Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

[Subimatt]

^^ I really like them, especially the first and the third.

Did you use flash in the first one..??

Nope, no flash :)

[llenuts]

I picked up my copy of this lens last week. Here's a couple from the weekend. Such an amazing lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3915441744_568f89b6f3_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3914657377_f23713f61c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/3914656497_61f9e4b3aa_o.jpg

[h4y4sh1]

I still love this lens :D
DOes this makes me a fan boy, Nick? :D
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3919667502_d21dfd1412_o.jpg

F1.8, and a beauty dish

[h4y4sh1]

few from yesterdays wedding.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/3914889410_6242edd583_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3914104625_a39fb06dd5_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2501/3914889708_597eb92e5b_o.jpg
Great pics. I really love the last one.
I would also like to know if you use any other lighting for the first pic.

[J-B]

Nice Subimatt

[nicksan]

I still love this lens :D
DOes this makes me a fan boy, Nick? :D
F1.8, and a beauty dish

Nope, not really.
That's about what I would expect for f1.8. The further you are to the subject, the better the lens performs. With my copy, the sharpness seems to "kick in" at that aperture.

Nice shot BTW.:D

-Nick

[Subimatt]

Great pics. I really love the last one.
I would also like to know if you use any other lighting for the first pic.

Thanks! nope, no additional lighting.

Nice Subimatt

Thanks!

[engrmariano]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2622/3911737799_4ca3a2f295.jpg

[joeyjoeyjoey]

f/4

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3439/3925273776_65969e24a5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3925273776/in/set-72157621175969671/)

[gambit]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2622/3911737799_4ca3a2f295.jpg

Lovely shot!

[Double Negative]

man, this is a special lens. quirks or not.

And THAT is the take-home point. It truly is a special lens. Always has been. From the RF lens to the FL, FD and now the EF. Canon has had a winning formula for this lens that dates back decades.

[dkspook]

I shot a danish rap duo recently:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3920901326_999b427105_b.jpg

Original 12mp file is here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk_spook/3920901326/sizes/o/). Insane amount of detail from this lens.

[Double Negative]

I shot a danish rap duo recently...

That strikes me as unusual as Matisyahu rapping reggae. :)

Bet they're good though. Do they have a site?

[dkspook]

That strikes me as unusual as Matisyahu rapping reggae. :)

Bet they're good though. Do they have a site?

No site yet, this is a brand new project for them. They've both done a ton of stuffe before tho... Oliver Ravn (the one with the glasses) can be found here (http://www.myspace.com/oliverravn)
. The other half of the duo, DJ Nage used to be a part of a trio called "Hvid Sjokolade" (White choccolate). Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUbYBmSIP8w&feature=related) is one of their tracks. He doesn't rap, but all the beats, sound bites etc. are his work.

Sorry for OT'ing, here's another 50L shot:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3442/3920876888_2889803fc6_b.jpg

[GMCPhotographics]

It's a lens that I'm growing to enjoy. Once I leant it's issues and moved passed them.

[joeyjoeyjoey]

f/4

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2552/3929865547_f844e28ea7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3929865547/in/set-72157621175969671/)

[dkspook]

f/4

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2552/3929865547_f844e28ea7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3929865547/in/set-72157621175969671/)

Cute!

[stateman]

My favorite lens...don't really know what I'm doing, but just love the colors and contrast...

f2

http://stateman.smugmug.com/photos/649802357_qfK7t-L-2.jpg

[joeyjoeyjoey]

@dkspook: Thanks much!

f/4

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/3933521226_e7cc075998.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3933521226/in/set-72157621175969671/)

[quadrap]

My favorite lens...don't really know what I'm doing, but just love the colors and contrast...

f2

http://stateman.smugmug.com/photos/649802357_qfK7t-L-2.jpg

lovely!!!

[jamesbong]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/3936153068_3c5a0546dc_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3936154838_1f23f8f1d7_b.jpg

[Double Negative]

^ Now that's how you do it! :)

[J-B]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3940999119_1b3f273ae8_o.jpg

wideopen

[siddr20]

How often do you all use this lens for wedding work?

[simak]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3936789118_97b81bc9a6_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/simashin/3936789118/)

[Rdigital Photo]

just got my 50mm 1.8 today

here is the first test shot

f/1.8
http://i38.tinypic.com/2akk32s.jpg

[sheawyatt]

just got my 50mm 1.8 today

here is the first test shot

f/1.8

Too bad this is the 50mm f/1.2 L thread...but you'll still enjoy having a fast prime around.

