CANON FD 50MM F1.2 L The BEST 50mm Vintage Lens EVER?

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ม.ค. 2025

ความคิดเห็น • 840

  • @MarkHoltze
    @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Canon’s Vintage FD L series lenses: 24mm F-1.4, 50mm F-1.2 & 85mm F-1.2. I feel like if combined in a set they could ACTUALLY become sentient and take over the world.
    TIME STAMPS:
    0:14: Dragon’s Fire
    0:55: Lens History
    3:21: Photo Examples
    5:08: SMC Takumar 50mm F-1.4 vs Canon FD 50mm F-1.2 (non scientific, just a spot check)
    6:06: Low Light Performance

    • @just_peppe_proto_86
      @just_peppe_proto_86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a sony a9 and r2, i want try (and buy) this lens and the others lens canon new fd L series. Any tips?

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just watch you don’t get price gouged :). FD’s work perfect adapted to Sony so just look for “no fungus” and minimal optical degradation. Fotodiox adapters I would recommend, FD to NEX, $20

    • @yellowlynx
      @yellowlynx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@just_peppe_proto_86 In Japan you might find a lot of these around. I bought one that is still in its box.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yellowlynx OHHHHH So jealous :)

    • @yeunganakin
      @yeunganakin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      don't forget the 14/2.8 L.

  • @artistjoh
    @artistjoh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I started taking photographs in 1962. In the late 70’s I was shooting Pentax. I was there, back then, and so I can assure you that the Pentax/Canon color difference existed back then. It was because of coatings. These days various brands are more similar to each other, with Zeiss and Leica being the most different. Back then every company was distinctive. Canon’s colors always favored greens and browns. It was a very natural look for landscapes and people. Pentax tended to be a little warmer and it favored more golden hues. It was fantastic for low sun and glowing portraits.
    I still have my Pentax 50’s - the 1.4, 1.7, and f2. I also have the FD 50 1.2L. I would rank them Sharpness: (1) Pentax-M 50/1.7, (2) Canon 50/1.2L, (3) Pentax-M 50/1.4, and (4) Pentax-M 50/2 Dreaminess: (1) (tied) canon 50/1.2 and Pentax-M 50/1.4, (2) Pentax-M 50/1.7, (3) Pentax-M 50/2. The Canon would win the sharpness if only considering above f2.8 but the Pentax is better wide open and close to the Canon stopped down. The Pentax-M 50/1.7 is remarkable for excellence from wide open. The 1.4 and the Canon surpass it around f8 but are beaten by the 1.7 for anything under f5.6 and above f11. It gets less respect than it deserves because everyone gets mesmerised by f1.4 and 1.2. As to dreaminess. The Canon would win this for sheer quantity of blur, but is let down by the artefacts introduced by the aspherics. The non-aspheric design of the Pentax gives it better quality of blur.
    Canon’s FD 50 1.2L was not the first f1.2 lens Canon made. The Canon R-series was introduced in 1959 and included a 58mm f1.2. The FL mount followed the R, and FD replaced FL. There are both 58mm and 55mm f1.2 lenses in the FL mount. In FD that became 85mm, 55mm, and 50mm 1.2’s. So there are a lot of choices for f1.2 in vintage Canon. Then, as now, the 85 is the best of the 1.2’s and the FD 85/1.2 is quite expensive to buy despite its age. BTW the new RF mount has nothing to do with the old R-series.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Mate, what a post! This is brilliant! Thank you so much for taking the time. This is some insider baseball right here!
      Thank YOU!!!!!

    • @artistjoh
      @artistjoh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Mark Holtze I am always amused when I see younger people using lenses that I knew so well back when they were brand new. Of course back then Canon had just killed Leica and were turning their attention to Pentax and Nikon, but Pentax was bigger than Canon back then, and pros went mostly for Nikon. Nikon was just about quality, pentax was about simplicity and small cameras. Canon was about fast glass, and innovation. Pentax was the innovation leader in the 60’s but Canon stole a march with the AE1 in 1976 and from that point Pentax started losing ground. I loved the Pentax-M and shot M glass and bodies into the 1990’s, and then, like a lot of people I switched to Canon. My favorite glass, however, remains manual focus Leica, Pentax, Canon, and Nikon. They all made great lenses.

    • @SRKSEP3
      @SRKSEP3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @artisrjoh Sir.... My salutes to you and thank you very much for sharing your realtime experience and would help us a alot please make one video with all your lenses would love to see the results
      I own a Helios 44 and at wide open this is the sharpest at any lighting conditions please correct me if I was wrong

    • @A1Bokeh
      @A1Bokeh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love adapting vintage lenses. Any you would reccomend personally?

    • @artistjoh
      @artistjoh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A1Bokeh FD and old manual Nikon are generally excellent. Back then it was just like today - quality followed price as a general rule. Some lenses are over priced. An FD 85 f1.2 sells up to a grand. I wouldn’t want to pay that much money even though it is a wonderful lens. Here is a good resource for you - a list of all FD lenses cameraville.co/blog/list-every-canon-fd-lens-ever-made

  • @lloyddickie9124
    @lloyddickie9124 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You're doing more to show value in these old lenses than anybody else on youtube. That's saying something. Well done Marky.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm probably just a little loco lol. Thanks for the kind words and vote of confidence.

  • @TechRaccoonGG
    @TechRaccoonGG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    your definitely one of the most underrated creators

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks mate, the nice thing with my position (doing this just for fun) is that I don't need to let the number dictate my love affair with production or these lenses ;). The algo won't serve me up as much because this is super niche vs say M1 Apple videos right now lol. My philosophy ultimately (especially with this platform) is to not fuss over the numbers, do work that you enjoy and that brings value to people and enjoy the process, learn from it and grow. It's much more tangible than depending on a computer to serve your work up to an audience ;)
      Long story long sorry mate, but thanks for your kind words again. Stay safe out there.

    • @TechRaccoonGG
      @TechRaccoonGG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkHoltze Yeah mate I love the content! I'm getting bored of the m1 MacBook stuff lol.
      yeah that's a good philosophy, I try to do that too but I haven't really found my niche yet.
      thanks for the reply mate, keep doing what you're doing! and stay safe

  • @chris.m2
    @chris.m2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That intro won me, the rest of the video simply confirmed the initial feeling!
    You got one more subscriber.
    Keep up the high quality work man!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, thanks mate! I go a little over the top with these lenses. Thanks for joining along for the insanity mate.

  • @musterrethancerna8127
    @musterrethancerna8127 5 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    "blah blah who cares" best intro ever !!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It's true! Intro's, ain't nobody got time for that. I just did this one at the very end not really liking my intro at all lol. In the edit I just liked it the best.

    • @samsen3965
      @samsen3965 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heheh and must agree, I can't be any more agreeable with you.

  • @rosslmccallum
    @rosslmccallum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best camera videos I've ever seen. With so many videos out there in this category feeling exactly the same, it was exciting to feel like I didn't know what was going to happen next. Subscribed!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow thanks for the glowing feedback Ross. I felt compelled to go the extra mile with this one, an FD 50 1.2 L is a rare bird, if I was going to do it, it had to be "done right" or at least to the best of my ability.
      Thank you kindly my friend.

