03-10-2011, 02:19 PM
[quote name='genotypewriter' timestamp='1299550847' post='6593']
The 85 1.2L II has better center resolution at f/1.2 than the 84 1.4G wide open:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/genotypewriter/5057691550
Sure the 85 1.4D was sharper in the center than in the corners but the question is, was it sharper than the rest? <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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The "latest 1.4G" doesn't mean anything other than a built-in motor. For example it took Nikon 35 years to develop their 24 1.4 and here's how it compares to the 24 1.4L II:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/genotypewriter/4698284415
The 35G's worse, but I haven't had time to publish my results yet.
GTW
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I have no doubts that Canon 85L/f1.2 is a fantastic piece of mech/optical engineereing. Regardless of f1.2, it certailny is one of the most impressive lenses ever produced (within any company). Personally I admire this lens, btw.
As for your tests - judging by your posts all around here, I have my doubts about them. Contrary to that, I have no doubts about your "objectivity" - you are Canon biased and thus one doubts your tests being 100% valid and objective.
Plus - yes, your procalamations about 35/f1.4 contradicts those of Markus. According to measurements of Photozone.de: Canon 35/f1.4 is definitely a weaker performer compared to Nikon 35/f1.4. And yes, somewhat I believe their findings much more.
The 85 1.2L II has better center resolution at f/1.2 than the 84 1.4G wide open:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/genotypewriter/5057691550
Sure the 85 1.4D was sharper in the center than in the corners but the question is, was it sharper than the rest? <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />The "latest 1.4G" doesn't mean anything other than a built-in motor. For example it took Nikon 35 years to develop their 24 1.4 and here's how it compares to the 24 1.4L II:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/genotypewriter/4698284415
The 35G's worse, but I haven't had time to publish my results yet.
GTW
[/quote]
I have no doubts that Canon 85L/f1.2 is a fantastic piece of mech/optical engineereing. Regardless of f1.2, it certailny is one of the most impressive lenses ever produced (within any company). Personally I admire this lens, btw.
As for your tests - judging by your posts all around here, I have my doubts about them. Contrary to that, I have no doubts about your "objectivity" - you are Canon biased and thus one doubts your tests being 100% valid and objective.
Plus - yes, your procalamations about 35/f1.4 contradicts those of Markus. According to measurements of Photozone.de: Canon 35/f1.4 is definitely a weaker performer compared to Nikon 35/f1.4. And yes, somewhat I believe their findings much more.