> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter) > Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 11:40 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: EOS 50/1.4 vs 50/1.8 > > James B.Davis wrote (edited): > > There are a number of advantages to the 1.4 vs the 1.8 which > have nothing to do with sharpness, but more to do with other factors. > Photonet did a good review on the differences and it should > still be online. Bokeh is one of them due to the number of > aperture blades. >
I believe color cast is a big factor, and the thing I noticed most. They are both very sharp. If I was going back to the 1.8, I'd want one of the first versions, not so much for the metal lens mount or distance scale but the focusing ring on the Mk II is awkward for me. And IIRC, the hood on the newer on uses some adapter gizmo that will drive you crazy. I struggled with one of those hoods on my Mk 1 until Julian pointed out I had the wrong hood. (thanks Julian if you're reading this). Tom P. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
