Post your ƒ1.2 Photos! (ƒ1.2 ONLY!)

**Pepe Guitarra** · 11-05-2013, 09:48 PM

narual · 11-06-2013, 01:13 PM

I'm tired of barely being able to focus with my 1.2.

For those of you who've changed focusing screens, particularly if you've tried both the plain matte EES screen from Focusingscreens.com and the Katzeye screens, can you let me know which you prefer for focusing at f1.2?

kaipa · 11-06-2013, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by narual

I'm tired of barely being able to focus with my 1.2.

For those of you who've changed focusing screens, particularly if you've tried both the plain matte EES screen from Focusingscreens.com and the Katzeye screens, can you let me know which you prefer for focusing at f1.2?

I use EE-S, but I can't say I like it much. Nikon's (f3?) from focusingscreen.com is almost as good, if not better (I have it at the old camera). Never tried katzeye's. However, I recall, that after upgrading the stock K5 screen, the difference was very noticeable.

Also the problem with EE-S screen, that it is too dark at f5.6 that may be a problem with long telephoto lenses.

P.S. You can always use LiveView

narual · 11-06-2013, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by kaipa

I use EE-S, but I can't say I like it much. Nikon's (f3?) from focusingscreen.com is almost as good, if not better (I have it at the old camera). Never tried katzeye's. However, I recall, that after upgrading the stock K5 screen, the difference was very noticeable.

Also the problem with EE-S screen, that it is too dark at f5.6 that may be a problem with long telephoto lenses.

P.S. You can always use LiveView

Thanks. I've been using liveview, but without putting it on a tripod, once I'm zoomed in to 4x or higher to check, it's a pain to keep the camera steady to focus.

narual · 11-07-2013, 12:18 PM

I decided to try out the EE-S screen, because I don't always focus dead center, and using the katzeye kinda requires that… and it seems like at 1.2, focusing center then moving the camera is likely to put the subject back out of focus.

Parry · 11-08-2013, 05:25 AM

Pentax-K 50mm f/1.2 @ f/1.2.

LR 5.2 doing a good job of removing purple fringing. The RAW file was stuffed full of PF. This is a fairly tight crop too.

narual · 11-10-2013, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by Parry

Pentax-K 50mm f/1.2 @ f/1.2.

LR 5.2 doing a good job of removing purple fringing. The RAW file was stuffed full of PF. This is a fairly tight crop too.

Broken image

narual · 11-10-2013, 10:15 PM

Trotted the Porst 55mm f1.2 out tonight for a bit. All of these are taken from across a restaurant table -- almost at minimum focusing distance. Used LiveView to get better focus. New focusing screen should arrive soon, I hope.

margriet · 11-12-2013, 02:28 AM - **2 Likes**

I also use the ee-s focusing screen plus recently I got the o-me 53 magnifying eyecup which helps a bit. I consider both of them a marginal help but for the most your eyes have to be able to do the job plus It is crucial to nail the shims with the focusing screen.

ivrabec985 · 11-16-2013, 12:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by margriet

I also use the ee-s focusing screen plus recently I got the o-me 53 magnifying eyecup which helps a bit. I consider both of them a marginal help but for the most your eyes have to be able to do the job plus It is crucial to nail the shims with the focusing screen.

i love that photo above

and here are couple shots of my dog

Asahiflex · 11-17-2013, 07:13 AM

hiktaka · 11-18-2013, 10:53 PM

As high as IQ comes out from this lens, the longer I use this lens,
the more I'd say that K50/1.2 is not used for its IQ. i.e. this lens is not for peepers.

It is more of a "Le Masteripece" lens, used for the sake of its specialty.

Parry · 11-19-2013, 01:40 AM

Pentax-K 50mm f/1.2 @ f/1.2 on Pentax K-5 IIs. Loy Krathong, Thailand.

Parry · 11-19-2013, 01:41 AM

Originally posted by narual

Broken image

Broken image???

narual · 11-19-2013, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by Parry

Broken image???

Yes, your post https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/74819-post-your-1-2-photos...ml#post2570970 displays Flickr's broken image/no permission/generic you can't see this image -- "This image or video is currently unavailable"

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11-05-2013, 09:48 PM	#1396
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11-06-2013, 01:13 PM	#1397
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	I'm tired of barely being able to focus with my 1.2. For those of you who've changed focusing screens, particularly if you've tried both the plain matte EES screen from Focusingscreens.com and the Katzeye screens, can you let me know which you prefer for focusing at f1.2?

