I'll be glad if/when the likes on Sigma/Tamron do join the Sony party. I think this is what the system desperately needs - good lenses that are affordable to more people.
Doesn't really affect me personally, the f4 Sony glass is fine for my needs and not too ridiculously priced. But the prices of the new lenses must put a few off buying into the system?
For what it's worth, I think all of the bodies are pretty good value. Lenses - not so much (very good, but a bit steep
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The way Sigma and Tamron are going maybe hopes of a bargain basement but good enough 50mm f1.4 may rest with some Chinese company we never heard of...??? Yes, we have the Samyang and that may suit some but it looks a bit podgy for me.
And just back to the Sony 50mm f1.4 pricing, I should know better than to be a little tongue in cheek in this thread as young Chris takes me 100% seriously and just about has an embolism every time I do but here's what Lens Rentals has to say...
Vs the Otus.
"The Sony is phenomenally good in the center; just absolutely superb. From a resolution standpoint it is clearly better than the Otus in the center, and just as good as the Otus away from the center as well. There is a little sag of the Sony’s MTF halfway to the center but then improvement out to the edges."
Vs the Sigma ART...
"The Sigma is really good, and I won’t argue if the Sony is worth the financial difference. But from an MTF standpoint, the Sony is better."
Vs Nikon 50mm f1.4G...
"But the Sony is dramatically better, which at the price it should be."
"Quick Summary:
The Sony Planar 50mm f/1.4 is expensive and not everyone needs to plop that much money down for a 50mm lens. But, if you do need one, it’s worth the money; it’s really superb. The center sharpness in particular is unheard of in a 50mm lens. This seems to be a pattern we’re seeing with some of the new Sony lenses, too: The fine resolution (at higher frequencies) is higher than we’re used to seeing.
From a pure value standpoint, the price is reasonable. Best quality prime lenses tend to cost well over $1,000 and some up to $2,000, and this is a best quality prime lens. Your shooting may not require a top-of-the-line 50mm lens and there are lots of other options in that focal length for FE shooters. But if you require the best one, then this would be the one you buy, at least based on bench test results. (Remember, I never suggest buying a lens based solely on test results. Go check out pictures, too.)"
And lastly...
"Summary
MTF tests like this give you a good idea of how sharp the lens might be and how much sample variation you should expect. On the basis of these, the Sony 50mm f/1.4 Planar is as good as anything available. For those of you who need a really high-quality 50mm lens on an FE mount camera, it looks like your best choice.
The very flat field with almost no curvature is another plus, and one that may appeal to photographers every bit as much as the excellent MTF does.
But of course the proof is in the pictures. We’re starting to see some sample images online and that will explode shortly, giving you a chance to evaluate the bokeh and the lens’ performance in various lighting conditions. But unless those greatly surprise me, I think a lot of people are going to love this lens."
I do wonder if these very sharp new lenses hint at high mp count cameras to come. Chances are they do.
peru_2016_canon-1671.jpg by Jonathan Richards, on Flickr
peru_2016_sony-1139.jpg by Jonathan Richards, on Flickr
peru_2016_canon-1197.jpg by Jonathan Richards, on Flickr
