Here’s a video review from Digital Rev on my favourite ever lens; the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH.
You can see a selection of shots with this lens on my Flickr.
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International Women’s Day. Strength and composure, in the face of great adversity. Walking wounded leave Edgware Road Underground Station after a suicide bomb attack. The bomber blew himself up on a train at the station, killing seven passengers - one of four coordinated attacks on London's public transport system during the morning rush hour. The bombs exploded within 50 seconds of each other on London Underground trains, and the fourth bomb occurred on a bus less than an hour later. The explosions resulted in some 56 deaths (including those of the four bombers) and 700 injuries. Surveillance video footage showed that the four men had been working together. Intelligence services have claimed links between the bombers and al-Qaeda. Edgware Road underground station, London, United Kingdom. July 07, 2005. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. #internationalwomensday #internationalwomensday2021 #londonbombings #terroristattack #bombing #terroristattacksurvivor #terroristattackvictim #photojournalism #pressphotography #newsphotography @canonuk @canoneurope #canon #1dmkii #canon1dmkii #bw #monochrome #blackandwhiteInternational Women’s Day. Stop The War Coalition's anti war rally. A demonstrator stands firm on peace in Iraq. Trafalgar Square. 2006. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian #internationalwomensday #internationalwomensday2021 #antiwar #stopthewar @canoneurope @canonuk #canon #1dmkii #canon1dmkii #photojournalism #pressphotography @stwukI find nothing more interesting and captivating, than discussing photography in-depth with someone truly passionate. A joyous conversation with the talented Stu Smith (Smith Design and GOST Books), photographed by the wonderful Daniel Beltra in 2017. #conversations #photography @gost_books #stuartsmith #stusmith #smithdesign @danielbeltraphoto #portrait #chat #bw #monochrome @leicauk @leica_camera #leica #leicam246 #leicamonochromDifficult times ahead for the Sarkozy family as the former French President is sentenced to jail for corruption. (Archive) State visit by the President of the French Republic and Madame Nicolas Sarkozy. 1) Carla Bruni-Sarkozy at the Palace of Westminster. 2) President of France Nicolas Sarkozy at 10 Downing Street. London, UK. March 26, 2008. Photos: ©Edmond Terakopian. #politics #sarkozy #nicholassarkozy #carlabruni #carlabrunisarkozy @carlabruniofficial #newsphotography #pressphotography #politics #currentaffairsTough times ahead for the Sarkozy family as the former French president is sentenced to jail for corruption. (Archive) State visit by the President of the French Republic and Madame Nicolas Sarkozy. President of France Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy visit the Palace of Westminster in London where the President made a speech to gathered politicians, Lords and guests. March 26, 2008. Photos: ©Edmond Terakopian. #politics #sarkozy #nicholassarkozy #carlabruni #carlabrunisarkozy #newsphotography #pressphotographyElegance. Leica SL2 with a Sigma L Mount 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art lens. @leicauk @leica_camera #leica #leicasl2 #sigma85mmdgdnart @sigmauk @sigmaglobalvision @sigmaphoto @sigma_japan #lmount #lmountalliance #waterbird #lake #swan #swans #gunnersburypark #nature #shape #beauty #elegance #ripple #ripples #water #night #gentle #wildlife #reflection #lake #bokeh #bw #monochrome #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography Processed in Lightroom Mobile on an iPad Pro. @lightroom @apple #ipadpro #lrmobile #lightroommobileTwitter
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Any thoughts on best autofocus Canon-EOS-mount 50mm for stills use… specifically Canon 50mm 1.2 vs Sigma 50mm 1.4? That may sound a silly comparison ($1500 vs $500) , but I hear conflicting reports over build-quality and autofocus problems with both. I’ve had the Canon 50mm 1.4, good value but build quality is flimsy, I’ve already had a knock take it out of action…
I can’t comment on the Sigma 50mm as I’ve never used one. Generally speaking though, some of their optics are good but build quality isn’t, so in rough situations or if they are used heavily, they just tend to fall apart – this is from the experiences of several colleagues. For gentler use I guess this won’t be a problem.
As fas as the Canon lenses, over time, I’ve had two 50mm f1.4 and didn’t like them. Optically not great at f1.4 and build quality was lacking. I now have the 50mm f1.2L and it is a stunning lens. AF is snappy and the image quality is amazing. It’s probably not as fast as a 70-200 but it’s moving a lot more and heavier glass. It’s no slouch though and I’ve never been left wanting. Completely recommend the Canon 50mm f1.2L.