I've noticed in some images that there's a bunch of purple fringing against highlights, so DLO will certainly clear that out. It WILL help out some of the aberrations and softness in the corners, but I would not expect miracles.
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Canon Officially Announces the Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM
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I've noticed in some images that there's a bunch of purple fringing against highlights, so DLO will certainly clear that out. It WILL help out some of the aberrations and softness in the corners, but I would not expect miracles.
Man, Craig! How can you be so mean to @Richard CR ?
Richard has said many cruel things about my Cincinnati Bengals. That's what really hurts. It hurts even more than being a Bengals fan.
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Richard:
Your article here (and the comments that follow) is (are) why I read CR.
Thanks for your contributions (and the occasional levity within them
).
My initial two questions about the lens, a lens that I would find most use for in very low light:
(1) How well does it focus in low light?
(2) I very much rely on IS. How effective will IBIS [EOS R1, R5, R5 Mark II, R6, R6 Mark II, R3, and R7] be for this (non-IS) lens?
Your article here (and the comments that follow) is (are) why I read CR.
Thanks for your contributions (and the occasional levity within them
).My initial two questions about the lens, a lens that I would find most use for in very low light:
(1) How well does it focus in low light?
(2) I very much rely on IS. How effective will IBIS [EOS R1, R5, R5 Mark II, R6, R6 Mark II, R3, and R7] be for this (non-IS) lens?
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Honestly? Or trying to annoy Craig?What are Cincinnati bengals? Birds?
NFL
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If he was talking about their (non existent) defense, he wasn't mean. He was just being down-to-earth-realistic
PS: please don't ban me from this forum
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I am wondering about Canons prime lens line-up. Obviously, there is the L line-up which could be divided in the L F1.2´s (with that one or two glaring holes) and the VCM line. Then there are the consumer primes such 24/ 35mm F1.8. Is the 45mm F1.2 the start of the new line up or does it belong the 24/35/85 F2 line up? Looking at the price point, it would be the latter. Also, have there any patents been spotted that suggest whether C is planning on more lenses like the 45mm?
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What are Cincinnati bengals? Birds?
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Good question!
If you'd ask me, my guess is that this RF45 is a lens a bit off the line, something special but still affordable.
I don't expect anything similar before major gaps in the general lineup have been closed.
Still, an interesting, but also confusing move...
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The unfortunate thing with Nikon is the complete lack of Sigma. Cameras like the Zf are practically begging to be paired up with the Sigma "i series" glass, but for whatever reason, Sigma doesn't get access. The megadap E-Z adapters can help but AF performance is limited because the adapters can't keep up with high frame rate stills AF-C or video AF very well.
Regardless of brand, you should give it a try. Stuff like the new Viltrox 85/2 EVO ($275), or their 14/4 Air ($199). The 50/2 Air ($199) is good too. The TT Artisan 75/2 is another great lens at a rock bottom price ($199 but often on sale for $159). Sirui has been doing impressive things with their Aurora line, though at a slightly higher price point than the previously mentioned lenses.
2026 is going to be the year of the AF zoom for a number of Chinese makers which also promises to be very interesting for lovers of affordable glass.
With Black Friday coming up there should be some further discounts on the already low prices. Alternatively, prices direct from actual Chinese sites are often ~30% lower.
And this doesn't touch some of the great glass from the Japanese makers like the Tamron 35-150/2-2.8. Not exactly "budget" but it does punch way above its price point.
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And I'll be going to the local zoo to get some pictures of those cute little bengali in the aviary.
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Have a nice weekend!
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I might be wrong in assuming that you might refer to a head shot taken at F1.2. If yes, below is my answer, if not; my apologies.Hm, some decades back it was fashionable to smear fat on a lens for a certain dreamy look - maybe you should try that with a cheap filter?
It is not about a cheap filter look; it is about having options when you need it.
Many assume that if I buy a 1.2 lens, I could use it only at F1.2
Reminder:
1 - depth of field is a function of distance. If people have been using it for a head shot at f1.2; that is their choice. I use my F1.2 when a full length person occupies 1/3rd of the screen. At that distance a dof of a 50mm 1.2 is deep enough. Believe it or not but under moon light, only that f-stop can save you from smear fat from a too high ISO without blurred movement.
2 - An f1.2 lens is a lot sharper at F1.8. Not because you bought an F1.2 that you will be shooting all the time at F1.2. In fact, I have Sirui F1.2 and I use it most of the time at F1.6. Finally, it is now time to be able to shoot with an auto-focus.
3 - having an F1.2 gives you chance to have that amount of light when needed, compared to not having it at all; cheap or expensive filter look.
4 - There are many things out there that don't care much about what is your dof. Flat surfaces for example; you can shoot them wide-open and dof is plenty enough.
Now, combine all four options and see if the lens might be useful to many photographers. I am sure that others have found other ways to use such a lens too.
Looking at an F1.2, or even F0.95 lens, I pay attention to sharpness, chromatic aberration, but mostly proneness to flare against the sun; then I decide if it is worth or not.
Having an F1.2 is about choices; compared to not having it at all. I wish Canon does the same thing at 20mm for example, without spending 2K.
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I switched to the RF mount in 2020, first with an R5 and currently with an R5 II. From the outset, I had considered buying a second, smaller, lighter body. Initially, I considered the RP, then the R8, but as I have started making more videos recently, I finally took the plunge yesterday and ordered an R50V. It arrived today and is sitting on my shelf right now, eagerly awaiting the 1.2/45, which I also pre-ordered yesterday. The R50V pairs very well with the RF 1.8/24 IS STM, and I'm sure that, together with the 1.2/45, it will make a wonderful, small, lightweight kit for everyday use. I can't wait for it to arrive!
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Well, I must add that I didn't expect so much chromatic aberrations, the lens is a colour festival
Yes, I'll have to try it for myself but, honestly, I'm apprehensive.
Most jpegs taken with this lens, that I was able to download so far, have DLO applied, but chromatic aberrations are still very present so, I'm not very hopeful.
There are RAW files available as well, but there's no support for the lens on DPP yet.
Anyway, Canon is showcasing the lens on their website with a portrait of a girl that has an entire purple hair strand, so........
I'd say this 45 is the bad temper sister of the 35 f/1.8 macro.
It doesn't. This lens seems to be like the EF 50mm f/1.2 L but more... "colorful".
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Strange, that's true.Anyway, Canon is showcasing the lens on their website with a portrait of a girl that has an entire purple hair strand, so........
But, TBH, I give a
on these examples.When I think of f/1.2, the only one that comes close to a motive I have in mind, it's the baby hand. And that's taken at f/2.0
The most ridiculous one is the last one, the one of that girl at the pier. Gives a good idea of the bokeh.
But hey, the focus is not on the girl. She seems to be totally OOF. It seems that the focus is on her net bag. Just *facepalm
If it were taken with a DSLR, I would say front focus and you need to AFMA your cam. Just
Conclusion:
As in the past, I never got by the way Canon did choose their sample pics... weird...
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