Upon first glance of one of my most prized lenses, the Canon 50mm f/1.2L USM, a bewildered remark typically arises from professionals and hobbyists alike. Though absolutely spectacular photographers in the industry love working with a wide open aperture, there are equally as many who wouldnt touch anything lower than a f/4.0 with a ten foot pole.
Id never shoot as wide as f/1.2 is a common comment Ive encountered over the years of working as a professional photographer.
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