[gambit]

I really really like this lens, just cant get over the focus shift issues.
Anyway all the wide open shots that are back lit are just superb!

[joeyjoeyjoey]

f/1.2

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2611/3953617971_10d6864ffe.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3953617971/in/set-72157621175969671/)

[h4y4sh1]

at F2
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x236/h4y4sh1/botanical%20garden/IMG_1390-2.jpg

with 20mm ext tube, F4
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x236/h4y4sh1/botanical%20garden/IMG_1056-1.jpg

[GMCPhotographics]

at F2
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x236/h4y4sh1/botanical%20garden/IMG_1390-2.jpg
Stunning Work!

[sabesh]

^^^ Absolutely beautiful close-ups. Well done!

[liclic]

picked mine up couple days ago, how does it look?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3973451420_ac2d7aeff6_o.jpg

[Helena]

h4y4sh1 those are beautiful! This lens works great with tubes, doesn't it?

50L is great for landscapes too:

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090912_027_5db.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090914_008_5db.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090910_014_5db.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090919_006_5db.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090919_019_5db.jpg

And wildlife : ) :

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090916_001_5db.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090911_001_5db.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090915_009_5db.jpg

[poppie guy]

Nice set Helena, and good focus/catch on the little critter behind the fence. Did you do any urban photography while you were here in the USA?

[Helena]

Thanks! Sadly (because that is what I love the most - I get bored with photographing landscapes pretty quickly) no. We were in the outbacks visiting various national parks. It was a fantastic vacation but I'd love to go to a big city like NY some day to photograph. My fiancé isn't into photography though and doesn't like big cities, but he wants me to be happy, so we'll see. :)

(I want to add that I wouldn't like living in a big city at all - just photographing it. :) )

[Pixel Boy]

Great pics. I really love the last one.
I would also like to know if you use any other lighting for the first pic.


dito beautiful shots

[h4y4sh1]

@GMCPhotographics & sabesh
thank you for the compliment :)

@Helena
Your landscape photos are amazing
Yes, it works great with 20mm ext tube.

[Helena]

Thank you! I once tried 37mm (both my Canon tubes) and it worked great too. I don't have a macro lens so that was fun.

[palaima]

I hate you people :D
Stunning shots, is it just me or the shots really have that unbelievable 3D effect?

[liclic]

i love this lens but i am so afraid to use it at f1.2, thinking of bringing it back for a 35L, what do u guys think? here are a few pics at f1.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3988098055_b42dc5c0f9_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2609/3988854050_6e9b3d6a83_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3988854176_a8f65c507f_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/3988098483_75a4ae831b_o.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

i love this lens but i am so afraid to use it at f1.2, thinking of bringing it back for a 35L, what do u guys think? here are a few pics at f1.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3988098055_b42dc5c0f9_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2609/3988854050_6e9b3d6a83_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3988854176_a8f65c507f_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/3988098483_75a4ae831b_o.jpg
Based on those images, except for the first one, I'd say you've got the hang of shooting at f/1.2! ;)

Keep it!

Cheers!

[liclic]

Based on those images, except for the first one, I'd say you've got the hang of shooting at f/1.2! ;)

Keep it!

Cheers!
I think I am going to keep it :D

[nicksan]

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p364118242-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p484379105-4.jpg

[h4y4sh1]

@Helena
37mm? wow I never tried that. the mfd must be very close? I must try it :D

Another flower shot
at F2
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x236/h4y4sh1/botanical%20garden/IMG_2344.jpg

[h4y4sh1]

just some snap shots of some objects at home
wide open

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x236/h4y4sh1/pets/IMG_2258.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x236/h4y4sh1/pets/IMG_2297.jpg

[J-B]

Snapshot from a recent walk

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/3957978467_bba7921c0c.jpg

[assafphotography]

@Helena
37mm? wow I never tried that. the mfd must be very close? I must try it :D

Another flower shot
at F2
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x236/h4y4sh1/botanical%20garden/IMG_2344.jpg

I can't get over how beautiful and crisp this picture is! well done

[palaima]

^ +1 for that. Amazing capture.

[Helena]

Yes, that flower shot is stunning h4y4sh1! I need to do more flowers with my 50L. I did take some photos of fall leaves this week and they look great. This lens makes everything look even better than reality. :)

J-B, cute snapshot!

