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@allaboutphoto 5 күн бұрын
great video. I wondered if the 40mm was not causing difficulties with a viewfinder at 35. Great photos . you make me want to buy onen nm4 too. thanks
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 2 күн бұрын
Thank you for the watch and the kind words! I haven't had an issue with the 40mm. I mainly use the 50mm lines and do more center weighted compositions. This seems to be effective.
@joseuribe430 8 күн бұрын
Just got my dream camera, a Leica MP
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 2 күн бұрын
Congratulations! That's awesome!
@joseuribe430 20 сағат бұрын
@@michaelmarshallphotography5515 thanks
@KNURKonesur 20 күн бұрын
Can't beat the appeal of a 58/1.2 lens! I've had dozens of fast fifties throughout the years and this one was unfortunately one of those that found other hands after a while. From all the vintage Planars with a 3+4 design, I liked it just a bit less than the Contax Carl Zeiss 50/1.4. Several companies attempted that design, or a 4+3 one (with Canon 50/1.2LTM being my fav), all of them had a slightly different look to them. Somehow on my pursuit of having "the perfect 7 element Planar" I stumbled upon this Rokkor's sibling, the 58/1.4 which is a more traditional symmetrical 3+3 Double Gauss (just like the really well known Helios 44 series of 58/2.0 lenses) and absolutely fell in love with that one. On top of that, it fully covers a GFX sensor, leaving room for tilt/swing, unlike most f/1.2 lenses and about half of the other 50-58mm vintage glass. It's an interesting world we live in know, where there's just so much choice and everyone can find something for themselves :)
@dropindrop-in1003 20 күн бұрын
Do you use a EF PL adapter or the Lenses where rehoused PL
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 18 күн бұрын
For this lens, I was using a Fotodiox Exakta to EF adapter. The lens has not been rehoused.
@marin_real_estate_photography 27 күн бұрын
Like a few others have mentioned, I am surprised by the softness of the lens at f/2. I have the Minolta MD 50mm f/2 and it is pretty darn sharp at f/2. Also, and I am not trying to be a troll, but I think yoy mean spherical aberration instead of halation, since halation is common to film cameras where particularly bright light reflects off of the film, then bounces off the rear element, back in to the film again (at least, that is how I understand, but I ain't no scientist). MAYBE there is halation caused by light reflecting off a digital sensor and then reflecting back off the rear element. Either way, I think the effect is somewhat similar, but I think halation is more pronounced / limited to the highlights, while SA would affect the entire luminance range of the image. Anyway, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
@joseuberlandiosilva3139 Ай бұрын
.incrível...legal
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@tsuijoyce9741 Ай бұрын
Leica M4 is best Cameras of Leica!
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 Ай бұрын
I love it so much! It’s been amazing to shoot with!
@tsuijoyce9741 Ай бұрын
Leica lenses are better!
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 Ай бұрын
Yeah. Unfortunately I don’t have Leica lens money at the moment. But I would add, the Voigtlander’s are really good too.
@TheTensecondz Ай бұрын
I am an addict to the low aperture lenses for my street photography. My very first low aperture lens was Minolta 58mm 1.2, which became very quickly a gateway drug to the bokeh photography world. I, since then, purchased TTArtisian 50mm 0.95, Mitakon 50mm 0..95, Laowa 35mm 0.95, and Voigtlander 50mm 1.0 in pursuit of a perfect lens with perfect characters. My two top picks right now are Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 and TTArtisan 50mm F-0.95. Both give the sharpness and the vintage painting look of the characters that meld the heart when viewed. I additionally pair them with Sony and TechArt adapter to use them as autofocus lenses. I need these lenses with reliable autofocus even at 0.95 when I shoot the spontaneous moments on street. I own many clinically prefect Sony GM lenses but I still end up with picking up these bokeh monsters over others to the street. I love these bokeh monster lenses!!!!!
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 27 күн бұрын
I’m definitely a fan as well! And I’m very interested in a few different vintage low aperture options. Definitely want to try the Canon dream lens.
@franciscomanzano94 Ай бұрын
Me siento muy identificado con esa intro! 😁😁
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 Ай бұрын
Thank you! The intro was super fun to make! Definitely something we all deal with when it comes to lenses. Lol.
