Frank wrote: > Reminds me of someone's comment about a very fast 50mm prime (I think > it was f1.2, but I can't remember). IIRC, they said that it's best > performance was around f 8 to f11, and that it was unusable opened > wider than f5.6 because it was so soft. > > When someone asked him why he'd spent so much for an ultrafast prime, > he defended his purchase by extolling it's performance in the f8 to > f11 range, describing it as "outstanding". > > I'd have respected them more if they said, "it's a great huge honking > lens, with a big front element, and it looks way cool on my body, > dude!" <vbg>
I owned the A 50/1.2 lens once. Mine was ruined in a freak lens drowning accident more than 10 years ago. I really loved the lens although it sucked wide open. But what lens does not at F:1.2? Anyway it is sharp stopped down and very sharp at F:8 to 11. I remember it was tested in a swedish magazine sometimes in the 80's and at F:8 it outperformed all the other 50mm lenses on the market if my memory serves me right. It is wonderful to focus with due to its speed giving a truly bright viewfinder image. It was also beautifully built easily beating Leica 50mm lenses, which I compared it with, in term of finish and built quality. I really enjoyed using this lens. P�l
