Here are the latest photos I captured with my Canon EF 50mm F1.2L USM lens. These samples showcase how effectively this lens performs across diverse settings, conditions, and subjects, thus providing a comprehensive look at its real-world performance. These should help you decide if the Canon EF 50mm F1.2L USM lens could be the perfect addition to your kit.
With the cold weather settling back in Tokyo, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some warm and comforting oden! This classic Japanese dish, with its simmered daikon, eggs, fish cakes, and more, soaking up all the rich flavors of the broth, is a winter staple that never fails to satisfy. A cozy bowl to keep…
Enjoyed some good crêpes in Harajuku at Fée Délice—light, flavorful, and satisfying as always. The ambiance adds to the experience, but the cider? Delicious, yet predictably overpriced. Still, it’s a nice treat in the middle of Tokyo’s bustling streets.
Tokyo summers are relentless—sweltering heat, high humidity, and that sticky feeling as soon as you step outside. I honestly don’t know anyone who enjoys it. The city buzzes on, but you can feel everyone just trying to survive until the cooler autumn air finally rolls in.
Right next to the bustling JR station in Shinjuku, I stumbled upon a surprisingly old parking entrance. Its faded signs and worn concrete felt like a relic from another era, standing in stark contrast to the modern, fast-paced vibe of the area. A quiet reminder of Shinjuku’s layers of history amid all the urban energy.
Yes, I know—another one—but I just can’t resist: more platform motion blur! There’s something endlessly fascinating about capturing the dynamic flow of trains against the stillness of the platform. The streaks of light and color add an energy that never gets old. It’s a shot I’ll probably keep revisiting.
Viron Shibuya: A little slice of Paris in Tokyo. Yes, it’s on the pricey side, but their Oignon Soup? Absolutely worth it—rich, hearty, and downright phenomenal. Bon appétit!
15 minutes of ethnology in Shibuya: a visual dive into the human symphony of Tokyo’s busiest district. From fashion-forward locals to fleeting moments of connection, it’s a kaleidoscope of life and culture. All colors as captured—no edits, just raw, vivid reality.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again—I absolutely love the colors straight out of the L lenses. This shot with the 50mm f/1.2L is no exception. The tones are rich and vibrant without feeling overdone, and the lens’s rendering at wide aperture adds that magical, buttery quality. A joy to work with every…
