Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

[Canonised]

Hi ALL!

This is directed to those who have both the 85L and the 50L. Would you advise for or against having both lenses? How are they used differently from each other?

I already have the 85L and the 50mm f1.4 and am contemplating upgrading to a 50L but had been hesitating because I hardly use the 50mm focal length (for both my 5D and 40D).

Most grateful for some input by owners who have both of the L primes. Thanks for reading and responding! :-)

Cheers

(Cross posted on the 85L Archive as well)

[cwphoto]

Hi ALL!

This is directed to those who have both the 85L and the 50L. Would you advise for or against having both lenses? How are they used differently from each other?

I already have the 85L and the 50mm f1.4 and am contemplating upgrading to a 50L but had been hesitating because I hardly use the 50mm focal length (for both my 5D and 40D).

Most grateful for some input by owners who have both of the L primes. Thanks for reading and responding! :-)

Cheers

(Cross posted on the 85L Archive as well)

I'm favouring the 50/1.2 over the 85/1.2 II - don't know why.

I use a 1D Mark III though.

[Double Negative]

...This is directed to those who have both the 85L and the 50L. Would you advise for or against having both lenses? How are they used differently from each other?

I already have the 85L and the 50mm f1.4 and am contemplating upgrading to a 50L but had been hesitating because I hardly use the 50mm focal length (for both my 5D and 40D)...

I would say yes, but that's just me. You said you don't use the 50mm focal length much, however. I will say this... I've had the Nifty for a little over five years - and I never used it either. I'm not sure why. I went out on a limb and picked up the 50L. I use it a LOT now. Between the two, there's clearly no comparison and the results are outstanding on the 50L so I'm pretty happy with it. In fact, I use it more than the 85L - which I find can be a little long sometimes, at least on a crop body.

[wimg]

Hi ALL!

This is directed to those who have both the 85L and the 50L. Would you advise for or against having both lenses? How are they used differently from each other?

I already have the 85L and the 50mm f1.4 and am contemplating upgrading to a 50L but had been hesitating because I hardly use the 50mm focal length (for both my 5D and 40D).

Most grateful for some input by owners who have both of the L primes. Thanks for reading and responding! :-)

Cheers

(Cross posted on the 85L Archive as well)
+1 to cwphoto's and DN's remarks.

I also find I use the 50L more now. The 85L is often a bit on the long side indeed. Before I got the 50L, I often went out of my way to try and shoot with the 85L :D.

Kind regards, Wim

P.S.: also replied in the 85L thread.

[thatkatmat]

+1 to cwphoto's and DN's remarks.

I also find I use the 50L more now. The 85L is often a bit on the long side indeed. Before I got the 50L, I often went out of my way to try and shoot with the 85L :D.

.

Me too...pretty much exactly

[Mr. Clean]

NO depth of field.

[S-S]

...call that a kniofe? THIIIS is a knoife! :lol:

[Double Negative]

^ Hehehe.

Can't say he ain't the sharpest tool in the shed!

[Canonised]

I would say yes, but that's just me. You said you don't use the 50mm focal length much, however. I will say this... I've had the Nifty for a little over five years - and I never used it either. I'm not sure why. I went out on a limb and picked up the 50L. I use it a LOT now. Between the two, there's clearly no comparison and the results are outstanding on the 50L so I'm pretty happy with it. In fact, I use it more than the 85L - which I find can be a little long sometimes, at least on a crop body.

+1 to cwphoto's and DN's remarks.

I also find I use the 50L more now. The 85L is often a bit on the long side indeed. Before I got the 50L, I often went out of my way to try and shoot with the 85L :D.

Kind regards, Wim

P.S.: also replied in the 85L thread.

Me too...pretty much exactly


Thanks Guys!
I am quite surprised that not a single 50L 85L owner had any negative to share about the 50L. I thought that there would be at least a small handful that would advise me to stay where I am but now the temptation to upgrade has gotten a substantial push.

Thanks again
Harry

[TheGreatDivorce]

NO depth of field.

Nice Shuns :) I want that bird's beak paring one.

[90c4]

Thanks Guys!
I am quite surprised that not a single 50L 85L owner had any negative to share about the 50L. I thought that there would be at least a small handful that would advise me to stay where I am but now the temptation to upgrade has gotten a substantial push.