@robertgamperl Ай бұрын
What adapter do you use?
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! For the mount adapter, I am using the Fotodiox DKL to EF adapter (and I'm using the Canon EF to R Smart Ring adapter).
@robertgamperl Ай бұрын
@ thanks for the quick reply. The footage looks great btw :-)
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate the kind words.
@robertgamperl 29 күн бұрын
@ Do you know if I can use the DKL to EF adapter and than put it on another adapter (pe Canon speedbooster to RF)
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 27 күн бұрын
You can definitely put this on another adapter. However, I would point out that the lens is full frame. So a speed booster adapter would make sense for like a C70, R7, R50, etc. Using a speed booster in a full frame body, I would expect that to vignette a bit.
@Tomoumz Ай бұрын
Great video 👌🏼 I would like to know which mount adapter you used? Thank you
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! For the mount adapter, I am using the Fotodiox DKL to EF adapter (and I'm using the Canon EF to R Smart Ring adapter).
@jimmoss9584 Ай бұрын
Three anamorphic test videos I like. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZXWmXilbtigl80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6Osl6iZlKaEgdU kzbin.info/www/bejne/paS3i2SZm8Z4bpo
@jimmoss9584 Ай бұрын
You should try the Olympus OM-System G.Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f1.2 sometime. Your flare is not that great. You could get a cheap anamorphic filter or an actual anamorphic projector lens for a little over $100. That will be a little tougher to use of course.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 Ай бұрын
I'll look into the Olympus 55mm f1.2. Always looking for fun lenses to try. And for the flare, to each their own. I like the flare out of the Hawkeye, although it's not always amazing. Ironically, to your suggestion, I use the Hawkeye as my primary taking lens for my Kowa B&H. Thank you for watching!
@jimmoss9584 Ай бұрын
So, you have the Kowa B&H. The Hawkeye is only 58mm. I have these Kowa 16-H for one, and I have been using the Jupiter 9, 85mm with it. I can still get vignetting. I want to try a couple of my other vintage lenses with it when the sun comes back in the spring. Takumar Super-Multi-Coated 135mm f3.5 MAMIYA SEKOR C 80mm f2.8 Medium Format 645 MAMIYA SEKOR C 150mm f 3.5 645 MAMIYA SEKOR C 210mm f4 lens for M645
@jimmoss9584 Ай бұрын
The Olympus 55mm f1.2 is a great lens. I have three from different periods. Two are radioactive one is not as it was a later version. Similar thing goes for other lenses too, like the Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4 lenses. It is interesting to see the difference in the renderings. In the anamorphic projector lens area I have maxed out my collection with these. The 35mm takes some fixturing to use. ISCO OPTIC KIPTARON MC 16mm Anamorphic Projection Lens KOWA 16-H Anamorphic lens Kowa Vidoscope Super-16mm 2x Anamorphic 39mm thread mount Lens Bausch & Lomb 35mm 2X Anamorphic Lens-> This baby is heavy.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 Ай бұрын
How do you like the Kowa 16-H? The Kowa B&H clears full frame at 63mm comfortably. At 58mm, I do get a little vignette, but at 2.39:1, there is no issue. I know the Helios 44-2 is a super popular taking lens for the Kowa B&H, but I don’t really have any experience using it. I definitely want to experiment more with taking lenses too! Especially lenses with interesting character. I’m particularly curious about what the bokeh will look like from the Zenitar ME-1 (2 blade square aperture) and the Heinz Kilfitt Makro Kilar 90mm with its double circle bokeh.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 Ай бұрын
That’s an awesome collection! Of the three different periods for the Olympus, do you have a favorite? From you collection, what’s your favorite anamorphic? Though I know that can wildly depend on taking lens
@tsuijoyce9741 2 ай бұрын
Leica M4 is not Expensive!
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 2 ай бұрын
To each their own my friend. At the time, this was definitely expensive for me! But I am beyond thrilled to own it!
@peterm2353 2 ай бұрын
I have both this one (in Canon FD mount) and the 135mm f2.8 close focus lens (as Vivitar termed them) in Minolta mount. Both are used on a Sony A7s mainly and both are excellent lenses. They were both made by Komine for Vivitar. (And pretty well anything by Komine is excellent).
