patotts wrote:
I completely get your point, I want my gear to be as good as possible. In general though, I want the gear we are paying lots of money for to work perfectly out of the box.
We all do but almost no manufacturer can manage it or at least manage it at the current price point.
Mark_L wrote:
We all do but almost no manufacturer can manage it or at least manage it at the current price point.
Well, maybe not 'out of the box', but DSLR manufacturers absolutely could include a CDAF-based routine in cameras akin to the 'Dot-Tune' method that would allow for the camera to measure all of the focus differences at various focal lengths (for zooms), focus distances, apertures for those lenses that suffer from focus shifting when stopping down, color temperatures, and light levels.
This would fix problems with pretty much any AF lens or MF lens with focus confirmation.
I've yet to try the Art, but I'm pretty satisfied with my 50 1.4. Got it $300, couldn't bring it to myself to spend $800+ on the Art after spending another $400 on the 85 1.8. But I'm fairly satisfied with the 1.4G, it's super light weight and small. I don't find it to be that slow to focus, except in the dimmest of Lights and set 1.8 or higher it's sharp enough for me.
johnctharp wrote:
Well, maybe not 'out of the box', but DSLR manufacturers absolutely could include a CDAF-based routine in cameras akin to the 'Dot-Tune' method that would allow for the camera to measure all of the focus differences at various focal lengths (for zooms), focus distances, apertures for those lenses that suffer from focus shifting when stopping down, color temperatures, and light levels.
This would fix problems with pretty much any AF lens or MF lens with focus confirmation.
Absolutely. I wish camera manufs would profile their camera and lenses in testing with this result written into the firmware so every copy plays nicely with every body. Having to focus calibrate your own gear (and only having a crude offset) is nuts
Has anyone compared the older Sigma 50 1.4 to the Art/G? I've been very happy with the older Sigma on a D800 and curious to see if the improvement on the Art are truly worth the price to upgrade. I did find one review of the two and it looked like a wash with the Art being sharper but the older 50 having a slightly nicer bokeh.
dimi wrote:
Has anyone compared the older Sigma 50 1.4 to the Art/G? I've been very happy with the older Sigma on a D800 and curious to see if the improvement on the Art are truly worth the price to upgrade. I did find one review of the two and it looked like a wash with the Art being sharper but the older 50 having a slightly nicer bokeh.
I think that the old EX has significantly nicer bokeh- and it's not nearly as sharp at any aperture, while having significantly more LoCA.
That said, if you're happy with the focus performance on your D800 with an EX- keep it! Even if you grab the Art. That EX has some special rendering .
I just picked up a Nikon 1.8G and not happy at all. Not sharp at 1.8 or even 2.0. Had to put it up to 2.8 to get it acceptably sharp. Heck my 24-70 is sharper at 2.8!
Update: Just ordered the Sigma. Let's hope DPreview's highest rated lens stands up to the test. Well at least I can "tweak" it.
I've been looking in the b&s forum and also debating going new on this lens. Was wondering if anyone has picked one up new or off the b&s lately and had perfect focus. I own a d810. I remember when I 1st purchased my 35mm art. I tried every fine tune adjustment was never able to get a sharp pic with the d800, hoping for better luck with the 50art and d810.
Desmond79 wrote:
I've been looking in the b&s forum and also debating going new on this lens. Was wondering if anyone has picked one up new or off the b&s lately and had perfect focus. I own a d810. I remember when I 1st purchased my 35mm art. I tried every fine tune adjustment was never able to get a sharp pic with the d800, hoping for better luck with the 50art and d810.
Get cozy with the dock, read the instructions, be familiar with best MA practices- it's been done, and the results are worth it.
I tried every fine tune adjustment was never able to get a sharp pic with the d800, hoping for better luck with the 50art and d810
Put one on my D810 last summer and shot a wedding (rehearsal thru reception)
...right out of the box. A year later and it's still never seen the dock, no worries.
johnctharp wrote:
Get cozy with the dock, read the instructions, be familiar with best MA practices- it's been done, and the results are worth it.
Fine tuning at four distances with the dock takes a while but the insurance and flexibility it offers is well worth it to get he very best out of this amazing lens.
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