05-12-2011, 08:27 AM
Thanks for the review Markus... I suppose you have a sunny weather there and you are on the run for testing all FX compatible lenses you've got...
The sharpness of this lens in the center of the frame is exceptional for that price... I use it on D700 for close-up portraits (mostly indoors). The border/corner performance between F/2.0-4.0 is not much of a problem, and overall lack of high contrast in open apertures (+ lack of detail with higher ISOs) is very suitable for such portrait shots. And also not to forget, I think the background blur is not a top notch but I don't find it bad or unpleasent at all. Of course it cannot compete in general with the 85mms, but again, at this price this lens is a must have ( and you can even carry it in the pocket of your rain coat)...
Serkan
The sharpness of this lens in the center of the frame is exceptional for that price... I use it on D700 for close-up portraits (mostly indoors). The border/corner performance between F/2.0-4.0 is not much of a problem, and overall lack of high contrast in open apertures (+ lack of detail with higher ISOs) is very suitable for such portrait shots. And also not to forget, I think the background blur is not a top notch but I don't find it bad or unpleasent at all. Of course it cannot compete in general with the 85mms, but again, at this price this lens is a must have ( and you can even carry it in the pocket of your rain coat)...
Serkan