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08-17-2011, 01:21 PM | #4076 |
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so while we are still on the bokeh topic... was thinking of upgrading my 50mm 1.4 to a 50mm 1.2L. any thoughts? my other thought was to keep the 1.4 and add an 85mm 1.8 to my bag but one of my professors said if I have a 70-200mm 2.8 the upgrade on the 50mm would make more sense.
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08-17-2011, 01:49 PM | #4077 |
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The 50L is a solid lens. better build, better out of focus thingies, better contrast. Definitely go for it.
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thats what I've read
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08-17-2011, 02:37 PM | #4079 |
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Go for it (the 1.2)! Just make sure you get a good copy, some of them have been known to have back focus issues. I went through a few copies so I know what it's like, so personally, I didn't trust it's consistency since it it would be great at times and not so in other conditions. Maybe sending it in for calibration by Canon would help fix that.
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08-17-2011, 02:38 PM | #4080 |
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i've heard some people have trouble focusing the 1.2...
and about the 85mm I was talking to a pro yesterday and he primarily shoots the 85 1.8 and 135 2, and that's all he uses professionally for portraits. |
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08-17-2011, 02:40 PM | #4081 | |
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however i can't provide these sources because i do not remember where i came across them. |
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08-17-2011, 03:23 PM | #4082 |
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I've heard good things about the 50mm f/1.2L, but those who have it seems to complain that it probably wasn't worth the huge price difference between the f/1.4 (unless you need the build quality for extreme weather shooting).
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right and that makes sense but I don't do that many standard portraits and when I do I like my 50mm better than my 70-200
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When printing a 12x18" @ 300dpi you can really start to tell the difference in quality of the bokeh and chromatic aberration. Quote:
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build quality, balance on a gripped full size body, that extra little bit of aperture...they all make it worth the price for me. |
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Do we really need a nude self-portrait of you on a giant billboard? If so, do it in Boston near a bridge.
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primarily the middle reason... but the last one works too.
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