Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM [Archive] - Page 7 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

k_strecker

13th of April 2009 (Mon), 23:45

Wow! KILLER shot! What was the shutter speed for this shot if it isn't a secret?

Thank you all, thanks very much!:D

The rest of the details are 1/8000 @ ISO 800

While she looks so very peaceful and angelic, she was actually on a rampage. She wanted more than anything to grab hold of her own butterfly and love on it (a certain death sentence for the poor thing). Immediately after taking this an elderly woman to the right made a face of total disaproval at the child's behavior. I, however, had no complaints :cool:

for those curious about it, here's the Post-processed grain-added 100% crop

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m317/khs6/_FIN4009.jpg

nicksan

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 01:34

Hmm...that kind of reminds me of this shot. Except the little girl in this case is an old man who happens to be my father-in-law...And the capture not nearly as good...

50L f2
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p546524690-4.jpg

S-S

16th of April 2009 (Thu), 23:36

Wide open, AI servo tracked the butterfly. I went into the exhibit wanting *exactly* this kind of shot!

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m317/khs6/e001.jpg

perfection - thats award winning material right there

futura

17th of April 2009 (Fri), 07:33

Wide open, AI servo tracked the butterfly. I went into the exhibit wanting *exactly* this kind of shot!

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m317/khs6/e001.jpg

Best shot I've seen in ages.

The Ghost of FM

17th of April 2009 (Fri), 12:41

A mini woofer...

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G1639compressed.jpg

Cheers!

assafphotography

17th of April 2009 (Fri), 23:20

Wide open, AI servo tracked the butterfly. I went into the exhibit wanting *exactly* this kind of shot!

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m317/khs6/e001.jpg

agreed with all the above statements, award winning indeed

k_strecker

18th of April 2009 (Sat), 01:00

Thanks to everyone for the raves. I'm not big on entering most contests, only commercially related ones hold interest for me, and alas, being a pure candid at a busy event, I have no model release. It's prominently featured on my website though, which is good enough for me :)

S-S

18th of April 2009 (Sat), 03:36

i bet her parents would have loved to have the photo

k_strecker

18th of April 2009 (Sat), 10:50

i bet her parents would have loved to have the photo

Oh totally. Unfortunately the event is always so packed. I could have dropped everything and gone after them I suppose.

What's funny, is that they have special times for "photographers only" where you pay several times the entry fee and they limit it to 30 people. But I guarantee that none of the photographers who forked over the cash got anything like *this* :lol: :lol: :lol: bwah hahaha!

Okay, maybe I can't guarantee that . . . :cool:

wallybud

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 22:24

Amazing word in here everyone! Im here to say Hi from those over in the 35L thread. Where I live my life ;). I will hopefully be joining your squad soon and hope to be able to give a worthwhile contribution!!

joeyjoeyjoey

23rd of April 2009 (Thu), 12:58

f/1.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3468741034_0eb7caa94b.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3468741034/in/set-72157616603596976/)

buzzed

23rd of April 2009 (Thu), 15:30

^^ Nice shot! Love the reflection!

CrazyRuskie

24th of April 2009 (Fri), 02:05

One from yesterday -- 5D MKII + 50L @ f/1.8

http://www.timnosenzo.com/photos/503304868_88RAN-L.jpg

Awesome shot!! Love it.

Soulcies

24th of April 2009 (Fri), 23:49

I only brought my 5D and 50L on my trip to the Philippines in March. The combination worked well for me and I never really regretted leaving my 24L and 85L back home. The minimal camera gear made it much easier traveling with my carry-on luggage. Here are some shots from Zambales:

http://images44.fotki.com/v1449/photos/9/692089/7374127/ZAMBA033-vi.jpg

http://images49.fotki.com/v1458/photos/9/692089/7374127/ZAMBA054-vi.jpg

http://images28.fotki.com/v1004/photos/9/692089/7374127/ZAMBA057-vi.jpg

http://images49.fotki.com/v1465/photos/9/692089/7374127/ZAMBA073-vi.jpg

http://images47.fotki.com/v1472/photos/9/692089/7374127/ZAMBA059-vi.jpg

and the obligatory tarsier shot in Bohol:

http://images49.fotki.com/v1460/photos/9/692089/7378468/BOHOL021-vi.jpg

gambit

25th of April 2009 (Sat), 04:36

this lens has a certain glow to it with some shots, that no other lens can produce...

sml

25th of April 2009 (Sat), 17:40

this lens has a certain glow to it with some shots, that no other lens can produce...

That is EXACTLY my feeling about this lens.

nicksan

26th of April 2009 (Sun), 01:36

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p60443704-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p441385114-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p408769286-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p340856109-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p335446127-4.jpg

joeyjoeyjoey

26th of April 2009 (Sun), 01:41

f/1.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3474682065_505ae34cf7.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3474682065/in/set-72157616603596976/)

S.Horton

26th of April 2009 (Sun), 15:08

The longer I own/use this lens, the more I like it.

