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FA 50 1.4 vs DA 50 1.8

Started Mar 31, 2015 | Questions thread
paulkienitz
paulkienitz Veteran Member • Posts: 5,459
Re: FA 50 1.4 vs DA 50 1.8

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

It's better, but IMO the difference is very small.  I switched only because the 1.8 was included free in a bundle.

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