Actually in testing the 1.4s wide open I wish I had a lower ISO to use, I either have to shoot in a dim place or use an ND filter to avoid overexposure. The filter of course compromises focusing ability. I'll give 'em a try tonite, firmly mounted and magnified. I'm to the point though that if I _really_ need a shot I'll most likely grab one of the 1.7s, they seem to like me. ;-)
Don > -----Original Message----- > From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 10:54 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: A50/1.4 versus M50/1.4, Comment Please > > > Hi Don ... When testing or comparing lenses, the camera is always mounted > on a strong, solid tripod or base, and I use a magnifier, such as a > refconverter, to help focusing accuracy. Whenever possible I use a fast > shutter speed and MLU. You might be surprised at how much difference the > magnifier makes, and the other factors seem to help as well. > > Shel > > > > [Original Message] > > From: Don Sanderson > > > OK, you guys have me convinced I'm shaky and can't focus very well. > > The wierd thing is it's only the 50/1.4s (Usually the A) that > > _consistently_ give me grief! :-( > > The 50/1.7s (A,M and F)are among my very favorites, and results > > are usually quite good, same with the 2.0s. > > I'll go out with the 1.4s this weekend with a tripod and a 2x. > > > > If you see a couple come up on eekBay soon you'll know I didn't > > have much luck with them. > > Not much good owning lenses I can't get along with! ;-) > >