    • @rosslmccallum
      @rosslmccallum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mark Holtze yeah it’s awesome. I live in Tokyo so I’m hoping I can go find something nice like this in a second hand store.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rosslmccallum the land of the best lenses. Contax Zeiss, Canon FD...man enjoy that. Everything I get comes from Japan and I'm sure they're getting them for way less than I'm paying ;)

    • @rosslmccallum
      @rosslmccallum 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkHoltze Awesome thanks for the info :-)

  • @MediaDivision
    @MediaDivision 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just so you know… and everybody else… we totally dig your videos and style!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much! It’s funny putting all this effort into old glass, but I can’t explain it. Just wish I had more time to push them out more often but I guess the time between allows for new ideas to flourish :)

  • @GarryTan
    @GarryTan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought this lens because of your review and it completely blew me away

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ohhhhhh I miss it!! Fantastic lens mate! Hold onto that!

  • @UrbanoModa
    @UrbanoModa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg that image at 5.59_6.01 is stunning. Loving that stand up into the forest light transition. You deserve weekend chocolate for being very humble and clever :)

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Urbano! Ya that shot I got super lucky on. The day I shot these was rain, sun, rain, sun rain sun. It poured as I arrived at the drive in (puddles) but after the long drive I figured I'd wait it out a bit, then the sun came out. Rained again on the way home and I saw the horizon was pretty clear so positioned myself in a spot I might be able to take advantage of it.
      Glad that I did, the bugs were bad lol.

  • @md-lc8gq
    @md-lc8gq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The titles slightly overblown lol. Lets not forget the ton of legendary vintage lenses like the Zeiss Ultron f1.8, Leica, Voigtländer Nokton and Apo-Lanthar, etc. Even many even lesser known companies made lenses worthy of that title. For example the Kodak Ektar 100mm, Enna Ennalyth f1.5 , Meyer Görlitz Primoplan, Taylor Hobson 2inch f2, Kern Makro-Switar plus various by Angenieux and Zunow. One could probably go on a whole day naming legendary glass ^^

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Always have to go big, but for awhile this lens was the most technically advanced lens for its time. That’s where the title was pulled from. But I agree it’s totally overblown ;). So many great 50’s for very different reasons.

    • @md-lc8gq
      @md-lc8gq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkHoltze Resolution-wise yes, but for me its always down to character and medium. Even relatively simple constructions like a Voigtländer Skopar (on b/w film) or the Zeiss Biotar (no matter the medium if you like swirly bokeh) can subjectively look better or at least more "authentic".
      On the other hand highly advanced, newer glass used on a 90s body like the F100 doesnt work very well with classic film stocks imo.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@md-lc8gq Completely agree! I reviewed the Helios 58mm F2 as my last review and was REALLY surprised how much that lens rocks some beautiful images. It's super affordable, especially compared to this one. I've actually been shooting with the Biotar 58 F2 the past two weeks and am comparing it directly to it's long lost brother the Helios ;).
      Completely agree with your points though. I admit to loving the FD more for it's speed (fastest 50 I've used) and the fact it's an FD L series lens. To me that makes it "collectors", but like all things collectable, it's very subjective.
      Really enjoyed the discussion my friend, thanks so much for taking the time to express yourself.

  • @shayan0245
    @shayan0245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ut definately lives upto it. Its really really sharp and really really great performing lens with little to no chromatic aberration or anything. I follow you on IG and have seen some pictures you took from this lens and they are awesome. Loved it, keep it coming.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, very sharp and accurate color renditions. This lens in a set of primes for DP work modded would be KILLER! Focus is SO smooth as well, shooting video with it is an ACTUAL pleasure.

    • @shayan0245
      @shayan0245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkHoltze I believe in that. That bokeh must be so good in video for making the subject pop from the image. Love it. Couldn't find anything like it in my country.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya for those close up conversational shots, this lens is MAGIC! Just make sure the blocking is fairly simple because focus SO NARROW! lol.

    • @shayan0245
      @shayan0245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkHoltze hahahahahahaha. Yeahh thats tough

  • @rodrrico
    @rodrrico 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh my goodness. I don't even know where to begin. This is such a bloody good video! Hard to believe it's over 9 minutes as that whizzed right by with so many beautiful shots and valuable information.
    I say Nick-On rather than Ny-Con. But Then again I say Way-com instead of Wack-om.
    I think the one thing Canon has always done well is building amazing high end stills glass. This 50mm L easily holds up today with those butter shots you took as solid supporting material of that fact. Got to say that the crisp shots on the A7Sii are amazing. I always seem to favour more megapixels witht he A7Rii as my mains tills camera, but clearly it's your skills with the A7Sii that make the difference.
    Can hardly wait for your next video mate. Your production values and excellent audio effects / music choice alone is worth watching, but your personality and golden information put you above the rest. Boom!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Rod, thanks for the strong comment! NICK-on from now on GO! I'm longing for more MP in the Sony, I have it with the Canon 6DII but i don't like adapting FD's to it because of the lens element required.
      Looking forward to the follow up Paris trip videos!

  • @MikMilman
    @MikMilman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, Mark. I'm still not sold on the TAk's warm colors being due to yellow tinting. Do you see the yellow tinting when you look at it? Mine has none and the colors I get out of it are incredibly rich and warm.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can see it yes, I kind of like it myself. It reduces the amount of light coming in by a fraction of a stop, but it's no big deal. It can be reversed with UV light exposure, but I can't bring myself to do it. I kind of like how it is now myself.

  • @Gylfaginning16
    @Gylfaginning16 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is something about your videos that I really like. I cannot entirely describe it in words, but one thing is, that I never feel "rushed" like in other youtube videos. I alway feel calm and well informed, without being overwhelmed with too scientific information. And you give very good examples on how to use these lenses. I guess I will keep an eye out for the FD 50 1.2.

  • @blainecovert8374
    @blainecovert8374 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have owned this lens for 35 years. It was my favorite street lens for 15 of those. Just bought a Metabones speedbooster .71 and look forward to using it with my BM4K pocket camera for shallow focus work. Super smooth and sharp. Glad I never sold all my old FD L glass.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you didn't either! It's going to be magic on your pocket 4 mate!

  • @TNMYcFan182
    @TNMYcFan182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are always absolutely stunning, anyone with working eyeballs should be able to see the pure passion in your videos! looking forward to what you put up next!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow thank you, sincerely. Glad that resonates, they make me happy so i’ll continue as long as they do. Game changers for me, so much inspiration from these it’s hard to contain it.
      Have a good weekend mate.

    • @TNMYcFan182
      @TNMYcFan182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkHoltze Not a problem! You have a very unique way of making videos. Plus I love the humor here and there you inject into your videos. Keep that inspiration flowing! Thank you, you too!

  • @alexcarrillo4143
    @alexcarrillo4143 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This person knows his stuff, as I love his reviews he is old school know how, I wish to see more of his videos as I love this guy's presentation on photography in technical point of view, than what his face and his floor dripper wife.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I figured not many people are talking about these old lenses, might as well put a different perspective on a much over talked about (photography) subject in this space. :)
      Thanks for the nice words Alex!