[eth3rton]

http://eth3rton.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p390823175-4.jpg

[joeyjoeyjoey]

f/7.1

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/4001813545_87ffb5a127.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/4001813545/in/set-72157621175969671/)

[germinal]

lovely shots in this thread. I'm looking for a fast prime. Seems 1.2 is the fastest I can get so there are two options. But the 85mm is a bit long imo.

Then only 50mm is left. It seems the 35mm is the better buy. (no focus shift) but that's only 1.4 and for head shots it's not that pleasing!

The only thing holding me back is the focus shift! it seems that when you hold to f 1.2 there is not problem... but when stopping down there is.. the only reason to get this lens for me is to use it at 1.2 so there doesn't seem to be a problem.


But then again. it costs alot of money... maybe I d better get the 35mm afterall?

[chioque]

Just like to share a photo I took of my aunt last month. Photo was taken wide open. The only post-processing was raw conversion using CaptureOne 4.

http://mansuramir.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p732641196-3.jpg

[palaima]

^ beautiful portrait :) Now who said this lens isn't sharp wide open??? :DD

[Double Negative]

^ beautiful portrait :) Now who said this lens isn't sharp wide open??? :DD

Certainly wasn't me.

Now granted, it might not be 135L or 85L sharp. The 35L is a touch softer, as is the 24L. But it's a matter of splitting hairs, really. They're all sharp enough wide open. People craving all this "sharpness" shouldn't be shooting wide open and/or complaining about it. ;)

Once again, I'll state for the record; I love my 50L.

[GMCPhotographics]

I guess it really depends on your specific lens. My 35L is noticably sharper than my 50L, but a wee bit softer than my 85L
Sure my 50L is softer, but it's still very usable wide open. I'd call it "sharp enough".
For head and shoulders portraits, the 85L is better, but for context portraits, the 35l and 50l do well

[Helena]

I guess it really depends on your specific lens. My 35L is noticably sharper than my 50L, but a wee bit softer than my 85L
Sure my 50L is softer, but it's still very usable wide open. I'd call it "sharp enough".
For head and shoulders portraits, the 85L is better, but for context portraits, the 35l and 50l do well

What you wrote about your 35L and 50L applies to my lenses too. 35L is pretty sharp wide open. 50L somewhat less, but "sharp enough" as you put it. It's my favorite lens and I don't hesitate to use it at f/1.2, but if I want super sharp at MFD I simply stop down a bit since mine doesn't have a noticable focus shift. (Away from MFD it is very sharp at all apertures.) 24LII is razor sharp at f/1.4, easily my sharpest lens, especially for close objects. 24L and 50L is a wonderful combo. :)

[brownbugger]

@h4y4sh1 , excellent flower photos !

[tiarehi]

At a HNL flickr friday meet:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2666/3911254442_d236cd0d70_o.jpg

[joeyjoeyjoey]

ƒ/8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4018784374_8bb8b52b47.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/4018784374/in/set-72157621175969671/)

[joeyjoeyjoey]

ƒ/8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2597/4020682249_393e08edb2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/4020682249/)

[inthedeck]

^^ :cool:

[Helena]

Misc. stuff (using 5D).

1.
http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090729_003_5db.jpg

2.
http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090805_006_5db.jpg

3.
http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090805_007_5db.jpg

4.
http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090820_015_5db.jpg

5.
http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20091010_019_5db.jpg

6.
http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20091010_024_5db.jpg

7.
http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20091008_006_5db.jpg

8.
http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090804_003_5db.jpg

[palaima]

The bokeh in the second one is just magical :) great shots!

[J-B]

Nice Helena.

Trying out a 12mm extension tube on this lens:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2780/4021926815_74c38721f0.jpg

[JAcosta]

Spent the day with the wife in the Park. All shot with the 5DII + 50L at f/1.2 .

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/4024533977_749fd5ff4e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3478/4024531615_8907b90bf9_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4024539065_695623ee21_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/4024537555_7cc23869e3_b.jpg

[Helena]

Thank you Paulius and J-B!

[eth3rton]

Fantastic set JAcosta. Love the colors in the 1st one, plus you have a pretty model!

[JAcosta]

Fantastic set JAcosta. Love the colors in the 1st one, plus you have a pretty model!


Thanks!

