08-16-2010, 03:25 PM
[quote name='Marco' timestamp='1281971011' post='1811']
I have the Voigtlaender 40/1.4 on a NEX-5 and from my pictures(no test charts) I would say it is a little bit softer at 1.4 but still very usable. The Bokeh is sometimes harsh for high contrast backgrounds but mostly it is smooth enough. I would say it is a little bit better than the Sony 50/1.4 in every respect. The 40/1.4 has also a little focus shift.
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Thanks for the feedback, Marco.
I've read here and there that the bokeh is a bit of a problem with the 40/1.4. I'm also slightly concerned about the "effective" focal length (60mm f/2) which seems a little short. However, the speed is certainly fine as is the price tag. It's probably pushing sanity to consider something like the 50/1.1.
I have the Voigtlaender 40/1.4 on a NEX-5 and from my pictures(no test charts) I would say it is a little bit softer at 1.4 but still very usable. The Bokeh is sometimes harsh for high contrast backgrounds but mostly it is smooth enough. I would say it is a little bit better than the Sony 50/1.4 in every respect. The 40/1.4 has also a little focus shift.
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Thanks for the feedback, Marco.
I've read here and there that the bokeh is a bit of a problem with the 40/1.4. I'm also slightly concerned about the "effective" focal length (60mm f/2) which seems a little short. However, the speed is certainly fine as is the price tag. It's probably pushing sanity to consider something like the 50/1.1.