(retouched, of course)
http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/520699740_Am3Nw-L.jpg

joeyjoeyjoey

27th of April 2009 (Mon), 01:29

f/2.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3479013104_96f1b41e11.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3479013104/in/set-72157616603596976/)

Wide open or stopped down the 50mm f/1.2 is a great lens to use.

Nordly

27th of April 2009 (Mon), 02:21

Gosh, do I ever love the bokeh this lens produces! Stunning shot!

f/1.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3474682065_505ae34cf7.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3474682065/in/set-72157616603596976/)

iplayazi

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 08:00

My first baby! Taken at the hospital, she was only a few hours old!

Wide open
http://www.pbase.com/iplayazi/image/111906226/original.jpg

F2.0
http://www.pbase.com/iplayazi/image/111906304/original.jpg

The Ghost of FM

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 09:36

Wow!

That second b&w is spectacular, iplayazi! ;)

Congrats!

Cheers!

nicksan

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 12:40

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p2011096-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p40563850-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p1027542305-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p461378682-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p811528923-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p255306393-4.jpg

single_track

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 16:01

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p1027542305-5.jpg

I think I got the same guy in time square (mine with the brick though).

nicksan

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 16:43

...or maybe they just work for the same company! ;-)
I think I got the same guy in time square (mine with the brick though).

wimg

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 17:27

Hey Nick,

Does it only look like that or are you using the 50L more and more? :D

Some great shots amongst those, BTW! I especially like 1, 2 and 4.

Kind regards, Wim

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p2011096-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p40563850-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p1027542305-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p461378682-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p811528923-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p255306393-4.jpg

Subimatt

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 08:21

both @ 1.2

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3475116848_a6bf5e682a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3475116498_5451dede7e_o.jpg

tonylong

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 08:38

Subimatt, very nice shots!

ekie

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 08:55

Subimatt, that 2nd one is fabulous! :D

Subimatt

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 09:17

Thanks! I dont miss the 1.4 at all :)

nicksan

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 10:06

Did you crop these by any chance?
Boy,they look fantastic. I can never get my 50L to look like that wide open.

Thanks! I dont miss the 1.4 at all :)

Subimatt

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 10:29

Did you crop these by any chance?
Boy,they look fantastic. I can never get my 50L to look like that wide open.

Thanks! Nope, neither are cropped.

The Ghost of FM

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 11:14

Did you crop these by any chance?
Boy,they look fantastic. I can never get my 50L to look like that wide open.
There is the crop factor of the sensor itself on a 40D, which is what those pictures in question were taken with.

Cheers!

timnosenzo

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 11:21

There is the crop factor of the sensor itself on a 40D, which is what those pictures in question were taken with.

Cheers!

EXIF says 5D MKII for me.

Subimatt

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 11:37

There is the crop factor of the sensor itself on a 40D, which is what those pictures in question were taken with.

Cheers!

They were taken with a 5dm2.

The Ghost of FM

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 11:39

EXIF says 5D MKII for me.
Ah!

My appologies...I read the poster's sig line and saw two 40D's there and completely missed the 5DII in front!

Cheers!

wimg

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 17:07

Did you crop these by any chance?
Boy,they look fantastic.
They do indeed!
I can never get my 50L to look like that wide open.
I am sure you can, looking at your own non-F/1.2 shots.

Those shots are outside the danger zone, try something similar with the 5D Mk II.... :D

Kind regards, Wim

Ob Com

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 17:44

every time some one mentions the "danger zone" i keep hearing the Top Gun music "Fly into the Danger Zone" lol:D

wimg

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 17:57

every time some one mentions the "danger zone" i keep hearing the Top Gun music "Fly into the Danger Zone" lol:D

ROFL!

Living dangerously can be fun ... especially with a 50L :D.

Kind regards, Wim

Ob Com

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 18:11

ROFL!

Living dangerously can be fun ... especially with a 50L :D.

Kind regards, Wim

"We started up on his six when he pulled
through the clouds. I went above him.

If you were directly above him,
how could you see him?

- Because I was inverted.
- Bulls**t.

No, he was, man.
It was a really great move.

You were in a four G inverted dive
with a MiG- ?

- Yes, ma'am.
- At what range?

- About two metres?

- It was a nice picture. Just slightly backfocused."

;-)

wimg

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 18:26

"We started up on his six when he pulled
through the clouds. I went above him.

If you were directly above him,
how could you see him?

- Because I was inverted.
- Bulls**t.

No, he was, man.
It was a really great move.

You were in a four G inverted dive
with a MiG- ?

- Yes, ma'am.
- At what range?

- About two metres?

- It was a nice picture. Just slightly backfocused."

;-)

However, knowing that, and knowing my machine very well, I just manually tweaked it, with a swift turn, and it came out perfectly regardless.... :lol:

So:
It was a really great move.

ROFL...

