Re: 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1 in Leica M Mount + Techart Pro + A9
Mathieu18 wrote:
Curious, anyone have thoughts how this might compare to a Nikon AiS 50/1.2? Have that lens and enjoy it for similar type use, but a more compact lens could be nice.
I've never shot with the Nikon and have never really looked at images shot with it (intentionally). If the general rule about 1.2 and wider lenses (combined with being older designs) holds true, then my assumption is that the Nikon isn't much different with regard to sharpness levels wide open.
Where these lenses shine (in there own unique way) is their overall rendering in varying lighting scenarios. What I have found is that the 7A does a great job of giving you something unique wide open with an interesting combo of just enough detail and that glowy softness combined with the odd/interesting bokeh while also looking pretty normal for a fast 50 if stopped down just a little bit. The thing I have loved the most about the images it produces is the way that it handles flare.
With regard to the other factors that help me love it so much, the size/look of the lens and the fact that it has some AF makes it the easiest lens of that type to make images with that I have owned thus far.
Here is a quick size comparison of the 50s I had within immediate reach. From left to right: Mitakon 50/0.95, EF Modded Contax N 50/1.4, FE 50/1.8, 7A, Canon EF 50/1.8, and Helios 44. 50mm Size Comparison by John Dizzo, on Flickr
Dec 29, 2017 at 01:47 PM
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