On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 6:36 PM, Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> NSURIT@xxxxxxx wrote:
>> OK, I 'm trying to replace my stolen gear and am well on my way. Figured
>> the 50mm f1.2 in near mint to mint condition would be a problem ...
>>
>
> I'm still mystified by the allure of the 50/1.2.* It's only 1/3 stop
> faster than f1.4. In return for more money, you get a lens that performs
> slightly less well and is slightly bigger and heavier.
Just one of those things, I guess. I had an opportunity to pick one
up new when a friend was traveling in Japan during the last days of
OM. I figured I'd probably sell it, but there's something about it on
an OM body. The way I shoot, a good 1.8 is just fine most of the
time, but I enjoy the tactile qualities of the 1.2. Not totally
irrational, but nearly so. At f4 or 2.8 at least it does not
disappoint and I've needed those stops a lot lately.
It's probably one of the smaller 1.2 lenses out there. That might
have something to do with it too.
Joel W.
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