Kind regards, Wim ;)

Subimatt

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 19:38

:lol:

Taken on my way home, @ 1.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3489283025_b7798c0962_o.jpg

The Ghost of FM

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 21:02

^nice! ;)

Cheers!

nicksan

30th of April 2009 (Thu), 23:39

All except #4 (f/2) taken wide open.

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p772664872-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p798970550-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p892375852-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p924274617-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p107697560-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p563281422-5.jpg

vinny82

1st of May 2009 (Fri), 17:57

http://alvinandchristy.wordpress.com/files/2009/05/kevtinatai-05.jpg

Wide Open

S.Horton

1st of May 2009 (Fri), 21:11

f/1.2, lowest light I think I've shot in -- The AF was nearly flawless, too.

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/521419082_7RrxY-L.jpg

joeyjoeyjoey

1st of May 2009 (Fri), 22:36

f/16
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3492748696_80bf6153e2.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3492748696/in/set-72157616603596976/)

Cleo199

2nd of May 2009 (Sat), 14:26

I posted this in the 'kids and family' thread too. My "sick" niece..........

joeyjoeyjoey

2nd of May 2009 (Sat), 16:06

More f/16 fun
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3494761682_f5033d27b2.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3494761682/in/set-72157616603596976)

Double Negative

2nd of May 2009 (Sat), 16:43

Yeah, baby! It's springtime. Click for larger/info:

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6094.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2363&exhibition=61&ee_lang=eng&u=3947,4) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6058.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2352&exhibition=61&ee_lang=eng&u=3947,9) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6034.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2357&exhibition=61&ee_lang=eng&u=3947,14) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6083.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2349&exhibition=61&ee_lang=eng&u=3947,6)

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6108.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2362&exhibition=61&ee_lang=eng&u=3947,3) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6118.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2360&exhibition=61&ee_lang=eng&u=3947,1)

The 50mm makes a great macro lens with tubes, or can be used without for those springtime shots. I plan to shoot a Dutch Festival tomorrow, which is typically chock-full of blooming tulips.

The rest of the gallery... (http://litpixel.com/ee/list.php?exhibition=61&ee_lang=eng)

The Ghost of FM

2nd of May 2009 (Sat), 21:21

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G2187copysmall.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G2195copywatermarkedsmall.jpg

just a couple of self portraits.

Cheers!

xoldboy

3rd of May 2009 (Sun), 00:27

wow... stunning.

The Ghost of FM

3rd of May 2009 (Sun), 17:04

wow... stunning.
If that was directed at me, thanks! ;)

If not, never mind! :lol:

Cheers!

Double Negative

3rd of May 2009 (Sun), 17:21

From the relatively rained-out Dutch Festival today...

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6186.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2377&exhibition=62&ee_lang=eng&u=3966,7) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6172.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2380&exhibition=62&ee_lang=eng&u=3966,10)

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6162.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2384&exhibition=62&ee_lang=eng&u=3966,14) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6164.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2383&exhibition=62&ee_lang=eng&u=3966,13) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6169.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2381&exhibition=62&ee_lang=eng&u=3966,11) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6192.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2373&exhibition=62&ee_lang=eng&u=3966,3) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6201.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2370&exhibition=62&ee_lang=eng&u=3966,0)

The rest of the (brief) gallery. (http://litpixel.com/ee/list.php?exhibition=62&ee_lang=eng)

xoldboy

4th of May 2009 (Mon), 00:46

If that was directed at me, thanks! ;)

If not, never mind! :lol:

Cheers!

it was haha, sorry i forgot to quote the pictures. great work!

wimg

4th of May 2009 (Mon), 20:31

Ok, I'll play,. Was testing it with the 5D II :D :

Subimatt

5th of May 2009 (Tue), 08:22

@ f2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3355/3498818945_e6ebe477ab_o.jpg

@ f1.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3499635834_20b284012a_o.jpg

@ f1.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3502064001_1400b10b95_o.jpg

The Ghost of FM

5th of May 2009 (Tue), 22:09

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G2261water-markedLarge.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G2293Large.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G2330cropLarge.jpg

All from the Edward's Gardens area, earlier today.

Cheers!

joeyjoeyjoey

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 22:47

f/5.6
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3508135507_d0b257b5bd.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3508135507/in/set-72157616603596976/)

timnosenzo

7th of May 2009 (Thu), 10:08

One from yesterday, 5D MKII + 50L

http://www.timnosenzo.com/photos/530454641_JVWgt-XL.jpg

mattograph

7th of May 2009 (Thu), 12:03

looks familiar..... :)

nicksan

8th of May 2009 (Fri), 00:46

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p732044067-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p1021827713-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p729175042-4.jpg

jdlloyd67

8th of May 2009 (Fri), 13:22

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p729175042-4.jpg
Awesome shot!!! Great job pumping up the saturation and contrast just right. Love it!!!

xoldboy

8th of May 2009 (Fri), 19:30

wimg

8th of May 2009 (Fri), 19:40

i just ordered this from the camera shop today. i couldnt decide if i wanted the 85l 1/2 or this one. im glad i went with this one :) i love the idea of a portrait lens but this one seems like it would be more for an all around kind of deal. plus, i have the 70-200 2.8 to hold me over on portrait stuff for a while.
Congratulations!