    • @modernslice2238
      @modernslice2238 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      These are some of the best lens reviews I've seen in this space. Even better than the guys who get paid by Canon and Sony to shill their products endlessly. I also appreciate the real world examples vs taking photo's of a board to measure sharpness like it's the only thing that matters in a photo.

    • @al201103
      @al201103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkHoltze While I totally agree that your videos and your presentation are just fantastic, I now have a burning need to see your floor dripper wife and to receive some level of education as to how she came to be referred to as such.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@al201103 He's not talking about my wife in that comment, he's comparing me to someone else -"what's his face". I'm not sure who exactly.

    • @al201103
      @al201103 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkHoltze Ah! That makes slightly more sense - thank you! Love your work - style and content.

  • @jacobchristianglover3655
    @jacobchristianglover3655 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome review Mark! I absolutely love the Canon FD 50mm f/1.2L, even at the hefty price tag. Be well and stay encouraged!!!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jacob!

    • @jacobchristianglover3655
      @jacobchristianglover3655 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkHoltze You are more than welcome Mark. Keep up the excellent work on your channel, it's building to be one of the Great Ones!!!

  • @ttownscott
    @ttownscott 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude, I am so happy I found your videos. I was in the process of taking up Olympus on their Trade in Trade up to trade in my film Cannon AE-1 program for credit to, well probably the OM-D E-M5 Mark II. I have from my hight school days in the 80's my Canon 50mm f1.4, 50mm macro f3.5 28mm f2.8 and 70-210 f4. It is so great to learn that with a $20 adapter I can continue to use these lenses that I used to love so much with a new digital camera. Not trading them in.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES!!! So excited for you! That's a gold mine! Those lenses will continue to serve you will Scott! You've already got a nice little FD setup there!

  • @GarrettWare
    @GarrettWare 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    EXCELLENT content brother! The FD lenses are absolute honey of a set. Much love from east Tennessee🙏

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Ya been looking at the 0.95 dream lens to follow up this one with lol

  • @djmarzek
    @djmarzek 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb video Mark! Iast year i got this lens for $100 bucks here in Mexico, its a beast! Love it!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My gosh!! $100?!?!! You got the deal the decade mate! So jealous!
      Make magic with it that’s all I ask ;).
      Thanks for watching, enjoy your weekend and the L!!!

  • @nopeoplecorp
    @nopeoplecorp ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your style - the best kind of intro to a video! Trying to decide between this lens and the FD 35mm f2, but only the concave looks satisfactory to me. This seems better value.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  ปีที่แล้ว

      The L value has gone way up since even this so yea not sure it’s a great buy now unless you want a keep sake. Optically there are some better options for the $$’s for sure.

  • @markgamba4495
    @markgamba4495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did you fit a 35 year old lens on a fairly new Sony maybe mirrorless camera?

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      $20 adapter, FD to NEX

  • @donaldtaylorii
    @donaldtaylorii 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fortuna, you did such a job with behind-the-scenes / previews of this video on your other social media outlets, you had me whipped into a frenzy of anticipation for this video. So worth it. I loved the match-light intro (so theatrical). But I think I'm really going to hear your brief comments on learning from a challenging piece of gear (" ... creative freedom of experimentation ... ") next time I'm kicking myself for not producing perfect images. Thanks. Now to hybernate in desperation for your next video.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So the strategy WORKS! lol. I figured they're good places to showcase additional stuff, I really have no idea if it resonates or not so happy that it does for you.
      I've been doing this for a LONG time (shooting/editing) so what keeps me inspired and creatively motivated is constantly trying to test the limits so to speak. My space isn't the most inspired to work in, but with the right lighting I think it really works. There's also this mad push regarding gear. Expensive gear at that, which is all great, but it sometimes makes people forget that they may have some very viable options you don't have to spend a few thousand on to pay with. You might not even LIKE it.
      Thanks for your comment mate! :) Enjoy the weekend

  • @mikedrop8865
    @mikedrop8865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing work; amazing channel buds! Thanks

  • @epvan2movies
    @epvan2movies 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video. Great mood and storytelling throughout the entire video together with interesting content.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Seji 🙏

  • @maunglodaya
    @maunglodaya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    With vintage lenses, I always set my wb according to each lens, but median will be 5000K, plus minus around 1000K the most but mostly around plus minus 500K, it help to preserve other colour and make the result easier to tweak later. As we know some vintage lenses can bring so much colour when you "lifted" it more than some modern one.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brilliant post mate. Thank you!

  • @AndrewSouthworth
    @AndrewSouthworth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to come across your channel, excellent videography and story telling! Your videos have pushed me to reconsider my video lighting.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate! Lighting is everything! My space sucks in the daylight lol

  • @pwgfreestyle
    @pwgfreestyle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a good production behind this. Got lost in all those nice shots. Got the 55mm f/1.2 and it's probably not as sharp as this one, but it's a treat to shoot with. Both on full frame and on m4/3 with a focal reducer. Keep up the great work!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Getting lost was my intention ;) That 55 F/1.2 was the lens this one was inspired from. It's "direct successor" if you will. Hold onto that, it's a collectors item for sure!
      I'm on the lookout for one of those now, I want to see how it compares in size vs the L 1.2
      Thanks for the kind words mate, appreciate it!

    • @pwgfreestyle
      @pwgfreestyle 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkHoltze It sures does the trick! There are a few on eBay for a reasonable $180 dollars from Japan. That's where I got mine from. The FD system has grown on me for sure! And I will keep my hands grasping tight on that lens 😅

  • @DrJRaven
    @DrJRaven 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have one of these that I use very regularly on a canon F1N, and it’s an absolutely fantastic lens.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The cost has gone up like crazy for this since publishing. It was 375 usd now it’s asking 750

  • @biancahonisch8150
    @biancahonisch8150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Mark. I just love your whole channel - fantastic stuff: super informative and all done with brilliant humour ! Danke :)

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Bianca, thanks so much for the kind words of support, I appreciate it. I am glad it's connecting with you, I know it's not M1 Apple trendy, but I'm kind of obsessed with these old lenses beyond comprehension. :)

  • @danilkozyatnikov8953
    @danilkozyatnikov8953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. I'm surprised that you don't have a million subscribers with this quality.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂 thanks mate. Nobody cares about the old dusty lenses. It’s all about hype tech on this platform. That’s okay, less is more here I think. Stay authentic and less compromised this way

    • @danilkozyatnikov8953
      @danilkozyatnikov8953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, you can either capture the trends and short term search traffic spikes or play a long tale game.
      I care, Mathieu cares, and it seems like few more ppl do as well.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They do, I’m mostly joking anyway ;), just making excuses for myself lol. Thanks for stopping by mate

  • @A___-naut
    @A___-naut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is hyped up to the most!! great video :-)

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LoL I try to deliver on hype, hype on it's own is quite disappointing lol. Thanks so much for the comment mate, hope you're having a great week!

  • @ioncladstudio2688
    @ioncladstudio2688 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I freakin love your reviews.. specifically that you always include known quantities to compare your review subjects against. Also ahoy from Ottawa! :) Also your production quality and storytelling is fantastic. Thanks for your videos.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! We JUST got home from Ottawa! I wanted to shoot some samples there with my 35 on parliament hill but the time had available yesterday was bogged down with nasty fog as thick as pea soup ;)
      Appreciate the kind words!

