Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM [Archive] - Page 2 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

Dragos Jianu

20th of October 2007 (Sat), 14:40

One more:

File: _MG_2757.jpg
File size: 1,510KB
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D
Owner: Alfred Steiglitz
Date/Time: 2007:06:01 19:37:50
Shutter speed: 1/30 sec
Aperture: 8
Exposure mode: Av
Flash: On
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 640
Focal length: 50mm
Image size: 1190 x 800
Rotation: none
Color profile: IEC 61966-2.1 Default RGB colour space - sRGB

So...ummm...it's not like any cheap zoom could look this good at f/8 and websize ? :oops: Don't mean to be offensive

sootyvrs

20th of October 2007 (Sat), 17:42

So its true. It does suffer from CA . Can this be fix by canon on the lens itself. I know it can be dealt with using PP, but you paid $$$$ for this?. Now I see why some prefer the f1.4 (lilttle CA) or even the 1.8 (No CA). Still nice contrast.

I would say it's no worse than 35L, 85L & 135L for CA's. All primes, inc. L's, suffer from CA's wide open but that's to be expected and the 50/1.4 is no exception.

Lord_Malone

31st of October 2007 (Wed), 18:25

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2531/scag6725edityb4.jpg

silvex

31st of October 2007 (Wed), 18:34

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2531/scag6725edityb4.jpg

Oh I see. You did the "camouflage" filter for the CA ? :) Nice clean shot. BTW that is some BIG brother!

tmr

1st of November 2007 (Thu), 00:48

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2531/scag6725edityb4.jpg

Did you pick up the 50L again? You always did get such great shots with the lens!

Chandler.

1st of November 2007 (Thu), 02:09

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2531/scag6725edityb4.jpg

My head keeps on tilting to the right...

Get those horizons straight Malone ;)

sabesh

1st of November 2007 (Thu), 03:30

My head keeps on tilting to the right...

Get those horizons straight Malone ;)
If he gets the horizon right, the people will be tilted. It's just not the perfect vantage from which the pic was taken ;) .. One option would be use the tricky transformation tool in Photoshop.

Lord_Malone

2nd of November 2007 (Fri), 15:55

Hey Ed do you sharpen your photos in LR or photoshop? It always seems just right. Love the shots.

I don't typically sharpen in LR. I almost always export to CS3 and use USM for sharpening.

Did you pick up the 50L again? You always did get such great shots with the lens!

No. This is a shot I took when I still had the lens. It's been gone for a while now and I don't have plans to reacquire it. At least not in the immediate future.

My head keeps on tilting to the right...

Get those horizons straight Malone ;)

Sorry. :(

cwphoto

3rd of November 2007 (Sat), 10:55

EOS-1D Mark III, 50/1.2, ISO 100, 1/800s @ f/1.8:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29547&stc=1&d=1191774327

EOS-1D Mark III, 50/1.2, ISO 100, 1/800s @ f/2:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29548&stc=1&d=1191774534

EOS-1D Mark III, 50/1.2, ISO 100, 1/400s @ f/2:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29549&stc=1&d=1191774688

EOS-1D Mark III. 50/1.2, ISO 100, 1/640s @ f/2:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29550&stc=1&d=1191775182

cwphoto

5th of November 2007 (Mon), 22:24

1) EOS-1D Mark III, 50/1.2, ISO 400, 1/200s @ f/2:

2) EOS-1D Mark III, 50/1.2, ISO 100, 1/2,500s @ f/1.4:

breakdown

16th of November 2007 (Fri), 10:39

The real world shots from this lens amaze me. The picture quality is similar to the 85L yet this lens seems to capture so much more in the composition. For some reason, the pictures I see from this lens, almost make me feel like a part of the scene.

Mum2J&M

17th of November 2007 (Sat), 09:12

Not the greatest as I was chasing the kids around the playground alone, but here's one taken at 1.2. I plan to get some more today. Exif: ss 4000 ISO 200.

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/222339606-M.jpg

G35Driver

17th of November 2007 (Sat), 20:42

now that I have a son I am lusting over one of these lenses.

michael_

13th of December 2007 (Thu), 08:26

hmm, i read negative feedback on this lens then i check this thread again :( ohh well time to bite the bullet

bildeb0rg

13th of December 2007 (Thu), 13:24

On a 1D mk III, exif should be in there, but if not; 1/125th f4 ISO 2500

roentarre

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 02:04

On a 5D

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/91980513.jpg

roentarre

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 02:05

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/91980518.jpg

roentarre

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 02:10

ISO 1600, F1.2, 1/80 sec

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/91868725.jpg

roentarre

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 02:12

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/91835161.jpg

roentarre

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 02:13

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/91547016.jpg

G35Driver

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 02:13

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/91835161.jpg
wow, very colorful

roentarre

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 02:14

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/91291404.jpg

roentarre

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 02:15

wow, very colorful

It was a fluke. The colour seems to be quite great and snap the moment with f1.2

Kind of fun :)

roentarre

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 02:21

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/91805342.jpg

G35Driver

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 02:31

you are all making me very jealous, I want this lens

roentarre

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 03:34

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4374/217030387730b4d27970gg0.jpg

echo

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 04:51

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/91547016.jpg

That's it, I'm getting one.

mebailey

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 09:37

Miniature Tiger - f/1.6, iso 1600 with crop.