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 2 ай бұрын
That's awesome! I am definitely interested in testing more of the Komine Vivitar lenses! Thank you for watching!
@bleucitron2 2 ай бұрын
Nice review and lovely shots you took with this legendary lens! Thanks ! Curious, what body and colour settings did you use ?
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! These images were shot on the Canon EOS R. And for color settings, I set the WB to 6900K. From here, I increased the saturation in Lightroom and added a little contrast/messed with exposure. The warmth of the image was played up by the CTO gel on the flash and the WB.
@bleucitron2 2 ай бұрын
@@michaelmarshallphotography5515 Thank you so much for directly answering my question! All that + your talent and effort explains the beautiful rendition and colours you achieved. Excellent work and artistically very pleasing and professional ! So inspiring, thanks ! Mike
@GaryIrving-x5o 2 ай бұрын
Nice video. Yeah, if I bought a Leica, it would be the M4. The sweet spot of Leica cameras.👍
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the watch! I love the M4! Though I don't have much experience with the rest of the Leica lineup.
@caleidoo 2 ай бұрын
This is obviously a very damaged copy of the 45/2. A good copy of this lens is very sharp wide open with none of the blooming you showed - which is not normal nor "part of the character of the lens" and is obviously caused by the amount of fungus inside. A normal copy just has a bit of softness in the corners. Wide open it's nowhere close to the image at 2:30. This Minolta 45mm F2 is frequently adapted to medium format cameras like Fujifilm GFX 50R or 100S - which house big 50 & 100MP sensors, which is clear evidence of its usability wide open and beyond. It sits on my 50r at this very moment. This particular lens you tested has either a misaligned lens element inside or it's purely the fungus messing the image quality up. Or both. I you review a lens with obvious faults and defects, make a disclaimer at the start of the video. But you never connected the bad results wide open to the fungus...
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 2 ай бұрын
This is fair. I will give the concession that the fungus could have damaged the coatings of the lens and resulted in lower IQ and blooming. Perhaps I should have been a bit more assertive to the fact that this is not a pristine example of the lens. That said, for this copy of the lens, I stand by my tests. And I stand by the conclusion that it is a lens worth owning. I'll look into getting a pristine copy and doing a comparison. Thank you for the comment and the watch!
@2009jloc 3 ай бұрын
Very funny opening clip. Good review. Thank you. I have one Zoomar too, I will see how it goes with the Leica M 11 soon
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! The opening was super fun to make and this is one of my favorite lenses! I was curious about setting up the Zoomar on my Leica M4, but the adapters don’t have focus coupling, so I’d have to zone focus. I’d be very curious to hear how it works in the M11!
@2009jloc 3 ай бұрын
@@michaelmarshallphotography5515 I keep that lens in another address, and I will be able to test it from 17 November (for just a week if I do not bring it here) and will let you know. The adapter enables you to set the aperture manually in the camera and by using a Visoflex 2, I expect to be able to focus the lens. I will let you know if it works. I have used it with Nikon cameras through the same adapter I will use this time with the Leica M11 (by adding a Nikon to Leica adapter on top)
@jensomat3000 3 ай бұрын
I have the 50s version and I like it a lot. One thing to consider is that you should get it serviced. A more than 60 years old lens is unlikely to be well aligned. I love the performance of mine, it has some softness on the edges that I like because I don’t want my edges to be distractingly sharp. It also has very three-dimensional quality that modern lenses do not exhibit. It will not fit with a more modern set of lenses, that’s why I got a whole set of those old Zeiss glass from 20mm to 135mm. 35 mm Flek is actually a great portrait lens.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 3 ай бұрын
That’s completely fair. My copy may just need a good SLA. I will note, I didn’t cover this in the video…I wonder how much impact the fotodiox adapter is having? There is definitely a glass element in the adapter. What camera are you shooting on? And if it’s a digital, what adapter are you using?
