Shallow depth of field? Crazy bokeh? It seems everyone wants and often gets fixated on achieving that amazing look when shooting wide open. I like to shoot primes and I like to shoot wide open so count me in that group too! I like sharpness in an image but it’s usually second to something just…
What an incredible wedding. When Ben and Meriel first contacted me to say they would like their couple shots in a local National Trust orchard, it really peaked my interest. Ben and Meriel are based in London so knew where the orchards were, but the orchard location is hardly something listed on a sat nav, or a place you…
My Obsession with the Electro 35 series of cameras This post is half an homage to the Yashica Electro 35 Rangefinder film camera, and half an homage to Todd McLellan and his disassembly series. I have a little bit of history with the Electro 35. I first knew I wanted one when I saw…
I have wanted a 35mm lens with shallow depth of field capabilities ever since I sold off my Fuji X100. I loved the 35mm equivalent angle of view on the Fuji, but one thing that it always lacked was the ability to get really nice shallow depth of field photos. You certainly can with…
Oliver and Eve’s wedding took place in the village of Pawlett, Bridgewater, within Somerset. A great deal of effort was spent on their wedding, and with help from family and friends they created a classic country reception. A lot of thought was put into the details and decorations for the wedding and they had the…
Great review! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Che.
Thanks for the step away from G series review. I want this lens for my d810. I own some of the newer lenses. It’s time for me to get back to basics.
What a great review of an exceptional lens!! Wonderful images as well.
We use the 50mm f1.2 for many of our product shots. There is a certain ethereal quality to it that we haven’t seen on any other lens. And what a lovely weight and feel it has!
these are amazing! May I ask if you used a filter to shoot at 1.2 in daylight? I’m trying to wrap my head around this being possible!
I’m not sure if my other comment posted but I was wondering if you shot with a filter on the lens? I’m just curious as to how the highlights weren’t blown out when you shot wide open?
Hi Mateus. Shooting at 1.2 is absolutely fine providing there is super bright sunlight. It also helps that I shot on the d800 for those images which has excellent dynamic range. If it was a sunny day with full sun at midday on the subject with no shade, then it would be overexposed for sure.