RTMiller

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 13:48

Wow, I cruised through this entire thread and not one mention of using this lens for low-light indoor sports. So here you go...

http://rtmiller.smugmug.com/photos/243842321-XL.jpg

RTMiller

22nd of January 2008 (Tue), 13:52

One more...

http://rtmiller.smugmug.com/photos/243841979-XL.jpg

Mum2J&M

5th of February 2008 (Tue), 16:02

Here's a new one...

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/251287026-M.jpg

or two...

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/251287011-M.jpg

with 100% crop...

Fabrian

6th of February 2008 (Wed), 12:13

Nice.. assuming @ 1.2, your exif is missing.

Mum2J&M

6th of February 2008 (Wed), 12:16

Nice.. assuming @ 1.2, your exif is missing.

Woops - okay - 1.2 on the leaf pic and 1.8 on my kid pic. Sorry about that.

SoaringUSAEagle

6th of February 2008 (Wed), 13:06

The leaf pic is kinda trippy at a first glance lol. Nice images Mum... I really want this lens :)

Mum2J&M

6th of February 2008 (Wed), 19:49

The leaf pic is kinda trippy at a first glance lol. Nice images Mum... I really want this lens :)

I know - isn't it freaky looking? It reminds me of a kaleidascope (sp?) or something. Thanks for your kind comment.

Dorman

6th of February 2008 (Wed), 19:50

That is a crazy image Mum, I'd love to see it full size!
I see you've gone from the 17-55 back to the 50mm 1.2 ;)
Looks like this is a proper focusing copy for sure.

Mum2J&M

6th of February 2008 (Wed), 19:53

That is a crazy image Mum, I'd love to see it full size!
I see you've gone from the 17-55 back to the 50mm 1.2 ;)
Looks like this is a proper focusing copy for sure.

Phew. I'm relieved to hear you say this! I change lenses so much and know I am taking too many chances with lenses. It's the damn L's. I just can't seem to leave them alone! LOL.

Dorman

6th of February 2008 (Wed), 19:55

Well if you aren't satisfied with non L's for whatever reason then it's no sense settling for less.

Mum2J&M

7th of February 2008 (Thu), 08:28

That is a crazy image Mum, I'd love to see it full size!
I see you've gone from the 17-55 back to the 50mm 1.2 ;)
Looks like this is a proper focusing copy for sure.

Well, here it is a bit bigger - didn't want to go overboard as it's a forum though.

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/251287026-X2.jpg

cwphoto

7th of February 2008 (Thu), 08:39

Well, here it is a bit bigger - didn't want to go overboard as it's a forum though.

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/251287026-X2.jpg

One of the most beautiful images I have seen in a while. :)

SoaringUSAEagle

7th of February 2008 (Thu), 10:00

I'd say you have a great copy of the 50L.

bildeb0rg

7th of February 2008 (Thu), 10:06

Hey Mum, I bet someone on here could 'shop those grey lines out for you if you asked nicely...;):lol::lol::lol:

Mum2J&M

7th of February 2008 (Thu), 10:43

One of the most beautiful images I have seen in a while. :)

Wow, thank you for the nice compliment! :)

iLuveKetchup

7th of February 2008 (Thu), 14:24

Just received the 50L last week & I'm in love!! I don't see any back focusing issues (using 5D). Maybe I'm doing something wrong (or right.. lol). Photos to follow...

Mum2J&M

8th of February 2008 (Fri), 18:32

Just received the 50L last week & I'm in love!! I don't see any back focusing issues (using 5D). Maybe I'm doing something wrong (or right.. lol). Photos to follow...

Ok - where are your pics? :(

SoaringUSAEagle

8th of February 2008 (Fri), 22:10

Helps to just get out and shoot doesnt it Mum? You've just gotta let go. :)

Mum2J&M

9th of February 2008 (Sat), 16:10

Helps to just get out and shoot doesnt it Mum? You've just gotta let go. :)

Yeah, I'm getting there. :lol:

Mum2J&M

9th of February 2008 (Sat), 20:16

Some more wide open from the past couple days...

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/251938661_VyC4X-L.jpg

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/252576076_XTizx-M.jpg

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/252207098_GFLHy-M.jpg

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/252576081_cwsKa-M.jpg

Double Negative

9th of February 2008 (Sat), 23:21

Outstanding shots, Mum! So much character.

