I can’t thank you enough. This video is so easy to understand and follow. I have no idea about photography. But i do know what i wish , people places and things to look like. This is my favourite vid . Excellent. And i just bought this lens. Your description of automatic was perfect. 🙏🏾 great pictures by the way
Another brilliant video Neil. I always end up inspired and itching to get out shooting after watching your uploads. I've found myself becoming a little obsessed with foreground bokeh thanks to your videos. It might border on plagiarism but I love your style of shooting and I'm trying my best to adopt it into my own images. I am a keen hobbyist, but trying to replicate your ideas has helped me get off auto and explore the full potential of my camera, and I guess my own ability. Thank you for the inspiration. 👍
Hi Neil, awesome video again. As a Canon shooter I would higly reccomend you to try oldone EF 85 f1,2. It is my sunflare king. I am in love with this lens for almost ten years and will never gonna to sell it. NEVER!!! :)
I have this and the newer RF version. I have kept my EF version for the same reason why you purchased it because the flair is reduced in the RF version but the RF version is much sharper and exceptional for night and cinematic photography. No other lens comes close to it and its 85 version. But the EF version allows more flairing. If you are someone who likes the idea of using grain in your images, and you love to edit using the 'S' curve and lighting the the darks;, reducing a bit of clarity and creating more vintage-type looking portraits then the EF version would be the right one for you. I decided to keep mine because it has more character than the RF version. I normally use my RF for cinematic and night photography and for everything else but I specifically still use the EF for outdoors during sunny days due to that flair factor. EF may be an old lens but it has character and more versatility. Whereas my RF version is sharper, clearer, the AF is faster and much better but it is almost perfect and sometimes that can be a good thing and at other times it can't be a good thing, Once I got my RF three years ago, I have been getting offers for my EF from my mates. I won't ever depart with my EF.
@@NeilRedfern i use that gorgeous 135mm canon adapted with the MC 11, and it is some kind soft and had some like haze is you shoot against the sun, but works great and yes, it does have the same character has the 50mm 1.2, i got the zeis 1.8 55mm but i think i definitely choose the canon over the sony zeis.
Man this makes me want to buy this lens again lol I had used it in the past with my A7RII when that was considered best Sony af. I’m curious now to test on an A7IV. Are you getting eye af and stuff? Did you keep the combo a year later?
The Helios is still on my list. I have to admit, I am just an amateur so it doesn’t really matter wether I have AF. I already have a vintage Minolta MD 50mm f1.7, a Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f1.6 and the Mitakon 50mm f0.95. All of these lenses have awesome imperfections... I mean: character. For sharpness I use my Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8. Love them all!! 😎
Hi again, Neil. Another awesome video to add to your collection! The shots by the water with both the crystal & the later evening were my faves! I really enjoy all your BTS videos. But, now that I learned you can use Canon lenses with that Sony, & with the R6/R5 heat issues, do I need to change my evolution of thinking? Hmm... Question: Do you ever get harassed while out shooting in public? Hope all is well, regardless!
Thank you very much Richard! Very kind of you as always. Yes, the Canon lenses worked really well, not quite as good as native Sony lenses, but I'd say they were 90% of the way there. And no, I have never had any issues when shooting in public thankfully, as you can see I don't have loads of light stands and big equipment though so that probably helps
super tuto and BTS explanations. i have a d750 (no eye detection, poor liveview shooting) and 35mm F/1.4. How do you set good exposure on face and eyes in natural light ? I would have used a flash in all your daylight scenes (as you did on night) to be sure having eyes correctly exposed which would have broken the mood and ambiance you added.
Hey bud i really enjoyed that video. Is there any chance to can shot me a link for that leather rig you are securing your camera on. I’m looking for something like that.
Neil may I ask you if you have tried any other canon lens with you Sony body? Did the lens hunt? Did you feel you had any trouble with the eye tracking and focusing?
Hi Charles, no, so far this is the only Canon lens I have tried on my Sony. No, the lens didn't hunt at all really, it only struggled with focus when I was shooting in strong back light (the last natural light portraits in the video) but apart from that it was great
@@NeilRedfern thanks for your reply. I am wondering if I should go with the A7III and the adaptor or the EOS R since the price point is the same. The A73 is much better camera than the EOS R but I wonder if it is reasonable and I am afraid that my canon primes will not work 100% well and reliably.
YO are you using the Canon 50mm 1.2L USM on your SONY body? Can I use this lens on my SONY A7C body? I am having a VERY hard time parting with my SIGMA lens and I want to use the RF 50mm 1.2 USM lens on my SONY A7C body so that I can keep my Sigma lens. I don't want to own a Canon camera body :(. Please advise is there any hope?
