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Fred Miranda wrote:
Best review so far!! and I can't even read it.
Seriously, this is a very good comparison to the 55/1.8. (even though I think they are apples to oranges)
Their infinity tests are real world examples of what we saw in Roger's MTF tests. At infinity, the 50/1.4ZA is sharper in the center and at f/2, it's sharper towards the edges compared to the 55/1.8.
Contrary to what others say about the 55/1.8, I think it's an excellent lens. I really like its abrupt transition zone giving great isolation effect even at f/1.8. It's sharp at f/1.8 center to edges and at f/2 is really spectacular resolution-wise throughout the entire field. (better than the Loxia 50/2)
My only 55/1.8ZA complain is CA control and onion ring pattern in its bokeh drawing. These issues are quite severe and something that was fixed with the new 50/1.4ZA....Show more →
Don't feel bad, Fred, I cannot read the review either .
In the AF comparison test though (two video clips of targeting the same object), I noticed that the AF of the f/1.4 lens is more sure footed but I noticed the AF noise of the motor, similar to that of the 85mm GM lens. Did you notice that, too, Fred? The 55mm lens, on the other hand, is noiseless.
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