Better watch it, however, it is even more addictive on a 5D II. To be able to use any of your other lenses you may have to get a second 5D II :D.

Kind regards, Wim ;)

joeyjoeyjoey

9th of May 2009 (Sat), 02:17

f/8
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3511500858_25c608be64.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3511500858/in/set-72157616603596976/)

joeyjoeyjoey

12th of May 2009 (Tue), 23:54

More stuff floating in the air
f/9
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2225/3526544095_38653b8b65.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3526544095/in/set-72157616603596976/)

SBPhoto

13th of May 2009 (Wed), 20:18

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3528353777_f92bc78536_o.jpg

inthedeck

13th of May 2009 (Wed), 20:27

More stuff floating in the air
f/9

That's some cool isht, right ther. ;) How'd you do that, if you don't mind my asking?

SBPhoto

14th of May 2009 (Thu), 18:30

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2361/3532028960_8e88118244_o.jpg

joeyjoeyjoey

15th of May 2009 (Fri), 08:52

That's some cool isht, right ther. ;) How'd you do that, if you don't mind my asking?

Needle and thread. If you want to see how I took the photo click on the picture and it will take you to my flickr set where I include the setup images as well.

f/8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2141/3532465928_6abc3f8fa0.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3532465928/in/set-72157616603596976/)

inthedeck

15th of May 2009 (Fri), 09:07

Needle and thread. If you want to see how I took the photo click on the picture and it will take you to my flickr set where I include the setup images as well.

Thanks dude. Apprecaite it. Nice shot, regardless. As is the one above! ;)

tonylong

15th of May 2009 (Fri), 12:01

Hey, Manish, where ya been?!

ekie

17th of May 2009 (Sun), 22:52

some recent ones from my uncle's twins bday :D

http://ekinphotography.com/gallery/family/birthday-twins_fourth/images/_MG_2113.jpg

http://ekinphotography.com/gallery/family/birthday-twins_fourth/images/_MG_2168.jpg

http://ekinphotography.com/gallery/family/birthday-twins_fourth/images/_MG_2175.jpg

http://ekinphotography.com/gallery/family/birthday-twins_fourth/images/_MG_2195.jpg

lol
http://ekinphotography.com/gallery/family/birthday-twins_fourth/images/_MG_2198.jpg

http://ekinphotography.com/gallery/family/birthday-twins_fourth/images/_MG_2226.jpg

S.Horton

19th of May 2009 (Tue), 21:38

Sometimes, only f/1.2 will do.

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/539102888_heQif-L.jpg

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/538937919_XaGdp-L.jpg

joeyjoeyjoey

19th of May 2009 (Tue), 23:00

f/10
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/3546987047_dbf9ae76f8.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3546987047/in/set-72157616603596976/)

dkspook

20th of May 2009 (Wed), 07:03

Somebody post more 50L goodness! It'll be a MONTH before I have mine :(

joeyjoeyjoey

20th of May 2009 (Wed), 22:55

f/8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3550608502_bfc9abbf67.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3550608502/in/set-72157616603596976/)

My PowerShot G2 that I have been shoot with since 2002. I only stopped using it because I got the 40D last year.

timnosenzo

23rd of May 2009 (Sat), 11:06

5D + 50L @ f/1.4

http://www.timnosenzo.com/photos/543689621_oDhRS-XL.jpg

GMCPhotographics

23rd of May 2009 (Sat), 15:27

5D + 50L @ f/1.4

http://www.timnosenzo.com/photos/543689621_oDhRS-XL.jpg

That's a sweet shot, it has the hallmark 50/1.2 L colour and contrast too.

The Ghost of FM

23rd of May 2009 (Sat), 20:14

Yup!

Even a mean old dandelion can look pretty cool through a 50L! ;)

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G2922small.jpg

Cheers!

Double Negative

23rd of May 2009 (Sat), 20:26

Someone say 50L dandy-li-on? :D

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6156.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2387&exhibition=1&ee_lang=eng&u=4155,0)

tiarehi

25th of May 2009 (Mon), 04:57

#1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3561932854_19169266e3_o.jpg

#2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/3561155915_652f1f34fb_o.jpg

brownbugger

25th of May 2009 (Mon), 08:14

great pictures guys, such a sweet lens

The Ghost of FM

25th of May 2009 (Mon), 21:31

Tonight's sunset @ f/1.2, ISO 100, 200 ms exposure, handheld, straight out of the camera

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G2984small.jpg

Cheers!

joeyjoeyjoey

25th of May 2009 (Mon), 22:14

f/8
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3564793690_e0fa733917.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3564793690/in/set-72157616603596976/)

S.Horton

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 11:40

^^ Nice work!

