Canon Showcase Canon RF 50mm f/1.2

[MountainMan79]

Let’s get another one going for this statement piece of a lens. Just arrived today, so much more to come!

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I had to remove the filter, as something I’ve never experienced occurred while testing out sunstars (which are gorgeous on this lens). I had a large rainbow circle appear in all the shots. This is also one of Hoya’s best filters and has been my go to filter for years at this point. Never had anything like it happen. Oh well. Just going to have to be very careful!

Nacho approved. First shot wide open

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[rayvonn]

this statement piece of a lens

- It sure is! I should imagine you're rather excited right now, I know I would be (FWIW, I'd describe it as "supreme man-toy").

 

[John King]

Let’s get another one going for this statement piece of a lens. Just arrived today, so much more to come!
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I had to remove the filter, as something I’ve never experienced occurred while testing out sunstars (which are gorgeous on this lens). I had a large rainbow circle appear in all the shots. This is also one of Hoya’s best filters and has been my go to filter for years at this point. Never had anything like it happen. Oh well. Just going to have to be very careful!

Nacho approved. First shot wide openView attachment 362928.

That's really quite strange about the filter, Chris. Congrats on the new kit.

Like you, I've mainly used Hoya HMC grade filters and above, and never seen any kind of problem.

I expected that I might see some sort of problem with my 12-100, but nothing. More lately with my 8-25, but again, nothing. Both lenses have extreme FL ranges, which I thought could cause problems, but nothing.

Let us know if you figure out what's causing that weird effect please.

 

[MountainMan79]

That's really quite strange about the filter, Chris. Congrats on the new kit.

Like you, I've mainly used Hoya HMC grade filters and above, and never seen any kind of problem.

I expected that I might see some sort of problem with my 12-100, but nothing. More lately with my 8-25, but again, nothing. Both lenses have extreme FL ranges, which I thought could cause problems, but nothing.

Let us know if you figure out what's causing that weird effect please.

Yeah, I don’t know why, only that it does. Unlike most lenses, where the filter is pretty close to the front glass on the lens , and it remains a fixed distance, this lens has a front element that moves forward and backwards as it focuses, and in some positions can be quite recessed from the filter. It’s just a guess as to maybe why filters act weird on this lens, but not sure how to confirm that without talking to other owners.

 

[John King]

Yeah, I don’t know why, only that it does. Unlike most lenses, where the filter is pretty close to the front glass on the lens , and it remains a fixed distance, this lens has a front element that moves forward and backwards as it focuses, and in some positions can be quite recessed from the filter. It’s just a guess as to maybe why filters act weird on this lens, but not sure how to confirm that without talking to other owners.

I would put money on that being the case, mate. Good thinking.
I know of no other lens that behaves that way.

 

[MountainMan79]

I would put money on that being the case, mate. Good thinking.
I know of no other lens that behaves that way.

I feel like I’ve seen some macro lenses that behave like this, and hell, maybe that’s part of the reason this one can close focus as well as it does. Hopefully it doesn’t always cause aberrations while using any sort of filter in strong light, as while shooting outdoors during the day at 1.2 it may necessitate an ND filter.

 

[rayvonn]

I wonder if Canon is of the opinion that the filter shouldn’t be needed? Bearing in mind the (electronic) shutter goes as high as 1/64,000.

 

[Knikki]

Looks like a nice bit of kit

I find it interesting that the latest range of mirror less lens, Canon, Nikon etc seem huge when compared to their older AF and non AF lens.
Lighter, no doubt but you still need a fair size bag to carry the kit around.

 

[MountainMan79]

I wonder if Canon is of the opinion that the filter shouldn’t be needed? Bearing in mind the (electronic) shutter goes as high as 1/64,000.

Pretty sure even on electronic shutter, my R5 only goes to 1/8000

 

[MountainMan79]

Looks like a nice bit of kit

I find it interesting that the latest range of mirror less lens, Canon, Nikon etc seem huge when compared to their older AF and non AF lens.
Lighter, no doubt but you still need a fair size bag to carry the kit around.

Not sure if it’s lighter than it predecessors; this thing is over 2 pounds /965ish grams, and weighs more than the camera!

 

[rayvonn]

Pretty sure even on electronic shutter, my R5 only goes to 1/8000

Ah right, I'm probably confusing that with one of the other models, say the R3 (hope I didn't get your hopes up there). Still, you'll be able to achieve a bit with 1/8000.

 

[MountainMan79]

First outing with the new lens today. Tried shooting it wide open as much as possible, cause, why not?

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