Street with new 50mmf1.2L

[@imagesBV]

I went to Birmingham Jessops to collect my new 50mm f1.2L today....and went hunting for some street shots...its a lovely lens to use and really not as outlandishly big as I'd expected....I'd be interested in any comments.
ill post some comparisons of the f1.2L and 1.4USM....as I still have both at present

one of my very first shots with this lens
_MG_9590.jpg by brianvickers, on Flickr

this lady does not seem comfortable with sharing the bench
_MG_9600.jpg by brianvickers, on Flickr

some can't take the heat..
_MG_9620.jpg by brianvickers, on Flickr


not sure if this chap was happy with me taking the shot....but its the closest I got to getting a slap
_MG_9680.jpg by brianvickers, on Flickr

now for lunch..
_MG_9689.jpg by brianvickers, on Flickr

cyclist eats at Greggs
_MG_9710.jpg by brianvickers, on Flickr

this was just to test bokeh (as are many others - still a bit busy in the tree area as expected from reviews I've read)
_MG_9717.jpg by brianvickers, on Flickr

not my favourite shot but not bad for walking along and acting quickly
_MG_9730.jpg by brianvickers, on Flickr

a fait bit of a crop to frame this one
_MG_9735.jpg by brianvickers, on Flickr

...I did pay the busker...(al least my wife did...I'd just bought the most expensive lens of my life!)
_MG_9737.jpg by brianvickers, on Flickr

this is my favourite at Grand Central...at f1.2
_MG_9758.jpg by brianvickers, on Flickr


and another
_MG_9777.jpg by brianvickers, on Flickr

...ok this one was a bit lucky...
_MG_9778.jpg by brianvickers, on Flickr

[Parsen66]

Re: Street with new 50mmf1.2L

It certainly looks a great piece of glass Brian. As you said, the coffee shop shot is excellent

[@imagesBV]

Re: Street with new 50mmf1.2L

Thanks Alan....I'd normally convert to mono but the light was so good it would be a shame to lose the colours.

[@imagesBV]

Re: Street with new 50mmf1.2L

Not many takers for street then...

[Cyberman]

Re: Street with new 50mmf1.2L

Thats a good set of images.
I've never been brave enough to give street photography too much of a go, maybe one day I'll face that demon!

[Richard W]

Re: Street with new 50mmf1.2L

I must admit I'm very uncomfortable with pictures like these. Frankly, If I discovered that someone was photographing me secretly without my permission, they'd get a mouthful - and I'm normally a pretty tolerant person. It seems too intrusive, and rather inconsiderate. Where do you draw the line ..........?
My aim here is to stimulate opinions, I'm sure mine won't be shared by many.

[@imagesBV]

Re: Street with new 50mmf1.2L

Thanks both....I'm finding that people generally don't seem to be bothered at all...yesterday in Birmingham most knew I was taking photos...i was not hiding anywhere ....I just stood in the middle of the park and shot away. Thanks for your comments...I'd recommend giving it a go -I'm not keen on images where the tog has purposefully obscured himself, that is a bit creepy.

[Tigger]

Re: Street with new 50mmf1.2L

50mm thats getting very close ... brave man..

I missed these first time round so sorry, but you've done really well and clearly have a good eye .. The Coffee shot is excellent, but I think it would be even better in B&W

[@imagesBV]

Re: Street with new 50mmf1.2L

Thanks Ian...ill have a go at that.

[@imagesBV]

Re: Street with new 50mmf1.2L

maybe.....its a bit hi key...
_MG_9758.jpg by brianvickers, on Flickr

[Tigger]

Re: Street with new 50mmf1.2L

excellent work Brian

[celtex]

Re: Street with new 50mmf1.2L

These are great, I think the B&W is = with the colour version myself. My favourite one is the 2nd to last, love the contrast in stance of the two women, one slouched and relaxed the other tall, elegant and poised, striking image

[ColytonJohn]

Re: Street with new 50mmf1.2L

Very sharp indeed :thimbsup: My favourites are the colour Grand Central and the two girls that immediately follows it as these have good composition plus excellent bokeh.

Cheers,
John

[AlexR!]

Re: Street with new 50mmf1.2L

Lovely sharp images, Brian, and you are a braver man than me. And being clearly out in the open and in a public area you have given anyone who had a problem to indicate such.
My favourite is also the juice bar, in colour.

[@imagesBV]

Re: Street with new 50mmf1.2L

Thanks very much for the feedback....really appreciated...I did some portraits for a chap today....used this lens throughout I'm really pleased with the sharpness ....providing focus is good they are ready to go straight out of the camera.