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29 November 2007, 06:03 PM | #1 |
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A Special Lens: Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS @ 1.2
This is my first MF lens since... I was a child.
It will take getting used to it and manually focusing at 1.2 takes practice. My hats off to those who do it all the time. This lens just fuzzies everything not in the focus pane... No kidding Of course it is really fun to play with. What is in focus is in focus the rest is simply fuzzy looking Case in point... Thin focus pane (Don't even know if I am using the right term...) But it will be good for candids once I get faster with the MF operation... Might even be great for streetphotography :smile: A few more tries with it this afternoon I even like some of the out of focus images with it... This is going to be a really fun and possibly great lens, really sharp stepped down but for the sake of this thread, I am keeping the images at 1.2 only. One suggestion I feel I need to make is that if you really like the 50mm range, either in the 1.8 or 1.4 version and you have a Nikon camera, get this 50/1.2 lens I find it really, truly, absolutely and sincerily worth it. You will love it. |
29 November 2007, 08:50 PM | #2 |
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Dude, that lens is a Nikkor (Nikon) classic lens. The blur, called "bokeh", is outstanding on that lens as your wonderful photos demonstrate. Even the current AF 50/1.4 and 1.8 Nikkors are outstanding lenses. Many Nikon purists would not leave home without one of these fine lenses in their gadget bags. A great lens and great photos! Well done! Cheers, Bill P.
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Great pics!
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I have a D-70 Nikon,what does this lens cost? Bill
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30 November 2007, 10:03 AM | #5 | |
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Thank you! Depends where you get it, B&H might have the best prices, on Amazon.com I saw it today at $589.99 and at thecamerastore.com it is selling for $499, which is closer to the true price - me a true WIS - I bought mine used (LNIB) for $400 locally |
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Bill, the tiny viewfinder in the D70 makes manual focus nearly impossible. You can install some aftermarket focus screens - doing so is a hack of sorts, but MF lenses aren't a great option on the D70. I know, I own one. Canon has a 50/1.2 that is autofocus. It's very expensive and very big... http://www.dpreview.com/news/0608/06...n50f12lens.asp I have fast glass, but I rarely shoot it wide open. It's rare that such shallow DOF is useful. As far as fast glass permitting low-light shooting... consider this: With IS (image stabilization) you can handhold down to 1/4 of a second. I do this regularly on my 5D with my Canon 24-105 L lens wide open at f4. The equivalent exposure with an f/1.4 lens would require 1/30 of a second shutter speed. For a 50mm lens, such a slow shutter speed would not be sufficient to ensure a steady handheld shot. Provided you can keep the camera steady, fast glass can capture moving subjects in lower light, but again you'd be contending with very shallow DOF. I personally find shooting slightly slower glass with IS far more useful. |
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Dude, the D3 should be outstanding! I have had my D300/grip for only a couple of days now and love it. I also have a D2Xs and a D200/grip. I have a good collection of Nikkors and just hate the thought of having to get new lenses. Yes, the 50/1.8 at around $100 is the best lens bargain around....fast and sharp. My favorite lens is my 70-200/2.8 VR... the bokeh at 2.8 is outstanding! My second favorite lens is my 17-55/2.8. I do like fast glass, but also have some "slow" glass as well. However, fast or slow, I have all Nikkors. Your manual focus 50/1.2 lens is an outstanding lens, but my old eyes don't do manual foucus well anymore. Eager to hear how you like your D3. Happy Shooting! Bill P.
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Dude who are you? Confusing...
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30 November 2007, 02:27 PM | #9 | |
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70-200
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The 70-200mm f/2.8 VR is my favorite lens as well, followed by the 105mm f/2.8 VR, 28-70mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.4 and the 12-24mm f/4. |
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Be aware that Nikon manual focus lenses will not meter with your D70. Not a problem if you use a hand held meter. You have to step up to at least the D200 to get metering and then you are limited to spot or center weighted metering (Personally, I prefer those settings myself unless I'm fast snapshooting). I believe the D300 is the same way but you still have that 1.5 crop which annoys me because you get the framing of a different lens without the perspective change inherent in that focal length design. The D3 will allow matrix metering. I still prefer the F2 and the F6 for manual lenses because of the viewfinders and camera size/balance and I enjoy shooting and scanning film.