    • @ioncladstudio2688
      @ioncladstudio2688 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark Holtze ha! That’s funny I was biking to work bemoaning not being able to be out in the soup using my primes! Mmmm soup.

  • @BrentTouchstone
    @BrentTouchstone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've got a Canon lens that says 1.4 50mm FD made in Japan, my Dad gave to me years ago. I never really liked the look because when I was new to the photo world everything had to be tack sharp, super vibrant colors with added clarity in processing. Needless to say taste change over time. I saw this lens while cleaning the other day and thought, that might take some neat shots. Now I just watched your video, I'm taking it out tomorrow to see what it can do.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should definitely do it mate. What camera are you using with it?

    • @BrentTouchstone
      @BrentTouchstone 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark Holtze This time it'll be my Canon Sl3, I have a 6D but it's in the shop.

    • @BrentTouchstone
      @BrentTouchstone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkHoltze Hey. I thought I'd give you an update... for landscape I thought the images were still too soft. What really has me baffled is when editing, I shot as I normally do, exposing for the highlights, everything was in range on my meter, but when I tried to bring back the shadows they got real muddy. Curios if that's something you've experienced? Almost like it had negative impact on the dynamic range of the camera. I'm not giving up on this lens though, I see some potential for woodland photos.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrentTouchstone FD's and EOS DLSR's have an issue with infinity focus unless you're using an adapter with a glass element. What adapter are you using? I've found M42 lenses work fine with DSLR's, but FD's specifically have an issue with Canon cameras which is a shame really. The Canon mirrorless don't have any issues. I would try to do less landscape where it's hard to dial in your focus (if you don't have EVF it makes it tricky to focus as well) the flange distance between the mirror reflecting the image and the actual recorded image don't line up because again, of that mirror.
      Try LIVE VIEW in video mode and see if you can nail focus that way, also I would suggest using some subjects closer in with a lot of texture to do some tests that way. You have to work a bit given the camera that you have, but the lens will outlast the cameras seeing as DSLR's are making way for mirrorless cameras.
      I don't have any issues at all with my Sony A7sii, Lumix S1H or Canon C100, but none of those cameras have a mirror. I did a test on my 6D and Canon 24mm F2.8 with a glass adapter and while it worked well enough, wide open the contrast and image was a bit more hazy that I normally get on that lens. The glass element in the filter will compromise the image somewhat unfortunately.

    • @BrentTouchstone
      @BrentTouchstone 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkHoltze Thanks for the tips, I don't remember the exact adapter, as I bought it years ago, but it does not have a glass element, so that's good to know. I used live view and zoomed in, but it was kind of hard to dial in as usual. Unfortunately, I don't have a mirrorless; I've got a T3i, SL2, SL3 and the 6D... One day I want to get into Sony though. Thanks again :)

  • @behindeachfilmgrain
    @behindeachfilmgrain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So first off... I love the transitions Mark! Second... I wanting to buy this exact lens but decided to buy the 85mm F1.2L lens and the 35mm F1.4L lens as the 50mm F1.2L lens was too close to the 35mm focal length for style of photography. I love that I can still us them on my analog bodies as well as on my Sony a7RII. Vintage lenses are over looked at the quality they posses and anyone with manual skills can appreciate it more than the guys that rely on Auto Focus to get shots that overlook the skills you need to develop when things go wrong! Great as per usual Mark! Thanks for LIKES on my IG feed every now and then! Hahahaha!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those likes are earned mate, no need to thank ;). Agreed about being overlooked, big reason why I've dedicated time to do reviews, try to showcase their potential. This one is a bit on the high end price wise, but it's history, quality and availabilty all kind of speak to that. Lenses are always a great long term investment, they cost a lot but retain their value over the years/decades in this case.

  • @aristoioannidis7490
    @aristoioannidis7490 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great update Mark. The 50mm F/1.2L is a legendary lens and is much sought after. Thanks for sharing your insights.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Aristo! My pleasure, figured this would be a good one to review given its history. Not much on TH-cam regarding it either.

    • @aristoioannidis7490
      @aristoioannidis7490 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkHoltze Hi Mark. I am very close to close a deal on this mighty thin red line of a lens. I will keep you posted.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok thanks mate! Don’t want to jinx it! Good luck to you!

    • @aristoioannidis7490
      @aristoioannidis7490 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark Holtze Hey Mark. “I am in the presence of greatness”. I picked it up. Thanks for your support.

  • @DethronerX
    @DethronerX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, which adapters should I use on Canon 60D to mount the following leses? Thanks
    Super Takumar 50mm 1.4-50 = ( Fotodiox M42-EOS V.2)??
    Sigma Zoom Master 35~70MM F3.5~4.5 = (PK EOS)??
    Canon 35-70mm 3.5-4.5 = ??

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Takumar one is good. The 35-70 is that FD? If so Fotodiox pro FD to EOS. Glass element in it because otherwise FD’s won’t focus to infinity on DSLR canon cameras.

  • @Creative7inc
    @Creative7inc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    fantastic video! really enjoyed the production value, and your knowledge on the lens. keep it up brother!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate! These lenses deserve production quality that matches their value. Big reason I spend so much time on them is because I do think they're some of the best value in photography right now. Maybe not THIS lens in particular because L comes at a premium heheh, but vintage lenses in general.
      Thanks again for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment.

  • @meepinandmorpin
    @meepinandmorpin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think you've got this cool Discovery Channel vibe about your videos with strong, though sometimes repetitive, b-roll. It just feels like you're either holding back or forcing the more comedic parts like "Neye-con? Nick-on? Which one is it? I don't know." - If you're holding back, don't, because that kinda personality is golden on the web, and if you're forcing it, don't! Play into your strength with great music, good b-roll, and very strong informative narration. Great video! Love my F 1.4 Canon FD 50...been eyeing the 35 f/2 :)

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hard to say, I just do it, when I’m cutting I decide to leave it in or take it out. In this case the Nikon bit I legitimately wanted to know. The net is filled with people who know more than me so I find it a great way to clarify things like that. I guess it’s a case by case basis.
      On camera is still fairly new to me, been shooting and editing for 17 years and yes for many discovery US shows at that.
      It’s getting easier for me, year from now should be butter.
      Thanks for the kind words and encouragement, super helpful mate.

    • @meepinandmorpin
      @meepinandmorpin 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkHoltze Hey, man, anytime! You're on a great trajectory and your content is dope. I'm a bit biased as a Canon Analog shooter, but still ;D

  • @Sniggiscameras
    @Sniggiscameras 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I own the Canon FD 55mm 1.2 Aspherical and the Canon FD 85mm 1.2 Aspherical and they both take absolutely stunning picures!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      There’s an 85 1.2 for sale nearby, been for sale for awhile, it keeps teasing me ;)

    • @Sniggiscameras
      @Sniggiscameras 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkHoltze Could be my own on Ebay :D Its currently for sale.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Sniggiscameras DROOLS! Link?

