM
p.20 #2Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
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Jul 30, 2021 at 09:42 AM
p.20 #3Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Nice Image SuZhou
That M tower sharp, was that building just finished? I thought i saw it on the news.
That M tower sharp, was that building just finished? I thought i saw it on the news.
Jul 31, 2021 at 04:01 AM
p.20 #4Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
on a family event I took some images with the lens - the compilation A1 und the lens was a dream..
just married by H. Wiedow, auf Flickr
just married by H. Wiedow, auf FlickrJul 31, 2021 at 01:55 PM
p.20 #5Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Matti6950 wrote:
Nice Image SuZhou
That M tower sharp, was that building just finished? I thought i saw it on the news.
Thank you.
The Gate of the Orient was completed in 2016.
Nice Image SuZhou
That M tower sharp, was that building just finished? I thought i saw it on the news.
Thank you.
The Gate of the Orient was completed in 2016.
Aug 01, 2021 at 06:20 PM
p.20 #7Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
People photos with the 50 GM
My friend says this looks like an ad to get the COVID vaccine LOL
My wifey
My friend says this looks like an ad to get the COVID vaccine LOL
My wifey
Aug 03, 2021 at 11:25 AM
p.20 #8Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Hodie wrote:
Portland, Oregon
The food pictures look like textbook examples of when not to shoot wide open. Nice sky though.
Portland, Oregon
The food pictures look like textbook examples of when not to shoot wide open. Nice sky though.
Aug 03, 2021 at 12:02 PM
p.20 #10Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Daran wrote:
The food pictures look like textbook examples of when not to shoot wide open. Nice sky though.
I'm sorry, but if I'm being completely honest, I think your "critique" is a little insulting since you're not providing what I could have done different and why. I also find it odd that out of all the photos in this thread, you're going to pick on my wide open shots of some random food for a lens that has an aperture of f/1.2.
I understand that there is very little depth of field with those shots. It was a combination of not that much light and wanting a shallow DoF. I know these shots are not works of art, but I posted them in this specific thread in case there are folks wanting to see the rendering of the lens wide open.
I didn't post the pictures to get a critique; I honestly don't think they're worthy of a critique and I don't think I need to justify my reasons for shooting wide open, as they're just everyday shots of some food my friends and I had ordered.
Most of my photography is done with my family in tow. I get shots when I can and try to post those that might be interesting in specific threads, so yeah, your comment kind of bothers me. As you can see, I've posted several other shots in this thread stopped down.
I'm happy to get real critique on my photos in the appropriate forum or if I specifically ask for it. I'm a professional writer, so a big part of my job is basically people (editors/reviewers) telling me what I've done wrong. I can take a good beating as long as it's constructive and helps me get better.
Your comment didn't help anything except to know that if I had stopped down and raised my ISO, you might have not said a word.
Hodie wrote
Portland, OregonI'm sorry, but if I'm being completely honest, I think your "critique" is a little insulting since you're not providing what I could have done different and why. I also find it odd that out of all the photos in this thread, you're going to pick on my wide open shots of some random food for a lens that has an aperture of f/1.2.
I understand that there is very little depth of field with those shots. It was a combination of not that much light and wanting a shallow DoF. I know these shots are not works of art, but I posted them in this specific thread in case there are folks wanting to see the rendering of the lens wide open.
I didn't post the pictures to get a critique; I honestly don't think they're worthy of a critique and I don't think I need to justify my reasons for shooting wide open, as they're just everyday shots of some food my friends and I had ordered.
Most of my photography is done with my family in tow. I get shots when I can and try to post those that might be interesting in specific threads, so yeah, your comment kind of bothers me. As you can see, I've posted several other shots in this thread stopped down.
I'm happy to get real critique on my photos in the appropriate forum or if I specifically ask for it. I'm a professional writer, so a big part of my job is basically people (editors/reviewers) telling me what I've done wrong. I can take a good beating as long as it's constructive and helps me get better.
Your comment didn't help anything except to know that if I had stopped down and raised my ISO, you might have not said a word.
Aug 04, 2021 at 12:58 AM
p.20 #12Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Hodie wrote:
People photos with the 50 GM
It does look like the first frame of a government funded PA ad lol.
Aug 04, 2021 at 02:56 AM
p.20 #13Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Hodie wrote:
The food pictures look like textbook examples of when not to shoot wide open. Nice sky though.I'm sorry, but if I'm being completely honest, I think your "critique" is a little insulting since you're not providing what I could have done different and why. I also find it odd that out of all the photos in this thread, you're going to pick on my wide open shots of some random food for a lens that has an aperture of f/1.2.
I understand that there is very little depth of field with those shots. It was a combination of not that much light and wanting a shallow DoF. I know these shots are not works of art,...Show more →
Don't listen to him. Sure it's not the "proper" way to shoot food but i still find your pics quite pleasing. It's not like you did it for money so as long as you like it - it's fine.
