06-07-2010, 09:20 PM
I had only one sample of each, so my experience is sortof limited here ...
regarding your question which of the two (f/1.8 or f/1.4) is the better lens on
a fullframe camera .... I think "it depends" ... if you need the better sharpness
near f/2, you're likely better served with the f/1.8 ... if you need the lens for
lowlight often, take the f/1.4 ... the AF is noticably better.
If you look for the better bokeh between these two, again it is the f/1.4 that
you want.
After owning both, I finally upgraded to the 50L ... and never looked back.
Yes, it has a steep pricetag, and Klaus's MTF test did not really make it
shine ... but in real life, it is a joy to use and a reliable companion ... and of
course it is able to deliver imprssive results.
just my 2cts ... Rainer
regarding your question which of the two (f/1.8 or f/1.4) is the better lens on
a fullframe camera .... I think "it depends" ... if you need the better sharpness
near f/2, you're likely better served with the f/1.8 ... if you need the lens for
lowlight often, take the f/1.4 ... the AF is noticably better.
If you look for the better bokeh between these two, again it is the f/1.4 that
you want.
After owning both, I finally upgraded to the 50L ... and never looked back.
Yes, it has a steep pricetag, and Klaus's MTF test did not really make it
shine ... but in real life, it is a joy to use and a reliable companion ... and of
course it is able to deliver imprssive results.
just my 2cts ... Rainer