Anyone want to talk me out of getting the Sigmalux?

I went and pulled a lot of the "contextual portraits" I have taken over the past 3 years and did a focal length analysis and determined that more were shot at 50mm than any other FL (using zooms).

So I think a good available light 50mm prime is in order.

I don't want to shell out $1400 for 50L.

The "Sigmalux" is looking like the best candidate for me vs. the Canon 50 1.4.

I know that it can be iffy in terms of getting one that focuses accurately, but if you do, the lens is a keeper.

Anyone want to talk me out of it?

You've come to a forum of addicts to talk you out of addiction?

Good luck.

Do you need AF? If not, do look at the Zeiss alternative. I had the Sigma 50mm 1.4, whilst stellar for others it had too many issues for me. I'm in the market for a good 50mm. I've narrowed it down to the best two. It's either the 50L or the 50/2 ZE.

I'm trying to cure my L lens addiction by buying Zeiss.

Jam.radonc wrote in post #10436351
Do you need AF? If not, do look at the Zeiss alternative. I had the Sigma 50mm 1.4, whilst stellar for others it had too many issues for me. I'm in the market for a good 50mm. I've narrowed it down to the best two. It's either the 50L or the 50/2 ZE.

I'm trying to cure my L lens addiction by buying Zeiss.

You talking the 50 1.4 Planar T ZE for $725?

SchnellerGT wrote in post #10436377
You talking the 50 1.4 Planar T ZE for $725?

No, I'm talking about the Zeiss 50mm f2 makro. Far better than the 1.4, which infact is not great till f2.8. The 50/2 ZE is sharp from the word go.

Jam.radonc wrote in post #10436351
...I'm trying to cure my L lens addiction by buying Zeiss.

That's like trying to cure a crack addiction with heroin.

d.

I guess I'm in trouble then

ahh wish I could help but mine focuses fine and is a fantastic lens.. I tried my friends 50/1.2L and 50/1.4 first but saw no reason to justify getting either over the Sigma.

I went looking at all 3 and liked the Sigma the most. If I'd of liked the Canon f1.2 I'd of bought it. Definately didn't like the Canon 1.4. Only thing I worried about on the Sigma was getting one that had to go back to fix the front back focus problem. But since it's new. It goes back for free. Can't fix what I didn't seem to like about the F1.2 and F1.4. All image quality.

Have a look at some of the sample photos and see if the "onion ring" bokeh bugs you. If not, then I say go for it. I got a Sigmalux and I like it

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=886655

Does this help???

AF? Checked.

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Nope, can only talk you into it....

Go for the Sigmalux

Theres rumors of a new Canon 50mm f/1.4, but its also rumored to be priced at $700 or so...and theres no telling how good it will really be (It probubly will be VERY good..but thats besides the point) but its a rumor..and rumors have a funny way of being..you know..rumors..as in may not happen

dont get it..get the 85 1.4