NeinLives

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 11:57

GMCPhotographics

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 16:23

A Siberian Husky I found resting on a downtown Minneapolis sidewalk: http://www.flickr.com/photos/neinlivez/3566007988/

50mm f/1.2L @ f/1.2

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/3566007988_d8a2fc37f0_o.jpg

I love this shot bud, I love the low angle. Well seen! Perfectly executed! My only critism is that the dawg's eyes aren't in focus...it's nose is. it's shot with a 50L...so i can under stand this. My advice is to swap out your viewfinder for an ee-S screen.

NeinLives

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 19:03

I love this shot bud, I love the low angle. Well seen! Perfectly executed! My only critism is that the dawg's eyes aren't in focus...it's nose is. it's shot with a 50L...so i can under stand this. My advice is to swap out your viewfinder for an ee-S screen.

Thanks! I actually focused using AF, which I find VERY limiting. I've been trying to locate the screen you mentioned, but it seems to be out of stock pretty much everywhere.

inthedeck

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 19:11

I just got one from Samy's in California...the Ee-S for the 5D. Should be here tomorrow...not that I own a 50L...but, that's where they had a few in stock...per last check. :)

NeinLives

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 19:36

Just ordered it from Canon. More expensive than it would be otherwise, but, like I said, couldn't find anyone else with it in stock.

S.Horton

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 19:49

I did not know that ordering from Canon was even possible. How'd you do that?

(BTW, it will be worth it!)

NeinLives

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 19:55

http://estore.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10051&storeId=10051&productId=161619&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=12105&top_category=12085

S.Horton

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 07:22

Kewl. Thx!

iplayazi

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 08:41

Processing done to shot Taken at f1.2

My daughter

http://www.pbase.com/iplayazi/image/113038499/original.jpg

Double Negative

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 09:38

I just got one from Samy's in California...the Ee-S for the 5D. Should be here tomorrow...not that I own a 50L...but, that's where they had a few in stock...per last check. :)

Heh, I just picked up a 50mm from Samy's - due Friday... Though it's an N50mm f/4.5L lens for a Mamiya 7II. :D

Equivalent to a 25mm in 35mm terms, and one of the sharpest lenses out there. I got some Velvia chillin' in the fridge, waiting, patiently.

inthedeck

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 11:44

^^OT, but, how do you adapt that particular lens, to your cam? I know it's an adapter, but, got a picture of it, etc?

timnosenzo

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 13:05

Just ordered it from Canon. More expensive than it would be otherwise, but, like I said, couldn't find anyone else with it in stock.

Good choice either way, the screen makes a big difference!

tsw910

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 14:58

woohoo ! .. finally found one .. so its on route to me =)

Helena

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 15:12

I got mine before the weekend and brought it on a mini vacation to Stockholm (Sweden). What a lens!

Some shots taken with 5D, all at f/1.2 (I do use it a lot stopped down too :D ).

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090522_001_5dbb.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090522_008_5dbb.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090521_014_5dbb.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090522_010_5dbbb.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090523_008_5dbb.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090520_004_5dbb.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090520_005_5dbb.jpg

Double Negative

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 21:23

^^OT, but, how do you adapt that particular lens, to your cam? I know it's an adapter, but, got a picture of it, etc?

Oh, I don't adapt it - and there's no way you could even *remotely* attempt to. It's a lens made for a 6x7 medium format rangefinder. Half the lens is behind the mounting flange! No, I'll use this on the Mamiya 7II as-is. :)

inthedeck

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 22:13

Gotcha. Enjoy it. :)

tsw910

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 10:43

THIS LENS IS AVAILABLE AT B&H at this very moment !!!

p360

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 12:32

This thread is amazing. I hate you all. :)

tdphatak

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 13:43

THIS LENS IS AVAILABLE AT B&H at this very moment !!!

I just ordered it! I've been on the prowl for this for a while but have been holding off due to fears of backfocusing etc. B&H was backordered for a while and I had given them my email to be notified when in stock but I WASN'T notified. I randomly checked today and bam! I used Microsoft Live to buy it.
I've got the 35L and 85L and just sold my 24-105 and 50/1.4. Been missing 50mm. Should get it next week and will post some pics to add to this wonderful tempting thread! Great pics by all on this thread - thanks for the encouragement!

Double Negative

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 19:42

Helena, those are great shots. Definitely working the DoF!

Gotcha. Enjoy it. :)

I wish I could adapt 'em, but part of the magic lies in the negative size. :)

nicksan

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 21:34

^+1. Lots of POP to those pics for sure! Nice!!!

tsw910

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 22:28

just got it tonight .. i will have to take this out for a test drive tomorrow ... can't wait

wimg

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 07:31

Thanks, glad you like them!

Thank you!