[YAYA-BOSSE]

Believe it or not, I spent the entire day reading this thread from page 1 to page 95. OMG, I'm blown away by all of the great pictures and the open dialogue (I won't expect anything more). My elementary question is this, are the colors and contrasts as vibrate as I'm seeing in the photos naturally or are they being adjusted using some other photography app? I'm simply wondering how much post processing work am I witnessing?

[macroshot]

are the colors and contrasts as vibrate as I'm seeing in the photos naturally

Yes. Amazing in both departments with very little, if any, pp'ing required. I generally only need to do some sharpening. It isn't the sharpest lens out there but it makes up for it in other ways.

[J-B]

Believe it or not, I spent the entire day reading this thread from page 1 to page 95. OMG, I'm blown away by all of the great pictures and the open dialogue (I won't expect anything more). My elementary question is this, are the colors and contrasts as vibrate as I'm seeing in the photos naturally or are they being adjusted using some other photography app? I'm simply wondering how much post processing work am I witnessing?

That's the 50L, great color and contrast!

[timnosenzo]

Yes. Amazing in both departments with very little, if any, pp'ing required.

Agreed. As long as you get the exposure right, the 50L produces great shots straight out of the camera.

[Double Negative]

^ John, those are beautiful park shots!


At a HNL flickr friday meet:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2666/3911254442_d236cd0d70_o.jpg

NICE. :)

An M8 with CV's new 50mm f/1.1 Nokton.

[YAYA-BOSSE]

I am so blown away by the clarity. Has anyone tried on on a Canon 30D? If so, were the results similar?

[wimg]

I am so blown away by the clarity. Has anyone tried on on a Canon 30D? If so, were the results similar?
I've used it on a 400D and 40D, before getting the 5D and 5D II if that is of any help.

And yes, the clarity, bokeh and colour is very much the same. Flare resistance is second to none. You really have to try very hard to get flare :D. Do note that AF may be more of a hit-and-miss with anything prior to a 50D, even with a well-behaved specimen - sometimes the AF on a 40D or 400D in combination with a 50L misses focus completely, in 1 of 10 to 1 of 20 shots IME. You may find Ai Servo fixes this, most of the time anyway.

Of course, on FF it shines even more. It is in a class of its own on FF, where on APS-C, IMO, it is similar to the 85L, just different AoV.

I find that lately when I want to do (fairly static) macro, I grab the 50L with an extension tube, or two, rather than a macro lens, because of its rendering capabilities. It is the main reason why I sold my 100 macro recently.

Kind regards, Wim

[JVS]

It's kinda odd how I see so many people with the 50L when I've read so many posts about 50L's shift focusing problem... what's going on? I am planning to purchase one, but fear very much towards this issue. Can some one speak more about it? Should I take the plunge?

[GMCPhotographics]

It's because it's a very real but over rated issue. But it's still the best autofocus 50mm ever made.

[JVS]

So... can some one tell me if I were to purchase this lens... what's the % of it having the shift focusing problem? I am getting ready to purchase it, but would hate to spend that much and finding out that it has that issue. Can anyone here verify that they do not have such an issue? And I am still new but I would like to know how do you tell if it's shift focusing b/c I never experience such problem. Pls ans my question as it's a do or die for me right now. And I need your replies to get an accurate decision ='[

[deci]

I thought I'd do a quick check on mine this afternoon, even though I've never noticed it. So I focussed on a pen at 45 degree to me about 2 - 2.5 feet away. Set f2.8 and used the center point. All the scenarios that should bring out the shift.......... and it did. The true focus point was about 1/4 inch back from the nib that I was focusing on......... Noticeable in real life? Not for the kind of stuff I do and easily worked around anyway. May have been worse on a full frame or even a newer cropo, but on my 30D its fine. @YaYa-Bossie - Though I work mainly in B + W, the 50L has some special colour. Can't put my finger on it, richness? depth? ..... I don't know, but I love it on my 30 Sorry, can't seem to format this post

[wimg]

So... can some one tell me if I were to purchase this lens... what's the % of it having the shift focusing problem? I am getting ready to purchase it, but would hate to spend that much and finding out that it has that issue. Can anyone here verify that they do not have such an issue? And I am still new but I would like to know how do you tell if it's shift focusing b/c I never experience such problem. Pls ans my question as it's a do or die for me right now. And I need your replies to get an accurate decision ='[
IMO, there is no better 50 mm lens for Canon bodies. So if it is do or die, IMO it is do.

