11-19-2010, 06:10 PM
I'm still in the process of learning my way around the fine details of the Zeiss. The earlier stuff has only been at longer distances where it was struggling to show any advantage. As unfair as it is, I've been looking at the macro performance of the two, with the help of extension tubes for the Canon in order to get the magnification. Of course the Zeiss blows it away in that condition.
It was pointed out elsewhere I could have got both a macro and a regular fast prime for less cash, but the Zeiss does have that unique mix of both that can be used at the same time, if less so than the individual cases. I already have other macros for use, but I did want specifically a 50mm with close focus capability, and I wasn't convinced with the f/2.8 performance of the 50mm macro lenses. No regrets on getting the Zeiss, but it does have an indirect side effect of making me want to get a 5D2 sooner...
It was pointed out elsewhere I could have got both a macro and a regular fast prime for less cash, but the Zeiss does have that unique mix of both that can be used at the same time, if less so than the individual cases. I already have other macros for use, but I did want specifically a 50mm with close focus capability, and I wasn't convinced with the f/2.8 performance of the 50mm macro lenses. No regrets on getting the Zeiss, but it does have an indirect side effect of making me want to get a 5D2 sooner...
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