Thanks again
Harry

There are plenty of 50L and 85L owners that don't think much of the 50L. Try it and see how you like it. I traded my 50L for a 35L + $200 and am much happier with both the 35 and 85.

[Mr. Clean]

Nice Shuns :) I want that bird's beak paring one.
You know, City Kitchens downtown right across from the mall usually has great deals on Shun knives.
What you leave with will probably be more than what you went in to get though :D

[Masnado]

I would like to have 24L 35L 50L 85L and 135L :D
For now I own 50L and 135L and I'm really happy with them.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2325/2503224452_b6ee3fafc0_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2499624627_1238ec6130_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2176/2506523722_7a53b17a7b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2005/2490902336_0ef1d65247_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2412/2490084905_7f8f590835_o.jpg

[Mr. Clean]

telling stories
http://www.echoesphotographic.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/8a9b1243.jpg

[terriyaki]

Great shots, Masnado! I really like that third one.

[Mr. Clean]

one handed

[Mum2J&M]

one handed

Cool! Love the 50L.

[thatkatmat]

Just got another 50L, sold the last one to a buddy a couple weeks ago. Here are the first 2 shots I took with it and my new mkIII...Wide open baby and sharp as a hell. Love the 50L!!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2515254480_75870d2b9c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/2515254428_5e650a5f63_b.jpg

[Mum2J&M]

Just got another 50L, sold the last one to a buddy a couple weeks ago. Here are the first 2 shots I took with it and my new mkIII...Wide open baby and sharp as a hell. Love the 50L!!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2515254480_75870d2b9c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/2515254428_5e650a5f63_b.jpg

Nice! Yeah - you have to have at least two copies of this thing to truly appreciate it, lol. ;)

[AeroSmith]

Nice! Yeah - you have to have at least two copies of this thing to truly appreciate it, lol. ;)

Don't laugh, I'm about to test out my second copy this weekend. I returned the first copy to Amazon because it was front focusing badly. Hopefully number two is better.

[thatkatmat]

This is my 3rd copy:) All three have been nothing short of stellar.....But the first one I sold, I hadn't used the 50/1.4 and thought it would suffice........WRONG, the second one was sold to my buddy in Shanghai while visiting him, who has to pay an arm and a leg for Canon gear and this third copy will hopefully stay in my bag for many years to come. Anyways....Love it:cool:

[G35Driver]

Heres another one
http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p499853709.jpg

[vixeh]

I had the 50 1.4 but wasn't a fan of the focal length on the 1.6x body so I sold it off. Now I have a 5D so maybe it's time to revisit 50mm? I was just about set on the 35L but this is looking very good. I keep wobbling back and forth between the 35L and 50L.

Looking back through some of the shots I took with the 50 1.4 the colors look very dull and have a gold (more like copper) tint to them. I guess I never really did like that lens. The shots I'm seeing here with the 1.2 have beautiful color.

Hopefully I can decide before the rebates expire. Heavy sigh.

[vixeh]

My Dad got one recently. It had very bad CA so he exchanged it. That one was much better though on the 5D the vignetting is quite marked. Nice lens, a sample I shot as a test at f/1.2 on 1DmkIII:

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/280576186_EcAc3-XL.jpg

I think I will get one but after the 24L and 14L mkII :)

This is awesome!!!

[greygoose]

i have the 50 1.8 right now. the bokeh on the 50 1.2 is amazing! i might have to invest in this lil baby

[echo]

This is awesome!!!

Thanks! :)

I can't decide on the 50L or the 24L next when I sell my 24-70L. Added to my 35L and 85L I'd have a superb prime kit. This lens was my Dad's 3rd copy and even then on FF I noticed serious vignetting but on the 1.3 crop looks great. That experience kind of puts me off a bit, though as this example I shot shows, it can be very good - and it tracks very well with moving subjects!

[echo]

I know I've posted a similar image previous in this thread, but I was just browsing my images taken that day, so I actually missed this image. I had to share it as it made me smile. :)

http://the-halls.se/40D/BabyTowel.jpg

40D with 50/1.2L, 1/200 sec, ƒ/1.2, ISO 200.

I love this one, excellent :D

[vixeh]

I love this one, excellent :D

Agreed. And who doesn't love a clean, warm towel?