SoaringUSAEagle

9th of February 2008 (Sat), 23:28

More great shots Mum. I think that 50L and you work together well :)

roentarre

10th of February 2008 (Sun), 06:17

One more, taken lately :)

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/92716646.jpg

Mum2J&M

10th of February 2008 (Sun), 08:43

Thanks guys! Not that amazing, but I thought it would show the shallow dof at 1.2. I appreciate your comments! Makes me want to keep shooting. ;)

roentarre

11th of February 2008 (Mon), 07:00

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/92716586.jpg

Mum2J&M

11th of February 2008 (Mon), 08:06

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/92716586.jpg

Wow. Nice one! :eek:

Mum2J&M

11th of February 2008 (Mon), 08:19

Ok - last one for awhile (sorry, I like this one and forgot to post it). This one, to me, shows that my 50L is pretty sharp. I feel so lucky to have gotten a good copy. So far, the issues don't seem to be taking away from my photos. Hopefully I'll never have a problem. We'll see...

f/8
1/200
ISO 200
fill flash (on board)

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/251938465_GFZFx-L.jpg

Adamora

11th of February 2008 (Mon), 08:26

shh777

11th of February 2008 (Mon), 09:02

One more, taken lately :)

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/92716646.jpg

To Roentarre - very nice shot. I know this shot was tricky because of the sky. Where is the main source of light if you don't mind me asking....

Mum2J&M

11th of February 2008 (Mon), 18:49

Well opening it up Does make it sharp, its the Wide open that matters, 1.4/1.2 are enough to determine that.

Well, since all my previous shots were wide open, I figured I'd throw this one in for kicks. ;)

Double Negative

11th of February 2008 (Mon), 18:51

Wow, roentarre... You're posting some sweet shots. The bokeh on the 50mm is awesome - right up there with the other L primes. Great models, too.

michael_

11th of February 2008 (Mon), 19:07

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/92716586.jpg

awesome shot, thats an advert shot right there.

Mum2J&M

11th of February 2008 (Mon), 19:42

Can we have the exif please? Was she actually moving?

bacchanal

11th of February 2008 (Mon), 21:28

Can we have the exif please? Was she actually moving?

It's intact...f/1.2, 1/1000, ISO100, 5D

Mum2J&M

11th of February 2008 (Mon), 21:36

It's intact...f/1.2, 1/1000, ISO100, 5D

Oh, thank you.

terriyaki

11th of February 2008 (Mon), 21:53

Wow, lots of great shots in the past few pages. :)

simon_says

11th of February 2008 (Mon), 22:08

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/4483/img3513ls6.jpg

roentarre

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 01:45

To Roentarre - very nice shot. I know this shot was tricky because of the sky. Where is the main source of light if you don't mind me asking....

No, I would never mind that. Thanks for noticing this wonderful lens from Canon. Right now, 50mm f1.2L is my most commonly used lens

It was taken about 7 am in the morning. The predominant light is actually from the background (yes, seriously backlighting). There is some light coming from her left diagonally and I did use a silver reflector to provide some fill in lighting to her right side of the face (not enough though)

Wow, roentarre... You're posting some sweet shots. The bokeh on the 50mm is awesome - right up there with the other L primes. Great models, too.

Around her hair, there are some serious purple CA due to backlighting. It happens with all L primes wide open with serious backlighting.

Thank you for supporting this 50mm f1.2L

I love this prime a lot.

roentarre

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 01:47

awesome shot, thats an advert shot right there.

Thanks there. That gives a bit of sports look for sports wear commercial or Nike kind of stuff.

3 frames per second and still fast enough to freeze the action with 50mm f1.2 wide open

SoaringUSAEagle

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 05:18

Well opening it up Does make it sharp, its the Wide open that matters, 1.4/1.2 are enough to determine that.

You mean closing down... ;)

Adamora

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 05:45

You mean closing down... ;)

Shh!!! mistakes are supposed to be hidden.

Mum2J&M

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 08:32

You mean closing down... ;)

I'm glad you noted this. I was going to say the same thing, but didn't. But I was going to say "stopping" down, lol. :lol:

Adamora

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 09:03

I'm glad you noted this. I was going to say the same thing, but didn't. But I was going to say "stopping" down, lol. :lol:

MISTAKES HAPPEN :evil::cry::cry:

Double Negative

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 09:08

True, but it takes a little work to get really bad CA and during import you can control it a fair bit. Part of the price of an L prime includes the ability to shoot wide open. In your shot I didn't even notice it as there are nicer things to notice; the lighting, the feel, the bokeh and the model doesn't hurt, either. :)

I love Canon's L primes... Clearly you do as well and it shows!

Around her hair, there are some serious purple CA due to backlighting. It happens with all L primes wide open with serious backlighting.

