First light with Canon 50mm 1.0 L

Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
edited May 10, 2011 in Other Cool Shots
Hi,

I came across this lens at my camera shop yesterday and couldn't let
this once-in-x-years (?) opportunity go by without taking advantage of it.

Within the first 24 hours of having it absolutely fell in love with the images
it can produce. There weren't many interersting subjects around but I fired
away anyways. It's not the easiest task to get the focus where you want it
(for me at least) and ca's can be a pain if you don't pay attention to the
scene. But more often than not one is rewarded with an utterly smooth rendered
background ... simply bokehlicious! I hope you like looking at theses as much
as I do:

1.
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5D II @ f/1.0, 1/640s, ISO 100


2.
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5D II @ f/1.0, 1/250s, ISO 400


3.
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5D II @ f/1.0, 1/160s, ISO 100


4.
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5D II @ f1.0, 1/500s,ISO 100


5.
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5D II @ f/1.0, 1/500s, ISO 100


6.
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5D II @ f/1.0, 1/800s, ISO 100


7.
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5D II @ f/1.0, 1/125s, ISO 100


8.
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5D II @ f/1.0, 1/1000s, ISO 100


9.
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5D II @ f/3.2, 1/50s, ISO 100


10. Notice the clipping in the bokeh caused by the mirrox box:
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5D II @ f/1.0, 1/50s, ISO 100


Thanks for looking!
“To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
― Edward Weston
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Comments

  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited February 6, 2011
    These look wonderful .. enjoy your new lens thumb.gif
    Mary
    www.Dogdotsphotography.com
  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2011
    Thanks Mary!

    Some more from today:

    11. It doesn't have to be shot wide open all the time
    _MG_0019.jpg
    5D II @ f/5.6, 1/50s, ISO 640

    12. Getting darker
    _MG_0149.jpg
    5D II @ f/1.0, 1/100s, ISO 800

    13. Halo galore at f1.0
    _MG_0140.jpg
    5D II @ f/1.0, 1/100s, ISO 500
    “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
    ― Edward Weston
  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2011
    How did you get the halo?
    Mary
    www.Dogdotsphotography.com
  • Wicked_DarkWicked_Dark Registered Users Posts: 1,138 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2011
    that's pretty sweet. I especially like #7. Bold.
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  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited February 7, 2011
    Dogdots wrote: »
    How did you get the halo?

    It seems that these halos always show up around every strong
    lightsource that is in focus in a strong contrast situation (at night
    for example). Things get even funkier when you have serveral
    such lightsources in the frame. The rings will connect sometimes
    cutting each other off at the connecting points. Maybe I should
    make some pics of it tomorrow and post em here ...
    “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
    ― Edward Weston
  • Bryans12vBryans12v Registered Users Posts: 362 Major grins
    edited February 9, 2011
    Wow! I want one!
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  • SeefutlungSeefutlung Registered Users Posts: 2,781 Major grins
    edited February 9, 2011
    crazy stuff ... gotta have one too ...

    Gary
    My snaps can be found here:
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  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2011
    Day #3 with the lens (playing with colors):

    14. Construction light
    _MG_0418.jpg
    5D II @ f/1.0, 1/40s, ISO 800

    15. Window reflections
    _MG_0601.jpg
    5D II @ f/1.0, 1/50s, ISO 125
    “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
    ― Edward Weston
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2011
    Bokehlicious :D Like that
    Neat to see your round of "test drive" shots.
    Michael
  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,891 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2011
    I like 4 and 7 of the first post. Nice.
    Cristóbal


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  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2011
    Manfr3d wrote: »
    It seems that these halos always show up around every strong
    lightsource that is in focus in a strong contrast situation (at night
    for example). Things get even funkier when you have serveral
    such lightsources in the frame. The rings will connect sometimes
    cutting each other off at the connecting points. Maybe I should
    make some pics of it tomorrow and post em here ...

    Would love to see that. I find it so fascinating that this lens does this :D One certainly could have fun with it.
    Mary
    www.Dogdotsphotography.com
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2011
    Great stuff here--looks like a wonderfully fun lens indeed! Keep showing these, please. :D
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
  • zhousuzhousu Registered Users Posts: 50 Big grins
    edited February 12, 2011
    I like the 50 lens which makes so soft beyong the focus.
  • scottgee1scottgee1 Registered Users Posts: 230 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2011
    Nice! With which body did you shoot these?
  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2011
    scottgee1 wrote: »
    Nice! With which body did you shoot these?
    These were shot with a 5DII.
    “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
    ― Edward Weston
  • scottgee1scottgee1 Registered Users Posts: 230 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2011
    Manfr3d wrote: »
    These were shot with a 5DII.

