Scenes Seen: GFX + ROKKOR 58mm f/1.2.

Scenes Seen: GFX + ROKKOR 58mm f/1.2.

The motivation.

The usual. Photography as a distraction. Much needed nowadays.

The setting.

Took the rig wherever I went.

The rig.

Officially an all time favorite.

So… The GFX 50R Intro: Or How A Leica Camera Release Freed Me Up To Get A Fujifilm Camera.

Lens Arrival: Minolta MC Rokkor 58mm f/1.2 – Digital Edit.

So much so that, whether the situation fits or not, it is what I would prefer to use. And when used within the realm of realistic expectations, it never disappoints. More on this will be outlined below.

The photos.

Thoughts.

I have alluded to the main reason I like this camera and lens combination so much before.

It is a mash up of my favorite image capturing attributes.

• The ROKKOR 58mm f/1.2 is the best of two favorite lenses in one.
  • Wonky like the more fun than it should be 7Artisns f/1.1.
  • Clean and crisp when you want it to be like the Voigtlander 40mm f/1.2 Nokton.
• Focal length sweet spot.
  • The 58mm focal length works out to about 45mm .
  • Slightly wider and more flexible than a 50mm lens.
  • But 45mm makes for pleasing people photos.
• A successful rangefinder knock off.
  • Easily replaced the M 240 I had in my life.
  • Feels good in hand.
• Not bad at video even with manual focus.

That is enough rambling for now.

Happy capturing.

-ELW