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badlydrawnboy wrote:
I've used the Canon 50/1.2, 50/1.4 and 50/1.8, as well as the Sigma 50/1.4. They all have their strengths and weaknesses, and I think it is difficult to tell the difference between them in everyday shots.
I am still trying to decide myself between the 50/1.2 and 50/1.4. 50mm is my most-used focal length by far, so I really wish the 50/1.2 was at the same level as the 35L and 85L II (both of which I have). In my opinion, it's not. It is more consistent wide open than the 50/1.4, and of course lets in a little more light, but my copy of the 50/1.4 is actually sharper wide open than my 50/1.2. I also like the smaller weight and size of the 50/1.4.
As for the proposed "magic quality" of the 50/1.2, I just don't see it. I've made shots with both the 50/1.4 and 50/1.2 that people have assigned this quality to, and I think it depends a lot more on light, color, composition and processing than any special quality of the lens.
I may end up going with the 50/1.2 for the consistency, build quality, and slightly wider aperture. But I don't think it's worth >$1,000 than the 50/1.4 – not by a long shot. In contrast, I've never once regretted the absurd amount of money I spent on the 85L....Show more →
I'm the opposite, the 50mm focal range was always more natural/useful to me than the 85LmkII i had briefly.. but, do you find the 50L to be generally more consistent with AF than the 50 1.4? I've used the Canon 50 1.4 a little bit in the past, but I tested it mostly alongside the Sigma 50 1.4, which was sharper/better tonally but also maddeningly inconsistent.. I sold the Canon 50 1.4 to use the Sigma 50, but after a few mths that drove me nuts & I "settled" on the 50L despite the price tag - haven't really looked back, but some days I wonder if I could not miss a single step by "downgrading" to the 50 1.4..
I like the 50L's build quality a ton more, the feeling of reassurance is important to me & I've heard too many stories of Canon 50 1.4's breaking down randomly to really trust it the same way I do the 50L.
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