[dave9t5]

I agree the bokeh is not perfect but it's above average for a 50mm.

 

The 55/1.8 is slightly better optically than the 50/2 but I prefer the ergonomics & size of the Loxia 50/2.

 

An indirect reason that I don't like the 55 now is the crappy native AF of the A7R.

For the product shots of these reviews, I used both the 55 with a small extension tube and a Minolta 50/3.5 macro on the LA-EA4 adapter. The cheap AF sensor (taken from the A65) of the LA-EA4 is way better in low light.

 

Nice follow up article.  

 

background blur did a similar article, except comparing the Mitakon T0.95:

http://www.backgroundblur.com/#!/article...e12bf4cdee

 

Not dissimilar conclusion to yours.  

 

Personally, the FE 55mm seems stunning optically to me.  However, I love manual focus and the Loxia 50mm seems like a dream to handle.  Lots of good choices.