I have not hid the fact here that I LOVE my Sigma 50mm for Canon and as far as I am concerned, mine is the sharpest copy they ever made (Bonus- no focus issues!). But I see myself doing manual focus a lot more lately- probably inspired by all the macro shooting I am starting on- and I am actually doing MF a lot more on non-macro lenses as well.
Should I move to a Zeiss? Or will I miss the AF in quick situations? If so, will the Canon 50 L serve me better? Should I just stick to what I know works for sure?
i didn't like the 50/1.4ze. it was very, very average up to 2.8. i finally sold it and got the 50/2 and am much happier. i can't compare it to the sigma 1.4 as i haven't owned it, but its dramatically better than the canon 50/1.4.
bbasiaga wrote:
You'll regret selling the stellar copy of the Sigma. only upgrade if you can add and not replace.
-Brian
+ 100
I would do the same, if YOU can afford it. Owning a (like you said) "stellar" copy of the Sigma 1.4 is a very seldom luck. You might not get it back if you find out you miss it, later.
Tripod probably used, of course.