canon 50mm 1.4 vs 1.2
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I have the 1.4 and rented the 1.2 from Vistek last weekend. As far as sharpness goes, in my opinion, it was a toss up between the two.
The 1.2, however, like others have said, has much better contrast and the bokeh is just incredible. If you think the 1.4's bokeh is something to brag about, the 1.2 will rock your world.
The downside is the price. I don't think I can justify the price difference for something that only myself and fellow camera enthusiasts would ever notice, and even then the difference isn't THAT big.
The extra durability and weather sealing is definitely a plus. If you think you need the durability and sealing with your work in the future, then perhaps the 1.2 is the best choice for you.
The 1.2, however, like others have said, has much better contrast and the bokeh is just incredible. If you think the 1.4's bokeh is something to brag about, the 1.2 will rock your world.
The downside is the price. I don't think I can justify the price difference for something that only myself and fellow camera enthusiasts would ever notice, and even then the difference isn't THAT big.
The extra durability and weather sealing is definitely a plus. If you think you need the durability and sealing with your work in the future, then perhaps the 1.2 is the best choice for you.
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This whole discussion makes me happy, just to hear lenses described in terms other than their sheer ability to render sharpness or based on some DxO lab test. Makes me feel like the "character" of a specific lens might actually still matter!
The 50 f1.2 is one my favourite lenses, it's become my walk-around favourite even more than the 24-70 in that it forces the "sneaker-zoom" and more thought for composition. Wide-open takes some practice, but the effort is well worth it. The lens itself has been around long enough that it's profile is well-known and easily corrected in post with Lightroom or Optics Pro if you're into that sort of thing.
But I just love the pop this lens gives. If you can get a deal on one I'd say go for it, as the only real downside is cost.
The 50 f1.2 is one my favourite lenses, it's become my walk-around favourite even more than the 24-70 in that it forces the "sneaker-zoom" and more thought for composition. Wide-open takes some practice, but the effort is well worth it. The lens itself has been around long enough that it's profile is well-known and easily corrected in post with Lightroom or Optics Pro if you're into that sort of thing.
But I just love the pop this lens gives. If you can get a deal on one I'd say go for it, as the only real downside is cost.
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