[S.Horton]

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/304322305_yy2Ry-L.jpg

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/304326044_T9wto-L.jpg

[roentarre]

Just got another 50L, sold the last one to a buddy a couple weeks ago. Here are the first 2 shots I took with it and my new mkIII...Wide open baby and sharp as a hell. Love the 50L!!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2515254480_75870d2b9c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/2515254428_5e650a5f63_b.jpg
Stunning shots!

[Mum2J&M]

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/304322305_yy2Ry-L.jpg

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/304326044_T9wto-L.jpg

Nice!

[roentarre]

Heres another one
http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p499853709.jpg


What an amazing bokeh!!

[thatkatmat]

Thought this was a cool looking flower. This was with my mkIII at 1.4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2538530403_136d141124_b.jpg

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Well mine is on it's way :D I am super excited to get it!

[Masnado]

Canon 5d, @f/4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/2542938806_2e54a8c39e_o.jpg

[Domino81]

That's it, I'm getting one.

You're getting a gorgeous blonde? o_O

If so, tell me where the outlet mall is that has that store.

[Lars Leber]

Some great photos in here. :)

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Here was my first shot with it. I got it Wednesday and am in love. I will not be getting rid of it anytime soon. I used it at an events ceremony last night and I just cant believe this thing. It is worth every penny I spent for it.

I'm not really looking for c&c, but the dark blur on the right of the bottle is a car in the parking lot below. This thing is amazing! Rates right up there with the 85L.

http://blog.jeffreyallred.com/images/smirnoff.jpg

[djeuch]

I hate you guys. I was thinking a 35L, but all these 50L shots make me reconsider getting this lens instead.

[thatkatmat]

This thing is amazing! Rates right up there with the 85L.


This is something you don't hear that much but is right on the money, sounds nuts but I prefer the 50L over the 85L I guess because of the FL, but they give very similar results. The 50L isn't as tack sharp as the 85L but it's sharp enough. Their color, contrast and bokeh are nearly the same.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

This is something you don't hear that much but is right on the money, sounds nuts but I prefer the 50L over the 85L I guess because of the FL, but they give very similar results. The 50L isn't as tack sharp as the 85L but it's sharp enough. Their color, contrast and bokeh are nearly the same.

I know you dont see this said much, but then again, these lenses arent designed for just anybody. You do have to know what you're doing to get proper results - and quit dwelling on trying to find flaws with it.

I do like the FL of the 50. It focuses a bit quicker than the 85, which is to be expected. That shot above was wide open and was tack sharp. I am in love. :D

[Double Negative]

This is something you don't hear that much but is right on the money, sounds nuts but I prefer the 50L over the 85L I guess because of the FL, but they give very similar results. The 50L isn't as tack sharp as the 85L but it's sharp enough. Their color, contrast and bokeh are nearly the same.

Absolutely. The 50L delivers the goods. Too many people pissing all over it, IMO.

Congrats again, Jeff. I had a feeling you'd like it. :p

[cwphoto]

A few from a recent wedding (all EOS-1D Mark III, first two @ f/2.8, last two @ f/2):

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36644&stc=1&d=1212760933

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36645&stc=1&d=1212761205

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36655&stc=1&d=1212763422

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36656&stc=1&d=1212763565

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Absolutely. The 50L delivers the goods. Too many people pissing all over it, IMO.

Congrats again, Jeff. I had a feeling you'd like it. :p

Yes I know.... I should have listened long ago. :lol:

[SoaringUSAEagle]

A few from a recent wedding (all EOS-1D Mark III, first two @ f/2.8, last two @ f/2):



The first two are nice. The outdoor shots really do nothing for me. They are pretty far away and they are underexposed.

[Double Negative]

A few from a recent wedding (all EOS-1D Mark III, first two @ f/2.8, last two @ f/2):

I like #2 and #4...

[Mr. Clean]

eh. snapshots.:confused:

[deci]

What I can't understand, if this lens is so 'bad' - Why are there so few available second hand:confused:
I'm definatately getting one next month as a birthday pressie to myself (no other bugger will buy me one). Thanks for showing all these great images images............... Well, I thank you, the bank manager won't;)

[thatkatmat]

True, you don't see many for sale and when you do they're gone quick, I think the folks who gripe about it gripe very loud and go on and on about it, then folks who don't own it get in on the griping.....
I've owned 3, very nice 50L's every one working as it should. I've read posts by guys who've stated they've had 3-5 copies all with problems and so they've givin up. Either they've been very very unfortunate, they're exagerating or they don't know what they're talking about...it's not for me to judge so it's just a mystery

[stenchcroft]

My first day playing with this monster. Using this lens at 1.2 will take some practice because if you or the thing you are shooting moves even a little the focus shifts! Here are a few I took @ f/1.2 today while trying to get comfortable with my new setup.

