Some time ago I mentioned that I was taking the Nikon V1 system down to Spain with me. I wanted to see how the 32 f1.2 would be like for portraits because theoretically the focal length would be perfect. I had two V1 cameras with me, one with the 32 f1.2 glued to it and the other with a couple of other primes, the 10 f2.8 and the 18 f1.8.
Because the lenses are really small and light (except for the 32 f1.2 which is considerably heavier) I also took a couple of zooms with me. This kit is so small and light there is no reason whatsoever to leave any lenses behind. I really didn't realize I had that much equipment with me and everything fitted in a small rucksack compartment. Just wonderful.
All in all, I was very impressed with the system as a whole and the 32 f1.2 is really nice; pretty much perfect for portraits. Yes, it isn't cheap but it's really worth the money. Just campare this lens with the Canon 85 f1.2L lens and you'll see what I mean. That Canon is a beast and relatively slow to focus.
Where I wasn't so impressed was with the low light focusing of the camera. It might be my fault here as I forgot to turn off the electronic shutter because that brings some disadvantages with it, especially in low light. However, generally speaking it wasn't worse than any other mirrorless camera using this configuration and I managed to get what was asked for.
Because the lenses are really small and light (except for the 32 f1.2 which is considerably heavier) I also took a couple of zooms with me. This kit is so small and light there is no reason whatsoever to leave any lenses behind. I really didn't realize I had that much equipment with me and everything fitted in a small rucksack compartment. Just wonderful.
All in all, I was very impressed with the system as a whole and the 32 f1.2 is really nice; pretty much perfect for portraits. Yes, it isn't cheap but it's really worth the money. Just campare this lens with the Canon 85 f1.2L lens and you'll see what I mean. That Canon is a beast and relatively slow to focus.
Where I wasn't so impressed was with the low light focusing of the camera. It might be my fault here as I forgot to turn off the electronic shutter because that brings some disadvantages with it, especially in low light. However, generally speaking it wasn't worse than any other mirrorless camera using this configuration and I managed to get what was asked for.
