You are right, Im probably going to get the 50mm makro again - when money allows... but i need the AF of the 50mm on a few jobs ( weddings) no time for MF in dark rooms etc I have had most modern 50mm that fit the eos system and the makro is the only that made me go wow, not just sharpness but rendering and overall IQ. If they started doing this series for Sony with Af - Im changing system...