Canon 50mm F1.2

[avarice08]

Quite curious about this lens, anybody got one?

What's it like? How is the bang for your buck on it?

Thanks

Rob

 

[Canon Bob]

It's fine Rob and has a very pleasant bokeh. If sharpness is your "god" then you should perhaps look elsewhere as it needs to be a stop or two down before it gets there. There's also the well documented focus shift when shooting close up (1-2m) at wide apertures.....you get used it and it's not a big issue.

Bob

 

[avarice08]

Cheers Bob!

I take it you have one? Got any sample images online?

Which would you consider to be the better focal length on FF...50mm or 85mm?

Rob

 

[Canon Bob]

The 85/1.2 is a far better lens in most respects and 85mm is also my preference but FL is subjective and more of a personal thing.

I can email you some shots if you want (PM me you address)....anything online at 800px and <200k file size isn't really going to separate a 50/1.2 from a 50/1.8 on most occasions.

Bob