If you are using the same lens as I am in this video then you just need the Sigma MC11 adapter. But make sure you are using the same lens as I am in this video.
the problem with Sony lenses is the image they produce, it is flat and very clinical. If you are a wedding photographer, you do not care about art and you can use Sony glass. But if you are a real photographer then the Sony glass is worthless.
@@NeilRedfern I have never said you should through it out. just pointed out the known fact. If you do not see it it is fine with me. You must be an artist to see it.
@@NeilRedfern I understand, It is like wedding thingers, they can sing but they are not artists. So are many photographers, they can take pictures but cannot create art. It is OK. I'm glad you are happy with what you do.
This is true, I am looking forward to the Sony 1.2! I doubt it will give good lens flare though like this lens does, which is the reason I think the Canon lens is so good. Sadly, modern camera lenses try to stop flare, whereas I want the flare. We will have to see
@@NeilRedfern hi Neil! Now that the Sony is out, do you have any thoughts about this? I'm thinking of buying the Canon for my Sony body anyway, but maybe your insight would help me decide.
@@NeilRedfern I have this lens on a Canon R6 body at is my favourite. We seem to have the same aesthetic prefernces looking at your pictures. I also keep this lens for the imperfections and faults. It is a very artistic lens and the softness was never an issue.
I can’t thank you enough. This video is so easy to understand and follow. I have no idea about photography. But i do know what i wish , people places and things to look like. This is my favourite vid . Excellent. And i just bought this lens. Your description of automatic was perfect. 🙏🏾 great pictures by the way
Another brilliant video Neil. I always end up inspired and itching to get out shooting after watching your uploads. I've found myself becoming a little obsessed with foreground bokeh thanks to your videos. It might border on plagiarism but I love your style of shooting and I'm trying my best to adopt it into my own images. I am a keen hobbyist, but trying to replicate your ideas has helped me get off auto and explore the full potential of my camera, and I guess my own ability. Thank you for the inspiration. 👍
That is so nice to hear James - thank you!! And thank you for your support with watching my videos :-)
Hi Neil, awesome video again. As a Canon shooter I would higly reccomend you to try oldone EF 85 f1,2. It is my sunflare king. I am in love with this lens for almost ten years and will never gonna to sell it. NEVER!!! :)
Thank you very much Tomas! Ooh please don't tempt me, I really don't want any more lenses but I am addicted to flare.... Haha
I just bought this lens last month pair with my new R5, love those. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure, I hope you enjoy your new lens!
how is the focusing on the r5? same or better than on a 5d?
I have this and the newer RF version. I have kept my EF version for the same reason why you purchased it because the flair is reduced in the RF version but the RF version is much sharper and exceptional for night and cinematic photography. No other lens comes close to it and its 85 version. But the EF version allows more flairing. If you are someone who likes the idea of using grain in your images, and you love to edit using the 'S' curve and lighting the the darks;, reducing a bit of clarity and creating more vintage-type looking portraits then the EF version would be the right one for you. I decided to keep mine because it has more character than the RF version. I normally use my RF for cinematic and night photography and for everything else but I specifically still use the EF for outdoors during sunny days due to that flair factor. EF may be an old lens but it has character and more versatility. Whereas my RF version is sharper, clearer, the AF is faster and much better but it is almost perfect and sometimes that can be a good thing and at other times it can't be a good thing, Once I got my RF three years ago, I have been getting offers for my EF from my mates. I won't ever depart with my EF.
When I was on Canon, that 50mm 1.2 and the 135mm f2 were my favourite lenses, like you say, so much character.
Hi Pete, ooh interesting you mention the 135mm as I am not the biggest fan of my current Sigma 135. What did you like about the Canon version?
@@NeilRedfern the Canon had the character of the 50mm 1.2. I have the Sigma 135mm, it ok, nothing special. Wish I'd have kept the Canon.
Aah, I see. Thank you for that, I would like to try it in the future. If it's like the 50mm I am sure I'd like it
@@NeilRedfern i use that gorgeous 135mm canon adapted with the MC 11, and it is some kind soft and had some like haze is you shoot against the sun, but works great and yes, it does have the same character has the 50mm 1.2, i got the zeis 1.8 55mm but i think i definitely choose the canon over the sony zeis.
Will the 7Artisans EF-SE Autofocus adapter work with this lens if I’m going to use it with my ZVE10?
Really enjoyed your work. Thanks
Man this makes me want to buy this lens again lol I had used it in the past with my A7RII when that was considered best Sony af. I’m curious now to test on an A7IV. Are you getting eye af and stuff? Did you keep the combo a year later?