Thank you for supporting this 50mm f1.2L

I love this prime a lot.

shh777

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 10:04

[quote=roentarre;4901268]No, I would never mind that. Thanks for noticing this wonderful lens from Canon. Right now, 50mm f1.2L is my most commonly used lens

It was taken about 7 am in the morning. The predominant light is actually from the background (yes, seriously backlighting). There is some light coming from her left diagonally and I did use a silver reflector to provide some fill in lighting to her right side of the face (not enough though)

Thanks for the info. Once again great pics. I know you always get questions about your pics and you are always happy to share. Great photographer and great person....

Mum2J&M

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 10:29

MISTAKES HAPPEN :evil::cry::cry:

It was supposed to be a light-hearted joke. :rolleyes:

Adamora

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 11:47

It was supposed to be a light-hearted joke. :rolleyes:

And that was a humorous outbreak!

Jeez i dont have to write "kidding" under everything i say do i :D

Mum2J&M

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 11:59

And that was a humorous outbreak!

Jeez i dont have to write "kidding" under everything i say do i :D

the mad face and crying smilies must've thrown me off. ;)

Adamora

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 12:39

the mad face and crying smilies must've thrown me off. ;)

Indeed, i thought a year in POTN would change your way of thinking :D

Double Negative

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 20:57

Well, I've decided to put my focus-shift mistrust in the 50L aside and get my very own copy to see what all the fuss is about... It's been calibrated by Canon Irvine so it should be right on the money. We'll see!

I really want a fast prime that's weathersealed and the 50L is the only one that really fits my needs right now...

iLuveKetchup

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 22:29

Ok - where are your pics? :(

Didn't get a chance to use the lens extensively. But here's a couple.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2265/2256757246_7a7acbe58a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/2253888824_6b80678cc3.jpg

cwphoto

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 23:10

There's some outstanding work with this lens guys, keep it coming. :)

SoaringUSAEagle

12th of February 2008 (Tue), 23:13

Didn't get a chance to use the lens extensively. But here's a couple.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2265/2256757246_7a7acbe58a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/2253888824_6b80678cc3.jpg

Both of these are phenomenal.

terriyaki

13th of February 2008 (Wed), 00:06

Holy shmoly those are fantastic, ILK!

Mum2J&M

13th of February 2008 (Wed), 14:53

Mum2J&M

13th of February 2008 (Wed), 14:54

Double Negative

13th of February 2008 (Wed), 15:39

Thanks, Mum!

The images you and roentarre are posting have given me enough reason to see for myself what the story is with this lens... We'll see! :p

I am so psyched you are doing this. We need more 50L owners! I love to see people's work with this lens. Hope you enjoy it! Have fun.

Mum2J&M

13th of February 2008 (Wed), 15:45

Thanks, Mum!

The images you and roentarre are posting have given me enough reason to see for myself what the story is with this lens... We'll see! :p

I really hope you like it. You'll be surprised how quickly you can get stunning results. Looking forward to seeing your pics! ;)

bildeb0rg

16th of February 2008 (Sat), 20:34

ISO 3200, 1/320th @ f2, white balance corrected in DPP

crosseyed

16th of February 2008 (Sat), 21:41

wow... iso 3200 what camera did you use?
nice shot!

gvg45

16th of February 2008 (Sat), 22:36

wow... iso 3200 what camera did you use?
nice shot!
Per the exif data:

* Camera Make = Canon
* Camera Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark III
* Picture Orientation = normal (1)
* X-Resolution = 350/1 = 350
* Y-Resolution = 350/1 = 350
* X/Y-Resolution Unit = inch (2)
* Software/Firmware Version = Digital Photo Professional
* Last Modified Date/Time = 2008:02:16 19:16:53
* Y/Cb/Cr Positioning (Subsampling) = centered / center of pixel array (1)

Exif Sub IFD

* Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/320 second = 0.00313 second
* Lens F-Number/F-Stop = 2/1 = F2
* Exposure Program = manual control (1)
* ISO Speed Ratings = 3200
* Exif Version = 0221
* Original Date/Time = 2008:02:16 19:16:53
* Digitization Date/Time = 2008:02:16 19:16:53
* Components Configuration = 0x01,0x02,0x03,0x00 / YCbCr
* Shutter Speed Value (APEX) = 548864/65536
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/331.99 second
* Aperture Value (APEX) = 131072/65536
Aperture = F2
* Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/1 = 0
* Flash = Flash did not fire
* Focal Length = 50/1 mm = 50 mm

roentarre

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 00:16

That shot is so cool!

