Sometimes the feel of more superior in holding a large aperture lens is
important, I feel happier in using a 50/1.4. Although the percentage price
of the 1.4 is much higher than the 1.8 but the actual money is very small.
Unless weight is a critical issue or the smaller aperture lens has some
special characteristics that the other one does not otherwise I will choose
the larger aperture one. I myself will choose the 1.4 any time.
C.H.Ling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Swale" <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Hi Andrew,
>
> Is it likely to be worth it to go for a 50/1.4 rather than a 50/1.8?
>
> The extra opening isn't all that usable.
>
> For better pictures, I'd suggest looking for a 50/1.8 Made in Japan model;
> they are not necessarily expensive, and certainly seem sharper. Just
ensure
> there's no oil on the blades; this has been reported.
>
> Brian
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