All the Nikkor 50mm are nice smooth lenses. Optically, my 50mm 1.4 af-d seems to produce as good or better pictures than my old manual one or my af 50mm 1.8, which I recently gave away. That 1.8 is probably the best bargain out there. My favorite normal lens is a 25 year old Leica 50mm which I use when I shoot b&w. Here are a couple of snaps with the Leica. |
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I have one of those 50mm 1.2 Nikor lenses if anyone wants to buy it. It was my wifes first lens also. I also have an Fm2n body to go with it. Both is very nice condition. Anyone know what they are worth?
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Yes, confusing indeed. :)
I started shooting Nikon many years ago, but moved to the Canon EOS-5D a year ago. Wouldn't turn back if you paid me. Still have my Nikon stuff tho. You'll enjoy FF more than you know. The tonality of the larger imagers is really something. |
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While great glass is nice to have, I think a lot of people put too much stock in it. Here are some fairly decent shots taken with humble lenses.
D70 + 18-70DX 90/4 Minolta CLE ($300 used M mount lens) - Ilford HP5+ film pushed to ISO800 Leica M8 + Cosina/Voigtlander 40/1.4 S.C. With that said, I think my next lens is the yet-to-be-released Canon 200mm f/2 IS USM. It's going to be a really stellar lens. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography...f2_800f56.html |
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Dude, those shots taken with your 70-200/2.8 are very nice. That is one fine lens! And yes, I will agree with you, the 18-70 DX "kit lens" is a fine lens as well....esp. for the money. I really am pleased with my Nikon cameras and my Nikkor lenses. Happy shooting! Bill P.
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The equipment has really very little to do with the quality of the images - the person pressing the shutter release buton does. But you gotta admit there is something special about a 50/1.2 @ 1.2 |
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"The equipment has really very little to do with the quality of the images - the person pressing the shutter release buton does."
I would agree, Dude, but as your images demonstrate, nice "glass" is important! ;~) Eager for you to get your D3 and give us a report. My D300 is proving to be a fine photo taking machine! Cheers, Bill P. |
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A sample of the work I have done in the past year with the 24-105 L on the 5D. Self portrait, ISO 800 My late great-uncle... a WWII veteran. ISO 800 |
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Dude, those are beautiful photos! I had gotten the idea that you were a Nikonian? Do you have a D3 on order? Nonetheless, the images you are getting with your 24-105 L on your 5 D are just outstanding. Cheers, Bill P.
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Amazing pics thanks for sharing
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I own both systems but I started out as a Nikonian. Purchased the 5D last year in October along with the lens and the 580EX. Couldn't bring myself to part with any of the Nikon stuff, so I still own it. :) The D3 is a great piece of technology, but since I have the 5D I'm not in a hurry to spend another $5K. Had it been introduced a year ago, I might be in a different position - however, I'm very happy with my Canon. EDIT - I realized there may be some confusion here... The OP is a member named "The Dude". I am "TheDude" (no space between the and dude). We are different people. The OP owns the 50/1.2 AIS and has the D3 on order. I do not. ;) |
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Ah, thanks for the clarification... No question about it, Canon makes some fine cameras/lenses. I am just a Nikonian to the bone....sort of like owning a Rolex! ;~) Cheers, Bill P.
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I'd love to have a lens like that!
Just awesome shots, as always.
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i'v been to greece a few times are those photos of "the islands"
no matter where they are from they're great hope you post more |
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I have a similar lens from Canon , the 55 1.2 aspherical its about 25yrs old and also the
85mm 1.2L lens. I use them with a Canon F1 & A1 |
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