Some Wide Open Hex 50/1.2 shots [Archive]

gdi

06-16-2008, 17:00

I received my 50/1.2 back form an adjustment by DAG last week. And now it is properly focusing on the M8. Here are some samples at 1.2...

http://www.tunachaser.com/modules/pnCPG/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/FD-Hex1-2-1.jpg

http://www.tunachaser.com/modules/pnCPG/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/FD-Hex1-2-3.jpg

http://www.tunachaser.com/modules/pnCPG/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/FD-Hex1-2-2.jpg

Keith

06-16-2008, 18:03

Nice ... different to a Noct but definitely has a look that distinguishes it.

Having had it adjusted for the M8 I gather it will focus accurately on all other M bodies?

infrequent

06-16-2008, 18:16

@keith - it prolly focusses just fine all the other M-bodies. it seems the hexanons have focussing issues on the M8.

KoNickon

06-16-2008, 18:30

Great shots, Gary. Especially like the closeup of the kid.

gdi

06-17-2008, 01:56

Thanks Nick - I know its a bit silly to shoot @1.2 in the daylight, but it is fun.

Regarding the lens on film. While I haven't tried it, I expect it might work ok due to the forgiving nature of film. I may have time to try it this weekend.

Keith, I agree it doesn't have a clearly distinctive look as the Noctilux does (or some other vintage lenses) but it is surprisingly sharp @1.2.

dovevadar

06-17-2008, 03:14

gdi

06-18-2008, 02:52

Hi all, is it 100% that Hexanon 50mm f1.2 will have alignment problems with the m8? And does this "misalignment" unique to only the m8 (i assume its the sensor positioning) and not other film Leica like the m6 or m7?

And if so, what can we do to align it?

Cheers :)

I would think most would need adjustment - not really alignment. I have heard of others that did and most would be very much like new, so it wouldn't be a case of wear and tear for the most part.

I haven't tried mine on a film camera, I think with the lower tolerance of film it would be ok, but....

Hacker

06-18-2008, 16:35

Hi all, is it 100% that Hexanon 50mm f1.2 will have alignment problems with the m8? And does this "misalignment" unique to only the m8 (i assume its the sensor positioning) and not other film Leica like the m6 or m7?

And if so, what can we do to align it?

Cheers :)

Played and own a number of Hexanon lenses (including both f1.2 lenses). No issues with foucusing with the M8. Apparently, it seems to affect only low serial numbers of the 50 f1.2 and they need some minor adjustments (<100). Friend has a 50 f1.2 and it was sent to DAG. His 60 f1.2 is fine.

gdi

06-18-2008, 17:05

Apparently, it seems to affect only low serial numbers of the 50 f1.2 and they need some minor adjustments (<100). Friend has a 50 f1.2 and it was sent to DAG. His 60 f1.2 is fine.

It is not just low serial # 50s - mine is quite high. DAG adjusted it nicely. Never tried the 60....

dovevadar

06-18-2008, 20:26

ic.. thanks guys for the feedback. I guess the Hex is a really good piece of glass to shoot with. my piece is arriving this week ;p
fingers crossed I dont have to adjust it. Cheers!

dovevadar

07-03-2008, 08:09

Heres mine all shot wide open with m6ttl:
my only complain is that it is very difficult to focus on a 0.72, 0.85 will be alot better ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2631458260_bc1e566619_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/2625024516_88dbf09273_o.jpg

bokeh test
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2619211096_d3d8308abb_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/2628614252_3b7099faf6_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/2627796325_737bd0a090_o.jpg

gdi

07-04-2008, 19:31

Nice shots - - I see you are enjoying the new lens! Post some more as you can.

Krosya

08-21-2008, 21:51

I hope to bring this thread to life - maybe some of our lucky owners of the fast Hexanon 50/1.2 (or 60/1.2) could post some more photos from these lenses? Please, please, please. ;)

gdi

08-22-2008, 17:09

I hope to bring this thread to life - maybe some of our lucky owners of the fast Hexanon 50/1.2 (or 60/1.2) could post some more photos from these lenses? Please, please, please. ;)

I really have to get out and use it more. Here are a couple more I posted over in a carnival thread...

http://www.tunachaser.com/modules/pnCPG/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/Hex-50-1.2-2.jpg

http://www.tunachaser.com/modules/pnCPG/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/Hex-50-1.2-3.jpg

http://www.tunachaser.com/modules/pnCPG/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/Hex-50-1.2.jpg

Krosya

08-24-2008, 20:21

Good stuff! Hope people will keep posting!

gdi

08-29-2008, 16:12

Good stuff! Hope people will keep posting!

Krosya, I have a few more 50mm shots @1.2...

http://www.tunachaser.com/modules/pnCPG/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/Hex1-2_%281_of_1%29-2.jpg
http://www.tunachaser.com/modules/pnCPG/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/Hex1-2_%281_of_1%29-3.jpg
http://www.tunachaser.com/modules/pnCPG/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/Hex1-2_%281_of_1%29-4.jpg
http://www.tunachaser.com/modules/pnCPG/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/Hex1-2_%281_of_1%29-5.jpg
http://www.tunachaser.com/modules/pnCPG/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/Hex1-2_%281_of_1%29.jpg

Erik L

08-30-2008, 14:21

wow this lens sure has a lot of character for being so modern. :cool:
yes post more pics!

awilder

08-30-2008, 18:05

I like the last one the most, great detail with clean non-smeary OOF imagery.

Thardy

08-30-2008, 18:39

How does the f/2 version compare with the F/1.2?

infrequent

08-30-2008, 19:30

@thardy - couple of shots with the 50/2 hex are here...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/infrequent/2269721893/sizes/l/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/infrequent/2295190963/sizes/l/)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/infrequent/2295190963/sizes/l/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/infrequent/2295190963/sizes/l/)

both are wide open or close to it...

gdi

08-31-2008, 06:45

I like the F2 shot - very smooth background, I find the 50/1.2 can be a bit harsh in some situations, but I haven't seen a lens yet that is always smooth! :)

I just tried the Hex 50/1.2 on my M3 for the first time in the last couple of days, so here are a couple of film shots...

Poison Ivy...

http://www.tunachaser.com/modules/pnCPG/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/M3-Hex12-PanF-32ISO-5.jpg

Blackeyed Susan...
http://www.tunachaser.com/modules/pnCPG/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/M3-Hex12-PanF-32ISO-8-ED.jpg

Krosya

09-01-2008, 01:01

Looks nice, but I think I like Hex 50/1.2 for colour better.

Hexacron

10-21-2008, 18:35

The 1.2 is a very nice lens, but for the size and weight difference, I like using the 2.0 better.

meven

10-21-2008, 18:46

Here are some wide open shots with my Hex 50/1.2 on M8.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/2953963460_d40738a39e.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2953957640_5180d7420a.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2953105767_77bdb5da8c.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/2953099193_a81d31b556.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/2953947432_a8f35315bd.jpg?v=0

Cheers

meven

10-22-2008, 01:31

A few more:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2953954972_d7f545c5fb.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2953087105_7a43bacdac.jpg?v=0

And stopped down, long exposure
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2953118413_4024587324.jpg?v=0

Cheers