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Archive 2010Missing my 50/1.2L...
p.1 #1Missing my 50/1.2L...
...is something I'd never imagine I'd write, but here it is.
A couple of weeks ago I decided to give up trying with my current 50/1.2 and asked for a replacement. That request has a very high chance of being honored, but the show ain't over until the fat lady sings.
During the last 6-7 months I've been using that 50/1.2L almost exclusively, with a fair amount of frustration, but in the mean time also getting a feel for its quirks etc, so also learning to control it.
Now I miss the lens.
I miss the focal length (which I always thought of as secondary to 35mm or 85mm) and character (while I thought it to be inferior to the 85/1.2).
So with all this frustration came enjoyment, even if hidden.
What can I say the @*%@#&&@ grew on me
Ruy
A couple of weeks ago I decided to give up trying with my current 50/1.2 and asked for a replacement. That request has a very high chance of being honored, but the show ain't over until the fat lady sings.
During the last 6-7 months I've been using that 50/1.2L almost exclusively, with a fair amount of frustration, but in the mean time also getting a feel for its quirks etc, so also learning to control it.
Now I miss the lens.
I miss the focal length (which I always thought of as secondary to 35mm or 85mm) and character (while I thought it to be inferior to the 85/1.2).
So with all this frustration came enjoyment, even if hidden.
What can I say the @*%@#&&@ grew on me
Ruy
Jun 17, 2010 at 11:03 AM
p.1 #2Missing my 50/1.2L...
Quirks, like being awesome @ 1.2?
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/196/img0620editweb.jpg
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/196/img0620editweb.jpg
Jun 17, 2010 at 11:07 AM
p.1 #3Missing my 50/1.2L...
thats exactly what happened to me .. sold it, regretted it .. and had to rebuyit again .. and now im totally satisfied even with its quirkyness
Jun 17, 2010 at 11:08 AM
p.1 #4Missing my 50/1.2L...
Borrow mine. I used it yesterday and guess what.
Jun 17, 2010 at 11:21 AM
p.1 #5Missing my 50/1.2L...
stanj wrote:
Borrow mine. I used it yesterday and guess what.
Your love/hate relationship with this lens finally swung fully to the hate side?
Borrow mine. I used it yesterday and guess what.
Your love/hate relationship with this lens finally swung fully to the hate side?
Jun 17, 2010 at 11:42 AM
p.1 #6Missing my 50/1.2L...
NIce picture, looking at it on a BlackBerry, first thought was "Dude that's OOF, then scrolled over and said DOH! Awesome pic".
When it's on the pics are super-nice, when it misses, you want to throw it in the river.
When it's on the pics are super-nice, when it misses, you want to throw it in the river.
Jun 17, 2010 at 11:52 AM
p.1 #7Missing my 50/1.2L...
Also love the lens. It misses a lot, but when it hits it's great.
Jun 17, 2010 at 12:17 PM
p.1 #9Missing my 50/1.2L...
thedigitalbean wrote:
Your love/hate relationship with this lens finally swung fully to the hate side?
It has always been 90% hate and 10% passionate and kinky love. Ok, make it 95%/5%.
stanj wrote
Borrow mine. I used it yesterday and guess what.It has always been 90% hate and 10% passionate and kinky love. Ok, make it 95%/5%.
Jun 17, 2010 at 12:26 PM
p.1 #10Missing my 50/1.2L...
jeremy_clay wrote:
Quirks, like being awesome @ 1.2?
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/196/img0620editweb.jpg
+1, the 3rd dimension of Canon light an unique look from the 50f1.2
Quirks, like being awesome @ 1.2?
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/196/img0620editweb.jpg
+1, the 3rd dimension of Canon light
an unique look from the 50f1.2Jun 19, 2010 at 08:52 PM
p.1 #12Missing my 50/1.2L...
LightShow wrote:
NIce picture, looking at it on a BlackBerry, first thought was "Dude that's OOF, then scrolled over and said DOH! Awesome pic".
When it's on the pics are super-nice, when it misses, you want to throw it in the river.
Haha the most excited is on the lower right corner "end", need time to reach here
NIce picture, looking at it on a BlackBerry, first thought was "Dude that's OOF, then scrolled over and said DOH! Awesome pic".
