anson_ko Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Anyone has a copy of the new canon 50mm 1.2L? Can you post a comment? quality build...etc sample pictures? I like to see how good it is. will get one if it's exceeded the expection. Thankyou Anson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucafoto Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I know I want one too! I have just gotten the 85mm 1.2L II and it is absolutly terrific. A little slow on the AF, but faster than the previous version. I can only imagine that the 50mm will perform just as well, just with a wider FOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25asa Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Who said it was released? We've been told by Canon either December or January for first shipments? Or has something new come about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I'm hoping my sugarmama will leave one under the tree come December 25, so I'll keep you posted. Incidentally, many seemingly random shops had a copy or two a few months back. I wonder where the kink in the supply is? Perhaps Canon is leaking them out slowly to insure top dollar outta all the doctors, lawyers and yuppie-puppies eagerly waiting on store lists. Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopoldstotch Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 It hasn't actually been released, but a few people have a hold of pre-production models. <a href="http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=305">See their reviews here</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjb Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Hi couple of real world samples here http://photo.blogger.ph/category/photo-samples/ Its listed here in Oz at AUD2700, one dealer is taking limited orders at AUD 2500, just a tad more than the 1.4, hmm trying hard to justify apart from investment purpose.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrio Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 You'll know when more and more people have a 50/1.2 copy when a lot of 24-70/2.8 plus 50/1.4 lenses start showing up in Classified adverts and Buy/Sell forums around the net. Oh wait, that's already happening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovcom_photo Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I just sold my 50 F1.4...and good riddens to that soft @ F1.4 dog! I'll be getting mine after I receive my bonus check in January. I suspect it will have color & contrast & wide open sharpness to rivel my 85L, and if so, the 50L will be my most used lens...pushing my 35L back in the bag (but not for good). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrio Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Told you...:roll eyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 As expected with a lens of this design, not overly sharp wide open and not particularly fast focussing. One for fondlers, Japanese industrialist and IT workers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25asa Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Wow- I just saw on DP Review one poster said his copy has come in. I wonder if this is an anomoly since no one else has got their copy in yet. Im still waiting for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anson_ko Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 check BH and ebay, it's in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_campbell Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 "I just sold my 50 F1.4...and good riddens to that soft @ F1.4 dog!" Traditionally the wider the aperture the softer the lens, and this applies to classic designs of the past (the f/0.95 designs of yesteryear). I can't see why everyone is licking their chops over a potentially softer lens with a depth of field of a gnat's eyelash. Wouldn't it be better to stay with the sharper f/1.8 and jack up the ISO a bit and take care of the noise in post processing? But I guess it would be un-American to fight bigger is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek_stanton2 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Wayne (Campbell): Have you seen images from a Leica Noctilux? Shallow DOF can be used as an 'effect.' It's not a defect. You can still close-down any superfast glass to have your pictures look like those from any pocket digicam. As for the 1.2L being "soft," we'll have to wait and see. No reasonable person expects it to be as sharp at 1.2 as the 1.4EF is at f2. HOW soft it is will determine its success or failure. Keep in mind though, that semi-sharp wide open at 1.2 will still have decent "apparent sharpness" because the out of focus areas will fall away a bit quicker. That contrast is a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ_savage Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 i'd love to get my hands on one to test.. and if it's as sharp as my 85L2 at 1.2 then i'll probably end up picking one up... just can't beat that contrast and color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william_fong Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I'd like to see the difference between the 50/1.4 and this 50/1.2L. I'm in the market for a 50mm prime, and not sure if I should go with the L or non-L. It would be nice to add an L to my bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anson_ko Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 Is that true we all want something harder/difficult to make than something easy? if william statment is true, we can use disposable cameras. why bother to get EOS system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anson_ko Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 I mean Wayne Campbell.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricks Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 shipping has started albeit in very small quantities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry schaefer - chicago, Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Everyone that wants one should conspire not to buy it for 1-2 months. The deals would be awesome after a short time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25asa Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I would be suprised if the Canadian price goes lower then the $1520 I paid for it in the next couple years. I still dont get how most stores are charging full price in the US, while in Canada you see deals on this lens. Canadian prices range from $1520, 1585, 1600, 1656, and on up to the US value of $1799. The $1799 Canadian works pretty close to the $1599 US pricing. As for my copy they said the lens is out here in Canada, but back ordered. More copies will be out in a weeks time. This seems to coincide with the UK release of December 8th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valo_soul Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Scott, would you mind telling me where you ordered from? I'm here in New Brunswick, Canada and need to find a good price. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25asa Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 LLLozeau in Montreal lists it at $1519 CDN. at http://www.lozeau.com/english/indexe.htm The store I got it from basically price matched Lozeau at $1520 and that store is Lens and Shutter. http://www.lensandshutter.com/index.lasso?content=locations The store was the Abbotsford one I ordered from. So you have a choice, but Montreal is a lot closer to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valo_soul Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Scott, I see only 4 locations for Lens and Shutter, all of which are in BC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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