@blackbirdpie217 3 ай бұрын
I bought this lens some years ago and put it away. I don't remember ever shooting any pictures with it. I just pulled it out after years and found your video. You reminded me why I bought it. I think I'm going to take it out soon. Thank you.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 3 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! I hope you enjoy shooting with it! I use this lens all the time in my videos to this day. It really is quite spectacular!
@DominicUliano 3 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable video! Really like your photos of NYC.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
@jimmoss9584 3 ай бұрын
From your response it sounds like you don't know if your lens is radioactive or not. This is what I use. It sells for about $125 or so. Just Google it: Geiger counter GQ GMC-320 Plus Geiger Counter Nuclear Radiation Detector Data Recorder Beta Gamma x-Ray Test Equipment
@jimmoss9584 3 ай бұрын
The info on my version is: Minolta MC Rokkor PG 58mm F1.2 Hawk Eye MF Lens MC II 1967-72 (SN 2555433) Radioactive 1246 CPM Notice Radioactive 1246 CPM...
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 3 ай бұрын
Interesting. Based on your experience, is there any noticeable difference in the performance of the MC III? Or were they able to keep the image quality the same without the radioactivity?
@jimmoss9584 3 ай бұрын
Well, here are all my f1.2 lenses, so I cannot compare the Hawk Eye, but the Olympus OM-System G.Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f1.2 I can. My experience with the the OM lenses is that there is a difference in performance. Fast Lenses f1.2 Canon FL 55mm f1.2 Fluorite Lens elements 1968 (1.05822 lbs) {$105: 2-2022} Olympus OM-System G.Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f1.2 1974 SN 103050 Radioactive 3549 CPM Front, 2862 CPM Rear {$220: 4-2024} Like New Olympus OM-System G.Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f1.2 1974 SN 117492 Radioactive 3389 CPM {$315: 6-2022} Olympus OM-System G.Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f1.2 1974 SN 135479 NOT or (lightly, maybe Lanthanum?) Radioactive {$225: 1-2024} Minolta MC Rokkor PG 58mm F1.2 Hawk Eye MF Lens MC II 1967-72 (SN 2555433) Radioactive 1246 CPM {$300: 9-2022} -
@jimmoss9584 3 ай бұрын
And how do you know your MC III is not radioactive? Did you measure it? I measure all my lenses when I get them.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 3 ай бұрын
I haven’t measured it yet. Don’t have a Geiger counter at the moment. But I did order one! So I’m mainly going off second hand accounts and content (not the most reliable I know).
@jimmoss9584 3 ай бұрын
You can't rely on that. Just look at my list of Olympus lenses. All the same model. All different levels of radioactivity. This is also true with my Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4 lenses. Over the period of their production they changed in this parameter. Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4 SN 52974 Radioactive 1682 CPM, 10.41 uSv/h {$130: 1-2023} Auto Rikenon 55mm f1.4 SN 302757 Not-Radioactive -- Olympus OM-System G.Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f1.2 1974 SN 103050 Radioactive 3549 CPM Front, 2862 CPM Rear {$220: 4-2024} Like New Olympus OM-System G.Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f1.2 1974 SN 117492 Radioactive 3389 CPM {$315: 6-2022} Olympus OM-System G.Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f1.2 1974 SN 135479 NOT or (lightly, maybe Lanthanum?) Radioactive {$225: 1-2024} There is a special way to store radioactive lenses using 1/2 inch plexiglass sheets. When you get to that place let me know.
@kiwipics 4 ай бұрын
The PF range of lenses is far better ....
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
I do really like my PF 58mm. Did they make a PF 45mm? If so, I would definitely be interested in comparing to this one.
@JuanRodriguez-fy3qs 4 ай бұрын
Great review on the lens and a very, merry congratulations on your engagement. 👍
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the congratulations! We appreciate it so much! And thank you for watching!
@michaelsherck5099 4 ай бұрын
My first 35mm SLR lens! I bought it with a Minolta SRT-101 at an estate auction. I think I paid about $35 for the camera and lens about 35 years ago or so. Loved the lens but sold the camera and lens a few years later to help finance a foray into medium format.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
That’s an amazing first 35mm setup!!! What medium format did you start with?
