Re: LensRentals: Planar T* FE 50/1.4 ZA is absolutely superb!
virtualrain wrote:
hiepphotog wrote:
I\'m baffled how many can see the negative in this lens. It has sharpness and it has smoothness without the Otus price or size. And why do we care about that slight mid-zone dip (still sharper than many 50/1.4 in the center) at f/1.4? Any dip would be likely due to field curvature, so focus adjustment would take care of that for and shallow DOF shot. I\'m quite sure I will get this lens.
In my case, I\'m starting to try and assess if this is a worthy upgrade for my FE 55. The pros and cons are both important. I\'m just trying to be realistic... not overly negative, nor overly enthusiastic. Sometimes it\'s a challenge to be realistic here, as by its nature, this is a forum full of enthusiasts.
I think potential users are just being realistic, and demanding considering the price. Many already have or considered the 55/1.8 which is only 1/2 stop slower, likely performs at leasat as good in midfield wide open and across the frame stopped down, and can be had for less than 1/2 price of the new 50/1.4 (GetitDigital has them for $699 w/3yr USA warranty). There needs to be very good reason for most users to spend $1500 for a 50mm lens for FF.
Jul 19, 2016 at 02:51 PM
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