Mum2J&M

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 15:49

This lens totally rocks and I am selling mine! If you are interested, please go see my thread at the for sale forum. Anyway, I just wanted to say I adore mine, but am funding the 70-200 4 IS again because my kids simply run away at the first sighting of my camera and 50mm focal length since I have to be so close to them. It pretty much sucks. I don't want to get rid of this lens, but if my kids are avoiding me and I may have to venture into other areas of photography (such as birds, etc.), the 50mm FL just isn't going to work for me. This is definitely not due to a bad copy. This copy I have is excellent. Sharp and creamy. :(

terriyaki

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 15:52

Gah, why! The shots that you've shared taken with this lens are all so good!

Mum2J&M

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 15:54

Gah, why! The shots that you've shared taken with this lens are all so good!

Thanks for the nice comment. I just think I'll be better off with the 70-200 as I can venture into other areas of photography with it and my kids are running away from me... maybe I can catch more pictures of their backs from farther away, lol. :lol:

terriyaki

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 16:02

Thanks for the nice comment. I just think I'll be better off with the 70-200 as I can venture into other areas of photography with it and my kids are running away from me... maybe I can catch more pictures of their backs from farther away, lol. :lol:

:(

It seemed like you were really getting the hang of the 50L.

Anyways, PM sent, Mum!

Double Negative

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 18:53

That's a bummer, Mum... But as long as it's for a more useful lens. Are you sure you won't miss the low light capabilities and bokeh of the 50L?

Mum2J&M

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 18:56

That's a bummer, Mum... But as long as it's for a more useful lens. Are you sure you won't miss the low light capabilities and bokeh of the 50L?

Do you KNOW me yet? LOL. Of course I will! :lol: It's such an awesome lens. But I've been a little neglectful in my indoor shooting as of late. Seems I'm just too darn lazy these days. And the kids are in bed before sundown, so outdoors won't be an issue. I will definitely miss the fab bokeh though. But what can you do? It's definitely all about focal length at this point. I'd rather someone else enjoy it who can put it to better use.

Dorman

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 18:58

Mum, I know you're swapping the lenses around yet again, why not do a compromise and get the 50mm 1.4 and the 70-200 F/4 non-is? You'll get the best of the both worlds.

Mum2J&M

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 19:01

Mum, I know you're swapping the lenses around yet again, why not do a compromise and get the 50mm 1.4 and the 70-200 F/4 non-is? You'll get the best of the both worlds.

Hmmm. I think I'd miss the IS? Don't you?

BigBlueDodge

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 19:14

Not sure how long it will last, but B&H has the 50L for $1184

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?shs=ps11072dhty&ci=0&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=productlist.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t

Dorman

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 19:17

Hmmm. I think I'd miss the IS? Don't you?

Not if you're trying to shoot your moving family, IS won't freeze the motion and chances are you won't be using a 70-200 inside. Heck, I'll trade you my 70-200 F/4 and some other goodies for the 50. ;)

BigBlueDodge

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 19:22

Agreed. The 50L will give you high shutter speed with it's wider aperature. The 70-200 f/4 will let in 3 1/3 stop LESS light than the 50L, which is roughly 8x less light. If you anticipate your kids staying still then the IS will help you. I might suggest that you get the 70-200 f/2.8 non-IS over the f/4 IS for roughly the same price. That will let in a bit more light and give some nice bokeh.

Fabrian

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 19:27

Mum needs the IS. She got rid of Brick because of too much shake @ 70mm.

kobe629

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 19:29

S.Horton

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 19:30

^^ Interesting link.

When simply searching, this one comes up, for more. Is the link you posted used?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/457680-USA/Canon_1257B002_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_2L.html

MUM - You see from smugmug comments, I'm thinking hard about it........

BigBlueDodge

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 19:43

^^ Interesting link.

When simply searching, this one comes up, for more. Is the link you posted used?

No, this is for a new in box lens. The price is a discount price for members of photo shows. B&H will typically offer these discounts to members of these shows. These discounts don't normally show up in the regular search engine. You just have to know about them.

Don't worry, they are legit. I bought my 24-70L NEW for $984 using these codes.

bildeb0rg

18th of February 2008 (Mon), 08:57

Per the exif data:

* Camera Make = Canon
* Camera Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark III
* Picture Orientation = normal (1)
* X-Resolution = 350/1 = 350
* Y-Resolution = 350/1 = 350
* X/Y-Resolution Unit = inch (2)
* Software/Firmware Version = Digital Photo Professional
* Last Modified Date/Time = 2008:02:16 19:16:53
* Y/Cb/Cr Positioning (Subsampling) = centered / center of pixel array (1)

Exif Sub IFD

* Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/320 second = 0.00313 second
* Lens F-Number/F-Stop = 2/1 = F2
* Exposure Program = manual control (1)
* ISO Speed Ratings = 3200
* Exif Version = 0221
* Original Date/Time = 2008:02:16 19:16:53
* Digitization Date/Time = 2008:02:16 19:16:53
* Components Configuration = 0x01,0x02,0x03,0x00 / YCbCr
* Shutter Speed Value (APEX) = 548864/65536
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/331.99 second
* Aperture Value (APEX) = 131072/65536
Aperture = F2
* Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/1 = 0
* Flash = Flash did not fire
* Focal Length = 50/1 mm = 50 mm

