Queries on sony 50mm F1.4

[tchoonyong]

Need some feedbacks on the quality for shooting using 50mm F1.4 and how reliability of this len by sony. Intended to buy it for my ALpha 100.

[yokechye]

definitely sharp n bright. but do u need 1.4?

[steadyshot]

Originally Posted by yokechye definitely sharp n bright. but do u need 1.4?

It will be very useful for low light situations, like maybe in art/watch exhibitions bah.. It's pretty sharp even at wide open.

Some reviews can be found here:

http://dyxum.com/reviews/lenses/reviews.asp?IDLens=305

Cheers

SS

[DewaKarma]

Originally Posted by yokechye definitely sharp n bright. but do u need 1.4?

if can get the 1.4 much better rite...can even setb to 1.7...n u have the best of 50mm for km/sony..

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

Originally Posted by DewaKarma if can get the 1.4 much better rite...can even setb to 1.7...n u have the best of 50mm for km/sony..

1.4 vs 1.7, is not just the 0.3 difference, its a hell lot more...

color & sharpness have been greatly improved.

[steadyshot]

Originally Posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt 1.4 vs 1.7, is not just the 0.3 difference, its a hell lot more... color & sharpness have been greatly improved.

Agreed!

[raincool2005]

i am using the minolta f1.7, i also tried out the sony f1.4 at their roadshow, i will prefer my f1.7

dun ask me why, u try both and u will know..

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

Originally Posted by raincool2005 i am using the minolta f1.7, i also tried out the sony f1.4 at their roadshow, i will prefer my f1.7 dun ask me why, u try both and u will know..

your wallet feel the pain rite...

[creampuff]

The f1.7 has the edge over the f1.4 in terms of sharpness imo. Ex-Minolta man here...

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

Originally Posted by creampuff The f1.7 has the edge over the f1.4 in terms of sharpness imo. Ex-Minolta man here...

really?

i own a super old f1.7, my 1st prime after getting a DSLR, actually my 3rd lens as well. not really impressed with it wide open. so chuck it in a corner.

bought a 1.4 last year. used it and wow, impressed... color more vibrant, sharp when wide open... bokeh also creamier...

[sulhan]

Hiee...

The main reason for it to be f1.4 is for better color. Even you take a 50mmf1.7 and a 50mm f1.4, taking a similar shot at say f4, the f1.4 one will surely produce better color. Its ability to "gather" light enables richer color as compared to the slightly slower f1.7.

[Ecclesiasm]

Yes, I agree with Sulhan.

Also, 50/1.4 may seem to be less sharp than 50/1.7 due to photographer's handling of the lens.

It's not easy to focus onto a close subject and maintaining the focus at such a shallow DOF. This close distance becomes a factor as most tests are taken up close.

Nevertheless, when you look through both lenses, it's obvious which is made of better stuff. Personally, the coating of the 50/1.4 is akin to other exotic lenses like the 100/2.8 SF and the 28/2. Beautiful!

[rOnGrEn]

anybody wants to exchange their 50mm f1.4 for my f1.7 if you think the f1.7 is better?

[DewaKarma]

i have one..but not for exchange..hehehe...but will sell soon if i get my other lens that i aim for..

[Gunjack]

Get the 50mm f1.4 definitely, unless budget restricts.

[satay16]

50mm is definately good. not only sony's, but canon, nikon, and many other brands.

[tchoonyong]

Originally Posted by satay16 50mm is definately good. not only sony's, but canon, nikon, and many other brands.

thks all for your feedback. I will be buying that len soon. See some preview of this len. The picture taken are quite nice.

[tirza]

i recall sony gallery at bugis junction has this lens for samples with alpha.. can try the lens, but its very dirty liaoz..

[T.A.]

Prices have gone up so much,
a quick check on KM 50mm showed $415,
any idea if it is still available?

[godzilla60]

Originally Posted by T.A. Prices have gone up so much, a quick check on KM 50mm showed $415, any idea if it is still available?

u mean they are still selling KM 50mm new?