My other lenses (35L etc.) are amazing too, but I have never seen such colorful and contrasty shots straight out of camera before I got 50L. Can you tell that I'm happy with it? :D

It does focus-shift around MFD though. I bought it used, but it has 7 months of warranty left, so I'm considering sending it to Canon and see if they can make the shift less noticable. Has anyone here tried it with any luck?
Yes, I have, but then, my last and current copy (fifth) had unnoticeable shift (within DoF), and only 2 cm overall "normal" backfocus, and I live in the Netherlands, so ot did go to th eDutch Service Centre :D. BTW, it still took two trips, last year, once in May, after which it only had 1 cm of "normal" backfocus left and once in September, when Canon fixed it completely.

Kind regards, Wim

S.Horton

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 07:32

This thread is amazing. I hate you all. :)

Oh, maybe you'll get this lens, then you'll 'hate' the 600 or 800 owners, as I do today.

:rolleyes:

Helena

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 08:26

Yes, I have, but then, my last and current copy (fifth) had unnoticeable shift (within DoF), and only 2 cm overall "normal" backfocus, and I live in the Netherlands, so ot did go to th eDutch Service Centre :D. BTW, it still took two trips, last year, once in May, after which it only had 1 cm of "normal" backfocus left and once in September, when Canon fixed it completely.

Kind regards, Wim

Thank you Wim! That sounds encouraging. Definitely worth a try then.
I knew about the shift when I got the lens, so I'm not disappointed, but if it can be improved I sure wouldn't mind. :) If it becomes as good as yours I don't think I'll ever unmount it... Fortunately I have two 5Ds, so the other lenses can share the other one. :D

Double Negative

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 09:21

My other lenses (35L etc.) are amazing too, but I have never seen such colorful and contrasty shots straight out of camera before I got 50L. Can you tell that I'm happy with it? :D

It does focus-shift around MFD though. I bought it used, but it has 7 months of warranty left, so I'm considering sending it to Canon and see if they can make the shift less noticable. Has anyone here tried it with any luck?

I have to agree, the 50L produces some contrasty, saturated shots - more so than other lenses. There's something about it.

I had mine calibrated by Canon (post July 2007) and quite honestly, have never had any shift issue. Maybe it's what or how I shoot, 'dunno - but I'm extremely happy with my 50L. The word is that Canon figured out a fix past that timeframe, but without Canon's input it's sort of a guess. Did you get your lens new? What's the date code?

wimg

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 10:30

I bought it used, but it has 7 months warranty left, and I have already confirmed that I can send it in and have it checked out for free at the Canon service center here in Norway. Its date code is UU1200. Don't know if that's old or new.

The shift doesn't affect most of my shooting, but I won't deny that it'd be nice to be able to use it at all distances without concern. I'm not even 100% sure that it is focus shift - maybe it's simply backfocusing (at close distances it focuses behind my intended target - never in front of it), but I think it is shifting, because it seems to get worse when I stop the lens down a bit.

EDIT: Hmmm... After some googling I think I have figured out that UU means 2006. Can that be possible for a lens that was bought new 5 months ago? Maybe I should have asked the guy who sold it for the date code, but it never occurred to me that he had gotten an old lens from the store. Is this a problem, you think? Well, too late to worry now. I'll just enjoy the lens, and if Canon can make the shift less noticable that's great.
It can well be that it was only bought new 5 months ago. You wouldn't have 7 months warranty left otherwise. It happens here too. Turnover in lenses is a lot less here in Europe, it seems, than in the US, especially in smaller shops. And right at the introduction, some people got good and better lenses already, and some got worse ones, so no need to worry about the date code, as long as you have a decent copy.

You may have to send in at least 1 of your 5Ds as well BTW, for calibration, and explain exactly to Canon what is happening when.

Do note that on the 5D Classic, AF somehow misses on average about 1 in 20 shots, mostly close to MFD, but not always. At least it does that with my 5D. That problem went away with the 5D II.

However, from your description it sounds like it does shift. Do note that focus shift always moves focus to behind the point you focused on. The difference with "normal" backfocus is that it is not consistent throughout the whole range of apertures and focusing distances. I'd expect it to shift from MFD to about 1.5 or 1.8 m focusing distance, at apertures from F/1.4 to F/2.8 or F/4, although others report slightly different distances and a wider aperture range.

I'd suggest you try shooting at F/2, from MFD to intervals at 25 cm out to 2.5 m (or further if required), and see where the shift disappears. Next try with different apertures at a middle distance between MFD and the distance where shift disappears to try and establish where shift stops, aperture wise, starting at F/1.4 and working your way up to about F/5.6 in 1/3 of a stop increments. If it isn't too bad, like you seem to indicate, it probably disappears at around F/2.8, and from about 1.5 m.

For testing I like to use a brick wall, preferably red or brown variegated bricks with good structure, stuck together with mortar that shows clear sandgrains as well, and focus on the closest vertical edge of a brick from an angle of approximately 45 degrees (all on tripod, MLU, remote switch, etc.). I find this works very well for the determination of focus shift and its effects :D. Just make notes of what you did and what happens, and explain that to the Canon Service Centre too.

HTH, kind regards, Wim

P.S.: I'd appreciate it if you could post your results here too, as I am very interested in this type of stuff.