[bunyarra]

A borrowed 50mm at the Venice Carvinal. Just realised no EXIF but went to originals to check (bless Lightroom's filters.

http://photosignals.smugmug.com/photos/291794822_6nmnV-XL-2.jpg


http://photosignals.smugmug.com/photos/291794896_3rufm-XL-2.jpg


http://photosignals.smugmug.com/photos/291794990_NW7y6-XL-2.jpg

http://photosignals.smugmug.com/gallery/4890640_7pctF

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Beautiful images :)

[woodsj6]

So who wants to donate theirs to the "Poor-aspiring-photographer-with-no-job" fund?

[deci]

This must be the one year where I don't mind getting older.......... Bring on the birthday pressie is what I say. Esp after the last two sets. I love the animal pics, but then I just love animals........ I can see our two cats leaving home:D And I love Venician Masques, so that was a dead cert for me, esp. with that bokeh:cool:

[stenchcroft]

Pardon the glut of pet shots but being so fidgety they're just about the perfect model to practice focusing on. Here are some more all @ f/1.2. The last one is just for fun to show the difference between a 55 pound Australian Shepherd mix and my male Dane, Dakoda.

http://stenchcroft.com/images/50f1.2L/_MG_5289.jpg

http://stenchcroft.com/images/50f1.2L/_MG_5232.jpg

http://stenchcroft.com/images/50f1.2L/_MG_5231.jpg

http://stenchcroft.com/images/50f1.2L/_MG_5012.jpg

http://stenchcroft.com/images/50f1.2L/_MG_5207.jpg

[royv]

f1.2 and still underexposed? :D

[stenchcroft]

The first and last look pretty dark, are the others okay? I'm still getting used to a lot of this stuff and learning so I would appreciate the feedback. My only reference was the light when I was taking the photos and it was a lot darker while I took them than they turn out of the screen. There's plenty of room to push them but compared to how things felt while I was shooting them even the second is a little lighter than I'd like.

[thatkatmat]

The Bokeh on the 50L L is fricken beautiful, I've been addicted to it for a little over a year. Very similar to the 85L but in a much more convenient FL (for me). Keep em comming everyone, I'm stuck trying to catch up on about 8K images in PP so until I'm done with them, I've banned myself from shooting all but the most important shots.
Cheers!

[stenchcroft]

http://stenchcroft.com/stenchcroft/_MG_5630.jpg

[TheGreatDivorce]

^^ Love that one.

[Luminodio]

^ +1

that is gorgeous. love the color temperature.

[jakes]

last one is nice work stenchcroft

[kimmylixx]

these are all great but does anyone have pics showing it's performance on a 30d?

[deci]

I'll second that........:)

[canonxtip]

A lot of amazing shots here. Now I really want a 50/1.2!

[Mum2J&M]

these are all great but does anyone have pics showing it's performance on a 30d?

I had better results with this lens on my 30D than on my 40D! I thought my 30D was actually a bit sharper.

[TheGreatDivorce]

Few snaps from hanging out lately. The bird is at f/1.4, others at f/1.2.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/bainbridge-emily-0062lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/emily-1st-discovery-0090lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/emily-1st-discovery-0045lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/emily-1st-discovery-0057lrz.jpg

[thatkatmat]

Nice, very nice

[stenchcroft]

Awesome stuff, Ryan. I especially like the last one!

[TheGreatDivorce]

thanks guys! that last one is my fav, too. I love the flare, and it has sentimental value to me. :)

[ForzaF1]

Just got this lens and loving it so far...

[JAcosta]

Few snaps from hanging out lately. The bird is at f/1.4, others at f/1.2.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/bainbridge-emily-0062lrz.jpg




I love the post processing here. Can I ask what your method is? It has a look that Ive only been able to get with film. If it is film, then what film was it? I got to know!

