As a result of the discussion a few weeks ago comparing Canon’s 50mm lenses– specifically, the f/1.8, f/1.4 and the very pricey f/1.2, I decided to take the fancy pants 1.2 out for a spin. I was headed up to the Catskills this weekend to shoot a wedding, so it seemed like the right time.

And boy, was I ever not disappointed. We stopped at a diner along the way, and I thought I’d never get out of there. Table flowers, dented salt and pepper shakers, cups of coffee– even the tattered window curtain had this new creamy depth of field. It was sort of addictive, I have to say.

Along with the 50mm f1.2, I also brought along the 70-200mm f/2.8 and the 24-70 f/2.8, but I really didn’t want to take that 50mm off; I pretty much shot the whole wedding with it. It was like Butter, my friends. Definitely going on the wishlist. Luckily my friends at Fotocare can help me out in a pinch.

 

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