Post your ƒ1.2 Photos! (ƒ1.2 ONLY!)

narual · 12-30-2013, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by shiner

I just screwed up and slept through my closing bid on ebay for a mint Cosina 55mm MC 1.2.

Can't seem to find another, and it looks like that version is the only one with 9 blades. Oh well, one day I'll enter the 1.2 club- if I ever see one of those again, that is.

When were these lenses last produced?

This is why sniping tools like gixen exist… don't have to wake up to win an auction.

Also, this info may be of interest:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/374079-post20.html

**Pepe Guitarra** · 12-30-2013, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by shiner

I just screwed up and slept through my closing bid on ebay for a mint Cosina 55mm MC 1.2.

Can't seem to find another, and it looks like that version is the only one with 9 blades. Oh well, one day I'll enter the 1.2 club- if I ever see one of those again, that is.

When were these lenses last produced?

Get the Revuenon 55/1.2, it is the same lens, and also made by Cosina. I have it, and I kept it and sold the Pentax-A 50/1.2. I cannot find a similar sharp lens at f1.2. Cosina is a factory that makes the Voigtlanders too.

narual · 12-30-2013, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra

Get the Revuenon 55/1.2, it is the same lens, and also made by Cosina. I have it, and I kept it and sold the Canon 50/1.2. I cannot find a similar sharp lens at f1.2. Cosina is a factory that makes the Voigtlanders too.

There are 2 cosinon 55 1.2 lenses on ebay right now at 385 and 430 buy it now. Also 1 revuenon for $1165 OBO. And a Porst made by Cosina for 399 -- supposedly better quality than the ones that go to f/22 (which is what I have).

shiner · 12-30-2013, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by narual

This is why sniping tools like gixen exist… don't have to wake up to win an auction.

Also, this info may be of interest:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/374079-post20.html

Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra

Get the Revuenon 55/1.2, it is the same lens, and also made by Cosina. I have it, and I kept it and sold the Canon 50/1.2. I cannot find a similar sharp lens at f1.2. Cosina is a factory that makes the Voigtlanders too.

Thanks guys- that cleared up a lot of questions. I may have one shortly.

narual · 12-30-2013, 03:04 PM - **1 Like**

Just for fun… my christmas tree at f/1.2

margriet · 12-31-2013, 12:27 AM

Great Christmas tree! I didn't know the porst also came in "A" version..

My christmas entry:

And a candid portraiture of my nephew (who was playing with a toy camera and reacted with this face running towards me when he saw me fetch the K5,

)

narual · 12-31-2013, 01:32 AM

Originally posted by margriet

Great Christmas tree! I didn't know the porst also came in "A" version..

It didn't. I just have a small piece of foil inside my lens mount shorting out the A pin so it acts like one.

shiner · 12-31-2013, 05:59 PM - **1 Like**

Cosina 55 1.2 is on the way!!

tabl10s · 12-31-2013, 11:57 PM

Has anyone posted a pic taken with the K-3? I'm curious about Focus Peaking and the 1.2.

**beachgardener** · 01-01-2014, 02:07 AM

Originally posted by shiner

Cosina 55 1.2 is on the way!!

lucky you, i want one too

have seen lovely images from them

Zorglub · 01-01-2014, 02:52 AM - **1 Like**

I just finished the Single in December challenge with the Revuenon 55mm 1:1.2 MC. What a great lens - recommended!

kain · 01-02-2014, 05:42 AM

A December Bouquet with the Revuenon 55mm 1.2:

**savoche** · 01-03-2014, 08:03 AM

Not that I'm too crazy about those very thin DOFs, but I just scored a Porst 55/1.2. As it will be my 5th fifty I suppose I can't deny being infected by LBA.

And 50ish is not really a good focal length for me anyway

shiner · 01-03-2014, 12:33 PM

Yay! Cosina 55 1.2 has arrived, and it's a real beauty! I already love it and I haven't even mounted it on a camera yet.

Thanks, Pam!

narual · 01-03-2014, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by shiner

Yay! Cosina 55 1.2 has arrived, and it's a real beauty! I already love it and I haven't even mounted it on a camera yet.

Thanks, Pam!

Isn't it amazing just how *huge* the rear glass is on these things?