[trcsbrian]

Just got this lens and loving it so far...
Wow, the colors on the first one and the bokeh on the second shot are absolutely gorgeous. Looks like its a great lens despite all the negative criticism. I'd definitely look into getting it for portraiture. Great shots.

[TheGreatDivorce]

I love the post processing here. Can I ask what your method is? It has a look that Ive only been able to get with film. If it is film, then what film was it? I got to know!

Thanks man. It was a combination of adjusted actions from the Boutwell's Totally Rad Action set. Basically, a little bit of shadow lifting, midtone contrast boost, a warmup/levels action (Cinnamon Toast), a black&white action of mine at 10% opacity, and then added some grain (monochrome/level 12/ gaussian and adjust opacity to taste).

I think that's pretty much everything ... it was actually pretty quick. Maybe 10 minutes adjusting everything. I like that it looks like film, too. I love how film looks, just not working with it :)

[silvex]

A borrowed 50mm at the Venice Carvinal. Just realised no EXIF but went to originals to check (bless Lightroom's filters.




http://photosignals.smugmug.com/photos/291794896_3rufm-XL-2.jpg




That gets my vote for photo with the most WOW factor...WOW!!!! :shock:

[bunyarra]

That gets my vote for photo with the most WOW factor...WOW!!!! :shock:

<blush> Shucks .. thanks :)

[JAcosta]

Thanks man. It was a combination of adjusted actions from the Boutwell's Totally Rad Action set. Basically, a little bit of shadow lifting, midtone contrast boost, a warmup/levels action (Cinnamon Toast), a black&white action of mine at 10% opacity, and then added some grain (monochrome/level 12/ gaussian and adjust opacity to taste).

I think that's pretty much everything ... it was actually pretty quick. Maybe 10 minutes adjusting everything. I like that it looks like film, too. I love how film looks, just not working with it :)

Tell me about it

Thanks for the tip, Im going to try it and see what I come up with.

[SarahJD]

Here are a few of mine. All wide open with only a small contrast boost.

*ETA: Oops -- we decided on no family pictures, so I'll take some others and post later. Sorry.*

Sarah

[JAcosta]

All these were taken at f/1.2 .

The girlfriend:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2385/2188789763_a55d5d272a_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2114/2188785041_b8c88fdc4a_b.jpg

I like this one I grabbed of this kid running up the stairs:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2414/2221038000_fce288aec3_b.jpg

Sidewalk Chalk:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2220240185_664c845b90_b.jpg

Here's my work boots I took one night when I was bored at the computer:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2337/2230167477_b219209acf_b.jpg

[thatkatmat]

OK Man.....The boots are awesome, love it, just one of those shots, would make a great stock photo...nice work...and well, the girlfriends eyes are stunning, again nice work, getting the good looking GF that is:) .........good set showing off what this lens can do.

[Mediation]

I put this lens on my wish list!!

What does it look like on a 1d? What is the build quality like?

Anyone got a full body model shot with this lens?

[TheGreatDivorce]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/IMG_9342blog.jpg

f/1.2

[ForzaF1]

My cat.

[JAcosta]

OK Man.....The boots are awesome, love it, just one of those shots, would make a great stock photo...nice work...and well, the girlfriends eyes are stunning, again nice work, getting the good looking GF that is:) .........good set showing off what this lens can do.


Thanks!

[Domino81]

That right thar is a very pretty girl. Good work.

[TheGreatDivorce]

couple from a wedding a couple weeks ago ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/joe-kellyn-wedding-0038lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/joe-kellyn-wedding-0037lrz.jpg

[davo_robbo]

2nd shot is beautiful ryan!
post production is really awesome,
shot wide open ?
loving the colours and smoooooth bokeh :)

[Luminodio]

2nd shot is beautiful ryan!
post production is really awesome,
shot wide open ?
loving the colours and smoooooth bokeh :)
+1

that bokeh is about as dreamy as the TS-E 90mm 2.8, in my opinion.

(that's a very good thing.)

well, except that it definitely captures specular highlights much better.

[TheGreatDivorce]

thanks guys! yes, both were shot wide open, as usual :) The bokeh on this lens really is very good. even with the grain I usually add, it stays nice and smooth. glad you like the PP ... the bride and myself wanted a more vintage feel for her images.

[S.Horton]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/IMG_9342blog.jpg

f/1.2

Nice idea for a shot.

