Canon EF 50mm f/1L USM - The Mighty One

Jon8 · 30th of December 2008 (Tue)

Did a search. Can't find any thread about this legend.

well... It's pretty rare, i must say...

Fastest lens ever made by Canon. As far as i know, only Leica is making a (very slightly) faster lens (f0.95).

Any sample to offer ?

Thanks

S-S · 30th of December 2008 (Tue)

i know david jay and jasmine star each have one of these... jas has samples on her blog. i saw a comparison thread on another site which had test shots of a mannequin using 50 f/1, 50 f/1.2, & 85 f/1.2... the 85L performed best overall for bokeh quality (the shooter foot-zoomed to make the field of view identical across all 3 frames) and the conclusion was that the 50 f/1 was not quite as good overall as the 50 f/1.2

that being said, if i had the chance to buy one i'd grab it anyhow - id love to see more samples too

Jon8 · 30th of December 2008 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by somethingsimple

i know david jay and jasmine star each have one of these... jas has samples on her blog. i saw a comparison thread on another site which had test shots of a mannequin using 50 f/1, 50 f/1.2, & 85 f/1.2... the 85L performed best overall for bokeh quality (the shooter foot-zoomed to make the field of view identical across all 3 frames) and the conclusion was that the 50 f/1 was not quite as good overall as the 50 f/1.2

that being said, if i had the chance to buy one i'd grab it anyhow - id love to see more samples too

Thanks for the input, it's appreciated.

I have myself a 85mm f1.2 and i was wondering if f1.0 is really worth it..

FlyingPhotog · 30th of December 2008 (Tue)

However, an even faster Canon TV lens was adapted for still use:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ad.php?t=92964

S-S · 30th of December 2008 (Tue)

heres some reviews on the 50 f/1
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...cat=all&page=6

S-S · 30th of December 2008 (Tue)

and here's part of the test i mentioned reading about on a random blog months ago: these two series of shots compare the 85L and the 50 f/1.0

http://www.wlcastleman.com/equip/rev...eh/bokeh85.htm

snmichaels · 30th of December 2008 (Tue)

The light sucker.

timnosenzo · 30th of December 2008 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by somethingsimple

i know david jay and jasmine star each have one of these... jas has samples on her blog.

Any links to these?

S-S · 30th of December 2008 (Tue)

not sure if they are still there, she's revamped her site since i read about it
www.jasmine-star.com

Jon8 · 30th of December 2008 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by somethingsimple

heres some reviews on the 50 f/1
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...cat=all&page=6

great, thanks!

Nice reviews there.. I would like to buy one, but the only available in can see now is on eBay and it's waaaayy too expensive.

Basically, i would like to use it along with my 5DmkII for video project.

S-S · 30th of December 2008 (Tue)

sounds cool, am jealous

dfindr · 5th of January 2009 (Mon)

Hey Jon 8 I have one, a few pix below. Regular and supersized. Sick DOF. Worth it, absolutely yes. You can't shoot at 1.0 or 1.1 with a 1.2, ever!

S-S · 5th of January 2009 (Mon)

man that shot ALONE would convince me to buy one...

Recon Photojournalist · 6th of January 2009 (Tue)

Unprocessed outdoor shots, taken from 2 different 50mm f 1.0 wide open without any filter.

kmcconn9 · 6th of January 2009 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Recon Photojournalist

Unprocessed outdoor shots, taken from 2 different 50mm f 1.0 wide open without any filter.

Wow, super small DOF on the 1st shot....

30th of December 2008 (Tue)	#1
Jon8 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 26	Canon EF 50mm f/1L USM - The Mighty One Did a search. Can't find any thread about this legend. well... It's pretty rare, i must say... Fastest lens ever made by Canon. As far as i know, only Leica is making a (very slightly) faster lens (f0.95). Any sample to offer ? Thanks

30th of December 2008 (Tue)	#2
S-S frustrating simple something Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: four seasons in one day Posts: 8,750	Re: Canon EF 50mm f/1L USM - The Mighty One i know david jay and jasmine star each have one of these... jas has samples on her blog. i saw a comparison thread on another site which had test shots of a mannequin using 50 f/1, 50 f/1.2, & 85 f/1.2... the 85L performed best overall for bokeh quality (the shooter foot-zoomed to make the field of view identical across all 3 frames) and the conclusion was that the 50 f/1 was not quite as good overall as the 50 f/1.2 that being said, if i had the chance to buy one i'd grab it anyhow - id love to see more samples too __________________ *------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* I reject your reality, and substitute my own! *------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* anything is possible if you don't know what you're talking about

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FlyingPhotog Cream of the "Prop" Join Date: May 2007 Location: Probably Chasing Aircraft Posts: 57,548	Re: Canon EF 50mm f/1L USM - The Mighty One However, an even faster Canon TV lens was adapted for still use: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ad.php?t=92964 __________________ Jay Crosswind Images *Facebook Fan Page* "If you aren't getting extraordinary images from today's dSLRs, regardless of brand, it's not the camera!" - Bill Fortney, Nikon Corp.

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S-S frustrating simple something Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: four seasons in one day Posts: 8,750	Re: Canon EF 50mm f/1L USM - The Mighty One heres some reviews on the 50 f/1 http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...cat=all&page=6 __________________ *------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* I reject your reality, and substitute my own! *------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* anything is possible if you don't know what you're talking about

30th of December 2008 (Tue)	#6
S-S frustrating simple something Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: four seasons in one day Posts: 8,750	Re: Canon EF 50mm f/1L USM - The Mighty One and here's part of the test i mentioned reading about on a random blog months ago: these two series of shots compare the 85L and the 50 f/1.0 http://www.wlcastleman.com/equip/rev...eh/bokeh85.htm __________________ *------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* I reject your reality, and substitute my own! *------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* anything is possible if you don't know what you're talking about

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snmichaels Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 78 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Canon EF 50mm f/1L USM - The Mighty One The light sucker. __________________ -Sami 40D + 17-55 f/2.8 IS

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S-S frustrating simple something Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: four seasons in one day Posts: 8,750	Re: Canon EF 50mm f/1L USM - The Mighty One man that shot ALONE would convince me to buy one... __________________ *------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* I reject your reality, and substitute my own! *------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* anything is possible if you don't know what you're talking about

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