12-30-2013, 02:10 PM	#1457
Pepe Guitarra Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,223	Originally posted by shiner I just screwed up and slept through my closing bid on ebay for a mint Cosina 55mm MC 1.2. Can't seem to find another, and it looks like that version is the only one with 9 blades. Oh well, one day I'll enter the 1.2 club- if I ever see one of those again, that is. When were these lenses last produced? Get the Revuenon 55/1.2, it is the same lens, and also made by Cosina. I have it, and I kept it and sold the Pentax-A 50/1.2. I cannot find a similar sharp lens at f1.2. Cosina is a factory that makes the Voigtlanders too. Last edited by Pepe Guitarra; 12-31-2013 at 11:07 PM. Reason: Pentax for Canon typo

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12-30-2013, 12:08 PM	#1456
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Originally posted by shiner I just screwed up and slept through my closing bid on ebay for a mint Cosina 55mm MC 1.2. Can't seem to find another, and it looks like that version is the only one with 9 blades. Oh well, one day I'll enter the 1.2 club- if I ever see one of those again, that is. When were these lenses last produced? This is why sniping tools like gixen exist… don't have to wake up to win an auction. Also, this info may be of interest: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/374079-post20.html

12-30-2013, 02:25 PM	#1458
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra Get the Revuenon 55/1.2, it is the same lens, and also made by Cosina. I have it, and I kept it and sold the Canon 50/1.2. I cannot find a similar sharp lens at f1.2. Cosina is a factory that makes the Voigtlanders too. There are 2 cosinon 55 1.2 lenses on ebay right now at 385 and 430 buy it now. Also 1 revuenon for $1165 OBO. And a Porst made by Cosina for 399 -- supposedly better quality than the ones that go to f/22 (which is what I have).

12-30-2013, 02:48 PM	#1459
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Originally posted by narual This is why sniping tools like gixen exist… don't have to wake up to win an auction. Also, this info may be of interest: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/374079-post20.html Originally posted by Pepe Guitarra Get the Revuenon 55/1.2, it is the same lens, and also made by Cosina. I have it, and I kept it and sold the Canon 50/1.2. I cannot find a similar sharp lens at f1.2. Cosina is a factory that makes the Voigtlanders too. Thanks guys- that cleared up a lot of questions. I may have one shortly.

12-30-2013, 03:04 PM - 1 Like	#1460
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Just for fun… my christmas tree at f/1.2

12-31-2013, 12:27 AM	#1461
margriet Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 191	Great Christmas tree! I didn't know the porst also came in "A" version.. My christmas entry: And a candid portraiture of my nephew (who was playing with a toy camera and reacted with this face running towards me when he saw me fetch the K5, )

12-31-2013, 01:32 AM	#1462
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Originally posted by margriet Great Christmas tree! I didn't know the porst also came in "A" version.. It didn't. I just have a small piece of foil inside my lens mount shorting out the A pin so it acts like one.

12-31-2013, 05:59 PM - 1 Like	#1463
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Cosina 55 1.2 is on the way!!

12-31-2013, 11:57 PM	#1464
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	Has anyone posted a pic taken with the K-3? I'm curious about Focus Peaking and the 1.2.

01-01-2014, 02:07 AM	#1465
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by shiner Cosina 55 1.2 is on the way!! lucky you, i want one too have seen lovely images from them

01-01-2014, 02:52 AM - 1 Like	#1466
Zorglub Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 486	I just finished the Single in December challenge with the Revuenon 55mm 1:1.2 MC. What a great lens - recommended!

01-03-2014, 08:03 AM	#1468
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Not that I'm too crazy about those very thin DOFs, but I just scored a Porst 55/1.2. As it will be my 5th fifty I suppose I can't deny being infected by LBA. And 50ish is not really a good focal length for me anyway

01-03-2014, 12:33 PM	#1469
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Yay! Cosina 55 1.2 has arrived, and it's a real beauty! I already love it and I haven't even mounted it on a camera yet. Thanks, Pam!

01-03-2014, 12:45 PM	#1470
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Originally posted by shiner Yay! Cosina 55 1.2 has arrived, and it's a real beauty! I already love it and I haven't even mounted it on a camera yet. Thanks, Pam! Isn't it amazing just how huge the rear glass is on these things?