Post your ƒ1.2 Photos! (ƒ1.2 ONLY!)

Miserere · 12-08-2009, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by Mechan1k

I have seen a new Cosina.Voightlander 55mm f1.1 out there ... but for $1149 ... there's no chance in hell I could afford that.

Simon, I think you're confused here; do you mean the Voigtländer 50mm f/1.1, or the 55mm f/1.4? The former was only made in Leica M mount AFAIK (and costs a lot less than the slightly faster Leica 50mm f/0.95, so that price is pretty damn good), while the latter is f/1.4 (not f/1.2), yet still a very fine lens by all accounts.

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Mechan1k · 12-08-2009, 07:14 AM

Actually ... come to think of it, it was probably the 50mm f/1.1 .... still stupendously expensive

Bart · 12-08-2009, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by Mechan1k

...I have seen a new Cosina.Voightlander 55mm f1.1 out there ...

That's an M - mount if I'm not mistaken (Leica) so $1,149 = peanuts :ugh:
In K mount, 1.2 lenses are not all that rare. The A can still be found new.

Mechan1k · 12-08-2009, 12:56 PM

Yeah ... found a couple from Hong Kong for about $850 AUD for the A 50mm f/1.2

Bart · 12-08-2009, 01:01 PM

They show up in our own Marketplace from time to time as well, both K and A.

Miserere · 12-08-2009, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by Bart

They show up in our own Marketplace from time to time as well, both K and A.

K's are cheaper, yet you can still shoot in Av mode wide open...which is why you bought the lens in the first place, so that's something to think about

**jpzk** · 12-08-2009, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by Bart

They show up in our own Marketplace from time to time as well, both K and A.

So, which one is preferable: the Pentax A or K type?
JP

Pentaxor · 12-08-2009, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

So, which one is preferable: the Pentax A or K type?
JP

answer: both !

Mechan1k · 12-09-2009, 03:42 AM

Originally posted by Miserere

K's are cheaper, yet you can still shoot in Av mode wide open...which is why you bought the lens in the first place, so that's something to think about

Being a Tak user ... the green button for me is second nature anyway

PentaxForums-User · 12-12-2009, 09:56 PM

ƒ/1.2 55mm Cosina

Handheld with K20D. ISO around 800.

PentHassyKon · 12-13-2009, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by Mechan1k

OK ... quick question ... have been hunting high and low for any of these brand f/1.2 lenses.
It seems they have become quite scarce indeed.

I have seen a new Cosina.Voightlander 55mm f1.1 out there ... but for $1149 ... there's no chance in hell I could afford that.

That is a Leica M mount lens and will only fit M mount rangefinders. It's meant to compete against the Leica Noctilux f1.2/1.0/f0.95 - if you google it, you'll understand why $1149 is "cheap"

Asahiflex · 12-16-2009, 01:15 PM

Finally I have one. And a cheap one to boot (50 euros with a free camera with motor winder) attached. It's the Porst Color Reflex MC Auto 1:1.2/55mm (K mount). And here's the first result:

**cheekygeek** · 12-16-2009, 01:52 PM

With my K-50mm f1.2 on the way, I finally had the nerve to look at this (fantastic) thread.

WOW. I had all-but-decided that this lens was one that I would have to "flip", but after viewing this thread I don't see how I can.

Also, I have to say that the weird-a*s bokeh of the Porst really bothers me. Like the soundtrack to a movie, if you notice it FIRST then there is something wrong (IMHO). As I paged through this thread, it became easier and easier to tell which were the Pentax lenses vs the Porst (before looking at the captions).

That isn't to say there wasn't strong imagery presented with the Porst, but I feel that the weird bokeh contributed to a background that competed too strongly with the subject. As with all things subjective, Your Mileage May Vary (americanism).

Deimo · 12-16-2009, 02:50 PM

Here is my contribution; the lens is the SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2:

1/400, ƒ/1.2, ISO 100

1/50, ƒ/1.2, ISO 400

1/1000, ƒ/1.2, ISO 100

m8o · 12-16-2009, 10:21 PM

All using the Cosina 55mm f/1.2 wide open...