    • @Sniggiscameras
      @Sniggiscameras 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkHoltze www.ebay.de/itm/133137257584
      its actually sold but I have problems with the buyer. If youre interested send me a message! :)

  • @TheNuclearPinball
    @TheNuclearPinball 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can someone explain the aperture ring on 1.2 lenses. I have both the fd 50mm 1.4 and 1.2. If you notice when turning the ring on the 1.2 it only goes to 1.4 however I assume with he line it is actually 1.2. Is this true?

  • @JayTsPhoto
    @JayTsPhoto 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    it certainly is a beautiful lens, but if anything this video has shown me how close the Takumar 50mm comes to it at 1.4. May have to pick one up now

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ya the Tak 50 is a gem, total gem. Amazing value for the money. It doesn’t have the marketing machine of the red line L series behind it; but that’s our little secret ;)

    • @martyzielinski2469
      @martyzielinski2469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My tests indicate that the Takumars are NOT nearly as good if you pixel peep. In their defense, the Takumars gradually improved from 1970 ish up to the K versions, but never matched the Cannons. Yes, pukey YELLOW too...

    • @martyzielinski2469
      @martyzielinski2469 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The 50 Canon SSC can sometimes be found for $30-50. About as good as the 55 SSC. Have not conpared to the newer L.

  • @MathieuStern
    @MathieuStern 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I wish it was mine too ... :(

    • @justethom
      @justethom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Il est vraiment partout ce Mathieu !

    • @samsen3965
      @samsen3965 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If King Midas, A.K.A. Mathieu Stern form Paris says that, it has to mean a lot....

  •  5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I really don't think the price is worth it. I feel the jump from 1.4 to 1.2 is just relevant for sharpness improvement at something like f4. Even though I can't justify the price for me, I understand someone looking always for the best buying this lens. Great review.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely paying a vintage premium for the L for sure. Chances are people who have these lenses and selling them know the "value". I really do think it's relative small size is handy as well, pro grade lens that's very small compared other 1.2's. Definitely in a different league for what makes vintage so valuable, but the pro market I still think the price is good.
      Thanks for watching and your thoughts Jeremie! Appreciate it!
      You have any 50's that you can recommend?

    • @rodrrico
      @rodrrico 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The price is amazing. Maybe not in terms of a jump from a f1.4 to f1.2 perhaps, but for around $500-700USD that's bloody good value, albeit old.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rodrrico Ya that price is dealers as well, Sim's found these for $400-$500 Canadian locally. The value is there for anyone who likes to collect and is getting paid to shoot video or take photos and doesn't mind manual. Totally agree

  • @olaroyseland
    @olaroyseland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    haha! I love this! The standig up and sitting down scene transition and "bla bla bla who cares". Subscribed!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😆 I should make blah blah blah who cares a thing 😆 thanks mate. Glad you appreciated that.

  • @clemvideoproductions909
    @clemvideoproductions909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been getting more and more into video this year and I just got super lucky! I was talking to A photographer friend of my dads and he actually had one of these in his studio that he hasn't touched in probably 30 years. Sitting in the case and everything. And hes just giving it to me.... I had no idea how much they cost until he said he had it lol

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      SUPER cool!!! Enjoy it! What a treasure!

  • @kamalashgovindaraj5245
    @kamalashgovindaraj5245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the finest channel ❤ Kudos to you 🙏

  • @theportraitist4888
    @theportraitist4888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Mark, just getting into the hole vintage lens thing. Wonderful video, thank you so much.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Glad you liked it, if you have any questions let me know. This one is on the higher end of the cost spectrum for sure. Lots of really great options for way less to experiement with Super Multi Coated Takumars M42 mounts, some of the best value in photography right now.

    • @theportraitist4888
      @theportraitist4888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkHoltze You know 10-15 years ago we had the digital camera revolution. And a few years later we have the mirrorless/vintage revolution. It's all very exciting.
      Anyway, I just picked up a 50 1.4 FD lens and a 28 2.8. Just getting used to them, but I have to say I love the feel of manual focus, and a stick shift car. ;-)
      (PS: I always have questions!)

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theportraitist4888 Stick shift, I still make sure to get one lol. Ya I've always been more of a video shooter, mostly shot film back in film school to learn how to expose 35mm for feature film work. Manual focus is really all i've known so having it as part of my photography just feels more natural. Nothing wrong with auto, but something about having that full control.

  • @bobbygreen9106
    @bobbygreen9106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The shape of the bokeh is amazing. It has character for sure and I would love to shoot on one.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a great lens!

  • @lewisistic
    @lewisistic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome lens. There are so many gems people look over and skip. Love your channel! Can you make a video about the different types of creative shots you can take with a dslr? I just got mine a few weeks ago so I’m learning as well.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally! This one is a bit of an exception, I think if anyone saw the red line they'd be like WHAAAAAT?! GIMME! lol. Thanks for hanging out Nathan, I'll definitely do up a video on composition and how you can shoot shots that work with the edit. Good idea, thanks! My next video is a time sensitive one, but after that I'll be more open to pick a topic. I tend to float topics around until I just out of the blue decide to focus on it, makes doing these videos in my spare, spare time worth it.
      Thanks for your time mate.

    • @lewisistic
      @lewisistic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkHoltze No problem, your channel is awesome !

  • @theportraitist4888
    @theportraitist4888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Mark, another wonderful video--thank you! I should mention, while I have learned about vintage lenses before and through others (including other YTers), it has been your efforts that really lit my passion for them. Thanks.
    So, I got the Canon FD 50/1.4 and 28/2.8. I should say, mostly for video work, but have been seduced into using the 50 for some still images. JUST A REALLY WONDERFUL IMAGE! (the 28 strikes me as rather average, much the way my eos 28/2.8 EF lens from the 1980s renders an image).
    Truth be told, I'm not sure I see enough benefit from the 1.2L over my 1.4. And was not a fan of the bokeh. So not regretting the choice of 1.4.
    But I do want to share that I also picked up a PIXCO FD > MFT (G85) speed booster. Basically, the cheapest one I could find, with fingers crossed. It was only $89 on Amazon, and a couple of weeks wait from China. Just a physical adapter and optics, no electronics (non needed for these old lenses). I have to say I am loving the images I am getting thus far. Have not totally pixel peeped, just a bit. but as others have noted in reviews, the image quality is nary effected at all.
    So for UNDER $200, I got a 50/1.4, a 28/2.8, and a booster that gave me a converted 35/1.0, and 20/2.0, respectively. Oh, and the converted 28 is now impressively crisp. WHAT A DEAL ALL AROUND!

  • @CBScale
    @CBScale 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I legitimately got goosebumps watching that “thin red stripe” roll from 1.2 to 2.8 mmmmmhmmmm yes PLEASE!

  • @boykopanayotov6391
    @boykopanayotov6391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I borrowed a friend's 50fd 1.2 L and I don't know if it was just his copy (there were a couple of bumps on it including a dent on the filter ring so who knows what happened) but it was quite hazy with lots of chromatic abberation at anything less than f2. I did shoot it wide open a couple of times but I generally preferred the image I got at f2...

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya could be the copy. Mine was pretty clean at 1.2, it was optically perfect though. My friend who bought it made sure of it. It’s really important, but wonder if it needed a clean?
      What camera?

