Post your ƒ1.2 Photos! (ƒ1.2 ONLY!)

mikeSF · 02-02-2011, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by Downfall

Very very nice!

Have been shooting more with my Cosina, here are some of the shots

i just love these. they should be in the marketing literature for the Cosina, lol. it shows everything you need to see to make a buying decision.

zephyrus17 · 02-03-2011, 05:35 AM

Just got the A lens today! Took some really crappy first shots. Apologies in advanced for my poor photography skills. I will improve! I promise!

Here's the best one, wide open, of course:

Now that I've tried it, I must agree, the focus on f1.2 is really really hard to grab.

mikeSF · 02-03-2011, 09:17 AM

Live View helps ALOT at f/1.2.

Pentaxor · 02-03-2011, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by zephyrus17

Just got the A lens today! Took some really crappy first shots. Apologies in advanced for my poor photography skills. I will improve! I promise!

Here's the best one, wide open, of course:

Now that I've tried it, I must agree, the focus on f1.2 is really really hard to grab.

just don't get frustrated easily. this might take time, but the fruits of one's hardwork are very rewarding.

mikeSF · 02-03-2011, 10:27 AM

a split prism focus screen can help too. before i had it, i would bracket focus everything when using 1.2 and hope i got one locked in. it is tough to do, especially with my ageing eyes.

blende8 · 02-03-2011, 11:57 AM

Cosina 55:

zephyrus17 · 02-03-2011, 06:17 PM

Hahah Pentaxor and I are forever pictured in forum history. That said, the band of focus is really apparent. It's tiny!

Downfall · 02-04-2011, 12:08 AM

Thank you swede

Originally posted by Deimos

Wow, those are amazing. The bokeh is just unreal. I cant wait for my Revuenon to arrive!!!

Any PP there?

Thnaks, yes there are some but not much, increasing the contrast mainly and playing with the colors.

Originally posted by schneider

From strength to strength Downfall. Great atmosphere, love the muted yet distinct colors.

Very glad to here!

Originally posted by Jimfear

Seven posts and no pictures? This has to be helped!

Really nice one

Originally posted by mikeSF

i just love these. they should be in the marketing literature for the Cosina, lol. it shows everything you need to see to make a buying decision.

Wow, thanks mike that mean alot

Originally posted by mikeSF

Live View helps ALOT at f/1.2.

Can't agree more, I have been using it constantly and it has increased the number of shots with accurate focus enourmously for me compared to just using the viewfinder.

Here are two more shots from the same day

Pentax K-5 +Cosina 55mm f1.2@1.2

blende8 · 02-04-2011, 12:38 AM

Originally posted by zephyrus17

Hahah Pentaxor and I are forever pictured in forum history. That said, the band of focus is really apparent. It's tiny!

When you read the sharp words from top to bottom, you get.
"lens ... best one ... tried ... frustrated ... focus ... locked."

2. Great stuff, Downfall!

hangu · 02-07-2011, 12:29 AM

Caturday!

schneider · 02-09-2011, 01:32 PM

Aren't they the best models?

.

jayp · 02-11-2011, 12:03 AM

Just posted these in the K-x picture thread, but figured I'd post them here too since they are at f/1.2

These are my faves from all the bellydance photos I've taken. Also, all taken with no flash and high iso.

PentaxForums-User · 02-11-2011, 07:48 AM

How did you catch the focus with them moving so much?

I find I have to pre-focus and snap away, and maybe 1 out of 50 is in focus - when people move like that.

Jewelltrail · 02-11-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

jayp Just posted these in the K-x picture thread, but figured I'd post them here too since they are at f/1.2

Finally, someone in the thread who found profound use for f 1.2.

Quote:

PentaxForums-User How did you catch the focus with them moving so much?

Moving or not, from prehistoric times, man has always found a way to catch those things in focus, no matter what he's looking through.

PentaxForums-User · 02-11-2011, 09:15 PM

Yes, with motivation, man can do anything.

