In search of the perfect 50mm

The Sigmalux's focus issues seem to be purely due to poor calibration during manufacture - it's fully curable by sending it in for a recalibration.

The 50L's focus shift issues, however, aren't curable... apparently they're only an issue if you shoot at certain distances, though.

For me: the Canon 50mm 1.4 USM on my 5DII

Jam.radonc wrote in post #10555094
50/2 ZE

....+1

I just got the Canon 50mm 1.4 and will probably also get the Sigmalux and keep whichever performs best. The Canon focuses perfectly out of the box and is pleasantly sharp wide open (contrary to what I've heard) however the bokeh is not great, hence the big pull towards the Sigmalux.

Canon should upgrade their 50s... It's about time.

I recommend Contax Carl Zeiss 50mm f.1.4 N mount converted if you can fine one.... and I've had Sigmalux, 50L, and 50MP..

runner up would be 50MP if you're ok with MF.