    I was hoping you wouldn't say that; I keep trying to talk myself out of getting one. How much focus adjustment did it require? That would certainly be critical with this lens!
  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2011
    scottgee1 wrote: »
    I was hoping you wouldn't say that; I keep trying to talk myself out of getting one. How much focus adjustment did it require? That would certainly be critical with this lens!

    I had to adjust it to -3. However, my gf has a 550D where focus is
    dead on without any adjustments. There are so many variables when
    dealing with used lenses I recommend to always try the lens on your
    camera before buying it.
    “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
    ― Edward Weston
  • Jason HermannJason Hermann Registered Users Posts: 220 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2011
    Great shots and thanks for sharing!! I would love go have that lens!!! The bokeh is like butter:)

    Best,
    Jay
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  • scottgee1scottgee1 Registered Users Posts: 230 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2011
    Absolutely the correct word: "variables". I won't buy a lens unless it's still under warranty or allows penalty-free return. All of the serious brick and mortar camera stores in my area are long gone. :cry
  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2011
    I can certainly feel your pain Scott.

    Just for kicks here is a completely unprocessed 100% crop from a RAW file @ f/1.0 (focus was on the "O"):
    _MG_9794_crop.png

    Original frame:
    _MG_9794.jpg
    “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
    ― Edward Weston
  • scottgee1scottgee1 Registered Users Posts: 230 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2011
    Impressive! Vignetting and field curvature seem negligible.
  • 20DNoob20DNoob Registered Users Posts: 318 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2011
    Great thread and congrats on the new bit of gear.

    Finally someone who actually owns one rather than most who simply blather on(parroting others who have never even laid their hands on one) about how terrible this lens is.
    Christian.

    5D2/1D MkII N/40D and a couple bits of glass.
  • scottgee1scottgee1 Registered Users Posts: 230 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2011
    20DNoob wrote: »
    Finally someone who actually owns one rather than most who simply blather on(parroting others who have never even laid their hands on one) about how terrible this lens is.

    Agreed, but I'm betting Manfr3d's ability has something to do with the quality of the pix as well. thumb.gif
  • 20DNoob20DNoob Registered Users Posts: 318 Major grins
    edited March 18, 2011
    scottgee1 wrote: »
    Agreed, but I'm betting Manfr3d's ability has something to do with the quality of the pix as well. thumb.gif

    Lol, that may have something to do with it also.

    I'm fairly sure if it were me posting this thread instead I'd have churned out complete rubbish.
    Christian.

    5D2/1D MkII N/40D and a couple bits of glass.
  • scottgee1scottgee1 Registered Users Posts: 230 Major grins
    edited March 18, 2011
    20DNoob wrote: »
    I'm fairly sure if it were me posting this thread instead I'd have churned out complete rubbish.

    Rather like my ability to pick up Rembrandt's brushes and draw stick people . . .
  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited April 1, 2011
    I finally manged to snap a pic of the lens itself.

    15.
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    5DII @ 100mm, 1/15s, f/2.8, ISO 3200
    “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
    ― Edward Weston
  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited April 1, 2011
    Manfr3d wrote: »
    I finally manged to snap a pic of the lens itself.

    15.
    _MG_1572.jpg
    5DII @ 100mm, 1/15s, f/2.8, ISO 3200

    Beautiful -- it looks sweet thumb.gif
    Mary
    www.Dogdotsphotography.com
  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited April 1, 2011
    Dogdots wrote: »
    Beautiful -- it looks sweet thumb.gif

    Absolutely! I feel shoots the way it looks (if that makes sense). Sometimes
    I just go out shooting with it to see what it produces next. A fun lens to
    use for sure thumb.gif

    16. Nightstreet
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    5DII @ 50mm f/1.0, 1/40s, ISO 500

    17. Smooth as Butter
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    5DII @ 50mm f/1.0, 1/800s, ISO 100

    18. Odd placement
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    5DII @ 50mm f/1.0, 1/50s, ISO 100
    “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
    ― Edward Weston
  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited April 1, 2011
    I really like that night street shot. The colors and reflections of light. Looks great.

    Not a clue what's in/on those bricks. What are those and why?

    Totally understand why you would just take that lens out and shoot :D
    Mary
    www.Dogdotsphotography.com
  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited May 10, 2011
    Thanks! I have no idea myself what those things are, maybe it's
    some kind of ventilation for the new wall before the final finish is applied?

    I hope no one minds me updating this thread with some more pics.

    19. Bike at Night:
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    5D II @ 50mm f/1.0, 1/50s, ISO 400

    This next one is shot pretty much directly into the sun with a few leaves in front of it.

    20. Into the green
    _MG_2184.jpg
    5D II @ 50mm f/1.0, 1/1000s, ISO 100 (with 2-Stop ND filter)
    “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
    ― Edward Weston
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