As far as "how to make it better" for food you just need to use focus stacking, Depending on your aperture and food on the plate you will need to take like 10-20 photos with different focus spot. You want to have most or even all of the food on a plate in focus, all other things can(should) stay blurred. After that you can easily stack it in Photoshop or Capture One, use masks to get the desired effect.
Daran wrote
Hodie wrote
Portland, OregonI understand that there is very little depth of field with those shots. It was a combination of not that much light and wanting a shallow DoF. I know these shots are not works of art,...Show more →
Don't listen to him. Sure it's not the "proper" way to shoot food but i still find your pics quite pleasing. It's not like you did it for money so as long as you like it - it's fine.
As far as "how to make it better" for food you just need to use focus stacking, Depending on your aperture and food on the plate you will need to take like 10-20 photos with different focus spot. You want to have most or even all of the food on a plate in focus, all other things can(should) stay blurred. After that you can easily stack it in Photoshop or Capture One, use masks to get the desired effect.
Aug 04, 2021 at 06:09 AM
p.20 #14Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Hodie wrote:
The food pictures look like textbook examples of when not to shoot wide open. Nice sky though.I'm sorry, but if I'm being completely honest, I think your "critique" is a little insulting since you're not providing what I could have done different and why. I also find it odd that out of all the photos in this thread, you're going to pick on my wide open shots of some random food for a lens that has an aperture of f/1.2.
I understand that there is very little depth of field with those shots. It was a combination of not that much light and wanting a shallow DoF. I know these shots are not works of art,...Show more →
Wow. I'm sorry, certainly didn't intend to upset you. Maybe I should have skipped the part about the textbook. I thought it funny, when you could be the master of photography for all I know. Why you think this forum should be free of factual criticism is beyond me, though.
Daran wrote
Hodie wrote
Portland, OregonI understand that there is very little depth of field with those shots. It was a combination of not that much light and wanting a shallow DoF. I know these shots are not works of art,...Show more →
Wow. I'm sorry, certainly didn't intend to upset you. Maybe I should have skipped the part about the textbook. I thought it funny, when you could be the master of photography for all I know. Why you think this forum should be free of factual criticism is beyond me, though.
Aug 04, 2021 at 07:10 AM
p.20 #15Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
Daran wrote:
The food pictures look like textbook examples of when not to shoot wide open. Nice sky though.I'm sorry, but if I'm being completely honest, I think your "critique" is a little insulting since you're not providing what I could have done different and why. I also find it odd that out of all the photos in this thread, you're going to pick on my wide open shots of some random food for a lens that has an aperture of f/1.2.
I understand that there is very little depth of field with those shots. It was a combination of not that much light and wanting a shallow DoF. I know these shots are not works of art, but I posted them in this specific thread in case there are folks wanting to see the rendering of the lens wide open.
I didn't post the pictures to get a critique; I honestly don't think they're worthy of a critique and I don't think I need to justify my reasons for shooting wide open, as they're just everyday shots of some food my friends and I had ordered.
Most of my photography is done with my family in tow. I get shots when I can and try to post those that might be interesting in specific threads, so yeah, your comment kind of bothers me. As you can see, I've posted several other shots in this thread stopped down.
I'm happy to get real critique on my photos in the appropriate forum or if I specifically ask for it. I'm a professional writer, so a big part of my job is basically people (editors/reviewers) telling me what I've done wrong. I can take a good beating as long as it's constructive and helps me get better.
Your comment didn't help anything except to know that if I had stopped down and raised my ISO, you might have not said a word.Wow. I'm sorry, certainly didn't intend to upset you. Maybe I should have skipped the part about the textbook. I thought it funny, when you could be the master of photography for all I know. Why you think this forum should be free of factual criticism is beyond me, though.
I'm okay with feedback, but I think there is a certain delivery in which feedback should be given. Anyway, I appreciate your response and we're all good here. Onto the next!
Hodie wrote
Daran wrote
Hodie wrote
Portland, OregonI understand that there is very little depth of field with those shots. It was a combination of not that much light and wanting a shallow DoF. I know these shots are not works of art, but I posted them in this specific thread in case there are folks wanting to see the rendering of the lens wide open.
I didn't post the pictures to get a critique; I honestly don't think they're worthy of a critique and I don't think I need to justify my reasons for shooting wide open, as they're just everyday shots of some food my friends and I had ordered.
Most of my photography is done with my family in tow. I get shots when I can and try to post those that might be interesting in specific threads, so yeah, your comment kind of bothers me. As you can see, I've posted several other shots in this thread stopped down.