The Helios is still on my list. I have to admit, I am just an amateur so it doesn’t really matter wether I have AF. I already have a vintage Minolta MD 50mm f1.7, a Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f1.6 and the Mitakon 50mm f0.95. All of these lenses have awesome imperfections... I mean: character. For sharpness I use my Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8. Love them all!! 😎
Hi again, Neil. Another awesome video to add to your collection! The shots by the water with both the crystal & the later evening were my faves! I really enjoy all your BTS videos. But, now that I learned you can use Canon lenses with that Sony, & with the R6/R5 heat issues, do I need to change my evolution of thinking? Hmm...
Question: Do you ever get harassed while out shooting in public?
Hope all is well, regardless!
Thank you very much Richard! Very kind of you as always. Yes, the Canon lenses worked really well, not quite as good as native Sony lenses, but I'd say they were 90% of the way there. And no, I have never had any issues when shooting in public thankfully, as you can see I don't have loads of light stands and big equipment though so that probably helps
super tuto and BTS explanations. i have a d750 (no eye detection, poor liveview shooting) and 35mm F/1.4. How do you set good exposure on face and eyes in natural light ? I would have used a flash in all your daylight scenes (as you did on night) to be sure having eyes correctly exposed which would have broken the mood and ambiance you added.
Hey bud i really enjoyed that video. Is there any chance to can shot me a link for that leather rig you are securing your camera on. I’m looking for something like that.
Hi, yes of course, that is a moneymaker strap from a company called Holdfast
Awesome lens, try also the canon 35mm 1.4ii.😊
Totally agree, I loved using it :)
"That's amazing, Grace" That could be a song title...
Haha, I think you could be right John..... 😂
Neil may I ask you if you have tried any other canon lens with you Sony body? Did the lens hunt? Did you feel you had any trouble with the eye tracking and focusing?
Hi Charles, no, so far this is the only Canon lens I have tried on my Sony. No, the lens didn't hunt at all really, it only struggled with focus when I was shooting in strong back light (the last natural light portraits in the video) but apart from that it was great
@@NeilRedfern thanks for your reply. I am wondering if I should go with the A7III and the adaptor or the EOS R since the price point is the same. The A73 is much better camera than the EOS R but I wonder if it is reasonable and I am afraid that my canon primes will not work 100% well and reliably.
@@charlesazevedo4849 so how is it what is your decision are you go with canon / sony and how is the lens on it? Thxs
@@charlesazevedo4849 hello, is there any update for you about this situation?
Using canon lens on Sony?
YO are you using the Canon 50mm 1.2L USM on your SONY body? Can I use this lens on my SONY A7C body? I am having a VERY hard time parting with my SIGMA lens and I want to use the RF 50mm 1.2 USM lens on my SONY A7C body so that I can keep my Sigma lens. I don't want to own a Canon camera body :(. Please advise is there any hope?
If you are using the same lens as I am in this video then you just need the Sigma MC11 adapter. But make sure you are using the same lens as I am in this video.
U still use this combo?
Cant believe u even consider something other then Sony
Brand names don't bother me!
Мастер! Молодец! Наснимал говна, все карточки не резкие.
the problem with Sony lenses is the image they produce, it is flat and very clinical. If you are a wedding photographer, you do not care about art and you can use Sony glass.
But if you are a real photographer then the Sony glass is worthless.
Thank you for letting me know - I will throw my equipment in the bin immediately! 😂
@@NeilRedfern I have never said you should through it out. just pointed out the known fact. If you do not see it it is fine with me. You must be an artist to see it.
@@vladepast4936 I'll be honest, thats the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard but each to their own 😂
@@NeilRedfern I understand, It is like wedding thingers, they can sing but they are not artists. So are many photographers, they can take pictures but cannot create art. It is OK. I'm glad you are happy with what you do.
Not good, not sharp
Don’t buy it and put it on Sony. Sony is going to launch 50 f1.2 gm soon later. Save your money
This is true, I am looking forward to the Sony 1.2! I doubt it will give good lens flare though like this lens does, which is the reason I think the Canon lens is so good. Sadly, modern camera lenses try to stop flare, whereas I want the flare. We will have to see
@@NeilRedfern hi Neil! Now that the Sony is out, do you have any thoughts about this? I'm thinking of buying the Canon for my Sony body anyway, but maybe your insight would help me decide.
@@NeilRedfern I have this lens on a Canon R6 body at is my favourite. We seem to have the same aesthetic prefernces looking at your pictures. I also keep this lens for the imperfections and faults. It is a very artistic lens and the softness was never an issue.
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