ahsanford said:
YuengLinger said:
Also, AHSanford, refresh my memory--would you accept a 50mm 1.2L if it was as quick and otherwise practical as, say, the 35mm 1.4? I guess that extra, what, 1/3 f/stop, adds too much weight and cost?
If they keep it as small as the current 50 f/1.2L, I would consider it -- but I have zero confidence Canon will go back to the double gauss well another time. I believe the 85 f/1.4L IS and the next 50L will be flippin huge, like Art/Otus huge.
No thank you.
So my chips remain on the non-L 50 f/1.4 for me for nothing to do with speed or cost -- I think it will be kept small. I want 90% as good IQ as the best lens out there in half the size without needing to pull glass out and slow it down to f/2. We have that lens today in the EF 50 f/1.4 USM -- it just needs to be modernized.
- A
Speaking of wishes that don't come true... If Canon would make an f2 IS L lens in the normal range (preferably 45-50mm) weighing approximately 400grams, I would be thrilled. It would be my favorite lens for urban holidays. As much as I appreciated the 35 IS, it's not an L lens. It lacks in color, contrast, clarity, bokeh and build quality compared to the L standard. Sharpness wise it is good enough.
Btw, I have the Tamron 45mm f1.8. I realized just this week that it focuses well with the center focusing point, but consistently bad when using of center AF points. :-\ Hopefully, this can be addressed with a tap in console...