I'm happy to get real critique on my photos in the appropriate forum or if I specifically ask for it. I'm a professional writer, so a big part of my job is basically people (editors/reviewers) telling me what I've done wrong. I can take a good beating as long as it's constructive and helps me get better.
Your comment didn't help anything except to know that if I had stopped down and raised my ISO, you might have not said a word.
I'm okay with feedback, but I think there is a certain delivery in which feedback should be given. Anyway, I appreciate your response and we're all good here. Onto the next!
Aug 04, 2021 at 10:00 AM
p.20 #16Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
I just shared a mini review with 25 odd sample images from my 3 weeks with the lens:
https://www.atamadnan.com/2021/08/04/50mmgm/
Meow says the neighbourhood cat by Ata Mohammad Adnan, on Flickr
https://www.atamadnan.com/2021/08/04/50mmgm/
Meow says the neighbourhood cat by Ata Mohammad Adnan, on FlickrAug 04, 2021 at 11:13 PM
p.20 #17Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
I take it you see it as tangible upgrade over 50ZA?
That's my opinion as a well, I find it amazing that the GM is both sharper and smoother at the same time (let alone faster
).
Very nice photos, btw. They definitely have their own feel to them.
ataadnan wrote:
I just shared a mini review with 25 odd sample images from my 3 weeks with the lens:
https://www.atamadnan.com/2021/08/04/50mmgm/
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51251180124_b8d683c0fc_c.jpgMeow says the neighbourhood cat by Ata Mohammad Adnan, on Flickr
That's my opinion as a well, I find it amazing that the GM is both sharper and smoother at the same time (let alone faster
).Very nice photos, btw. They definitely have their own feel to them.
ataadnan wrote:
I just shared a mini review with 25 odd sample images from my 3 weeks with the lens:
https://www.atamadnan.com/2021/08/04/50mmgm/
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51251180124_b8d683c0fc_c.jpgMeow says the neighbourhood cat by Ata Mohammad Adnan, on Flickr
Aug 05, 2021 at 02:44 AM
p.20 #18Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
j4nu wrote:
I take it you see it as tangible upgrade over 50ZA?
That's my opinion as a well, I find it amazing that the GM is both sharper and smoother at the same time (let alone faster ).
Very nice photos, btw. They definitely have their own feel to them.
https://www.atamadnan.com/2021/08/04/50mmgm/
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51251180124_b8d683c0fc_c.jpgMeow says the neighbourhood cat by Ata Mohammad Adnan, on Flickr
Is it faster?
What's the transmission difference between the two?
I'd imagine it's insignificant, probably a quarter stop?
It (the 1.2) does seem to paint better pictures (imo).
Those food photos, I agree, aren't great food photos, but they are great sample images for this lens, really gave me a good feel of the rendering at a distance that's obviously close and both foreground and background blur and transitional characteristics.
Love the VW image, those vibrant colours, the warm contrasty lighting, very nice image.
Just hope there aren't any monkeys in that garage.
I take it you see it as tangible upgrade over 50ZA?
That's my opinion as a well, I find it amazing that the GM is both sharper and smoother at the same time (let alone faster
).Very nice photos, btw. They definitely have their own feel to them.
ataadnan wrote
I just shared a mini review with 25 odd sample images from my 3 weeks with the lens:https://www.atamadnan.com/2021/08/04/50mmgm/
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51251180124_b8d683c0fc_c.jpgMeow says the neighbourhood cat by Ata Mohammad Adnan, on Flickr
Is it faster?
What's the transmission difference between the two?
I'd imagine it's insignificant, probably a quarter stop?
It (the 1.2) does seem to paint better pictures (imo).
Those food photos, I agree, aren't great food photos, but they are great sample images for this lens, really gave me a good feel of the rendering at a distance that's obviously close and both foreground and background blur and transitional characteristics.
Love the VW image, those vibrant colours, the warm contrasty lighting, very nice image.
Just hope there aren't any monkeys in that garage.
Aug 05, 2021 at 02:46 AM
p.20 #19Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
I didn't measure it, but I think I have 3 similar shots: @f1.2, @f1.4 and ZA @f1.4 . I'll see if I can find them.
Bob_S wrote:
That's my opinion as a well, I find it amazing that the GM is both sharper and smoother at the same time (let alone faster ).
Very nice photos, btw. They definitely have their own feel to them.
https://www.atamadnan.com/2021/08/04/50mmgm/
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51251180124_b8d683c0fc_c.jpgMeow says the neighbourhood cat by Ata Mohammad Adnan, on FlickrIs it faster?
What's the transmission difference between the two?
I'd imagine it's insignificant, probably a quarter stop?
It (the 1.2) does seem to paint better pictures (imo).
Those food photos, I agree, aren't great food photos, but they are great sample images for this lens, really gave me a good feel of the rendering at a distance that's obviously close and both foreground and background blur and transitional characteristics.
