I dumped mine and got a 24L. Couldn't be happier.
nhglamour Member 154 posts Joined Jul 2010 More info | Apr 23, 2012 14:57 | #16 I dumped mine and got a 24L. Couldn't be happier. 5D3 with grip | 7D with grip| 24-70 f2.8 L USM | 70-200 f2.8 L IS USM | 100 f2.8 L IS USM Macro | 24 f1.4 L USM II | Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* ZE | 600EX-RT | 580EX | ST-E3 | ST-E2
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big_g THREAD STARTER Goldmember 1,064 posts Gallery: 418 photos Best ofs: 1 Likes: 2224 Joined Apr 2010 Location: Lincolnshire UK, Live in Scotland More info | It went back this morning. Will be getting another to try for this weekend Very lucky to have a lot of nice toys
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timnosenzo Cream of the Crop 8,833 posts Likes: 14 Joined Sep 2005 Location: CT More info | Apr 23, 2012 15:59 | #18 nhglamour wrote in post #14314538  I dumped mine and got a 24L. Couldn't be happier. Because a 24mm lens is a great substitute for a 50mm lens? connecticut wedding photographer
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mannyboi Member  110 posts Likes: 2 Joined Dec 2009 Location: Norway More info | Apr 23, 2012 16:21 | #19 Dont see how getting a 24L is relevant to this, its like selling the 70-200 to get a 8-15... Very different uses!  I can certainly say that this is NOT an improvement, heck, it might as well be even worse in comparison to my 50 1.4... Had another shoot later today, and the 50L sat in its bag the whole time. Cant afford getting home and having backfocused shots. Not getting this lens! 4̶0̶0̶D̶ | 4̶0̶D̶ | 1̶D̶ ̶M̶a̶r̶k̶ ̶I̶I̶I̶ | 5D Mark II | 5D Mark III | A-1 w/ FD 50 1.8 SC
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timnosenzo Cream of the Crop 8,833 posts Likes: 14 Joined Sep 2005 Location: CT More info | Apr 23, 2012 18:13 | #20 |
HiggsBoson Goldmember 1,958 posts Likes: 4 Joined Jan 2011 Location: Texas Hill Country More info | Apr 23, 2012 18:20 | #21 I'm happy with my 50L so......THERE! A9 | 25 | 55 | 85 | 90 | 135
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mikecabilangan Goldmember  1,378 posts Joined Apr 2010 Location: Metro Manila More info | Apr 23, 2012 19:04 | #22 |
Neal1029 Member  101 posts Joined Jun 2011 More info | Apr 23, 2012 19:13 | #23 Craziness! I bought the 50mm 1.2L last Wednesday from a local dealer in Pa (Fro Knows). Honestly, I wasn't expecting much of a wow factor since I have the 85 1.2L already. Holly *^%! this is a beast. I mounted the 50 on my MK IV and it was if some one had turned on the lights, nice and bright. Very impressive. I know it's limitations and potential. After viewing some of my sample shots in LR3, I was throughly impressed. Tack sharp and contrasty. It has not been unmounted from my Mk IV since Wednesday. I bought this lens to shoot at 1.2 through 2.0 and that all folks! Can't wait to pair it up with my backordered 5D MKIII. 5DMK III,16-35L 2.8, 24-70L 2.8, 70-200L 2.8 IS II, 580 EX II x 2
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CanonBob Goldmember 2,063 posts Likes: 52 Joined May 2007 Location: Poitou-Charentes, France More info | Apr 24, 2012 03:02 | #24 big_g wrote in post #14314911 It went back this morning. Will be getting another to try for this weekend The issue was definitely not the thin DOF as my 85 1.2 doesn't give me the same problems I will let you know how I get on If you see the same inconsistencies then it would be interesting to see what your MkIV does with it. 1Dx2 (2), 5DSR, 1Ds3, 1D4, 5D2(590nm), 5D2(720nm) EF600 EF400 EF300-II EF300 EF200 EF200-II EF180L EF135L EF100 EF85-II EF50L TS-E17/4 TS-E24L-II TS-E45 TS-E90 MP-E65 EF70-200-II EF24-70/2.8-II EF16-35/4 EF8-15/4 EF11-24/4 Zeiss 15/2.8 21/2.8 25/2 28/2 35/1.4 35/2 50/2 85/1.4 100/2 135/2 T/C's L-SC & a WIFE!
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plasticmotif Goldmember  3,174 posts Likes: 2 Joined Sep 2008 Location: Tennessee More info | Apr 24, 2012 08:15 | #25 Get the Sigma 50. IF it has focusing issues, get it calibrated. I loved mine. Mac P.
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mikeman9478 Mostly Lurking 17 posts Joined May 2011 More info | May 27, 2012 18:26 | #26 I bought the 50L when I only had the T3i. This lens was amazing on that camera! i was blown away but i find it a bit too long. Then i got the 5dii and the lens had all sorts of backfocus issues even thogh the FL was perfect. Long story short, it took me a while but once i found out how to use it and get consistent sharp photos (i use alservo) its always on my camera. I am very happy with it now. Gear List: 5D Mark II | 17-40L | 70-200 F2.8L | 24L | 50L | 85L | X100S | XE-1 | XF 14mm F2.8 | XF 35mm F1.4
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wayne.robbins Goldmember 2,062 posts Joined Nov 2010 More info | May 27, 2012 21:28 | #27 I'd suggest reading Roger's take on the lens EOS 5D III, EOS 7D,EOS Rebel T4i, Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS II, Canon 24-105L, Canon 18-135 IS STM, 1.4x TC III, 2.0x TC III, Σ 50mm f/1.4, Σ 17-50 OS, Σ 70-200 OS, Σ 50-500 OS, Σ 1.4x TC, Σ 2.0x TC, 580EXII(3), Canon SX-40, Canon S100
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Jmantyger Senior Member  296 posts Likes: 1 Joined May 2007 Location: Prattville, AL USA More info | May 27, 2012 21:51 | #28 wayne.robbins wrote in post #14493323 I'd suggest reading Roger's take on the lens http://www.lensrentals.com …al-range/canon-50mm-f1.2l 50mm wider aperture lenses- all seem to have their own quirks. Sometimes, it's nice to know what the quirks are beforehand and save the headaches. Agree 100%. 5D MKIII, 16-35L f/4 IS, 24-70L II, 70-200L II f/2.8 IS, 100-400L II, 430 EX III
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uOpt Goldmember  2,283 posts Likes: 3 Joined Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA, USA More info | May 27, 2012 22:15 | #29 timnosenzo wrote in post #14314937 Because a 24mm lens is a great substitute for a 50mm lens? Just get two, then it's only off by 2mm. My imagine composition sucks. I need a heavier lens.
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windpig Chopped liver  More info | May 27, 2012 22:18 | #30 uOpt wrote in post #14493504 Just get two, then it's only off by 2mm.
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