Helena

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 10:49

Thank you Wim for the helpful reply!

Too bad that you had a chance to read and quote my original message. :lol: I realized that it sounded much more negative than it really is so I wanted to change it, but I'll leave the original post up now and explain here that the problem isn't as big as it may seem.

It only occurs between f/1.8 and 3.2 at close distances, and most of the shots still look fine, especially since I'm not a pixel peeper. If Canon can improve it it'd be great, if not, I can live with it. Besides this problem the lens is absolutely perfect.

Do note that on the 5D Classic, AF somehow misses on average about 1 in 20 shots, mostly close to MFD, but not always. At least it does that with my 5D. That problem went away with the 5D II.

Glad to hear that you're happy with the mkII! It seems to be an amazing camera and I'll probably get one in future, but for now I'm extremely happy with my old 5Ds. I haven't noticed any focus problems at all (except now with 50L) and I shoot wide open and close to MFD a lot, for example with 35L and 135L.

However, from your description it sounds like it does shift. Do note that focus shift always moves focus to behind the point you focused on. The difference with "normal" backfocus is that it is not consistent throughout the whole range of apertures and focusing distances. I'd expect it to shift from MFD to about 1.5 or 1.8 m focusing distance, at apertures from F/1.4 to F/2.8 or F/4, although others report slightly different distances and a wider aperture range.

I'd suggest you try shooting at F/2, from MFD to intervals at 25 cm out to 2.5 m (or further if required), and see where the shift disappears. Next try with different apertures at a middle distance between MFD and the distance where shift disappears to try and establish where shift stops, aperture wise, starting at F/1.4 and working your way up to about F/5.6 in 1/3 of a stop increments. If it isn't too bad, like you seem to indicate, it probably disappears at around F/2.8, and from about 1.5 m.

For testing I like to use a brick wall, preferably red or brown variegated bricks with good structure, stuck together with mortar that shows clear sandgrains as well, and focus on the closest vertical edge of a brick from an angle of approximately 45 degrees (all on tripod, MLU, remote switch, etc.). I find this works very well for the determination of focus shift and its effects :D. Just make notes of what you did and what happens, and explain that to the Canon Service Centre too.

Thank you for the advice, I appreciate it a lot! What you describe sounds very much like what I have found, so I think I can safely say that it is focus shift then and not regular backfocusing. I already know that the problem disappears if I move back a few steps, so I don't think I will bother to do any tests before I send it in. If it comes back exactly the same (or worse!) I can do more tests then before sending it in again.

Helena

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 13:21

Sorry about all the posts today, but since I had some complaints about the lens I want to tell you the good news.

I decided to do some tests afterall, because I suddenly remembered that there is a learning curve with every lens, even when you have used large aperture lenses before. I took several shots around MFD between f/1.2 and 4, and found that the focus shift can be measured in millimeters at worst!

This explains why none of the real life photos I have taken have shown any focus errors. I must have done something wrong with my quick test shots before.

I'm so happy! I really enjoyed the lens before and now I can love it whole-heartedly like I do the 35L. :D

If weather permits I plan to go shooting tomorrow, and I have joined a 50mm challenge that runs for an entire month at a Norwegian forum, so I'm pretty sure that I'll soon have some photos to post here.

Again I'm sorry! To my defense I did say I liked the lens and that it wasn't a huge problem. :)

Double Negative

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 14:21

...This explains why none of the real life photos I have taken have shown any focus errors...

And there it is. Nothing good has ever come of shooting rulers, batteries, Lego dudes or focus charts. ;)

rdavisdesign

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 14:23

Is this lens really that much better than the 50mm 1.4?

Helena

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 14:33

And there it is. Nothing good has ever come of shooting rulers, batteries, Lego dudes or focus charts. ;)

:lol: You're so right!

This is actually the first time I have done that kind of testing. Normally I just take a few quick shots around the house when I get a new lens, and if those look OK I start using it in real life and don't think more about it. I guess I had read too much about possible problems and found some that weren't even there. No more of that! :)

timnosenzo

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 14:33

Is this lens really that much better than the 50mm 1.4?

In my opinion? Definitely. I owned 2 50 f/1.4's and neither were terribly impressive. But the 50 f/1.2 is my most used lens, and I'm shooting below f/2 pretty often, so it's worth it to me. If you're only going to use it once and a while, and/or you're going to be using it above f/2.8, then the 50 f/1.4 should be fine.

timnosenzo

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 14:35

Nothing good has ever come of shooting rulers, batteries, Lego dudes or focus charts. ;)

Agreed. That kind of stuff will drive you nuts.

rdavisdesign

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 14:45

In my opinion? Definitely. I owned 2 50 f/1.4's and neither were terribly impressive. But the 50 f/1.2 is my most used lens, and I'm shooting below f/2 pretty often, so it's worth it to me. If you're only going to use it once and a while, and/or you're going to be using it above f/2.8, then the 50 f/1.4 should be fine.

