summmers wrote:
Price is ridiculous. I don’t understand when it became normal to pay about $1k for third party 50 1.4
It does seem there could be a market for a more classic 50 /1.4 like the Canon EF or Nikon. They currently sell on B&H for $379 & $447. Could adapt the Canon to Sony with the MC-11.
Other native Sony options:
TT Artisan 50/2 - $69
Sony 50/1.8 - $223
TT Artisan 50/1.4 - $225
Rokinon MF 50/1.4 - $380
Rokinon AF 50/1.4 - $429
Samyang AF II 50/1.4 - $639
Sigma 50/1.4 DG DN - $764 (EDU)
Sony Planar 50/1.4 - $1348 (EDU)
I have no idea how a Sony 50/1.8 would compare to a canon 50/1.4 for IQ. If you are looking for budget AF that seems like the choice.
The Rokinon/Samyang AF ver 1 is in the price ballpark of the classic 50s, again no idea how IQ and focus would compare adopted to Sony. I have a bit of personal bias against Samyang, possibly unjustified.
I would expect the new Sigma 50 DG DN to exceed anything from the DSLR days both in IQ and Focus speed. So the higher price seems reasonable, I see it as a different class of lens. If it's competitive with the Sony Planar or upcoming 50/1.4 GM that seems like a good value.
Just need to decide how fancy a lens you want, or what price point is good for you. Lots of choices.
summmers wrote:
Price is ridiculous. I don’t understand when it became normal to pay about $1k for third party 50 1.4
It does seem their could be a market for a more classic 50 /1.4 like the Canon EF or Nikon. They currently sell on B&H for $379 & $447. Could adapt the Canon to Sony with the MC-11.
Other native Sony options:
TT Artisan 50/2 - $69
Sony 50/1.8 - $223
TT Artisan 50/1.4 - $225
Rokinon MF 50/1.4 - $380
Rokinon AF 50/1.4 - $429
Samyang AF II 50/1.4 - $639
Sigma 50/1.4 DG DN - $764 (EDU)
Sony Planar 50/1.4 - $1348 (EDU)
I have no idea how a Sony 50/1.8 would compare to a canon 50/1.4 for IQ. If you are looking for budget AF that seems like the choice.
The Rokinon/Samyang AF ver 1 is in the price ballpark of the classic 50s, again no idea how IQ and focus would compare adopted to Sony. I have a bit of personal bias against Samyang, possibly unjustified.
I would expect the new Sigma 50 DG DN to exceed anything from the DSLR days both in IQ and Focus speed. So the higher price seems reasonable, I see it as a different class of lens. If it's competitive with the Sony Planar or upcoming 50/1.4 GM that seems like a good value.
Just need to decide how fancy a lens you want, or what price point is good for you. Lots of choices.
Feb 16, 2023 at 09:44 AM
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