Thoth
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No worries then as there will be lots of these lens in the market, because all the users are under the ground already LOL
Their offspring will be selling those lenses... LOL
No worries then as there will be lots of these lens in the market, because all the users are under the ground already LOL
Lovely photo, nice saturation...may I know if there are any pp involed?
It also lacks the Mandler glow in the 58/1.2 wide open.
I tried with the Rokkor 50/1.4 today to see how far apart it is from the 58/1.2. Someone asked for it way back.
Conclusion. The 50/1.4 is no 58/1.2 but if you need to bite it,
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for CB sake, it is only 1/10 the price of 58/1.2. Can do lah. Personally, I would not consider it. There are other 50mm that would have more character.
I tried with the Rokkor 50/1.4 today to see how far apart it is from the 58/1.2. Someone asked for it way back.
Bokeh no fight with the 58/1.2. Not as buttery smooth.
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DoF no fight again. This one for sure cause it is not a f1.2 and not at 58mm too.
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Sharpness. I think on par lah. This tree bark very sharp. Also being f1.4, it is perhaps a little bit easier to get subject in focus. It also lacks the Mandler glow in the 58/1.2 wide open.
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Contrast and 3D. Not very evident so I would say the 50/1.4 is lacking it. However, light fall off is very rapid. So subject isolation can be quite pronounced.
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Conclusion. The 50/1.4 is no 58/1.2 but if you need to bite it,
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for CB sake, it is only 1/10 the price of 58/1.2. Can do lah. Personally, I would not consider it. There are other 50mm that would have more character.
Rokkor 58/1.2 is a Walter Mandler design meh? :dunno:
I tried with the Rokkor 50/1.4 today to see how far apart it is from the 58/1.2. Someone asked for it way back.
Bokeh no fight with the 58/1.2. Not as buttery smooth.
DoF no fight again. This one for sure cause it is not a f1.2 and not at 58mm too.
Sharpness. I think on par lah. This tree bark very sharp. Also being f1.4, it is perhaps a little bit easier to get subject in focus. It also lacks the Mandler glow in the 58/1.2 wide open.
Contrast and 3D. Not very evident so I would say the 50/1.4 is lacking it. However, light fall off is very rapid. So subject isolation can be quite pronounced.
Conclusion. The 50/1.4 is no 58/1.2 but if you need to bite it,
for CB sake, it is only 1/10 the price of 58/1.2. Can do lah. Personally, I would not consider it. There are other 50mm that would have more character.
Possibly? If you read the Wiki, there was some collaboration with Leica and Minolta way back... I cant be sure though... Plainly said, it's a damned fine lens to have...
Rokkor 58/1.2 is a Walter Mandler design meh? :dunno:
I knew of some collaboration between Leica and Minolta back then but iirc this lens could be "inspired" by Walter's design. But whatever it is, I agree I do love this lens!
I knew of some collaboration between Leica and Minolta back then but iirc this lens could be "inspired" by Walter's design. But whatever it is, I agree I do love this lens!
Now u guys is gonna push d price of this lens higher. LOL
Leica used the Minolta Rokkor 24mm as its early Elmarit-R design lah. Not the 58/1.2. I have exaggerated about the Mandler-like glow. My bad.![]()
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58mm does add to the shallower DOF over a 50mm.
How close does the 58mm focus?
The 50/1.4 is 0.5m. As for the 58/1.2, have to ask Thoth as I do not have it anymore. If you are referring to the 50@1.4 vs the 58@2.0, I don't know really. I would still think the f1.4 will still be thinner.
Thoth, can you use the 58 to take a photo at f2.0 at 0.5m ?