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FA 50 1.4 vs DA 50 1.8

Started Mar 31, 2015 | Questions thread
DAVID MANZE Veteran Member • Posts: 6,390
Re: FA 50 1.4 vs DA 50 1.8

KL Matt wrote:

I'd probably go with the newer lens for the coatings and potentially better contrast wide open, but I can't confirm any of that because I've never shot the DA 50 1.8.

The FA 50 1.4 is nothing to write home about wide open. I view that aperture as useful in extreme low light only -- fun shallow-DOF shots suffer from low contrast at that aperture. The FA 43 at f/1.9 is far better in that regard, possibly the 50 1.8 is as well.

M

Bernie3 wrote:

I have the FA 50 f/1.4 and K5IIs and plan to stick with APC. I could sell the FA 50 and purchase a DA 50 f/1.8. Would the DA 50 f/1.8 be better? Is the DA sharper edge to edge?

Bernie

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Here you go with the FA50 @ F1.4 1/4000 sec. ISO 200 a little PF reduction and a tad of sharpening, it's dammed sharp fully open, taken with the K01. OK wide open there is flare in high contrast situations, but hey, it's an oldie!

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