Interesting! I didn't know the 50/1.8 was a Planar type design. That
explains its inherent quality. And good to know about its flare resistance.
Thanks!/ScottGee1
On 4/26/05, Albert <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> In my experience, the F1.8's almost always beat the F1.4's, there are
> exceptions of course, but usually, the F1.4's have more elements, and the
> F1.8's are usually of a direct planar design or variant, and have very
> very good distortion correction.
>
> F1.4 vs. F1.2 probably isn't going to be that big of a difference in terms
> of a brighter viewfinder..
>
> Is price a consideration??
>
> I use to lust after an F1.4, but they seem quite a bit more flare prone if
> you aren't careful with them vs. their F1.8 smaller brothers. So now I
> just stick to my F1.8.. the fact that I already have one, probably lent a
> few bias leans into the decision making..
>
> Albert
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