When it's on the pics are super-nice, when it misses, you want to throw it in the river.
Haha the most excited is on the lower right corner "end", need time to reach here
Jun 19, 2010 at 10:11 PM
p.1 #13Missing my 50/1.2L...
I ended up selling mine as it was very frustrating It was tough to count on in a wedding or portrait session, but when it hits, it is very special.
Jun 20, 2010 at 12:17 AM
p.1 #14Missing my 50/1.2L...
kewlcanon wrote:
It's a magic lens.
Yeah, that's it... Eye of newt, toads feet, poisonous mushrooms, and a dash of Belladonna for good luck.. Magic....
I don't fault people for wanting to like this lens, and I always liked the color/clarity of the "in focus" shots (few as they are) but I can't understand why anyone would want to use a professional tool that provides inconsistent (at best) results. Why shoot a paying assignment with that lens and weep later in the studio?
I've dealt with "soft" images from a shoot and it's no fun. Too much work...
It's a magic lens.
Yeah, that's it... Eye of newt, toads feet, poisonous mushrooms, and a dash of Belladonna for good luck.. Magic....
I don't fault people for wanting to like this lens, and I always liked the color/clarity of the "in focus" shots (few as they are) but I can't understand why anyone would want to use a professional tool that provides inconsistent (at best) results. Why shoot a paying assignment with that lens and weep later in the studio?
I've dealt with "soft" images from a shoot and it's no fun. Too much work...
Jun 20, 2010 at 03:42 AM
p.1 #15Missing my 50/1.2L...
mttran wrote:
an unique look from the 50f1.2
I think you'll find Mr Clay's use of lighting has more than a little to do with it
an unique look from the 50f1.2
I think you'll find Mr Clay's use of lighting has more than a little to do with it
Jun 20, 2010 at 06:54 AM
p.1 #16Missing my 50/1.2L...
jamesf99 wrote:
..... Why shoot a paying assignment with that lens and weep later in the studio?
..
Through the tears the results appear to be more acceptable. I'm waiting for the further deterioration of my eyesight that comes with aging to begin to develop a relationship with this lens that is without ambivalence.
kewlcanon wrote
It's a magic lens...
Through the tears the results appear to be more acceptable. I'm waiting for the further deterioration of my eyesight that comes with aging to begin to develop a relationship with this lens that is without ambivalence.
Jun 20, 2010 at 07:20 AM
p.1 #17Missing my 50/1.2L...
jeremy_clay wrote:
Quirks, like being awesome @ 1.2?
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/196/img0620editweb.jpg
I love that image.
Quirks, like being awesome @ 1.2?
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/196/img0620editweb.jpg
I love that image.
Jun 20, 2010 at 07:48 AM
p.1 #18Missing my 50/1.2L...
Sold mine mostly because I don't like the FL on FF. Happy with my 85L and 85 F1.8.
Jun 20, 2010 at 07:53 AM
p.1 #19Missing my 50/1.2L...
R. Eisenberg wrote:
..... Why shoot a paying assignment with that lens and weep later in the studio?
..Through the tears the results appear to be more acceptable. I'm waiting for the further deterioration of my eyesight that comes with aging to begin to develop a relationship with this lens that is without ambivalence.
Ambivalence is something I can understand with the 50L.
Even though my eyesight has, and still is, deteriorating, the disappointment I felt upon viewing images from this lens is burned into my brain. I'm scarred for life and only death will set me free.
jamesf99 wrote
kewlcanon wrote
It's a magic lens...
Ambivalence is something I can understand with the 50L.
Even though my eyesight has, and still is, deteriorating, the disappointment I felt upon viewing images from this lens is burned into my brain. I'm scarred for life and only death will set me free.
Jun 20, 2010 at 08:23 AM
p.1 #20Missing my 50/1.2L...
I wish I could have loved this lens. I have bought and sold it twice now. Missed too many shots on paid shoots to keep it around. I'm happy with my Zeiss planar at the moment. Any mistakes are my fault. Somehow that's more comforting.
Jun 20, 2010 at 01:18 PM