[TheGreatDivorce]

haha, and the execution?

[ForzaF1]

A couple from playing around tonight.

[royv]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/IMG_9342blog.jpg

f/1.2

Very nice!
Is there anyone else that found himself looking for one with four leafs? Or am I the only one :rolleyes:

[timnosenzo]

haha, and the execution?

:lol::lol:

Great shot!

[Nordly]

Very nice!
Is there anyone else that found himself looking for one with four leafs? Or am I the only one :rolleyes:

I've spent a very unsuccessful few minutes looking for the four leafed clover as well! And my 50L is out for delivery this morning - I love B&H, and UPS! :lol: Can't wait!

[sej]

http://www.catoandpade.com.au/Portfolio/Pages/Page_1_files/Media/MN452/MN452.jpg

http://www.catoandpade.com.au/Portfolio/Pages/Page_1_files/Media/MN037/MN037.jpg

[thatkatmat]

A couple of my family from today with my 1DsmkII and 50L at 1.2. (ZERO PP, just converted to JPEG from RAW) The DsmkII and 50L are my favorite combo
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2637474747_f24850a25e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2638314790_5d1ccfc70d_b.jpg

[ForzaF1]

Few from the BMW dealership today...

[ForzaF1]

http://www.catoandpade.com.au/Portfolio/Pages/Page_1_files/Media/MN452/MN452.jpg



Wow, this one is great. She's a total babe, too. :lol:;)

[franklinn]

Wow, this one is great. She's a total babe, too. :lol:;)

I think she's taken ;):lol:

great shots.

[x2x3x4x5x]

These L primes are ridiculous.

I need a better job...

[deci]

http://www.catoandpade.com.au/Portfolio/Pages/Page_1_files/Media/MN452/MN452.jpg



She alone is enough to make me want to emigrate...... beautiful pic. and gorgeous pose,

[nicksan]

Don't use this lens nearly enough...

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p414188172-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p249994728-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p242828995-4.jpg

[PhotoRook]

And I thought my 50mm 1.8 was cool.....

[thatkatmat]

Love the Bokeh on those Nick, do they have flowers in NYC?:wink: (kidding buddy)
Everytime I use my 50L I understand why it's my favorite walkaround

[nicksan]

LOL...actually took a trip to the Pocons on the 4th and the friend's we visited are into flowers and gardening...

Haven't been doing too much shooting lately so it was a good change from what's been a pretty busy couple of months!

I decided to send in my 50L to get it checked out for the focus shift issue. Don't shoot in the danger zone but since I'm still within warranty and seems like a simple fix, might as well do it. Been procrastinating for a while!

You just get that "ghostly" look to the image when shooting wide open...

Love the Bokeh on those Nick, do they have flowers in NYC?:wink: (kidding buddy)
Everytime I use my 50L I understand why it's my favorite walkaround

[Harleypugs]

Well here is the couple with mine....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/2645952515_41b944fc9b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2645948049_0130b70b26.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/2645950959_1d47a10afc.jpg

[Double Negative]

^ Awesome, Jon! Looks like you're getting on with your new 50L just fine! :)

[Mr. Clean]

Good shots Jon. This lens is a beaut that's for sure!

[Harleypugs]

Thanks guys...

These are the last shots I took with my 40D....they are going off today to Mr Clean...;)

Jon

[thatkatmat]

Really great shots Jon, the 2nd one has some great 50L color...looks FF'ish

[ForzaF1]

Here was my first shot with it. I got it Wednesday and am in love. I will not be getting rid of it anytime soon. I used it at an events ceremony last night and I just cant believe this thing. It is worth every penny I spent for it.

I'm not really looking for c&c, but the dark blur on the right of the bottle is a car in the parking lot below. This thing is amazing! Rates right up there with the 85L.

http://blog.jeffreyallred.com/images/smirnoff.jpg

I just came across this as I was flipping through the pages of this thread. That is one very cool shot.

