Another pointless comparison: 35L vs Canon 50 f/1.4 vs 85L wide open

All lenses tested on 5D camera, pointed at a wall about 6 feet away.

All lenses were tested wide open (f/1.4 for 35L and 50 f/1.4, f/1.2 for 85L).

Center is the only thing guaranteed to be in focus; I suspect there was a mild slant to the camera axis relative to the wall, because all three original photos are slightly softer on the right than the left, and both sides are sharp at f/5.6 with all lenses.

I just received my 50 f/1.4 today and have been examining its IQ output when compared to my other most-used lenses, the 35L and 85L. The 50 f/1.4 does exhibit that same halation everyone knows about under some circumstances, but the detail is still there.

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your 50mm f1.4 is pretty sharp at center.

I think most 50 f/1.4s are pretty sharp in center. It's the halation thing that people see that makes them believe it's a soft lens model. In fact, I believe it is resolving the detail very well.

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I think most 50 f/1.4s are pretty sharp in center. It's the halation thing that people see that makes them believe it's a soft lens model. In fact, I believe it is resolving the detail very well.

i like the 50 1.4 wide open better than the 35L i owned as well as the one i rented. the 50 1.4 is a whipping boy with obvious issues but for the price i think it's a steal.

ed rader

The 35L is a great lens and is my main lens for 99% of my work. We will see if that continues to hold true come January 30th (next full wedding).

I'd be interested in seeing the upcoming Samyang 35mm f/1.2 compared to the 35L

^ never heard of this lens. will google search for reviews!