Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/12/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Frank, The issue in the Canon AF system is that the 1.8 version is built somewhat better than the toys given away free at MacDonalds; and the 1.4 version while the build quality is better the performance at 1.4 to 2 leaves a lot to be desired. Therefore, if you use the 50mm focal length a lot the only real choice if you shoot near wide open is the 1.2 version. This is really good marketing by Canon as many users, after using the throw away 18-55 think that the 1.8 fifty is pretty good and the 1.4 is awsome; but people who are used to lenses that might last a couple of years wouldn't touch them unless they could carry a few spares. :) Don don.dory@gmail.com On 12/19/06, Frank Filippone <red735i@earthlink.net> wrote: > > I think I am repeating myself... but F1.2 is 1/3 of a stop faster than > F1.4. Are you sure there is enough advantage to the extra > 1/3 of a stop? > > Frank Filippone > red735i@earthlink.net > > > > has any one tried the new Nocticanon...the Canon 50mm f1.2 L lens... > > on the appropriate camera body...? > > It's not equivalent to the Noctilux, due to the aperture of 1,2 ! > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >