Mike Jacks0n wrote: patotts wrote:
The Canon RF 50/1.2 was my favorite lens when I was shooting Canon R5, I really like the way it renders and bokeh, but I wouldn't say it is Canon's best lens ever, or the best they can do. It has some things I would change:
- Make it a true internal focus lens
- Dual focus motors that are more silent
- Smaller, lighter and cheaper. The Sony 50/1.2 GM weighs 172 grams less, is shorter and costs $200 less (and then they have student/teacher discounts as well). It is arguably sharper as well (but perhaps I'd give the rendering to the Canon).
Putting it up against the 50 f1.2 GM isn't really apples to apples. Sony had more than 3 full years
3 years is nothing. How often did we see updates of Canon EF and FD 50mm f/1.2 lenses?
Mike Jacks0n wrote:
to dissect
The improvement of the Sony GM is definitely not gained by dissecting the RF lens. It's simply due to smarter design choices the RF lens weights less, focuses instantaneously and yet has a beautiful rendering.
Mike Jacks0n wrote:
and improve on the RF 50L. If they didn't make it better, they would be looked on quite unfavorably. 4 years is a very often a Sony lens' generation span, so improving on it over that time is pretty much a prerequisite.
It doesn't take 3 years to at least lower the price. And if 3 years is such a long time, why are Canon users waiting for ages for an updated optical design for a 50mm f/1.4 lens? For Canon it's two mounts ago.
Mike Jacks0n wrote:
Personally, I love the RF 50L. It took all of a few seconds to decide to buy after simply picking up a camera with it on it. But if I'm honest, I'm partial to the RF 85L. It has slower AF, weighs a ton and is priced to match its weight, but... its optically perfect (or as near as anyone can expect). Clinical sharpness without being clinical. CA is about as distant a thought as Pluto is to the Sun. I'm not sure you could ask for better colors, bokeh, and acuity. I've heard people say it has no character, but I couldn't disagree more. Its ability to reproduce a scene with almost perfect accuracy is a positive trait not a downside.
Optically amongst the very best lenses. Character is a matter of taste. I went with the 105mm f/1.4 Art because of the price. I like it's fast AF as well.
Jan 24, 2024 at 11:21 AM
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