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I just picked up a mint 2nd hand version of this lens, despite being sorely tempted to go for the 1.8 version which is undeniably cracking value for money. I've read so many mixed accolades and brickbat reviews of the 1.4 that I very nearly gave it a miss.
Anyway, a quick test shot....1000th sec at 1.4 ISO 100
It's a tad soft at 1.4 as you'd expect confirmed by the above shot. Lovely bokeh though and it seems to give nice colour saturation.. Stopped down to f2 it's sharp as a tack and your girlfriend wouldn't thank you for taking too many close-ups with it. :shock:
Barrel distortion is one criticism levelled at the lens and it does exhibit it where there are straight lines in the shot, particularly in close up. A minor detail IMO compared to the fast available light capability the lens gives you.
Noisy rough focusing is another complaint from some owners. Obviously different lenses will vary, but mine is quiet and smooth - no probs at all - not on the 20D anyway.
I've tried shooting right into the Sun and lens flare (another criticism from some users) is hardly evident let alone worse than you'd expect.
It's early days, but so far I'm really chuffed with it and look forward to getting some good available light shots.
Anyway, a quick test shot....1000th sec at 1.4 ISO 100
It's a tad soft at 1.4 as you'd expect confirmed by the above shot. Lovely bokeh though and it seems to give nice colour saturation.. Stopped down to f2 it's sharp as a tack and your girlfriend wouldn't thank you for taking too many close-ups with it. :shock:
Barrel distortion is one criticism levelled at the lens and it does exhibit it where there are straight lines in the shot, particularly in close up. A minor detail IMO compared to the fast available light capability the lens gives you.
Noisy rough focusing is another complaint from some owners. Obviously different lenses will vary, but mine is quiet and smooth - no probs at all - not on the 20D anyway.
I've tried shooting right into the Sun and lens flare (another criticism from some users) is hardly evident let alone worse than you'd expect.
It's early days, but so far I'm really chuffed with it and look forward to getting some good available light shots.