A few weeks ago, I did an informal, no-numbers comparison of the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 S and the Sigma 50 mm f/1.4 ART with both lenses on the Nikon Z7. I had some reader and Z forum member interest in a similar comparison between the 50 mm S lens and the Zeiss Otus 55 mm f/1.4 and the Sony/Zeiss (Zony) 55 mm f/1.8. The Zony can’t be used on the Zx cameras, so I mounted it on a Sony a7RIII.
Here's the result:
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Cliff notes: The 50S is very close to the Otus. The Zony 55's LoCA hurts it at wide apertures in comparison to the other two lenses. Stopped down to typical landscape f-stops, all three lenses are excellent. Except for LoCA, the lenses are mostly limited by the current sensors on axis at f/1.8.
The Zony 55 was once the reigning MILC price-performer in this focal length. No more, although it remains an excellent lens.
Jim
Here's the result:
Nikon 50/1.8 S, Otus 55 on Z7; Zony 55 on a7RIII - the last word
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Cliff notes: The 50S is very close to the Otus. The Zony 55's LoCA hurts it at wide apertures in comparison to the other two lenses. Stopped down to typical landscape f-stops, all three lenses are excellent. Except for LoCA, the lenses are mostly limited by the current sensors on axis at f/1.8.
The Zony 55 was once the reigning MILC price-performer in this focal length. No more, although it remains an excellent lens.
Jim
