Canon RF 50mm F1.2L

Here are the latest photos I captured with my Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L 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 RF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens could be the perfect addition to your kit. For a more comprehensive review, follow this link.

Couple
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Couple

Public displays of affection (PDA) in Japan tend to be quite reserved compared to some other cultures. Holding hands is widely accepted and seen as a sweet gesture, but anything more intimate is typically kept private. This cultural nuance reflects Japan’s emphasis on modesty and social harmony, where subtlety often speaks louder than bold gestures….

Night Train
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Night Train

The RF50mm f/1.2L truly shines in night photography, capturing pin-point sharpness where it matters and enveloping the rest in that luscious, creamy bokeh. It’s amazing how this lens can transform something as simple as a railway station into a cinematic masterpiece, with glowing lights and soft blurred details adding so much atmosphere. A perfect tool…

Green Curry
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Green Curry

Green curry season is back at your favorite Shimbashi spot—always a good reason to celebrate! It’s fun to compare how the remodeling has changed the vibe. The new look might feel fresher, and the uniforms probably tie into that updated theme. That said, nothing beats a bowl of green curry that stays consistently delicious, regardless…

Work In Progress

Work In Progress

Tokyo’s roadwork signs are on another level of charm! Even something as mundane as construction gets a touch of kawaii culture—cute characters or playful designs that soften the inconvenience. It’s such a uniquely Japanese way to bring a smile to your face, even in the middle of a detour.

Izakaya Time
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Izakaya Time

It’s great to hear things are slowly returning to normal in Tokyo! Being able to enjoy a short night out at a Sugamo izakaya must have felt like a little slice of pre-pandemic life. The cozy atmosphere, good food, and that first sip of beer—simple pleasures we’ve all missed. Cheers to more evenings like this…

Kakigori

Kakigori

Kakigori (かき氷) is a popular shaved ice desert in Japan. Quite often though, the ice looks crushed, not shaved. Now, that is a proper shaved ice. Look at how thin the ice is. And with the right topping (a mixture of strawberries and condensed milk is my case), delicious! By the way, the ice from…

Delicious Ramen
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Delicious Ramen

One of the best ramen spots in Sugamo has to be 麺や いま村—flavors that leave a lasting impression! Now, with a different aperture, you can play with the depth of field to set the mood. Wide open (f/1.2–f/2) gives a dreamy bokeh, isolating the steaming bowl of ramen against a soft, blurred background. Stop it…

Lunch Date
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Lunch Date

Lunch with the Canon R6 and the RF 50mm f/1.2L sounds like a date made in photography heaven. The RF version seems like a dream come true—sharp as a tack even wide open, with that signature creamy bokeh that turns every shot into art. Compared to the EF version, it’s a whole new level of…