02-09-2011, 01:32 PM	#716
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02-02-2011, 08:59 PM	#706
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Originally posted by Downfall Very very nice! Have been shooting more with my Cosina, here are some of the shots i just love these. they should be in the marketing literature for the Cosina, lol. it shows everything you need to see to make a buying decision.

02-03-2011, 05:35 AM	#707
zephyrus17 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 35	Just got the A lens today! Took some really crappy first shots. Apologies in advanced for my poor photography skills. I will improve! I promise! Here's the best one, wide open, of course: Now that I've tried it, I must agree, the focus on f1.2 is really really hard to grab.

02-03-2011, 09:17 AM	#708
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Live View helps ALOT at f/1.2.

02-03-2011, 10:11 AM	#709
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by zephyrus17 Just got the A lens today! Took some really crappy first shots. Apologies in advanced for my poor photography skills. I will improve! I promise! Here's the best one, wide open, of course: Now that I've tried it, I must agree, the focus on f1.2 is really really hard to grab. just don't get frustrated easily. this might take time, but the fruits of one's hardwork are very rewarding.

02-03-2011, 10:27 AM	#710
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	a split prism focus screen can help too. before i had it, i would bracket focus everything when using 1.2 and hope i got one locked in. it is tough to do, especially with my ageing eyes.

02-03-2011, 11:57 AM	#711
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	Cosina 55:

02-03-2011, 06:17 PM	#712
zephyrus17 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 35	Hahah Pentaxor and I are forever pictured in forum history. That said, the band of focus is really apparent. It's tiny!

02-04-2011, 12:08 AM	#713
Downfall Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gothenburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 237	Thank you swede Originally posted by Deimos Wow, those are amazing. The bokeh is just unreal. I cant wait for my Revuenon to arrive!!! Any PP there? Thnaks, yes there are some but not much, increasing the contrast mainly and playing with the colors. Originally posted by schneider From strength to strength Downfall. Great atmosphere, love the muted yet distinct colors. Very glad to here! Originally posted by Jimfear Seven posts and no pictures? This has to be helped! Really nice one Originally posted by mikeSF i just love these. they should be in the marketing literature for the Cosina, lol. it shows everything you need to see to make a buying decision. Wow, thanks mike that mean alot Originally posted by mikeSF Live View helps ALOT at f/1.2. Can't agree more, I have been using it constantly and it has increased the number of shots with accurate focus enourmously for me compared to just using the viewfinder. Here are two more shots from the same day Pentax K-5 +Cosina 55mm f1.2@1.2

02-04-2011, 12:38 AM	#714
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	Originally posted by zephyrus17 Hahah Pentaxor and I are forever pictured in forum history. That said, the band of focus is really apparent. It's tiny! When you read the sharp words from top to bottom, you get. "lens ... best one ... tried ... frustrated ... focus ... locked." 2. Great stuff, Downfall!

02-07-2011, 12:29 AM	#715
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02-11-2011, 12:03 AM	#717
jayp Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida State University Posts: 30	Just posted these in the K-x picture thread, but figured I'd post them here too since they are at f/1.2 These are my faves from all the bellydance photos I've taken. Also, all taken with no flash and high iso.

02-11-2011, 07:48 AM	#718
PentaxForums-User Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 263 Original Poster	How did you catch the focus with them moving so much? I find I have to pre-focus and snap away, and maybe 1 out of 50 is in focus - when people move like that.

02-11-2011, 09:00 PM	#719
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: jayp Just posted these in the K-x picture thread, but figured I'd post them here too since they are at f/1.2 Finally, someone in the thread who found profound use for f 1.2. Quote: PentaxForums-User How did you catch the focus with them moving so much? Moving or not, from prehistoric times, man has always found a way to catch those things in focus, no matter what he's looking through.

02-11-2011, 09:15 PM	#720
PentaxForums-User Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 263 Original Poster	Yes, with motivation, man can do anything.