  • @crypticwintermoon6284
    @crypticwintermoon6284 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    You should definitely review the f/0.95 Dream Lens by canon. Great video.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ya I would love to see how that performs! Dream lens indeed! Thanks mate!

  • @charlesazevedo4849
    @charlesazevedo4849 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so good putting together you material. Congratulations.

  • @risbill1
    @risbill1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Every estate sale I go to I'm just looking for lenses. I love auto focus but sometimes manual is fun as well.

    • @VWLivin
      @VWLivin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It'll happen man, I found my Canon A1, FD 200mm f2.8 and an 85mm f1.2 L in a small town vintage shop in MS, all for 85 bucks. Talk about winning the lottery... You'll find yours, no doubt. Just keep looking.

    • @risbill1
      @risbill1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VWLivin I'm out every weekend hitting estate sales antique shops and flea markets.

    • @VWLivin
      @VWLivin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@risbill1 that makes two of us. I've had my best luck taking day trips out to small towns, two or three hours out. Places far away from cities where the folks don't have G.A.S.! lol.

  • @JR-rn5sh
    @JR-rn5sh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DUDE WHAT IS THAT SICK SYNTH

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I need to find the name of it, it's from the Epidemic Sound library. This sequence is on an old computer, I'll see if I can figure out a way to bring it back up and find the name, it's dope, I agree. Makes my head melt every time I hear it.

  • @TheSkyHighFilms
    @TheSkyHighFilms 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff! I really enjoyed your creative approach! Good job!

  • @QippysChannel
    @QippysChannel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always love your reviews, I’m working on a vintage vs new comparison video too at the moment, nice to see a fee useful pointers to make the review more complete 👍😊

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ohhhh! Can't wait to see yours. I've got to compare the Canon FD 24 2.8 vs the modern Canon L 24mm 1.4, HUGE price gap for good reason, but curious to see how they compare in a shootout.
      Thanks for your kind words mate, now I'm excited to see yours? ETA?

    • @QippysChannel
      @QippysChannel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha thing is you set such a high ballmark to follow, so I’m inspired to try my best , the candle scene does look like a good test idea to incorporate too 😊

    • @QippysChannel
      @QippysChannel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkHoltze btw just thought of letting you know I just posted my first vintage lens review if you'd like to have a look :) (be kind haha) th-cam.com/video/7RpDyHWWgQM/w-d-xo.html

  • @yusriplanner4666
    @yusriplanner4666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your lighting. I subscribed.

  • @aspirebunny4080
    @aspirebunny4080 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i have to say that......your Storytelling abilities are great with music choices :)

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! The two go hand in hand I think important to change music with an idea. Keeps things fresh and moving.
      Appreciate you taking the time to watch and leaving a nice comment! 🙏

    • @aspirebunny4080
      @aspirebunny4080 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkHoltzeit's all my pleasure sir...thank you very much for your suggestion .. I will definitely use it in the near future :)

  • @unicornone196
    @unicornone196 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll admit to being in LOVE with the L series. I had no idea the L had FD mounts. I want them, just for the collectability factor.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've never cared to collect anything in my life, but these old lenses have somehow won me over. A set of these would be a DREAM!

  • @GuardianFilmworks
    @GuardianFilmworks 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this review! Great job Mark!

  • @whatsupdate
    @whatsupdate 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How does it compare to the 50mm 1.2 FD lens that is not of the L series?

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd need the non L personally to see but I hear its' very hard to distinguish between the two. Given the price difference I would easily go with the standard FD over the L. The L right now price is SO MUCH about scarcity than actual "value".

  • @Saylerjesse
    @Saylerjesse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I for real think this lens will be worth a ton like 10-20 years from now. some of these older lenses are for real a great investment if stored properly and taken care of. but shit, I would wanna use that thing for sure. it looks so fun and great.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      5 years ago they were $100, 3 years ago $250, now they're like $500 so you're not wrong at all thinking that mate!

    • @slr7075
      @slr7075 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right around $1000 right now.

  • @Janardandas108
    @Janardandas108 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have it and also 55 1.2 asph version. I would say that 55 1.2 asph is little better, but it also has thorium and is bigger/heavier. I love my fd collection, I have many others fd L lenses and I use them occasionally.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thorium! Such a prom feature in these old lenses. Radioactive GO!

  • @jeanjoseph2288
    @jeanjoseph2288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this the radioactive one ?

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      L series are clean. I know the 55 1.2 uses thorium, but this one doesn’t.

  • @techdeficit8661
    @techdeficit8661 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you. Great presentation.

  • @Joshwaa_s
    @Joshwaa_s 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ever had hands on the old nikon 1.2 noct? Thing's still worth a few grand!
    So i'd say this lens is definitely worth the price tag considering the cost of a new 1.2 these days..

  • @MustWorkWeekends
    @MustWorkWeekends 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the 50mm 1.4, non L as well as the 28mm f2 and 135mm 2.5 and I love them. I have had them since the 80s and have just recently been adapting them to my dslr for videos. Thanks for the great review.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That 135 2.5 looks fantastic! The Non L version of the 50 is also so good, especially since you can get it at a fraction of the price.
      How do you find adapting these FD’s do your DSLR? What adapter do you use?
      Thanks for the comment and kind words. Love hearing personal experiences!

    • @MustWorkWeekends
      @MustWorkWeekends 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkHoltze I'm using an Fd to eos adapter, the Fotodiox pro. It is cheap and works great. A bit finicky to mount and take off though. I'm gonna pick up 2 more and just leave them on.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MustWorkWeekends Ya, that's the one I've got as well. Love having multiples so that you can leave them on. Waiting for Fotodiox to get their M42 to NEX back in stock so I can get 3 more of those ones.

  • @zevik84
    @zevik84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How it works on a crop camera, like fuji xt series or alike?

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Crops in like an 85mm equivalent. I would go for something a little cheaper as you'll lose some light on the crop for this.

    • @zevik84
      @zevik84 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkHoltze Thanks!

  • @chrisau2159
    @chrisau2159 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you ever tried the FD 55 1.2? Very curious how it stacks up against the 50mm 1.2 since it seems to be about 30% cheaper

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I haven't personally no, but I hear fantastic things about it. I wouldn't be surprised if it was as good or slightly less good than the 50, but it's tough to say as in a way it's a totally different lens. If you can get it cheaper than it's still a good deal, 1.2 is never cheap and I personally like 55mm over a 50 anyway (55-60mm being like the perfect on a full frame IMHO).
      The price on this has almost everything to do with the L and the fact they're getting harder to find.
      Supply and demand, that 55 sounds like a good deal though!

  • @SchardtCinematic
    @SchardtCinematic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didnt know they had L glass back during the AE-1 days. I have an FD to EF adapter I use with my grandfathers AE-1 lenses I inherited from him. He used to let me take photos with his AE-1 in the 1980s. I like the organic feel and soft focus I get from those lenses. I also have an adapter for my Dads Minolta MD mount to EF lenses. I love the look of these old lenses on my Canon 5D mark III and my Canon 90D. I like them more for video than I do stills.