12-12-2009, 09:56 PM	#130
PentaxForums-User Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 263 Original Poster	Rainy New Orleans French Quarter Skyline ƒ/1.2 55mm Cosina Handheld with K20D. ISO around 800. Attached Images

12-16-2009, 02:50 PM	#134
Deimo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AN Photos: Gallery Posts: 144	Here is my contribution; the lens is the SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2: 1/400, ƒ/1.2, ISO 100 1/400, ƒ/1.2, ISO 100 1/50, ƒ/1.2, ISO 400 1/1000, ƒ/1.2, ISO 100

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12-08-2009, 07:13 AM	#121
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by Mechan1k I have seen a new Cosina.Voightlander 55mm f1.1 out there ... but for $1149 ... there's no chance in hell I could afford that. Simon, I think you're confused here; do you mean the Voigtländer 50mm f/1.1, or the 55mm f/1.4? The former was only made in Leica M mount AFAIK (and costs a lot less than the slightly faster Leica 50mm f/0.95, so that price is pretty damn good), while the latter is f/1.4 (not f/1.2), yet still a very fine lens by all accounts. .

12-08-2009, 07:14 AM	#122
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	Actually ... come to think of it, it was probably the 50mm f/1.1 .... still stupendously expensive

12-08-2009, 12:53 PM	#123
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Originally posted by Mechan1k ...I have seen a new Cosina.Voightlander 55mm f1.1 out there ... That's an M - mount if I'm not mistaken (Leica) so $1,149 = peanuts :ugh: In K mount, 1.2 lenses are not all that rare. The A can still be found new.

12-08-2009, 12:56 PM	#124
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	Yeah ... found a couple from Hong Kong for about $850 AUD for the A 50mm f/1.2

12-08-2009, 01:01 PM	#125
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	They show up in our own Marketplace from time to time as well, both K and A.

12-08-2009, 01:20 PM	#126
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by Bart They show up in our own Marketplace from time to time as well, both K and A. K's are cheaper, yet you can still shoot in Av mode wide open...which is why you bought the lens in the first place, so that's something to think about

12-08-2009, 02:19 PM	#127
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Bart They show up in our own Marketplace from time to time as well, both K and A. So, which one is preferable: the Pentax A or K type? JP

12-08-2009, 02:24 PM	#128
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by jpzk So, which one is preferable: the Pentax A or K type? JP answer: both !

12-09-2009, 03:42 AM	#129
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	Originally posted by Miserere K's are cheaper, yet you can still shoot in Av mode wide open...which is why you bought the lens in the first place, so that's something to think about Being a Tak user ... the green button for me is second nature anyway

12-13-2009, 11:50 PM	#131
PentHassyKon Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 415	Originally posted by Mechan1k OK ... quick question ... have been hunting high and low for any of these brand f/1.2 lenses. It seems they have become quite scarce indeed. I have seen a new Cosina.Voightlander 55mm f1.1 out there ... but for $1149 ... there's no chance in hell I could afford that. That is a Leica M mount lens and will only fit M mount rangefinders. It's meant to compete against the Leica Noctilux f1.2/1.0/f0.95 - if you google it, you'll understand why $1149 is "cheap"

12-16-2009, 01:15 PM	#132
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	Finally I have one. And a cheap one to boot (50 euros with a free camera with motor winder) attached. It's the Porst Color Reflex MC Auto 1:1.2/55mm (K mount). And here's the first result:

12-16-2009, 01:52 PM	#133
cheekygeek Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kearney, Nebraska USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,261	With my K-50mm f1.2 on the way, I finally had the nerve to look at this (fantastic) thread. WOW. I had all-but-decided that this lens was one that I would have to "flip", but after viewing this thread I don't see how I can. Also, I have to say that the weird-a*s bokeh of the Porst really bothers me. Like the soundtrack to a movie, if you notice it FIRST then there is something wrong (IMHO). As I paged through this thread, it became easier and easier to tell which were the Pentax lenses vs the Porst (before looking at the captions). That isn't to say there wasn't strong imagery presented with the Porst, but I feel that the weird bokeh contributed to a background that competed too strongly with the subject. As with all things subjective, Your Mileage May Vary (americanism).

12-16-2009, 10:21 PM	#135
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	All using the Cosina 55mm f/1.2 wide open...