02-25-2011, 01:31 PM
[quote name='arv' timestamp='1298623347' post='6348']
I would suggest to check photo samples here, or go to flickr/pixel-peeper/etc and compare photos(just be carefull for motion/out of focus blur). IMHO resolution differences won't be noticeable. Charts numbers lets you imagine how lens performs, but in reallity other factors influence photo's quality (especially for borders, which wide open mostly remain out of focus), and resolution is sufficient for both lenses. In Nikon 50 f1.4 costs even less than mentioned macro, so you could consider this one instead of 50 f1.8. I think decision is between speed and macro, and not between few lines difference on charts.
BTW, you can always rent a lens and try it.
A.
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Personally, I would not choose the 50mm f1,4 over the 50mm f1.8... the f1.8 version is very good all on its own.
I would suggest to check photo samples here, or go to flickr/pixel-peeper/etc and compare photos(just be carefull for motion/out of focus blur). IMHO resolution differences won't be noticeable. Charts numbers lets you imagine how lens performs, but in reallity other factors influence photo's quality (especially for borders, which wide open mostly remain out of focus), and resolution is sufficient for both lenses. In Nikon 50 f1.4 costs even less than mentioned macro, so you could consider this one instead of 50 f1.8. I think decision is between speed and macro, and not between few lines difference on charts.
BTW, you can always rent a lens and try it.
A.
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Personally, I would not choose the 50mm f1,4 over the 50mm f1.8... the f1.8 version is very good all on its own.