pico Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share #21 Posted October 13, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) The Canon 50/0.95 is one lens where it is absolutely essential that the lens be calibrated to a certain camera body. I have two such lenses, one M-mount and one for the Canon 7. Ken Ruth did the M-mount conversion. When mounted to a M film camera, the central 1/3rd of the image is actually surprisingly sharp. Outward from there the image gradually softens. Bokeh can be wild, which I personally like. It can flare horribly if there's a strong light source in the picture. It's not an everyday carry-around lens, too big and bulky for that, but for low-light or special effects, it's my go-to lens. Jim B. That's an important contrast, Jim. I have a Canon 7s with 50mm F/.95 and your comment has persuaded me to consider a side-by-side comparison on the native Canon and M9 conversion. I hope I can find the time. The 7s with ...95 is on the auction block soon. So far, this particular conversion to M has been accurate, however public comment is important. Let's see if I can do that. A great idea ... thanks for the nudge, Jim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pico Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share #22 Posted October 13, 2011 OK, I'm pretty happy with the Canon 50mm f/.95 Too big to put here. 8mb JPG http://www.digoliardi.net/jim-risser-1.jpg (It's a three-pass compression. Give it time to completely resolve) A friend - legal scholar and writer Shot at .95 regardless of what EXIF says. Focused on glasses rim. When detail can resolve this well @f/.95, I am happy enough. Next, infinity shots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scsambrook Posted October 13, 2011 Share #23 Posted October 13, 2011 Well, I think that's pretty good. Especially considering it's almost half a century old and the designers were aiming for something to be used in "available dark" rather than outdoor portraits. Or landscapes in sunshine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeplanter Posted October 13, 2011 Share #24 Posted October 13, 2011 Here's one, wide open, Neopan 1600 I believe. Leica MP (Ken Ruth M-mount conversion). Jim B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeplanter Posted October 13, 2011 Share #25 Posted October 13, 2011 Another one, wide-open, on Efke 25. Leica M3 (Ken Ruth M-mount conversion). Jim B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jippiejee Posted October 13, 2011 Share #26 Posted October 13, 2011 I like my Canon ltm f/1.2 version of that lens too... wide open here on the M4-P: tasje-2 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share #27 Posted October 17, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) An aside. I built a camera carrier for my better bicycle. It's lined with 3/4" sealed cell aircraft soundproofing. Yesterday while I was in a shop for a quick pick-up, a wind gust blew the bike right off the sidestand and about 5' away. (Not a great day for biking). The m9 is perfectly okay! The bike is not quite okay. I'm going to chain it up more often now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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