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JonPB wrote:
I'd be very curious to hear your subjective and observational remarks of a SL/SL50, MD/APO50, A7/Z50 three-way comparison. Personally, I find that being engaged with the device -- optical finder & manual operation -- leads to me being more emotionally engaged in the act of photography, which leads to better final images ... and is more fun, to boot. Of course, I'm not a working photographer, so that basis is completely separate, but since you're passionate about the art, craft, and tools of it -- in addition to being a pro -- I'd enjoy reading your thoughts on the matter. Even if you don't throw the M into the mix, I'd appreciate it if you post your thoughts to your blog and mention that here when you do.
If it matters, the real killer for me in any lens is longitudinal chromatic aberration. If a clear wine glass in bright, white light shows up in an out-of-focus, greyish background with bright green edges, personally, that ruins the entire image for me. Most people don't care. But I sold an entire system to get away from it. So that's the first thing I look for in lens/system reviews. :-)
Oh, and your wife's commentary is delightful and directive. Even if it is just an addendum that says, in effect, "I've never touched it, but it seemed to make Adam miserable," or "...it made my husband grin, swear, and then smile again," that could be useful, not just for those deciding which way to go but also for those trying to convince their own significant others that buying such a thing would not be entirely insane. After all, if I'm on the fence and the lady isn't sure about it, then I might as well not worry and just move on to the next thing. So. Your lady's insight would also be of interest.
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I'll take all that into consideration while writing my review and maybe I'll get a few M-D 50APO shots in.. It'll be a while so I'll leave you with this since I've used the SL50 enough to kinda know what I'll "feel" about the three way comparison.
The 50APO is still the best 50 out there IMHO having tried everything. Now when I say best, I don't mean tests and charts and technical comparisons. Because you shouldn't really directly compare a F/2 lens to a F/1.4 lens in a technical non-subjective nature. What I mean is final image quality the way I see the world and like my lenses to render.
BUT the 50APO with any M camera or even with a mirrorless camera won't be the easiest to use considering no AF. Now that for me isn't a deal breaker.. But if one tires of manual focusing then the A7rII + 50ZA starts to look ridiculously attractive with it's (never failed for me in decent light) continuous eye AF. I'll leaving the comments about the SL AF and overall size/weight considerations to my review.
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