@michaelsherck5099 4 ай бұрын
@@michaelmarshallphotography5515 My first medium format camera was a Kowa Six with the 80mm lens. It was something of a fault magnet and never did work properly. The next camera, a Mamiya 645J, was a keeper though!
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
Gotcha! I’ve mainly dived in with a Bronica SQ with 6x6 and 645 backs. And I also got a family heirloom, hassleblad 500c, a few years ago. I’m curious about a more compact 645 system though. Or going the other direction to a 6x7 (like the Bronica GS-1).
@timothykieper 4 ай бұрын
Nice! But, a little expensive now at $300 to $400
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
Very true. I want to compare it to the much more affordable Rokkor 58mm f/1.4 and see if there is a very noticeable performance difference. And while I’ll agree that $300-$400 is a bit expensive, personally, I think that’s a better deal vs the price of modern glass. And much better than the crazy prices of the Canon FD 55mm f1.2 SSC Aspherical or Nikon 58mm f/1.2 NOCT.
@R8135003 4 ай бұрын
Radio active material was use on all Rokkor lens to early 80's.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
Interesting. So there’s a good probability that there is thorium in my version too. Hmmmm. Cool. Another lens to test out once I get a Geiger counter!
@Wilma5532 4 ай бұрын
thats simply incorrect. the ONLY rokkors that had significant amounts of thorium or Lanthan were the 58mm f1.2 (MC-1 - MC-2), 28mm f2.5 and 100mm f2
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
This echos my research. I thought one of the big changes to the MC-3 was stopping the use of thorium in the lens. I’ll still test with a Geiger counter once I get one for the first hand knowledge (and I have a few lenses I want to test that I know use thorium). I greatly appreciate the comment and additional info! Thank you!
@R8135003 4 ай бұрын
@@Wilma5532 please check out Justin Phillips video about cinemodding Rokkor lenses where he reads from a Minolta published article. I admit that I was wrong. It was the late 1970’s. But all glass was made to the same specifications.
@relaxwithme3266 4 ай бұрын
Been using this lens for cinematography for many years. Great lens.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
It’s such an amazing lens! What other lenses do you pair it up with for your cinematography?
@relaxwithme3266 4 ай бұрын
@@michaelmarshallphotography5515 Normally I use the MD 24,35,and 58. Sometimes the 70-210
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
I’m heavily considering building out a Rokkor set myself. What are your thoughts on the 24mm and 35mm?
@relaxwithme3266 4 ай бұрын
@@michaelmarshallphotography5515 I would say people hype the earlier versions but in my experience, all versions are excellent. Sharp, amazing colors, good contrast. I use the 24 and 35 on almost every project.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
I’m particularly interested in the Rokkor 35mm f/1.8. Which 35mm are you using?
@RonK 4 ай бұрын
Very cool shots, beautiful model - congrats for the engagement 🤞👍
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate the watch! And thank you for the engagement congrats!
@sclogse1 4 ай бұрын
I was lucky enough to grab a 50mm 1.2 Rokkor on ebay about 3 months ago or so, for less than 200. I also have a few 55 and 58 mm 1.4 Rokkors. Looking forward to the fall light with these. Although the obvious advantage your lens has over mine is that it's a longer lens, and what makes you prefer a 58 over a 50, especially if you are shooting APSC? (I could not tell what camera you used)
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
That is a great deal! I'm curious how the 50mm F/1.2 compares. For the cameras I'm shooting, I'm using a Canon R5c, EOS R and an RP, so all Full Frame. I do really like the 50mm focal length. But I find that I like the reach of the 58mm a bit more. It's not a big difference, but it is noticeable. It also adds a little to the telephoto look to the bokeh. It is mostly slight nuances, but I find it a bit more appealing for my personal style. Thank you for watching!
@Jeff_revivalmotors 11 сағат бұрын
What adaptor do you need to mount this lens to the canon body’s?
@ChasWG 4 ай бұрын
Another great video! Not just a lens review like so many others out there. Nicely done! l enjoyed the way you explained what you wanted to do with this shoot, the ideas behind it and the BTS of the set up and you working with Claire. I own several 58mm lenses, including the Minolta 58/1.4 Rokkor-X. And now here you are tempting me to look at prices of the 58/1.2, DAMN YOU! LOL Thanks for a fun video!