Focus shift varies significantly from specimen to specimen, and a lot has been written on this topic here, including by myself. One can argue that it is always present, but may disappear within DoF with good specimens, or is prominentky present and not fixable by Canon, so it seems, with other specimens.

Generally, newer bodies like the 50D and 5D II, and likely the 7D and 1D Mk IV, will handle it better, due to improvements in the AF algorithms and AF systems. When you do encounter it, it varies from a relatively mild form of focus shift between apertures F/1.4 and F/2.8 at focusing distances between MFD and approximateley 5 or 6 ft, or 1.5 to 1.8 m. Essentially it will backfocus slightly, in those cases, probably up to about 2 to 4 cm (0.8 to 1.6 inch), varying with aperture from a few mm to a few cm IOW. Beyond a certain distance and/or a certain aperture the back focus will disappear in the DoF. With worse specimens it will only disappear at F/8, or sometimes never, apparently.

It does look like Canon produces specimens this year which are on average better than before, but even so, there is a chance that yiu get a bad one. Just make sure you get yours from a retailer with a good return policy, and return any not so good specimens until you obtain one that performs satisfactorily or well enough for you in the above mentioned "danger zone".

Personally I went through 5 specimens and 2 recalibrations, to keep the last one, which is fine and only shifts well within the limits of the AF system (shift of 1/6 of DoF at its most, at F/2, which is less than the focus shift my 85L II displays :D). This was a few years ago by now, and your chance of getting a good one is a lot better now, IMO. It is worth it, however, if you'd ask me :D. The pictures in this thread speak for themselves, after all :D.

HTH, kind regards,
Wim

[mleone]

Well thanks guys I just ordered a 50L! :)

Newegg has them in stock for $1439.99 btw

Mike

[deci]

http://www.black-cat-gfx.co.uk/potn/jamie.jpg @f4

[palaima]

Hmm if I had the ability to get this lens i would with no doubt, because I just love the rendering of colors from it and overall view angle :) But to pay for a lens this much (more than 1000 pounds) and not being able to use it properly because of the lack of skill is a different story...
So for me it is: first skill (being able to control F1.4) and than if needed this lens :)
Someday it will definitely make its way into my camera bag!
PS: deci - hilarious signature :DDD

[deci]

Paulius, why not do like me and save yourself around £400, put the money straight into a used 'L' and let yourself grow into the lens. If you find you need time to get used to 1.4 first...... its there, but so's the magic 1.2 :)

The sig is curtesy of Terry Pratchett and Discworld (I forget which book)

[palaima]

Paulius, why not do like me and save yourself around £400, put the money straight into a used 'L' and let yourself grow into the lens. If you find you need time to get used to 1.4 first...... its there, but so's the magic 1.2 :)

The sig is curtesy of Terry Pratchett and Discworld (I forget which book)

Well although growing into lens is fun...but for me it is a bit too much growing at once :D I hear even pro photographers say that it has a learning curve...so i'm just saving for siggy 30 1.4 (i have a crop, and the FoV will be very similar to 50).
As i said, for me who has never used a lens that is faster than 2.8, first should come the understanding of what to expect of the lens like this, how to use it properly and just don't want write everything down as lens error just because i don't have the proper skill to focus correctly :/

That signature is so true, i thought that i have read it somewhere :) Kinda makes one actually appreciate what one has :D

[eth3rton]

http://eth3rton.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p1059615889-4.jpg

[Helena]

Two from today. I love fall.

401822

401823

[joeyjoeyjoey]

ƒ/7.1 Why that aperture? Because my finger moved the dial from ƒ/8. Meh, I still got the DOF I wanted :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/4035710570_e00edda4f7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/4035710570/in/set-72157621175969671/)

[tupper]

ƒ/7.1 Why that aperture? Because my finger moved the dial from ƒ/8. Meh, I still got the DOF I wanted :D



Stunning as usual. Who gets to eat the food you photograph after your done? :lol:

[pratman64]

This and 35L are my favorite lenses.

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[tupper]

This and 35L are my favorite lenses.



If you had to choose one.. what would it be? :cool:

[pratman64]

If you had to choose one.. what would it be? :cool:


Slightest edge to 35L. But I'd be splitting hair here.

[liclic]

I was going to take this one back for a 35L but ended up keeping it :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2477/4042629274_443b3907a4_o.jpg

[johnaengus]

Ooooo. just pulled the trigger on the 50L. Can't wait!

