hd> * Full time manual focusing (fantastic combined with CF4)
hd> * Focus distance window (with absolutely useless DOF), IR compensation
hd> mark
hd> * Metal vs. polycarbonate mount
hd> * A bit more solid construction
hd> * Better manual focusing ring
hd> (the 1.8 has its ring at the front next to the filter thread)
hd> * While it doesn't have ring USM, AF is still a lot quieter and faster
hd> I think Karen and Thomas summed it up (above). In addition to the AF being
hd> faster, I think it might be more precise with the 1.4. I find the 1.8 overshoots
hd> and hunts slightly compared to the 1.4. I've compared the two I have for
hd> sharpness, and can't really see a difference. They have slightly different
hd> colour characteristics, but I can't say that I prefer one over the other.
Thanks to all. I think I'll settle for the 1.8. I'm not sure if I'll
use it that much so the price seems to be ok. A used MK I is on my
target list now. Since I'm in no hurry surely it will be available
somewhere in the next year or so.
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Best regards,
Dieter mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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