  • @MrYettofall
    @MrYettofall 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have the FL 55mm 1.2 converted to Eos, love it

    • @martyzielinski2469
      @martyzielinski2469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They don’t get ant betterr than this. I prefer it to my Summicron M, Contax Zeiss Planar and a borrowed Zeiss OTUS.

    • @martyzielinski2469
      @martyzielinski2469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have compared it to DOZENS of other lenses. Except for maybe the newest mirrorless designs, this is the BEST.

  • @simeonkolev1231
    @simeonkolev1231 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video :) but please when shooting over 1/500s speeds turn off the electronic front curtain shutter :)

  • @joeysnburg4254
    @joeysnburg4254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I found a canon fl 55mm f1.2 on Craigslist and it's a great little lens! It does have the oval Boca at 1.2 I couldn't figure that out at first. I just found a Carl Zeiss planar 1.7 at a garage sale a couple of weeks ago for $15. At 1.7 it takes some strange pics!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      $15 you can’t go wrong! Enjoy that find mate!

  • @JeremiahBostwick
    @JeremiahBostwick 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who are you having cinemod your lens? Or are you simply adding lensgears and declicking?

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Simmod lens. :) but this one was just on loan. I actually picked it up in Toronto for Ron, he let me hold onto it for a few weeks. These L FD’s make nice cinema glass.

  • @ravensman49
    @ravensman49 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's hard to tell, was this lens hard converted to ef or was it adapted? Have a line on a set of fds and there's a very strong chance that I hard convert them but before I get the kits in hand I wanted to them with an adapter and see what the results were. Also in general if you have hard converted any of your lenses what has your experience been with that? Any noticeable differences qualitatively or is it the equivalent of the commercials where people are trying to sell you a new tv on your current tv where they say "your tv can look like this!" Anyway thanks for all the great content, I've watched a ton of your videos in the past couple weeks making determinations in lenses to get a feel for things, I appreciate all you've done not just in making a case for certain lenses but your spirit and enthusiasm in doing so, I absolutely hate straight clinical reviews so your channel is a welcome site indeed. Thanks again for everything and good luck in your future endeavors.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Tyler, thanks for your feedback mate. Th is lens is adapted. FD to E mount adapter. It blends pretty nice with the lens. I just got my Contax Zeiss lenses back from the guy who lent me this lens (he mods) and the dedicated EF mounts are on those. The biggest difference is just the solid lock between lens and camera. It’s way better and you can remove them if you want to.

  • @davegrenier1160
    @davegrenier1160 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm the original owner of a brace of Canon FD lenses, and owned others in the past.
    I'd say the reason why the filter size of this particular lens isn't larger than other 50mm Canon lenses is because the minimum diameter of a lens is usually established by the lens mount. The amount of light a lens takes in is set by the the diameter of the objective lens (establishing one of the two factors that yield its maximum aperture - the other being focal length), and the diameter of the f/1.2's objective lens is larger than the f/1.8's, but it fits inside a barrel of the same size, so it has the same size filter as the f/1.8. (Filters are not necessarily good indicators of an objective's diameter because they mount on the barrel flange, which is necessarily larger in diameter than the lenses inside the barrel.) The optical formula and glass types of its component lenses perform optical correction - they can't increase the amount of light collected by the objective lens, and therefore they can't affect the lens's maximum aperture. (A lens's rated f-stop is theoretical, not actual. But because optical glasses are so nearly the same in their light transmission, the use of the theoretical f-stops forms a standard that remains consistent from one lens to another, so it is useful in practice without regard to its actual inaccuracy.)
    As you can see from the following, there's no correlation between maximum aperture of the Canon 50mm New FD (non-macro) lenses and their filter sizes. The sizes of the objective lenses would have been uniform by maximum aperture, with the f/1.2s having the larger objective lenses and the f/2 having the smallest. Canon made no non-specialist FD mount lenses with a filter size of less than 52mm, indicating this limit was set by the minimum barrel size, which was in turn, set by the FD mount itself. The widest-angle FD lens with a 52mm filter was a New FD 24mm f/2.8 (faster 24s had 55mm filters). The longest was the New FD 200mm f/4.
    New FD 50mm f/1.2 52
    New FD 50mm f/1.2L 52
    New FD 50mm f/1.4 52
    New FD 50mm f/1.8 52
    New FD 50mm f/2 52

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brilliant info my friend thanks so much!!

  • @dwaynefoong
    @dwaynefoong 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    from the comparisons, the takumar has more contrast than the FD. nice video, cheers

  • @franki3flash808
    @franki3flash808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do a comparison between the regular 1.2 fd and the fd l series please

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would like to, but I don't have the 1.2 anymore and I also don't have an FD 1.4 lol. I don't have many FD lenses, just the 24 2.8 and 70-210. I'm a takumar/contax zeiss guy to be honest.

  • @34Media
    @34Media 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice video mate appreciate it love the lens thanks for telling us the story of it !

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's my pleasure, the story in of itself is what makes it that much more interesting outside of what they can help you achieve in your work.

    • @34Media
      @34Media 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkHoltze def mate thanks again great work

  • @andinbriwel1092
    @andinbriwel1092 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’d love to see how it stacks up against the FD 50 F/1.4 and the EF 50 F/1.2L

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same actually! Would be a cool comparison!

    • @martyzielinski2469
      @martyzielinski2469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I own and have carefully conpared these. They are comparable. I can’t discern which is better, but both beat my Zeiss Planar and Summmicron M. Arguably better than the sample of the Zeiss Otus I tried as well.

    • @martyzielinski2469
      @martyzielinski2469 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      P.S. mine were the older 55mm f1.2s, not the newer L version.

  • @rectape
    @rectape 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great Video. I'd love to know your toughts on the FD 55 1.2 SSC ASPHERICAL or NON ASPHERICAL

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm keeping an eye out for those ever since doing this one, if I get my hands on..I will for sure!
      Thanks mate!

  • @rofi3930
    @rofi3930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you recommend to use with speeebooster with this lens??

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Up to you, I don't love boosting personally. I might if I had it on a APS-C and wanted FF, but i wouldn't boost...but that's just me. Feel like experimenting GO for it :)

  • @thishdude
    @thishdude 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i hope you see this comment, do you recommend these vintage lenses on a canon body or a nikon? for photography mostly because ive heard nikon can pull clearer shadows back.

  • @lanceevans1689
    @lanceevans1689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure how I missed this video. Thanks again, Mark. This was a lens I wanted (aside from price). The first vintage lens I picked up a few yrs back was the Canon 50/1.4, (bought it for around $50/US) which has become my favorite lens, even though it's a tad long on the MFT body. Put on a booster and it's a 35mm, and VERY usable. Not only that, but of course it opens up to become a f/1.0, which is plenty wide enough for me.
    I didn't see much in the video that makes me want the 1.2 as much as I may have expected. Not a fan of the bokeh, I think the 1.4's is much nicer. I think the 1.2 holds its image quality a bit better wide open than the 1.4 (at least my copy), so there's that plus. But I find that for a lot of shots, the super shallow DOF is so narrow with my 1.4 (and more so at 1.0), that I often need to stop down a bit to get usable DOF anyway.