[liclic]

Ooooo. just pulled the trigger on the 50L. Can't wait!
nice u gonna love it :)

[widjajam]

The only reason I joined this forum is specifically for this thread. It has made me suffer a LOT, yet it bring me a great joy at the end. I have been mumbling about this lens for almost 2 months and I just can't stop thinking about it. I always ended up coming back to this thread everyday at work just to see those beautiful pictures that you guys posted here.

As I believe some people here might experienced the same problem as me (affraid of backfocusing issue and can't justify the price difference, but still loving the pictures that it can take), I decided to make that step and I finally bought it last week at my local area cam shop. This lens, on my 5DII, is the sweetest thing I ever had in this world (okay, I exaggerate a bit). But seriously, this lens really shine!!! The sweet color and contrast, amazing bokeh, 3D effect, everything is so real and superb!

The focus shift problem is there, I tried 2 copies and I took the one that doesn't have the shift problem. It does not need any micro adjustment on my 5DII and the picture is sharp. I did compare it with 85L II but my heart fell for this one. I am so happy now, I believe the lens will stay for quite sometime in the body and I shall post some pictures very soon.

this is such an evil thread, yet it brings you joy =D

[Double Negative]

^ That's very cool. Congratulations, and welcome to POTN.

It truly is an amazing lens. Enjoy!

[widjajam]

^ That's very cool. Congratulations, and welcome to POTN.

It truly is an amazing lens. Enjoy!

You are one of the "evil" who indirectly influenced me to buy this lens, but I really should thank you!!! Every word about this lens that you said is so true and I really love it :D

[J-B]

Welcome widjajam. Enjoy your great new lens and post some pictures in here.
Let's attract more helpless victims :)

[Double Negative]

You are one of the "evil" who indirectly influenced me to buy this lens, but I really should thank you!!! Every word about this lens that you said is so true and I really love it :D

Heheh. I prefer "enabler." :D

It's a much-maligned lens, but once people try it...

[J-B]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/4047125357_cf0e95ed84_o.jpg

[mleone]

Finally UPS dropped off my 2nd day air package 3 days late! And inside my 50L! YEAAA!

So a quick test shooting at the box and National Geographic covers showed a little focus problem. -3 with the micro adjustment fixed it.

So I hope to get some good weather tomorrow to do some real world testing. But I'm happy so far :D

[palaima]

wow only -3? I read in this thread that some people had to do +10 :D
congrats on the new toy :D

[mleone]

wow only -3? I read in this thread that some people had to do +10 :D
congrats on the new toy :D

I'm sort of surprised I did something wrong I know it :)

I cant help but hold it. It feels sooo good. Now I need to name it.

[pratman64]

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[widjajam]

Welcome widjajam. Enjoy your great new lens and post some pictures in here.
Let's attract more helpless victims :)
I like that word "Helpless Victims" :lol:

[liclic]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4051146005_27693be978.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4051147225_83ca50f088.jpg

[h4y4sh1]

The first pic is with an 20 mm extension tube attached
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/4055168841_6d8709ea12_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/4055911228_e39c13ab09_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2722/4055170283_64a3955322_o.jpg

[ast]

Again these L primes have that magic touch in color and contrast, extremely enchanting!

[The Ghost of FM]

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G6704small.jpg



Cheers!

[joeyjoeyjoey]

ƒ/4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/4061741681_3a63d4b6cc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/4061741681/)

[The Ghost of FM]

ƒ/4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/4061741681_3a63d4b6cc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/4061741681/)
Ha!

Halloween Mask? ...I hope!

Nice. ;)

Cheers!

[S.Horton]

@wid welcome to POTN. Enjoy the lens!

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/Family/Skip-and-Alice-50th-Wedding/20080308185757SKIPALICE50THANN/265498018_npweH-L.jpg

[pratman64]

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[The Ghost of FM]

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G6745copysmall.jpg



Cheers!

[sabesh]

Some characters around Yonge & Dundas (Toronto) on Friday night. 7D + 50L (click on pics for access to larger images):

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/4064754722_97c6b4664f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/4064754722/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2731/4064004427_9310e2216b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/4064004427/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2609/4064773464_e695d0001b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/4064773464/)

Entire set here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/sets/72157622584814917/show/

Cheers,

Sabesh

[J-B]

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G6745copysmall.jpg



Cheers!


Haha it's satan himself looking us in the eyes

[The Ghost of FM]

Haha it's satan himself looking us in the eyes
Ha!