Love the VW image, those vibrant colours, the warm contrasty lighting, very nice image.
Just hope there aren't any monkeys in that garage.
Bob_S wrote:
j4nu wrote
I take it you see it as tangible upgrade over 50ZA?That's my opinion as a well, I find it amazing that the GM is both sharper and smoother at the same time (let alone faster
).Very nice photos, btw. They definitely have their own feel to them.
ataadnan wrote
I just shared a mini review with 25 odd sample images from my 3 weeks with the lens:https://www.atamadnan.com/2021/08/04/50mmgm/
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51251180124_b8d683c0fc_c.jpgMeow says the neighbourhood cat by Ata Mohammad Adnan, on Flickr
What's the transmission difference between the two?
I'd imagine it's insignificant, probably a quarter stop?
It (the 1.2) does seem to paint better pictures (imo).
Those food photos, I agree, aren't great food photos, but they are great sample images for this lens, really gave me a good feel of the rendering at a distance that's obviously close and both foreground and background blur and transitional characteristics.
Love the VW image, those vibrant colours, the warm contrasty lighting, very nice image.
Just hope there aren't any monkeys in that garage.
Aug 05, 2021 at 03:00 AM
p.20 #20Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Image Thread
So, take this with a grain of salt please, as it was outdoors and the light might have simply changed when I was switching the lens / reframing but I got in (Aperture Prio) shutter speed:
* on 1st photo (close-up) : 1/2500s 50ZA @f1.4 vs 1/2000s 50GM @f1.4 (1/2500s @f1.2)
* on 2nd photo (regular) : 1/1000s 50ZA @f1.4 vs 1/1000s 50GM @f1.4 (1/1250s 50GM @f1.2)
* on 3rd photo (regular) : 1/1250s 50ZA @f1.4 vs 1/1000s 50GM @f1.4 (1/1250s 50GM @f1.2)
but histogram on these photos shows ZA is a bit darker (hard to tell exactly).
j4nu wrote:
I didn't measure it, but I think I have 3 similar shots: @f1.2@, @f1.4@ and ZA @f1.4@ . I'll see if I can find them.
That's my opinion as a well, I find it amazing that the GM is both sharper and smoother at the same time (let alone faster ).
Very nice photos, btw. They definitely have their own feel to them.
https://www.atamadnan.com/2021/08/04/50mmgm/
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51251180124_b8d683c0fc_c.jpgMeow says the neighbourhood cat by Ata Mohammad Adnan, on FlickrIs it faster?
What's the transmission difference between the two?
I'd imagine it's insignificant, probably a quarter stop?
It (the 1.2) does seem to paint better pictures (imo).
Those food photos, I agree, aren't great food photos, but they are great sample images for this lens, really gave me a good feel of the rendering at a distance that's obviously close and both foreground and background blur and transitional characteristics.
Love the VW image, those vibrant colours, the warm contrasty lighting, very nice image.
Just hope there aren't any monkeys in that garage.
* on 1st photo (close-up) : 1/2500s 50ZA @f1.4 vs 1/2000s 50GM @f1.4 (1/2500s @f1.2)
* on 2nd photo (regular) : 1/1000s 50ZA @f1.4 vs 1/1000s 50GM @f1.4 (1/1250s 50GM @f1.2)
* on 3rd photo (regular) : 1/1250s 50ZA @f1.4 vs 1/1000s 50GM @f1.4 (1/1250s 50GM @f1.2)
but histogram on these photos shows ZA is a bit darker (hard to tell exactly).
j4nu wrote:
I didn't measure it, but I think I have 3 similar shots: @f1.2@, @f1.4@ and ZA @f1.4@ . I'll see if I can find them.
Bob_S wrote
j4nu wrote
I take it you see it as tangible upgrade over 50ZA?That's my opinion as a well, I find it amazing that the GM is both sharper and smoother at the same time (let alone faster
).Very nice photos, btw. They definitely have their own feel to them.
ataadnan wrote
I just shared a mini review with 25 odd sample images from my 3 weeks with the lens:https://www.atamadnan.com/2021/08/04/50mmgm/
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51251180124_b8d683c0fc_c.jpgMeow says the neighbourhood cat by Ata Mohammad Adnan, on Flickr
What's the transmission difference between the two?
I'd imagine it's insignificant, probably a quarter stop?
It (the 1.2) does seem to paint better pictures (imo).
Those food photos, I agree, aren't great food photos, but they are great sample images for this lens, really gave me a good feel of the rendering at a distance that's obviously close and both foreground and background blur and transitional characteristics.
Love the VW image, those vibrant colours, the warm contrasty lighting, very nice image.
Just hope there aren't any monkeys in that garage.
Aug 05, 2021 at 04:56 AM