Originally posted by BruceBanner I am torn between this two lenses, I'm looking to shoot at wide apertures (or very close to), and Iwant to know what the opinion is of which one performs better widest.
I realise the focal lengths are different, but if you're wanting to really aim for that '3d pop' feel, (which exists more towards wide open), which one does a better job, the 77 at 1.8 or the 43 at 1.9?
Gimme some sample shots at their widest!
TIA!
Bruce
Personally, I think the 77ltd is sharper centrally (esp stopped down f2-f2.8).
Add to that, it also has stronger contrast and sharpness falloff off the center at larger apertures and shallower DOF for similar framing which add to a '3d' look.
It behaves much like an older 50mm lens and sharpens up to the edges at f5.6-f11
The 43ltd isn't my favourite on FF (I liked it much more on aps-c).
It is a reliable walkabout lens, but on FF it does not have as shallow DOF as a 50mm to give that subject isolation look.
Its also less contrasty as the 77ltd and sharpness is more even.
The problem with the 77ltd is purple fringing in high contrast areas (eg. rim light on a subject).
Though many 85mm and fast lenses (of various brands) can suffer from it too.