I was actually thinking about shopping some horns into it but decided to be slightly subtle about it! ;)

Cheers!

[sabesh]

Ha!

I was actually thinking about shopping some horns into it but decided to be slightly subtle about it! ;)

Cheers!
Great shot dude! Thx for sharing.

[quachified]

This thread is a terrible... terribly good thread! I'm contemplating dumping my 24-70L and going a 50L + 100 f/2 instead. Great photos everyone and thank you for contributing. Another reason why I love and hate PotN.

The 50L captures you all have posted is like love at first sight.

[The Ghost of FM]

Great shot dude! Thx for sharing.
My pleasure and many thanks!

Cheers!

[johnaengus]

Man, this is an awesome lens. I am impressed.

A few from a shoot this weekend.

http://finndogphoto.com/Family/Rach/IMG9541/702819050_LnJ3W-L.jpg

http://finndogphoto.com/Family/Rach/IMG9539/702819147_e8knn-L.jpg

http://finndogphoto.com/Family/Rach/IMG9175/700863195_E4HpQ-L.jpg

[colin842]

My neighbor walking her dog..

[pratman64]

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[liclic]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/4076396721_3b2467e989.jpg

[tupper]

Picked this lens up yesterday after alot of thinking between this and the 35L.

Am very happy with what I picked.. this lens is amazing!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/4082744553_30f66b8c09_o.jpg

[joeyjoeyjoey]

ƒ/2.5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/4086104239_64dfc33535.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/4086104239/)

[liclic]

ƒ/2.5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/4086104239_64dfc33535.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/4086104239/)
wow nice

[liclic]

my lovely wife :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2680/4051146741_190d7d9ef4.jpg

[quadrap]

I love love love this lens:

http://kendraalexis.com/lp.jpg

[ast]

Picked this lens up yesterday after alot of thinking between this and the 35L.

Am very happy with what I picked.. this lens is amazing!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/4082744553_30f66b8c09_o.jpg

This is simply amazing! got a magical feel to it.

[tupper]

This is simply amazing! got a magical feel to it.

Thanks mate!

[mleone]

After two weekends of rain I finally got to start using the 50L on real things.

Here is my buddies lizard

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/4089920448_bff2f49c94_b.jpg

[joeyjoeyjoey]

ƒ/3.5
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4094230811_6f3f2193bb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/4094230811/)

[sf1]

Here are two from a recent wedding. Both shot at f/1.2, about 20-25 feet away so the DOF is about 2-3 feet.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u198/shanef1/10091138.jpg


http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u198/shanef1/10091067-Version2-Version2.jpg

[tomhide]

excuse me about the subject :lol:

@f1.2 with 5D2 :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/4102825320_4cbdbacd9e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhide/4102825320/)

[The Ghost of FM]

excuse me about the subject :lol:

@f1.2 with 5D2 :)


You model seems sleepy and in need of a long nap. :D

Cheers!

[iplayazi]

You model seems sleepy and in need of a long nap. :D

Cheers!

thats funny :)

Shot wide open with 5dmkii selective sharpening on eye. Love the glow it produces! Melted away the vertical stacks of the fence :p

http://www.pbase.com/iplayazi/image/119363991/original.jpg

[tupper]

When it becomes legal. I will marry this lens.

[quadrap]

When it becomes legal. I will marry this lens.
(((: funny bw!

[tupper]

(((: funny bw!

Laugh anymore and you won't be invited to the wedding :lol:

[palaima]

I will lough even harder when you realize that it is cheating with the body on you :DDD

[liclic]

my buddy's bar
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/4104274818_811fddee66.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/4103511963_6c84b90e87.jpg

[ast]

^^ that's like water!:p


Some real stuff -- Lagavulin 16:

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh40/abetong/IMG_0793_01.jpg



of course, 50mm at f/1.2.

[lz7j]

http://www.nikkophotography.com/rfd/rfdstreet-1.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/rfd/rfdstreet-crossing.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/rfd/rfdstreet-happyman.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/rfd/rfdstreet-man.jpg

[liclic]

hey is that Toronto China town

[MichSt]

A little bit of fall from the Midwest

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4088447004_c555d37dbf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marioq/4088447004/)

[lz7j]

hey is that Toronto China town

Yes. I was shooting in the Spadina area.


http://www.nikkophotography.com/rfd/rfdstreet-1-3.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/rfd/random-collage.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/rfd/rfdstreet-1-2.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/rfd/rfdstreet-woman.jpg