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**Riggomatic** · 07-29-2019, 06:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Awesome lighting!

**pepperberry farm** · 07-29-2019, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by Riggomatic

Awesome lighting!

thank you...

doc_taz_nj · 07-29-2019, 08:16 PM - **4 Likes**

Pentax K-x
Tamron 18-200 Di-II lens

traderdrew · 07-29-2019, 09:14 PM - **12 Likes**

K-3 w/ Sigma 500mm F/4.5

**ivanvernon** · 07-29-2019, 10:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cuthbert

Is my imagination or there is a hint of swirly bokeh in this Canon FD 55mm f1.2 when I shoot open wide?

Canon F-1n, FD55mm f1.2, Portra 160.

Not sure about the swirly bokeh, but I liked the Canon 55mm f 1.2 enough to convert it to K mount, still a great favorite.

Cuthbert · 07-30-2019, 12:42 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Not sure about the swirly bokeh, but I liked the Canon 55mm f 1.2 enough to convert it to K mount, still a great favorite.

Yes I was thinking about getting the 55mm f1.2 aspherical but due to the results of this lens I am reconsidering it. It also has a peculiar color rendering.

**ivanvernon** · 07-30-2019, 03:07 AM

Originally posted by Cuthbert

Yes I was thinking about getting the 55mm f1.2 aspherical but due to the results of this lens I am reconsidering it. It also has a peculiar color rendering.

The fellow who made my 55/1.2 conversion cautioned me about trying it with the aspherical. He did not think the construction of the aspherical would permit the conversion. I think anyway the aspherical would have been a little too clinical compared to my 55/1.2.

Cuthbert · 07-30-2019, 04:59 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

The fellow who made my 55/1.2 conversion cautioned me about trying it with the aspherical. He did not think the construction of the aspherical would permit the conversion. I think anyway the aspherical would have been a little too clinical compared to my 55/1.2.

Here there are the schemes of the two lenses:

Canon FD Standard lenses at 50mm Focal Length

While the AL is well researched the "plebeian" non aspherical 55mm f1.2 is more elusive, but from what I see on the link above I don't see any reason why the AL canot be converted, the main difference is that it looks longer as it has more elements including a floating one.

However, the performance of this lens is excellent open and stepped down, apologies for the unbokeh'd pics.

**ivanvernon** · 07-30-2019, 05:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cuthbert

Here there are the schemes of the two lenses:

Canon FD Standard lenses at 50mm Focal Length

While the AL is well researched the "plebeian" non aspherical 55mm f1.2 is more elusive, but from what I see on the link above I don't see any reason why the AL canot be converted, the main difference is that it looks longer as it has more elements including a floating one.

However, the performance of this lens is excellent open and stepped down, apologies for the unbokeh'd pics.

All that is perhaps correct. I have no real knowledge, just quoting from my lens craftsman. The FD 50/55mm f 1.2 aspherical was quite something back in its day, and even today it commands quite a high price. Modern aspherical lenses are today easier to come by at considerably more competitive prices than back in the 60s and 70s.

**DW58** · 07-30-2019, 07:42 AM - **15 Likes**

Butterfly on Aster bokeh. K-70 / 55-300mm PLM @ 210mm.

**taks** · 07-30-2019, 01:25 PM - **9 Likes**

Originally posted by DW58

Butterfly on Aster bokeh. K-70 / 55-300mm PLM @ 210mm.

Beautiful!

few wildflowers with DFA100

**paulh** · 07-30-2019, 10:50 PM - **7 Likes**

morning oleander - M50/1.7 on *ist D:

edom31 · 07-31-2019, 06:41 AM - **7 Likes**

A 100/4 Macro

**DW58** · 07-31-2019, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by taks

Originally posted by DW58 Butterfly on Aster bokeh. K-70 / 55-300mm PLM @ 210mm.

Beautiful!

Thanks taks.

**DW58** · 07-31-2019, 08:01 AM - **8 Likes**

More butterfly bokeh. Common Wood Nymph. K-70, 55-300mm PLM smoothing out the bokeh @ 210mm.

07-29-2019, 08:16 PM - 4 Likes	#15993
doc_taz_nj Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Somewhere in Northern NJ, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 74	stickered pole Pentax K-x Tamron 18-200 Di-II lens

07-30-2019, 04:59 AM	#15998
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Originally posted by ivanvernon The fellow who made my 55/1.2 conversion cautioned me about trying it with the aspherical. He did not think the construction of the aspherical would permit the conversion. I think anyway the aspherical would have been a little too clinical compared to my 55/1.2. Here there are the schemes of the two lenses: Canon FD Standard lenses at 50mm Focal Length While the AL is well researched the "plebeian" non aspherical 55mm f1.2 is more elusive, but from what I see on the link above I don't see any reason why the AL canot be converted, the main difference is that it looks longer as it has more elements including a floating one. However, the performance of this lens is excellent open and stepped down, apologies for the unbokeh'd pics. Attached Images

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ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Cuthbert Is my imagination or there is a hint of swirly bokeh in this Canon FD 55mm f1.2 when I shoot open wide? Canon F-1n, FD55mm f1.2, Portra 160. Not sure about the swirly bokeh, but I liked the Canon 55mm f 1.2 enough to convert it to K mount, still a great favorite.

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Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Originally posted by ivanvernon Not sure about the swirly bokeh, but I liked the Canon 55mm f 1.2 enough to convert it to K mount, still a great favorite. Yes I was thinking about getting the 55mm f1.2 aspherical but due to the results of this lens I am reconsidering it. It also has a peculiar color rendering.

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ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Cuthbert Yes I was thinking about getting the 55mm f1.2 aspherical but due to the results of this lens I am reconsidering it. It also has a peculiar color rendering. The fellow who made my 55/1.2 conversion cautioned me about trying it with the aspherical. He did not think the construction of the aspherical would permit the conversion. I think anyway the aspherical would have been a little too clinical compared to my 55/1.2.

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ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Cuthbert Here there are the schemes of the two lenses: Canon FD Standard lenses at 50mm Focal Length While the AL is well researched the "plebeian" non aspherical 55mm f1.2 is more elusive, but from what I see on the link above I don't see any reason why the AL canot be converted, the main difference is that it looks longer as it has more elements including a floating one. However, the performance of this lens is excellent open and stepped down, apologies for the unbokeh'd pics. All that is perhaps correct. I have no real knowledge, just quoting from my lens craftsman. The FD 50/55mm f 1.2 aspherical was quite something back in its day, and even today it commands quite a high price. Modern aspherical lenses are today easier to come by at considerably more competitive prices than back in the 60s and 70s.

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