How on EARTH did you suck all info that out ??? I don't understand half of it, and I took the damn pic.:oops: My normal gig is football/rugby, but I was asked to shoot this MMA Spain vs England tournament. Reeeeeally nice to be warm and dry for a change.;)

Double Negative

18th of February 2008 (Mon), 11:21

thatkatmat

18th of February 2008 (Mon), 11:41

Here's a couple of my 14 month old boy with my new 50L, wide open, taken with the mkIII. This is a great lens. worth it's weight in gold....Oh yeah, it costs it's weight in gold;)

http://lh5.google.com/MattsProPhoto/R7fRaOshROI/AAAAAAAAB1I/MosLPsjlRns/6K4K2759.jpg?imgmax=640

http://lh4.google.com/MattsProPhoto/R7fRq-shRXI/AAAAAAAAB2Q/j9gkEQce4KY/6K4K2770.jpg?imgmax=640

gvg45

18th of February 2008 (Mon), 14:58

How on EARTH did you suck all info that out ??? I don't understand half of it, and I took the damn pic.:oops: My normal gig is football/rugby, but I was asked to shoot this MMA Spain vs England tournament. Reeeeeally nice to be warm and dry for a change.;)

If your using Firefox as your webbrower you can download this exif viewer..

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3905

Then you just right click on the picture and you can select to see this info.

Theres other exif viewers available, but thats the one I use.

CyberPet

18th of February 2008 (Mon), 15:09

I've enjoyed all 18 pages of this thread. I happen to buy an used copy of it, and I hope to have it by the end of the week or early next week.

Anyone use a 30D or 40D with this lens?

thatkatmat

18th of February 2008 (Mon), 15:20

yeah, it's like an 85L(maybe not as sharp, although I am surprised just how sharp this copy is, I think it's sharper than my 35L wide open, my last one wasn't)makes a wonderful portrait lens on a crop

kobe629

19th of February 2008 (Tue), 03:20

Double Negative

19th of February 2008 (Tue), 13:17

Yep. It even worked as late as yesterday... Keep an eye out for a used one, they seem to change hands every now and again, though somewhat slower than more popular lenses.

It is new I just ordered one but looks like the sale is over now..

Here's a very quick "first shot" out of the new 50L. Sorry, no ducks - it's dark, cold and rainy out. ;)

Long and short of it, I did see the "focus shift issue" when shooting this as I purposely went looking for it. In the end, it's really not that bad. So far it seems like a nice lens and I hope to put it through further testing soon... It's very sharp and the bokeh is excellent.

For the record, none of the 50mm lenses have a floating system (unlike say, the 24L, 35L or 85L) so they'll all have some form of focus shifting. It's the nature of the beast. I think the biggest problem is people expecting there to be correction when there isn't. Focusing at f/1.2 and stopping down for the shot is more dramatic than focusing at f/1.8 or even f/1.4 and stopping down.

Click for larger + info:

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_1209.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1441)

CyberPet

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 02:53

Post more samples, people! I have 9 days (so says FedEx website anyway) before I have my lens!

roentarre

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 04:08

Double negative, you finally got the lens too. Really beautiful bokeh there. A great lens in deed :)

Double Negative

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 07:55

Double negative, you finally got the lens too. Really beautiful bokeh there. A great lens in deed :)

Indeed! She's a beaut. :)

Still getting used to it, not much in the way of shooting opps right now, blah blah. But hopefully this weekend I can get out some and flex some 50-muscle. Here are a couple of around-the-house teasers (click for larger/info)...

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_1235.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1452&exhibition=1&ee_lang=eng&u=279,2) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_1239.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1451&exhibition=1&ee_lang=eng&u=279,3) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_1227.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1455&exhibition=8&ee_lang=eng&u=177,0)

thatkatmat

23rd of February 2008 (Sat), 23:38

Close in at 1.6 on my 1DmkIII
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2419/2284699661_875feda499_b.jpg

CyberPet

24th of February 2008 (Sun), 16:30

Schweeeeeeeeet! That's what I'm talking about! :D

airbutchie

24th of February 2008 (Sun), 16:56

^ Fantastic shot there katmat!!! Superb!!!

