Bokeh test - on Koji's request - Canon FD 85 f1.2

[trifox]

KOJI was wondering how the bokeh on FD 85 f1.2 behaves ..

I have done some examples

The weather was horrible again

set 1 ----------------------


1a = f1.2


1b = f2


1c = f4


1d = f5.6


set 2 ----------------------

2a = f1.2


2b = f2


2c = f4



set 3 ----------------------


3a = f1.2


3b = f2


3c = f4

[kds315*]

Creamy yet very sharp + contrasty!
Great lens obviously...!

[patrickh]

+1


patrickh

[koji]

Wow, very smooth &/ creamy. This lens does not seem to have any
weakness even at bokeh department, and cheaper than C/Y 85/1.2.

Thank you Trifox very much for this.

[poilu]

+2
smooth & creamy, congrats

[soikka]

+3

Yeah... Where did you convert this lens again? Samples are really great...

[NikonD]

+4

simply stunning!

[cooltouch]

Trifox, a question:

How easy (or difficult) will it be to undo the conversion to your 85/1.2?

I ask because I own the SSC Aspherical flavor, and even though I swore to myself I would never convert this lens, I might could be tempted if it was reversible without too much difficulty.

[trifox]

hi Cooltouch .

Some points to this conversion - it's difficult - but -- you propably know those endless posts on different forums on web.

This process is IRREVERSIBLE -- If you're NOT 100 per cent sure -- don't cut it.

Your SSC version has ASPHERICAL element (FD 85 f1.2 L has 'only' aspherical SURFACE
which puts your lens ON THE TOP of this trio:

1 - FD 85 f1.2 - SSC - ASPHERICAL - the best optical performance -- more than aperture 8 blades (I don't know exactly how many
2 - FD 85 f1.2 L - 8 aperture blades
3 - EF 85 f1.2 L - autofocus.. -- I don't know the amount of blades

once you've done it -- you can not take it back - but when you see the results on good camera then you'll say: YES!

That's what I need. That's what I want. AND MORE THING

You can still USE this lens (without some features, of course) on EOS film camera.

tf

[trifox]

a few more samples ...

4 = f1.2


5a = f1.2


5b = f2


5c = f4


6 = f1.2

[Orio]

An absolutely terrific lens, and your samples showcase it very well. You should get hired by Canon to promote their lenses!

[koji]

This second set of photos tells me England is already in Spring?

The rest of us excluding S. American guys are going into the deep winter from now on.

[Orio]

[mo]

[Excalibur]

***An absolutely terrific lens***

Well yes, but there must be a lens out there that comes near for a fraction of the cost. Giant killer lens comparisons are very interesting for those who don't have deep pockets.

[cooltouch]

[koji]