Sony SAL-50F14Z Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm F1.4 ZA Fixed Lens Best Deal

Sony SAL-50F14Z Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm F1.4 ZA Fixed Lens? Love this lens!!
Is it better than the good old Sony/Minolta 50/1.4? Yes! - The new CZ lens is just sharp at any F number, while I find the old Sony/Minolta 50/1.4 sharp at f/2 and smaller. The old Sony/Minolta 50/1.4 is not very sharp wide open. Some wouldn't care because they don't use f/1.4, but then why would you buy the f/1.4 lens (especially when you can get cheaper Minolta 50/1.7 for FF or 50/1.8 for cropped body)? - Overall the image is much more appealing with the new CZ - better bokeh, better colors. The images have the 'CZ look' that I like with the 85/1.4 and 135/1.8 (it actually looks more like the 135/1.8 than the 85/1.4). I had a session with many photos of the same subject with different lenses, and looking at the photos later on the computer I could immediately tell when I switched to the CZ 50/1.4 even without looking at the EXIF. - The AF of the new CZ is amazingly fast, even at low light. - It is weather sealed, so can be used in snow/light rain. * Why would someone prefer the old version? - The old version is much smaller, giving a very compact setup. - The old version is at least 3 time cheaper (and if you buy used Minolta 50/1.4, you can even find it at 5-6 times cheaper), while still good performer. * Is it worth the money? That is a personal call. If you are low in money, I think you can do well with the old version (or the Sigma 50/1.4) and save the money for other things. For me, as someone who uses f/1.4 often and lives in a place with rain and snow, I am happy I got it and I am going to keep it.

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• A new optical design for top-end image quality
• Quiet and smooth AF operation thanks to SSM Dust and drip resistant design High-grade metal body Superior Large-Aperture Performance
• Dust and drip resistant design
• High-grade metal body
• Superior Large-Aperture Performance

Sony introduces the long-awaited, Carl Zeiss full-frame, large-aperture, single-focal-length lens with an all new optical design that sets new standards in resolving power and contrast.

Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 5.2 x 7.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
ASIN: B00BFQHGWI
Item model number: SAL-50F14Z
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
Date first available at Amazon.com: February 25, 2013