- airbutchie :)

kobe629

24th of February 2008 (Sun), 17:02

Close in at 1.6 on my 1DmkIII
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2419/2284699661_875feda499_b.jpg
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Nice shot.. Can't wait till my 50 gets shipped tomorrow..

thatkatmat

24th of February 2008 (Sun), 17:22

Thanks Guys and Gals, the DOF is fun with this lens, whats nice is the that the minimum focus distance is like 18 inches from the sensor which can yield very thin DOF wide open:)

CyberPet

27th of February 2008 (Wed), 10:05

Finally got my copy today! I bought it used and FedEx took its time. *grumble* A few fast ones just to make sure the lens was working.

http://the-halls.se/40D/50mm/IMG_1110.jpg

http://the-halls.se/40D/50mm/IMG_1112.jpg

http://the-halls.se/40D/50mm/IMG_1115.jpg

http://the-halls.se/40D/50mm/IMG_1125.jpg

http://the-halls.se/40D/50mm/IMG_1130.jpg

gkwood

27th of February 2008 (Wed), 12:51

Congrats on the new lens Petra its looks a really sharp one , I am saving for the 85/1.2 :)

CyberPet

27th of February 2008 (Wed), 13:24

Thanks Gary! I'm happy with my 85/1.8, but I wouldn't say no to the L either! :D

S.Horton

1st of March 2008 (Sat), 06:38

Link, solid work with the lens here
http://www.markuspuustinen.com/galleriat/08/02/pictures_with_canon_50mm_f_1_2_l/

Petra - I grew up with one of those (the cat).

I'll post up shots shortly. ;}

roentarre

1st of March 2008 (Sat), 06:59

Finally got my copy today! I bought it used and FedEx took its time. *grumble* A few fast ones just to make sure the lens was working.

http://the-halls.se/40D/50mm/IMG_1110.jpg

http://the-halls.se/40D/50mm/IMG_1112.jpg

http://the-halls.se/40D/50mm/IMG_1130.jpg

Stunning shots! The bokeh are just simply amazing!

roentarre

2nd of March 2008 (Sun), 04:50

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/91805442.jpg

EdSawyer

2nd of March 2008 (Sun), 20:16

For the record, none of the 50mm lenses have a floating system (unlike say, the 24L, 35L or 85L) so they'll all have some form of focus shifting.

Actually, that's wrong. the 50 1.0L has a floating system. No focus shift.

Focus shift is really only an issue at large apetures, e.g. 1.4-type lenses or greater. 1.8 and lower generally has no focus shift (e.g. the 50 1.8, the 2.5macro, etc.)

FWIW
-Ed

thatkatmat

2nd of March 2008 (Sun), 22:26

Double Negative

3rd of March 2008 (Mon), 09:05

Actually, that's wrong. the 50 1.0L has a floating system. No focus shift.

Focus shift is really only an issue at large apetures, e.g. 1.4-type lenses or greater. 1.8 and lower generally has no focus shift (e.g. the 50 1.8, the 2.5macro, etc.)

Yep, you're right - I wasn't counting the f/1.0 lens - just the f/1.4 and f/1.8. The f/1.0 is unique in that it has a floating system. The shift does become less pronounced the "darker" the lens is and by f/1.8 and certainly f/2.5 it's not even noticeable. You're approaching the point if not right on it - where this shift occurs, and stopping down further gets enough DoF that the shift vanishes.

thatkatmat

12th of March 2008 (Wed), 00:55

Nice shots Petra.....Man the eyes on that breed of feline just crack me up. I've had a number of siamese and burmese cats in my life time, tough, playful and so curious.....Haven't had cats for a few years now though....These shots make me miss them...Nice work! :)
Holy cow, the bokeh on that flower pot is fantastic!

Finally got my copy today! I bought it used and FedEx took its time. *grumble* A few fast ones just to make sure the lens was working.

http://the-halls.se/40D/50mm/IMG_1110.jpg

http://the-halls.se/40D/50mm/IMG_1112.jpg

http://the-halls.se/40D/50mm/IMG_1115.jpg

http://the-halls.se/40D/50mm/IMG_1125.jpg

http://the-halls.se/40D/50mm/IMG_1130.jpg

tmr

12th of March 2008 (Wed), 02:28

Shot about 500 frames this weekend with the 5D/50L, High aperture low aperture, close in, far off, near dark, at the park in the sun, just about every situation I could shoot......Not one OOF shot...the shift is over stated and is hyped by those who don't understand how to use the lens or by those who have bad BF or FF lenses. There''s a shift, just don't shoot at 2.5 with your subject 3 feet away...simple as that.

hmmm, a bit of contradiction in the above it seems ... "500 shots ... no OOF" AND "shift is over stated or hyped" AND "there is a shift".

These just don't seem to go together. If there is a shift and you're not taking any of your shots in the problem range then what do your 500 shots mean with regard to it? Those that know the issue know the shift occurs as you state, close in and stopped down. If this is where one plans to shoot one could have problems. Doesn't mean that you can't use the lens there, you just have to compensate accordingly. Its not hype or lack of understanding, its reality.

thatkatmat

12th of March 2008 (Wed), 10:27

hmmm, a bit of contradiction in the above it seems ... "500 shots ... no OOF" AND "shift is over stated or hyped" AND "there is a shift".