11-06-2013, 01:44 PM	#1398
kaipa Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Zhukovsky,Russia / SF Bay Area Posts: 249	Originally posted by narual I'm tired of barely being able to focus with my 1.2. For those of you who've changed focusing screens, particularly if you've tried both the plain matte EES screen from Focusingscreens.com and the Katzeye screens, can you let me know which you prefer for focusing at f1.2? I use EE-S, but I can't say I like it much. Nikon's (f3?) from focusingscreen.com is almost as good, if not better (I have it at the old camera). Never tried katzeye's. However, I recall, that after upgrading the stock K5 screen, the difference was very noticeable. Also the problem with EE-S screen, that it is too dark at f5.6 that may be a problem with long telephoto lenses. P.S. You can always use LiveView

11-06-2013, 03:57 PM	#1399
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Originally posted by kaipa I use EE-S, but I can't say I like it much. Nikon's (f3?) from focusingscreen.com is almost as good, if not better (I have it at the old camera). Never tried katzeye's. However, I recall, that after upgrading the stock K5 screen, the difference was very noticeable. Also the problem with EE-S screen, that it is too dark at f5.6 that may be a problem with long telephoto lenses. P.S. You can always use LiveView Thanks. I've been using liveview, but without putting it on a tripod, once I'm zoomed in to 4x or higher to check, it's a pain to keep the camera steady to focus.

11-07-2013, 12:18 PM	#1400
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	I decided to try out the EE-S screen, because I don't always focus dead center, and using the katzeye kinda requires that… and it seems like at 1.2, focusing center then moving the camera is likely to put the subject back out of focus.

11-08-2013, 05:25 AM	#1401
Parry Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 606	Pentax-K 50mm f/1.2 @ f/1.2. LR 5.2 doing a good job of removing purple fringing. The RAW file was stuffed full of PF. This is a fairly tight crop too.

11-10-2013, 10:11 PM	#1402
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Originally posted by Parry Pentax-K 50mm f/1.2 @ f/1.2. LR 5.2 doing a good job of removing purple fringing. The RAW file was stuffed full of PF. This is a fairly tight crop too. Broken image

11-10-2013, 10:15 PM	#1403
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Trotted the Porst 55mm f1.2 out tonight for a bit. All of these are taken from across a restaurant table -- almost at minimum focusing distance. Used LiveView to get better focus. New focusing screen should arrive soon, I hope.

11-12-2013, 02:28 AM - 2 Likes	#1404
margriet Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 191	I also use the ee-s focusing screen plus recently I got the o-me 53 magnifying eyecup which helps a bit. I consider both of them a marginal help but for the most your eyes have to be able to do the job plus It is crucial to nail the shims with the focusing screen.

11-16-2013, 12:14 PM - 1 Like	#1405
ivrabec985 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Zagreb Posts: 251	Originally posted by margriet I also use the ee-s focusing screen plus recently I got the o-me 53 magnifying eyecup which helps a bit. I consider both of them a marginal help but for the most your eyes have to be able to do the job plus It is crucial to nail the shims with the focusing screen. i love that photo above and here are couple shots of my dog

11-17-2013, 07:13 AM	#1406
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11-18-2013, 10:53 PM	#1407
hiktaka Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bekasi Posts: 32	As high as IQ comes out from this lens, the longer I use this lens, the more I'd say that K50/1.2 is not used for its IQ. i.e. this lens is not for peepers. It is more of a "Le Masteripece" lens, used for the sake of its specialty.

11-19-2013, 01:40 AM	#1408
Parry Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 606	Pentax-K 50mm f/1.2 @ f/1.2 on Pentax K-5 IIs. Loy Krathong, Thailand.

11-19-2013, 01:41 AM	#1409
Parry Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 606	Originally posted by narual Broken image Broken image???

11-19-2013, 09:48 AM	#1410
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Originally posted by Parry Broken image??? Yes, your post https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/74819-post-your-1-2-photos...ml#post2570970 displays Flickr's broken image/no permission/generic you can't see this image -- "This image or video is currently unavailable"