Which would you go for....I really didn't like my Sigma and want something a bit sharper than the nifty.
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bjielsl Senior Member  260 posts Likes: 1 Joined Apr 2011 Location: Amarillo, TX More info | May 15, 2011 20:53 | #1 Which would you go for....I really didn't like my Sigma and want something a bit sharper than the nifty. DIGITAL: 1D mk III, 24-105 f/4L, 70-200 f/2.8 L USM, 50 f/1.2 L USM.
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SimplyShane Senior Member  684 posts Joined Oct 2010 More info | May 15, 2011 20:54 | #2  Permanent banThe nifty is razor sharp. (MF with Live View and you'll see exactly what I mean.) http://www.flickr.com/photos/bengford
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JonFoster is it safe?  4,521 posts Likes: 39 Joined Feb 2005 Location: White Lake, MI More info | May 15, 2011 20:59 | #3 I have the Canon 50 1.4 which is a great lens but if I was to buy another 50mm lens it would be the L. I shoot with a Little Canon
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May 15, 2011 21:05 | #4 Jon Foster wrote in post #12416292  I have the Canon 50 1.4 which is a great lens but if I was to buy another 50mm lens it would be the L. Jon. What the added benefit for 1000.00 difference. I know L....but from what I have see the 1.4 USM is sharper @ 1.4 than the L. DIGITAL: 1D mk III, 24-105 f/4L, 70-200 f/2.8 L USM, 50 f/1.2 L USM.
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alemerson Member 56 posts Joined May 2010 More info | May 15, 2011 21:19 | #5 bjielsl wrote in post #12416317 What the added benefit for 1000.00 difference. I know L....but from what I have see the 1.4 USM is sharper @ 1.4 than the L. higher build quality. weatherproofing. half a stop more light. i guess a hood and a pouch counts too. oh yeah and much slower autofocusing 5D Mark II | 16-35L II | 24-105L | 35L | 50 f/1.4
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SimplyShane Senior Member 684 posts Joined Oct 2010 More info | May 15, 2011 21:21 | #7 Permanent banalemerson wrote in post #12416399 higher build quality. weatherproofing. half a stop more light. i guess a hood and a pouch counts too. oh yeah and much slower autofocusing Sounds like a ton of fluff that is NOT WORTH the cash. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bengford
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May 15, 2011 21:53 | #8 No love for the Zeiss? DIGITAL: 1D mk III, 24-105 f/4L, 70-200 f/2.8 L USM, 50 f/1.2 L USM.
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Tony_Stark Shellhead  4,287 posts Likes: 350 Joined May 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada More info | May 15, 2011 21:58 | #9 |
JonFoster is it safe? 4,521 posts Likes: 39 Joined Feb 2005 Location: White Lake, MI More info | May 15, 2011 21:59 | #10 bjielsl wrote in post #12416317 What the added benefit for 1000.00 difference. I know L....but from what I have see the 1.4 USM is sharper @ 1.4 than the L. For me the build quality is a huge factor. While the speed isn't that much faster it would/could help. I shoot a lot of events and having faster more durable glass is a big asset. I also shoot in some nasty conditions. Everything extreme cold to extreme heat. I find myself shooting in the rain and in very dry/dirty dusty conditions. In general I think I'm pretty anal about keeping my gear clean and in good working condition but the reality for me is, my stuff really gets used when it's being used. My shooting times also range from a few hours to 12, 14 or 16 hour days. Hardware failures at the wrong time can be costly. I shoot with a Little Canon
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EthanFrank Member 153 posts Joined Apr 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada More info | May 15, 2011 23:26 | #11 If you're considering the Zeiss, I would have a look at the C/Y 50mm f/1.4, and the ZE 50mm f/2. Cheers,
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t60p Senior Member 450 posts Likes: 17 Joined Jul 2006 More info | May 17, 2011 07:39 | #12 bjielsl wrote in post #12416317 What the added benefit for 1000.00 difference. I know L....but from what I have see the 1.4 USM is sharper @ 1.4 than the L. BOKEH. It's quite similar to the 85L. If you plan on shooting primarily at f/1.2 go for it.
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ssmanak Senior Member 439 posts Likes: 7 Joined Jun 2010 Location: Chandigarh, India More info | May 17, 2011 08:01 | #13 Voted for F1.4 for value for money. Excellent upgrade from nifti-fifty. I had it for a while, excellent lens. ss.manak
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