Thanks for your input. You've got some really nice shots on your blog.

nicksan

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 16:06

Takes a lot of discipline to remain quiet on the focus shift thing...but so far...I'm doing it. ;-)

nicksan

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 16:07

Yeah...totally.
Now brick walls? Not that's heaven.;):lol:
Agreed. That kind of stuff will drive you nuts.

Double Negative

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 17:06

Is this lens really that much better than the 50mm 1.4?

In a word? Yes.

Takes a lot of discipline to remain quiet on the focus shift thing...but so far...I'm doing it. ;-)

Be strong, nicksan! :p

tsw910

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 17:30

well, i finally got a chance to give this lens a shot .. and yes, from what everyone is saying about the shift is and can be reproduced and also stay away from .. and it can be trying to learn how to use a lens again LOL

of course when i got the lens, i shot the usual lens cap and small toy figures and yes, it can really bum a person out quick ! lol .. but once you put it towards what its intended for, its a totally wonderful beautiful lens !

wimg

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 17:50

In my opinion? Definitely. I owned 2 50 f/1.4's and neither were terribly impressive. But the 50 f/1.2 is my most used lens, and I'm shooting below f/2 pretty often, so it's worth it to me. If you're only going to use it once and a while, and/or you're going to be using it above f/2.8, then the 50 f/1.4 should be fine.
Let me add my 2c: I'd rather shoot a 50 F/1.8 Mk II or a 50 F/2.5 CM than a 50 F/1.4, and I have tested 6 of the 1.8 Mk II, and 5 of the 50 F/1.4.

The 50L is my most used lens as well.

Kind regards, Wim

tdphatak

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 20:27

My 50L came today from B&H. Here are a few of my first casual shots (I am no professional):

http://phatak.zenfolio.com/p617685298

I did not experience any focus shift even when stopping down up to f/3-4-ish when I had the subject gradually back away from the lens. I find the color/contrast/sharpness to be brilliant, but not quite as nice as my 35L/85L but it is an unfair comparison as they do not capture 50mm :D

Would love to know whether the images I shot are consistent with the output others are getting!

inthedeck

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 20:48

^^For the most part, not bad at all. I'm curious, though, as to why you don't use ISO 100? That would slow down your shutter speed, and make the colors even better/brighter, as noticed in the shots you had at those slower SS's. Maybe still learning everything there is out there? Takes a while, I know that much, and I don't think it ever ends.

Lens looks to be a keeper. ;)

The Ghost of FM

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 21:41

Hope you fellows won't mind if I break up this conversation with a picture! :p

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G3030small.jpg

Tonight's sunset

Cheers!

Double Negative

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 22:01

Hope you fellows won't mind if I break up this conversation with a picture! :p

Heretic! :D

p360

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 22:07

Hope you fellows won't mind if I break up this conversation with a picture! :p

phew..!! Finally..!! Thank God..!

(No offense, guys.! :)) But, I am trying to convince myself I "need" this lens.

joeyjoeyjoey

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 22:11

I've just completed my 50 photos for 50 days with a 50mm lens. Here is number 50

f/7.1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3574312422_7aac5312f0.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/3574312422/in/set-72157616603596976/)

The Ghost of FM

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 22:18

Nice one, joeyjoeyjoey!

I've enjoyed your contributions in this thread! ;)

Cheers!

joeyjoeyjoey

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 22:22

I've enjoyed your contributions in this thread! ;)

Likewise, I think everyone here who has contributed has really shown what a great lens this is.

NeinLives

30th of May 2009 (Sat), 11:25

p360

30th of May 2009 (Sat), 13:03

I received the Canon ee-s focus screen this morning. It's AWESOME. It really works. Unless I am shooting action or using a camera with many focus points, it's unlikely that I will use autofocus again.

Does anyone know if this screen is available for a 5D-II..?? I've heard a lot of good things about it.

NeinLives

30th of May 2009 (Sat), 13:57

Does anyone know if this screen is available for a 5D-II..?? I've heard a lot of good things about it.

I've looked into it a bit. According to the product page for the Ee-S focus screen (http://estore.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10051&storeId=10051&productId=161619&langId=-1), the screen is compatible with the 5D and other models, but there is no mention of whether it is compatible with the 5D II. I'd say contact Canon directly or create a new thread dedicated to the topic. At this point, I personally would not upgrade to the 5D II if a comparable focusing screen were not available; that's how much I like this thing. I would go so far as to say that, in order to use these wide aperture lenses like the 35mm f/1.4L, 50mm f/1.2L, and 85mm f/1.2L II to their full potential, one should have this focusing screen. It really does make manual focus a gazillion times easier. With the stock screen, I could never be sure whether my image was in focus when focusing manually. With this thing, I am 100% sure. Even if you don't like manually focusing, it will make autofocus more useful if only in that it makes the in-focus area substantially clearer in the viewfinder.

I'm not sure why 5Ds don't ship with the Ee-S by default. :-)