08-23-2018, 02:51 PM
I like the idea of having a 50/1.2, especially since they're already releasing a good quality 50/1.8 anyway.
Most people went for the 50/1.4 instead of the f/1.8 models because the former were made to higher standards, optics were better, AF was better etc. Since then the f/1.8 lenses have gotten a lot better. Sony/Zeiss 55/1.8 is a prime example of that. This Nikon 50/1.8 will probably be another example.
Why would you go for a 50/1.4 if the 50/1.8 is already good enough? For half stop faster aperture?
That's where 50/1.2 makes sense. It's a FULL STOP faster. That might be worth it over the f/1.8 model.
Most people went for the 50/1.4 instead of the f/1.8 models because the former were made to higher standards, optics were better, AF was better etc. Since then the f/1.8 lenses have gotten a lot better. Sony/Zeiss 55/1.8 is a prime example of that. This Nikon 50/1.8 will probably be another example.
Why would you go for a 50/1.4 if the 50/1.8 is already good enough? For half stop faster aperture?
That's where 50/1.2 makes sense. It's a FULL STOP faster. That might be worth it over the f/1.8 model.