Fred Miranda wrote: cantor wrote:
Please let it be a bad review, please!
For those who own and know how the Sony 50/1.4 ZA performs.... With both lenses at f/2 (Voigtlander wide open), the new CV 50/2 APO is almost as sharp as the Zony at center. It's the only 50mm I've tested to date that comes close to it. Keep in mind that the 50/1.4 ZA was tested at one stop down which gives it a big advantage.
But that's only at dead center. As soon as we move away from center, the new Voigtlander 50/2 APO is remarkable holding on to detail all the way to the corners. (Similar characteristic to the 65/2 APO)
At the extreme corners, 50/1.4 ZA @f/2 and 50/2 APO are similar (the APO slightly better), but at mid-field, the CV 50/2 performs way better. (the 50/1.4 ZA has a notorious mid-field dip)
It's a little hazy outside and I will wait for a little better light to start posting samples.
hi Fred, thanks for the wonderful test!
just like to know if this 50ZA copy is perfectly centered?
though my 50ZA copy also sharp in dead-center and extreme corners, but mid-field looks not that blur (only checked on R3)