These just don't seem to go together. If there is a shift and you're not taking any of your shots in the problem range then what do your 500 shots mean with regard to it? Those that know the issue know the shift occurs as you state, close in and stopped down. If this is where one plans to shoot one could have problems. Doesn't mean that you can't use the lens there, you just have to compensate accordingly. Its not hype or lack of understanding, its reality.

I would agree and disagree with your statement. There is plenty of hype and overstating the facts regarding the shift all over this and other forums. You here people talking about having shift at 1.2 all the way through the range. You read comments by folks saying the shift is 5-10 cm's, you read many comments about this lens that has nothing to do with the shifting. The three I've used are exactly as I've indicated. Yes, there's a shift, but stay away from the problem area and you'll be fine and/or compensate accordingly. So, really, I agree with that. The 500 shots I took were just an example of using the lens with no problems if you know how to use it.

tmr

13th of March 2008 (Thu), 02:42

I would agree and disagree with your statement. There is plenty of hype and overstating the facts regarding the shift all over this and other forums. You here people talking about having shift at 1.2 all the way through the range. You read comments by folks saying the shift is 5-10 cm's, you read many comments about this lens that has nothing to do with the shifting. The three I've used are exactly as I've indicated. Yes, there's a shift, but stay away from the problem area and you'll be fine and/or compensate accordingly. So, really, I agree with that. The 500 shots I took were just an example of using the lens with no problems if you know how to use it.

Yeh, that's right. There are a lot of folks confused about the issue. I think they're pretty much on both sides though as there are probably an equal number of folks who disclaim that the focus shift issue exits at all. Since it is fairly certain that focus shift is part of the design, all lenses should exhibit it at least to the extent of normal copy variation.

As you relate, others point to problems they have with the lens which clearly have nothing to do with focus shift.

I agree that you can get great shots from this lens. I have thousands. After reviewing some shots I took this weekend with my new 135L, which I got to do head shots in place of the 50L, I'm reconsidering the 50L for these close in shots again. Even though the 135L is super sharp wide open it requires a much faster shutter spead than the 50L so in certain cases the 50L is more usable, even though that would put me into the focus shift region.

S.Horton

13th of March 2008 (Thu), 06:05

I have no problems with this lens. At all. I looked and pushed it hard. (New copy)

tmr

13th of March 2008 (Thu), 22:08

I have no problems with this lens. At all. I looked and pushed it hard. (New copy)

I rest my case.

S.Horton

13th of March 2008 (Thu), 22:52

There is some PP on these; all I have handy from a party.

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/265498018_npweH-L.jpg

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/265497357_uQcTM-L.jpg

Indoors, impossible light with any other lens I own, and the worst light I've ever shot in. Pics look much brighter than the scene. ISO 3200 with NR. IMO most impressive.
http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/265266459_Sh4w2-L.jpg

Denovo

23rd of March 2008 (Sun), 20:55

teddy

24th of March 2008 (Mon), 05:29

I agree mine is fabulous...I wouldn't sell it for anything.

roentarre

24th of March 2008 (Mon), 05:51

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/94449834.jpg

roentarre

24th of March 2008 (Mon), 05:52

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/94450711.jpg

roentarre

24th of March 2008 (Mon), 05:53

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/94450448.jpg

wackedpixel

24th of March 2008 (Mon), 09:47

Ed Radar can kiss my ass.....

AWESOME DUDE !!!

teddy

24th of March 2008 (Mon), 23:11

Hi all just been scanning some of the other threads and noticed a fair amount of animosity towards L glass primes, I cant believe the difference in image quality, sharpness, BOKEH etc with these lenses, they are superb. What do you all think, is it just me that notices this???

thatkatmat

25th of March 2008 (Tue), 00:53

Ed Radar can kiss my ass.....

Yikes, that's not nice:(

sheawyatt

25th of March 2008 (Tue), 01:11

The DOF on this lens is so crazy and the pics are so sharp that some of my pics are looking 3D-ish.

Handheld f1.2 1/400 ISO 100

The colors got a little subdued in the JPG conversion but still looks OK.

That pic is amazing. It looks like the dino is coming out of the screen to get me. And you can hardly tell that it's in a museum, the blur is so good.

thatkatmat

25th of March 2008 (Tue), 01:13

Wide open with my 1DsmkII.....Straight out of the camera....Except the last one was croppeed a bit

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2338640451_4f2eacd4df_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2360551014_25ddaa1fb6_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2035/2359759649_e982bf0700_b.jpg

teddy

25th of March 2008 (Tue), 19:23

Not trying to be unkind, just an observation, anyway I'll keep shooting an hopefully start to post some shots....Cheers

S.Horton

25th of March 2008 (Tue), 20:40