[CyberPet]

I love this lens, I just don't use it enough - shame on me!

http://the-halls.se/40D/ttd/IMG_5332.jpg

[billppw350z]

Here’s a couple more from me. I took these at the Blackhawk Z Car Show with my 50 1.2L on my 1DsIII:

One at f2.8
http://BillPPW350Z.smugmug.com/photos/325863464_7ZqZW-XL.jpg

One of the backend of my car from two feet away at the obligatory f1.2 (I got 2nd place in the 350Z Stock Division...Hooray!)
http://BillPPW350Z.smugmug.com/photos/325862784_8uMBf-XL.jpg

Since getting the 50 1.2L in December of 2006 it has been my favorite portrait lens on my crop cameras. Now it has become my favorite walk around lens on my full frame. I am amazed at how usable this lens is at f1.2.

[timnosenzo]

I just received a copy of this lens that I ordered from Adorama, it was on back order for about 10 days. This lens is hot off the press, the date code is UW06.

After hearing mixed messages about this lens I was very hesitant to invest in one, so I am a little nervous but hoping they got any issues straightened out. So far I love the size and build of it. Unfortunately I'll have to wait a few hours before I can try it out.

I guess we'll see! I'll definitely be putting it through its paces within the next two weeks! :)

[Harleypugs]

Lunch time is a great time to play around.....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2677048505_88f2cb3e10.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2677853192_c9110a028d.jpg

[Double Negative]

^ Nice, Jon! You drinkin' on the job? :D

[Buck-O-Five]

Experimenting in LR. Trying to invent new presets.

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/5651/cag3541edit2gk7.jpg

Very fine work, sir. Thank you. Would you mind elaborating a bit more on this LR treatment? Although I've been shooting for a number of years, I'm not sure I'm familiar with this term.

[Harleypugs]

^ Nice, Jon! You drinkin' on the job? :D


It is water sir...;) Of course I live in Atlanta so the water is almost like booze....

[Double Negative]

^ Hehehe. :D

[stenchcroft]

Here's a few more @ f/1.2 and one of my latest finished instruments way up @ f/6.3 (sorry for the funky lighting, taken in my wood shop with overhead florescent tubes) . Image quality wise I'm pretty happy with this lens but I have to admit my keeper count on the wider aperture shots is down from the original metal mount 50mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/2.0 I had used a lot before this lens. A big part of that has to be f/1.2 vs f/1.8/2.0 but I've spent a lot of time in the f/1.2 zone over the past weeks using auto and manual focusing without really getting a reliable handle on it. I'm thinking about sending this thing back for warranty service just to see if they can get it a little more consistent.

http://www.scottfrench.com/images/linked/cody/f2.jpg

[WillK]

corgis rock!:D

[SoaringUSAEagle]

I just came across this as I was flipping through the pages of this thread. That is one very cool shot.

Thank you. :) I need to get out more and shoot! Havent found much time lately to do so.

[sabesh]

Click on pic for info. Thx for looking. Cheers.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/2640655054_ed3e933dd5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/2640655054/)

[Double Negative]

Just a couple from tonight, testing out the third Alien Bee (AB400) as a background light and my homebrew background support system...

Click for larger/info:

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_5426.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1682&exhibition=1&ee_lang=eng&u=1249,0) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_5423.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1683&exhibition=1&ee_lang=eng&u=1249,0) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/b3f__1D_5413.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1681&exhibition=1&ee_lang=eng&u=1249,1) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_5395.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1679&exhibition=1&ee_lang=eng&u=1249,2)

[S-S]

Very fine work, sir. Thank you. Would you mind elaborating a bit more on this LR treatment? Although I've been shooting for a number of years, I'm not sure I'm familiar with this term.

he's referring to adobe photoshop lightroom raw processing software :)

[timnosenzo]

Here's some pictures I took with my 5D & 50 f/1.2L that I got last week. What a cool lens, totally love it. I took these at a big VW & Audi car show this past weekend in New Jersey. pretty much used the 50L exclusively never shooting it above f/2 (most were shot at f/1.6), only swapping it with my 70-200 for some auto-x pictures. I am pretty happy with what I came away with.

http://www.timnosenzo.com/photos/337051860_LEcvL-L.jpg

http://www.timnosenzo.com/photos/337052884_6QZo2-L.jpg

http://www.timnosenzo.com/photos/337071469_xjmJm-L.jpg

http://www.timnosenzo.com/photos/337075459_XUMKS-L.jpg

http://www.timnosenzo.com/photos/337051621_H5CGX-L.jpg

[thatkatmat]

Those came out very "dreamy", love the 50L look on FF. Great shots!

