FD 55/1.2 SSC Aspherical vs. FD 50/1.2 L

[baris_john]

I tried both lenses side by side during last week. Very similar in rendition with the later L resolving a

fraction more detail wide open. Samples to follow...<div></div>

[baris_john]

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[baris_john]

...#3<div></div>

[dave_s]

Baris, tell us more about the test conditions. This is interesting.

[peter_daalder]

Particularly with regards to your second shot, was it your intention to (once more) confirm <a href="http://www.photo.net/canon-fd-camera-forum/00PQPa"> the bokeh problems</a> of the FD 55/1.2 SSC?

[egoldste]

Remember that there is a lot of individual variation between samples of these lenses, particularly the Apherical which had a lot of hand work in its production...

[baris_john]

<i>Particularly with regards to your second shot, was it your intention to (once more) confirm the bokeh

problems of the FD 55/1.2 SSC?</i>

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I dont see any "bokeh problem" in this particular shot.

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<i>Remember that there is a lot of individual variation between samples of these lenses, particularly the

Apherical which had a lot of hand work in its production...</i>

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I believe this would affect sharpness and coma. For my type of use, I find both lenses to be just about equal in

character. Opposed to the old FL 58/1.2 which renders visibly different.<div></div>

[John Crowe]

Yes, the "bokeh" of the L seems to be significantly better in all three images. I have read that the

Aspherical is sharper but that does not seem to be the case in these particular images. Focus point is the same for each case? Also from what I have read the sharper a lens is the poorer the "bokeh". I prefer shooting print targets for testing sharpness though.