Got myself a new lens today.

busterboy · 20-03-2006, 19:59

I have been wanting this lens for quite some time and was going to wait for the MkII version to come around.. So I thought it can't be any sharper than the Mk1 version so went ahead and bought this for portrait and candid work.

Sorry but the weather is crap tonight so just had to share this with you..

Will get some pictures posted as soon as time permits..

RobertP · 20-03-2006, 20:06

Hehe You need the lens caps to stop the lot falling over!

That is an impressive looking lump of glass

Let me know when you get bored with it I might make you an offer

Warspite · 20-03-2006, 20:15

Congratulations, I remember you saying you would get one

That thing must way a tonne, especially with a 1D hanging off it - I would even say it makes the 1D look like a typical camera now with regards to scale

busterboy · 20-03-2006, 20:17

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Originally Posted by RobertP

Hehe You need the lens caps to stop the lot falling over!

That is an impressive looking lump of glass

Let me know when you get bored with it I might make you an offer

He He.. This one is a keeper Robert..

Just look how thin the DOF is at f/1.2...

Yet at F.4 pretty good..

busterboy · 20-03-2006, 20:21

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Originally Posted by Warspite

Congratulations, I remember you saying you would get one

That thing must way a tonne, especially with a 1D hanging off it - I would even say it makes the 1D look like a typical camera now with regards to scale

Sorry about the quality of the photo's but yes it looks very impressive if I say it myself..

Having hand held the 200mm f/1.8L and my 300mm f/2.8L this one feels quite managable but still quite strurdy.

dod · 20-03-2006, 20:56

tsk, tsk, look at the twisting on that camera strap

Congrats on the new lens

**stepheno** · 20-03-2006, 21:16

You're always buying new lenses

Enjoy

regards

digitalfailure · 20-03-2006, 22:15

Somethings not quite right in this world :suspect:

All the nice glass goodies keep getting delivered to your house.....I must find the name of your posty and offer him a decent bribe.

SDK^ · 20-03-2006, 23:03

Congrats - an amazing lens, another one to your collection

shiato storm · 20-03-2006, 23:21

without using too many expletives; thats one **** of a big lens!! its almost as big as the 1dmkII you've got there.
congrats though... very nice and crispy. If I recall rightly the 85 1.2 is the widest lens canon do isn't it.

Dfhaii · 21-03-2006, 17:04

Congrats on the purchase, how much does it weigh, looks pretty huge!

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Originally Posted by shiato storm

If I recall rightly the 85 1.2 is the widest lens canon do isn't it.

Canon used to do a 50mm f/1, but it's quite difficult to obtain now.

Col

shiato storm · 21-03-2006, 17:08

f/1?!! was that about as massive as the 85?

SammyC · 21-03-2006, 18:11

I have read that the 50mm f1 wasn't actually all that good either.

busterboy · 21-03-2006, 18:16

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Originally Posted by SammyC

I have read that the 50mm f1 wasn't actually all that good either.

More info on the 50mm f/1.0

here

here

and here...

SammyC · 22-03-2006, 10:45

F&M review says it all:

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Even though its dinosaur weight, millionaire price-tag (3300€), shabby slow focus and not so sharp images at f1.0 I will rate it EXCELLENT.

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it's meant for low-light work

asd · 23-03-2006, 21:02

You certainly have a nice looker there!....and the camera and the new lens look alright too!.......sorry only joking, i have a dry(crap) sense of humour.The lens is really sharp, i daren't ask how much they are,i have zeiss 50mm f1.7 prime on my contax rx, and i thought that was razor sharp..till now ... ...not jealous at all ..honest...enjoy