[Double Negative]

Here's some pictures I took with my 5D & 50 f/1.2L that I got last week. What a cool lens, totally love it. I took these at a big VW & Audi car show this past weekend in New Jersey.

Hey, which one? Punch Buggy at Atco? I used to go to that show all the time - even raced in the 1/4 a few times! :)

[timnosenzo]

Those came out very "dreamy", love the 50L look on FF. Great shots!

Thanks! I agree, I really love the look of the pictures this lens takes.

Hey, which one? Punch Buggy at Atco? I used to go to that show all the time - even raced in the 1/4 a few times! :)

No, these were taken at Waterfest in Englishtown, NJ. I may have been to the one in Atco once upon a time, what did you race?

[Lord_Malone]

he's referring to adobe photoshop lightroom raw processing software :)

^ What he said. ;)

Glad to see folks are still making magic with the 50L. Damn fine gal, I tell ya. Damn fine.

[Double Negative]

No, these were taken at Waterfest in Englishtown, NJ. I may have been to the one in Atco once upon a time, what did you race?

Oh, okay! I've done the 1/4 there, too. In fact, I left my clutch/tranny there. :D

I raced my '68 Vee Dub! (http://www.xterrafirma.com/BoarderPhreak/vw/)

[Harleypugs]

Still learning this beast....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/2696216646_d26ee82c65.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2689919426_a7269f0f8d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2689558692_49b80b182b.jpg

[Double Negative]

^ Looks like practicing might be fun, though. ;)

[thatkatmat]

Like the first of the three the best...cool pose, Jon, if you ever need a second shooter;)

[stenchcroft]

Oh, okay! I've done the 1/4 there, too. In fact, I left my clutch/tranny there. :D

I raced my '68 Vee Dub! (http://www.xterrafirma.com/BoarderPhreak/vw/)

Hey, an another one from the air-cooled club! No VW here but I do have a 1964 Corvair Spyder TURBOOOOO I'd like to fix up if I ever have any spare time/money.

[timnosenzo]

Oh, okay! I've done the 1/4 there, too. In fact, I left my clutch/tranny there. :D

I raced my '68 Vee Dub! (http://www.xterrafirma.com/BoarderPhreak/vw/)

Nice Bug! My father has had a restored 64 bug since I was about 4 years old (well, he didn't start restoring it until I was about 8 or so). Awesome cars! :)

[aridan]

First, a sign to match the focal length... ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/2702869922_76d51406e4.jpg

@ f5 :shock:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/2702869988_78cd2416b5.jpg

Wifey and daughter bokeh @ f1.2

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/2702022125_0fd95d8146.jpg

Last one wide open

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2702022345_dfd34fbc80.jpg

[S-S]

First, a sign to match the focal length... ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/2702869922_76d51406e4.jpg

thats odd, i never realised just how long the 50m lens really was... ;)

[Nordly]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/2705478303_509b27da57.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2705476865_7bea608baf.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2705496893_84d76cc218.jpg

[S-S]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2705496893_84d76cc218.jpg

this one is fantastic, i love the way the book title glows, and the fact that it is called twilight: perfect

[Papa Lazarou]

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/A15.jpg

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/A16.JPG

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/B7.jpg

[S-S]

was this a no-smiling wedding? ;) the people look like theyre struggling not to

[Nordly]

They are lovely images, but it does indeed seem as though there's so much supression in their emotion.

Another from a late stroll this evening..
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2716577360_ccb5a69e1e.jpg?v=0

[aridan]

My daughter and me (shot by my wife) :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/2705545470_78040ea77f.jpg

[Papa Lazarou]

was this a no-smiling wedding? ;) the people look like theyre struggling not to

Some people are just hard work with, the bride didnt even want her pictures taken.

[S-S]

Some people are just hard work with, the bride didnt even want her pictures taken.

and they hired you why?
weird.

[weka2000]

I want my 50mm F1.2 back .....im having to suffer with a 85 f1.2 :evil:

[aridan]

windings...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2728971119_77874af5a7.jpg

[Nordly]

aridan, very clean and simple. I like the serenity!

I went to Vegas/Alamo this past weekend & took only my 5D + 50L! No regrets!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/2735266614_ae5a30c7f7.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/2734433397_2dda3b53a7.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2736629668_9e2cdfb3af.jpg?v=0