50mm f/1.4g at f/2.0

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p.1 #1 · 50mm f/1.4g at f/2.0

Since I've read conflicting reviews on sharpness of the lens wide open (relatively at least), I'd like to ask real users. Is 50mm f/1.4g sharp at f/2.0 or softer until f/2.8?

Jul 11, 2009 at 06:19 PM

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p.1 #2 · 50mm f/1.4g at f/2.0

I'd say it is sharp already at f/1.4, but it lacks contrast and vignettes like hell. At f/2 it's really good, but still cant compete in terms of local contrast with the Sigma 50/1.4 or Nikkor 50/1.2.

Sharpness is never a problem with the AF-S. Other aberrations are restricting its use if you are after best possible IQ. Still it is a great lens that does fine at large apertures.

Jul 11, 2009 at 08:42 PM


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