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
I will not apologize! You should buy a Hawkeye! Lol. Thank you for watching and the kind words! I think I'm going to start doing more lighting intensive videos and covering thought process and intention more. We'll see how this goes!
@ChasWG 4 ай бұрын
@@michaelmarshallphotography5515 I would totally watch those! I've been looking at rebuilding my Speedlite collection to use as quick, on the go lighting setups much like what you used here. Looking at a bracket to hold two speedlites in a softbox.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
Awesome! What Speedlites are you using? I will definitely work on a lighting series!
@ChasWG 4 ай бұрын
@@michaelmarshallphotography5515 Well that's the thing. I am a long time Canon user, so I've always had Canon Speedlites. Back in the day when my kids were small and played basketball I would use two or three flashes on remote triggers pounding off the back wall of the gym to stop the action of a drive to the basket. Those were older Canon 540EZ units. But only one of them still works. RIP the other two. But as long as the light output is the same color, I don't really care what brand they are. I like those old Canon units because they were simple and easy to set up and use. But these newer, remotely controlled units seem like a God send! So at this point, I'm still looking at all the different ones out there these days!
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
I love the 600EX-RT’s! Easy to use and set up. Plus the wireless trigger is awesome. User interface is really similar to the older canon speedlites. I used to use the Photos Mitros+ flashes. They are also really good and have a wireless trigger. What are you going to be using the flashes for? Still sports shoots?
@jasonmarshall5730 4 ай бұрын
Claire definitely wore it better! Cool vid, broski.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
Lmao! I agree! Claire definitely wore it better.
@Cinnamonicecream-ek6cs 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this!
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!
@vacuumandgaspressurecoexisting 4 ай бұрын
It's a shame they didn't make it into the digital age. Collecting vintage glass I've become quite fond of Minolta and their history. From my understanding they were way ahead of the competition with regards to coatings and they did everything on their own in-house, no outsourcing of any kind. I got the not quite as exotic MD 50 1.2 III which exhibits the typical vintage fast fifty flaws such as chromatic aberration, softness etc, but unlike many other vintage lenses it is very sharp stopped down and perfectly usable for landscape which is more than can be said for many others.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
Minolta was really industry leading for a long time. Sadly, they just couldn't compete in the digital market. Which really is a shame because their optical designs and lens performance have always been stellar. But, looking to the silver lining, we have gorgeous vintage lenses to use. I'm curious to do a side-by-side comparison of the MD 50mm F/1.2 vs the Hawkeye. Could be very interesting... Thank you for watching!!!
@classic.cameras 4 ай бұрын
Nice review. Always wondered about this lens as I have the nikkor 50 f1.2 AIS and Canon FD 55mm f1.2 chrome nose.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I've been very interested in shooting the Nikon 50mm F/1.2 AIS. What are your thoughts on it?? One of my dream videos to do would be, I want to do a comparison of the Hawkeye, the Konica Hexanon 57mm F/1.2, the Canon 55mm F/1.2 SSC Aspherical and the Nikon 58mm F/1.2 Noct... Battle of the vintage fast glass!
@classic.cameras 4 ай бұрын
@@michaelmarshallphotography5515 the nikkor 50 f1.2 AIS is a lens that came out in 1981 I believe and was produced by Nikon until about 2020. It was that good of a vintage lens. Its awesome but for flairing is ok but nothing crazy. I also have a AI version of it 1977-80. Different coatings and 2 less blades. It also great. I only own it because my buddy sold it to me for peanuts and I never turn down a f1.2 vintage lens as the ceiling hasnt been reached on them yet.
@classic.cameras 4 ай бұрын
@@michaelmarshallphotography5515 Comparing to 50 ais to the NOCT? I wondered this myself and there is a video by a Australian elderly man with Red glasses who compares them too. The results were so close that I thanked him for saving me $3k. Its a dream lens for sure but the sheer amount it costs is enough for me to never want it as I would never use it.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
Definitely sounds like a lens I want to try! And I completely get it, and agree, never can turn down so fast vintage glass!