  • @melodychest9020
    @melodychest9020 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Firstly, a big thanks to TH-cam for showcasing such great hidden talent! Secondly, a big thumbs up for a masterful production! Thirdly, it was a good genuine reveal of an old gem. If I may, how does this fair against the Zeiss 50mm Planar 1.4 (circa 2010)? Is planar quite enough vintage for you?! Both of these lenses are around the same price on the 2nd hand market.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a nice thing to say Melody! Thanks so much! I have the CZ Zeiss 50mm Planar F1.4 AEG version which isn't quite the 2010 version. What mount is that 2010 version? Is the the MMJ C/Y mount?

    • @melodychest9020
      @melodychest9020 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkHoltze It is the ZEISS Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF that was released in 2010. Lot of praise for the rendering/drawing, character and awesome bokeh! Still will set anyone back around 500 US on the 2nd hand market. The FD 50 1.2 is much more vintage of course but was wondering about your thoughts on the Zeiss.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh ya those ZE ones! They’re beautiful. I will look into those thanks!

  • @Pentax67
    @Pentax67 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now this lens cost 1800$! 😁.
    Such a legendary lens. I have 85mm 1.2 L FD, trying to get the 50L.
    Thank you for the beautiful review !

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know!!! At the time of reviewing 500, 250 two years before that. Thanks for watching!

  • @erikneek
    @erikneek 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mark, king of the cut 😃

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha! Thanks Erik! Heavy is the head.....

  • @TheReTurnersFlips
    @TheReTurnersFlips 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You've really stepped up your video game!! Great job...my only complaint is I just told myself I didn't need another 50mm and you show us this! 😂 I'd love to see a comparison between this and the FD 50mm 1.4, I just picked the 1.4 in pristine condition for $10

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow dang! a 50 1.4 FD for $10, you can't GO WRONG with that lol.
      Thanks mate, let me know if you pull the trigger on that $10 FD.

    • @TheReTurnersFlips
      @TheReTurnersFlips 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkHoltze I did. Way too good of a deal to pass up. I was confused by the price the booth at the store had all their camera gear priced pretty high but for some reason that was marked for $10

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheReTurnersFlips That price for an FD that fast for sure. $10? NOTHING is $10 lol. That's great man, stoked for you!

  • @stephenhammonds2834
    @stephenhammonds2834 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had one from an A-1 camera kit I purchased at an estate sale around 1999. It was awesome for focusing on my F-1N if I was going to take the shot stopped down. It's minimum aperture was f16, problematic as I normally shot 125 Ilford or 160 Portra at the time. The vignetting at 1.2 was atrocious, and at 1.4 was worse than my FD 50 1.4 wide open. Correction required a large central dodge. At f2.8 the bokeh was rough in the center but much more creamy at the edges. The 1.4 outperformed it in every way with my style of shooting. The 1.2 wound up being a niche lens for me and for most of the time I owned it was not part of my regular kit, spending most of the time in the closet. I got rid of it on a trade for a 300 f2.8 which I still own. Now, if you want to make a video about *that*, I have much different opinions. I'm glad I still have most of my FD glass primes, with an adapter they have found new life on my new mirrorless kits. Alas, the A-1, F-1N and T-90 are long gone.

  • @stevepatrick5818
    @stevepatrick5818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The bayonet mount Fujinon 50 mm (1.2)(EBC) lens is also outstanding.

  • @slimjim340
    @slimjim340 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I adapt this to a Nikon? If an adapter is used, is the focal length extended?

    • @whythesenotes-adventuresin5576
      @whythesenotes-adventuresin5576 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nikon SLRs have a longer flange focal distance than Canon - you can adapt Nikon lenses to Canon bodies but not vice versa.
      Of course in the mirrorless world everything changes & this can easily be adapted to any mirrorless camera.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Z mirrorless you can for sure, you might need a special adatper for this one. I know Canon FD's have an issue with Canon DSLR's, so the adapter that I have for it has a glass element inside so that it can attain infinity focus.
      Lots of M42 mounts that will work with the Nikon, and of course, Nikon's Nikkor's have some beautiful lenses that will work with your body.
      I was messing around with a vintage Nikkor 50 1.2 that was pretty nice!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@whythesenotes-adventuresin5576Mirrorless is definitely making adapting these lenses SO effortless.
      Great reply mate, thanks!

    • @whythesenotes-adventuresin5576
      @whythesenotes-adventuresin5576 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@MarkHoltze Yes, you can't mount a Canon FD lens on a Canon EF body - at least that's my understanding. Which is why I was able to get the 85mm f/1.2 FD relatively inexpensively (read: about what you paid for this, but less than a limb). :)
      A Canon FD to (whatever mirrorless body) adapter should do the trick - you just need to know to get the FD not the EF adapter.
      I also own the Nikon 50 1.2 - isn't it still in production? Not that yours isn't vintage, just that the lens itself can be had new.
      Also regarding Nikon lenses on Nikon bodies - most Nikon bodies can take "AI" and later lenses. "Pre AI" lenses won't mount, but the Nikon DF camera has a special mount that will mount pre-AI lenses. But don't hold me to that without doing research - I have left Nikon F Mount for mirrorless world myself so my knowledge of Nikons is stuck in a few years ago land.
      For the record - "Nih-Kon" like nickel, like Nippon, like Nippon Kogaku ("Japanese Lens") shortened to NiKon.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@whythesenotes-adventuresin5576 So much here! Thanks so much mate! I can mount my FD's to EOS (6DII) but I have to use a lens mounted filter. Fotodiox Pro FD to EOS does the trick. I get a bit of a crop and wide open it muddies up the image a bit (that extra glass element on the filter). Not ideal, but it gets you infinity focus at least.
      FD"s work perfect on Canon Cinema cameras though :)

  • @mclarenf1V12
    @mclarenf1V12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool! I think I would prefer the takumar. One lens I had for a while was the Meyer Optik 58mm 1.9. Flared like crazy but had a deeee-licious clarity/pop. I want it back. I’m still trying to creepily locate you based on your shooting surroundings. I’m thinking NorthEast......?

  • @garyking4032
    @garyking4032 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely stuff Mark. Is it worth extra cash for more of that buttery bokeh? Hell yes!

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Gary. Buttery Bokeh and a formidable history. Hell yes! :)

    • @garyking4032
      @garyking4032 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkHoltze Although I must admit in being a traitor and picking up some modern manual glass at the moment. Got the Mitakon 35mm f0.95 for my new X-t3, and planning to get the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 (got rave reviews, kickstarter started today for about $200), and finally the Mitakon 85mm f/1.2 adapted from Canon. I'm gonna have to start learning mandarin or something! But the Olympus OM, contax CY, M42 screwmount and Pentax PK adapters have been ordered so it'll be a vintage bonanza :)

  • @kleomenisphotographyfilmma6852
    @kleomenisphotographyfilmma6852 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing video mate , good job

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you kindly! :) Had lots of fun with this one, that lens just makes me want to shoot, shoot shoot ;)

  • @rytinger2230
    @rytinger2230 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey this was a really great review! Are you planning to review the FD 85mm F1.2 L too?

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If I can get my hands on one. Would love to!