Photo sharing: Sony Alpha

[Hockeyman]

 

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[Hockeyman]

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[havoc315]

Low light portrait with the Minolta 200/2.8... 28 years old and what an amazing lens:

 

[havoc315]

Heavily heavily cropped moon shot with the 200/2.8

 

[pixiedust247]

because I know that I will get the most detailed answer! I am looking for a 50 mm f1/4 for my a77. What are you suggestions?

Thanks in advance for your time and expertise!
Stacey

 

[havoc315]

because I know that I will get the most detailed answer! I am looking for a 50 mm f1/4 for my a77. What are you suggestions?

Thanks in advance for your time and expertise!
Stacey

Mike (Hockeyman) extensively uses the Sigma 50/1.4 on his A99 --- Most of his recent shots were taken with that lens.
I have the Sony 50/1.4, which is a fair bit cheaper. I got it used for $250. According to most reviews, the Sigma is better. But the Sony is cheaper and smaller. The Sony is still quite good. It is a bit soft wide open at 1.4, but it sharpens up significantly from 1.7 and smaller. Far corners remain soft on full frame, but should be just fine on the APS-C A77.

I'm almost positive that the Minolta 50/1.4 has the same optics as the Sony 50/1.4. It may not have the newer coatings, so it may have worse CA and flare. It also won't support in-camera jpeg lens corrections, if you care about that. So it is almost the same as the Sony lens, and I think you can find it for $150 to $200.

 

[Hockeyman]

I do love my Sigma 50 f/1.4

 

[havoc315]

untitled-18.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

[havoc315]

untitled-4.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

[havoc315]

lpark3.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

[havoc315]

I had a busy shooting weekend...

Ducks

leonardpark-31-Edit.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

Dance

dance-51.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

dance-107.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

dance-242.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

Landscape..

leonardpark-51.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

Blackbirds..

audobon-6.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

And geese

audobon-40.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

[fractal]

Was walking into a restaurant Saturday and this is what I saw in the parking lot...

 

[fractal]

I had a busy shooting weekend...

The girl in the yellow and green traditional Indian outfit is my favorite.

 

[havoc315]

The girl in the yellow and green traditional Indian outfit is my favorite.

lol.. Thanks. I had a couple of favorites..

dance-248.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

dance-223.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

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[Hockeyman]

9-11-01 Memorial by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

 

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[saintstickets]

Very much amateur photog here with a question. I have a Sony a55 camera and among the lens I have is a Sony 50mm f/1.8. I was debating on getting a 50mm f/1.4. I will use either lens for primarily dark rides at WDW. Is there enough of a difference between the two to justify the purchase? My skills leave a lot to be desired and need more practice but I'd rather practice with the f/1.4 if it will be that much better. TIA for you comments, info and tips.