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
It is definitely a dream. Both the Canon 55mm F/1.2 SSC Aspherical and the Nikon 58mm F/1.2 NOCT are so expensive. Maybe one day I'll get to try them. But I'm not going to hold my breath! Lol.
@waitwhat9669 4 ай бұрын
I use this lense on gfx camera and it’s very sharp at f2, you can almost see every hair on a persons face
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
Interesting. I wonder how much variation there is between copies of this lens. In my usage, it's very sharp at f2.8 and f4. But f2 has a lot of character but is extremely soft. That's cool to know. I might try and pick up a second copy to compare. Thank you for watching!
@caleidoo 2 ай бұрын
On a copy without fungus like this one, it's sharp wide open. It's my walkaround lens on my 50r. It's better wide open than most vintage 50mm F1.8's or 1.4's.
@timothykieper 4 ай бұрын
Nice lens! I paid $40 for mine in very good condition. Shooting on Micro 4/3 basically elimnates soft corners and vignetting
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
That's awesome! I am curious to test it on different crop sensors and see how the performance is impacted. What camera are you shooting?
@R8135003 4 ай бұрын
If you got that lens for $15 you got a deal. Not bad for budget lens.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
I definitely think it's a great lens for the money. And I'd be willing to pick it up for more! I find I am very partial to the 45mm angle of view.
@dominiclester3232 4 ай бұрын
You need a taller tripod!
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
One of these days! It’s on my list.
@Fourbars26 4 ай бұрын
So cool! You really wrote down the metadata of each photograph you took!
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yeah, I wrote down all the exposure information! It’s very useful.
@jacob_90s 4 ай бұрын
1:40 Music is a bit loud in comparison to the volume of the narration.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for letting me know! I’ll make sure the audio is better balanced going forward.
@steven1811 5 ай бұрын
This is a great review. This lens is quite the drop off from the Minolta 50mm 1.4, but for $15 bucks, not the end of the world. Nice to see another Maryland guy and Ellicott City recover from the flooding.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Great to receive a comment from another Marylander! OEC is so different now that they are removing buildings to prevent future floods. But still one of my favorite places to go!
@steven1811 4 ай бұрын
@@michaelmarshallphotography5515 I am going to have to check it out the next time I visit family in Catonsville
@geoffreybalasi4342 3 ай бұрын
@steven1811I have the 50mm but was curious about this as it seems like it's significantly thinner and also curious about the 5mm wider lens. Curious to hear more about what you think the significant drop off between the two is!
@steven1811 3 ай бұрын
@@geoffreybalasi4342 the 45mm is thin. Not quite a pancake lens, but it is very lightweight. I can only compare the 50mm to other lenses that I own. The 50mm has the sharpness of the Sears Auto 55mm 1.4 with the bokeh of the Leica Summitar. To me, the 50mm is magical. A top 10 vintage lens for sure.
@johnpeterson3299 5 ай бұрын
Excellent review and great images. I bought my 85mm f1.8 SSC in 1976.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! It’s such a wonderful lens! Do you still shoot with it a lot?
@patrickdoherty8701 5 ай бұрын
Ive got a blind m4 the md-2 added 28mm view finder in shoe and zone focus f8 with 28mm lens for street ;-)
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 5 ай бұрын
That sounds like an awesome setup for street!
@LeifHart 5 ай бұрын
i am shooting with a fuji xt2 and have this lense, i need a list of things to buy to make this adapter.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 5 ай бұрын
My apologies! I didn't realize I hadn't included the links. I have updated the video description to contain what was used and where I purchased mine.
@dexon555 5 ай бұрын
Just don’t stop them down. 😂
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 5 ай бұрын
I mean….all depends on the composition. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Lol 😂
@ohjajohh 5 ай бұрын
Nice video and presentation! I was considering buying this lens too, but seeing how soft it is at f2 makes me kinda think otherwise now.
@michaelmarshallphotography5515 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! And thank you for watching! I totally get that. I think the price would heavily factor. If you get a deal like we happened to stumble on, I’d say go for it. It does improve a lot at f2.8. But it all depends on price and value.
@caleidoo 2 ай бұрын
This lens is full of fungus. Of course it blooms wide open. A normal copy is sharp wide open and used on sensors larger than full frame.