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hasselbladfan

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The new HC 50mm II ? Worth it?
« on: November 24, 2012, 11:10:24 am »
Hi guys,

Did someone test the new HC 50mm II?

Is the upgrade noticeable? I hear it has some better contrast.

Is it worth the extra 2000 usd (4400 usd vs 2400 usd for a barely used 50mm I)?
 
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evgeny

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Re: The new HC 50mm II ? Worth it?
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2012, 06:55:35 pm »
I don't have the older 50mm lens, cannot compare.

The 50mm II is a sharp and fast focusing lens.
The H4D built-in flash is useless, because this long lens causes a visible shadow in the bottom of frames.

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hasselbladfan

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Re: The new HC 50mm II ? Worth it?
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2012, 06:18:20 pm »
Thanks for your comment on the 50mm. Any pictures you like to share?

On the flash, I guess it only makes some sense with the 80mm and up (to trigger the studio flash).
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Re: The new HC 50mm II ? Worth it?
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2012, 07:13:41 am »
Here are a few my photos with the 50mm II lens.

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hasselbladfan

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Re: The new HC 50mm II ? Worth it?
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2012, 08:58:02 am »
The sephia one has great contrast. Thanks for sharing.
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