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If you want a 50mm it is.
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Been there, done that. In the last decade, I have owned close to 8-10 different 50mm lens. From the legendary Zeiss, Pentax to the humble Canon 50mm f1.8. When I was new to photography, that's what I...
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I think that is the crux of my issue. If the f/1.2 is soft when it is wide open, and the f/1.4 is actually sharper per the test from lensrentals (and yes they are not the end all be all of assessing...
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Isn't that like saying, "I married the hermaphrodite for the flexibility of going gay... ya know when I need to."?
If that's your thing (shooting at f/1.2 that is), then go nuts... but I am just...
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Are you talking 5D classic, mkii, mkiii? Regardless, bodies depreciate like crazy and while ff does contribute to an image, it doesn't do more than the lens. Your comment is as helpful as saying,...
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No, you're misunderstanding me.
I'm saying that if DX is someone's endgame (i.e. if someone will never in actuality purchase a full-frame camera and will keep at DX bodies) then this particular...
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It's fine if you want to waste money, but to pretend other people should is moronic. Shooting at 1.2 is universally regarded as soft, pro's don't need it. Here is an actual opinion from someone who...
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Depends on the state you live in...
you need to work out if the 1.4 is 'breaking your back'...
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the only thing this lenses have in common (actually two parameters!) focal length and all 3 are made by canon / didn't look into specifics - but an "L" line has solid (one piece!) glass lenses and...
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I'm always curious why people want this lens. The f/1.4 beats it in sharpness and are there really that many people shooting at f/1.2? I'm sure there are... but still it just doesn't seem to be the...
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You'd think that was the case. I've had to have two canon 50 1.4s repaired for similar issues, after minimal use.
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color of "L" is priceless ;)
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What's the point of this lens if you don't have a full-frame camera?
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I didn't notice a difference when I looked at the examples... but it was over HD video and that obviously can be misleading. I'll take your word for it. And while I have 2300 in cash burning a hole...
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I see a difference in the bokeh. The fan blades of the aperture are a definite upgrade... though I think it is less noticeable between 1.2 and 1.4.
I think he was trying to pick a fight.
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I have better things to do than pick a fight with an armchair enthusiast of photography.
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Your opinion about photography is just down the drain. Whoever quotes that guy knows nothing. Obviously, you never had a L lens before. 50mm is portrait lens, not for astrophotography and certainly...
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I hear ya but left my 5Dmk2 two years ago and haven't missed it much since. The lighter T2i is a good trade-off for me. I might upgrade to a 5Dmk3 since it has faster fps - something I might need...
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Seems like every canon lens has went on sale except the 17-40. I'm looking for that at the moment. I just recently bought the Sigma 50mm, I'm a fan of it. Very nice lens for the money.
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I'm sure that's the exception, not the rule.
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Just use 1.8 its worth the budget and spend other money on guns and ammos for craziness that is going to happen in 2013
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"L" clearly outperform non "L" lenses / question is ?! how much that extra : performance, built, color, boke (or bokeh), value (or appreciation), etc. worth to you!? :rock:
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no deal on the 100-400 L yet either :(
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Yes some of his lens "reviews" are just specs, but that's perfectly fine since I believe the best way to check out a lens is to wait for an SD, get it at a discount, shoot the crap out of it, then...
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I thihk he does other things for a living other than that too. I think "pro" is a tough term in photography. I know "pro's" in that it is there main source of income, and I know some hobbiest that...
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Not being sarcastic or anything, but if those three pieces of equipment make your back sore, maybe look at a lighter system like m43 or Sony NEX. No worthwhile glass or equipment in the APS-C or FF...
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It's better to invest in lenses than camera bodies.
I've found that 50 is a great focal length for some portraits on a crop body.
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If you have money or reason to buy F1.2, you should get it.
If not, then F1.4 is better choice for you.
Easy logic.
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Having owned at least 35 L lenses since I started photography back in 2006 (peaked at 14 L lenses at one time, currently own 9 right now), I could never go back to a non-L lens. Call me a L snob but...
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wish mamazon would run another 10% off code :) (20% would be better!
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I absolutely grant that more light can be an invaluable commodity, especially when flash is a non-option. But I dispute the bokeh issue. I know it has 2 more blades, (8 v. 6 if I recall correctly...
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Using your analogy, I'd probably say that the f/1.4 would be a certified pre-owned Honda with all the bells and whistles (Touring Edition), where as the f/1.2 would be a new entry level model Acura. ...
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To each their own. Being curious is okay. Just don't be jealous (for not owning one) or cocky (for owning one). Same thing can be said for many things, $30M homes, $350K cars, $20K purse, etc. Best...
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is this worth buying if you already have a 85mm 1.2 ? got a 5dm2
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I have used the 50/1.4, 50/1.8 II and 50/1.2 and the 1.4 developed issues with the focusing mechanism. There's no comparison in terms of build quality and for someone who goes on a trip of a lifetime...
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You know what's funny? Everyone says the same thing about the 1.4 vs. the 1.8, so by the transitive property, I suppose we should get the 1.8 over the 1.2. At least the wallet agrees.
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I think what he meant was that the 1.2 don't give as shallow DoF on crop compared to FF, or something. Not sure, I was bit confused too. It'll still be shallower compared to 1.4, regardless of the...
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Show me one person telling 1.4 vs 1.8 is about same.
For me:
-build quality
-USM
-sharpness
-2/3 stop extra light
All those for only ~$200 extra, big difference.
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Ken Rockwell? You subscribe to the famous photogear troll? The guy who posts reviews without ever touching the gear? LOL! :lol:
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thank you! you're the first person to get that. i was snickering at all those saying they're shooting wide open thinking that if they really knew what they were talking about they'd at least...
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