Originally posted by noons Thanks for the reply Axl, much appreciated.
Glad to hear your thoughts, and that you're enjoying the sea change!
I might see if I can borrow a mates 7d to try out for a weekend - its either a 7d or a d700 (as FF is the intended destination).
I'd like to see what one of your new indoor shots look like, if you wouldn't mind posting an example.
How do you find the canon 50 f1.4 vs the DA* 55 ?
FF is my destination too. I nearly ended up getting used 5MkII but everyone I asked said 7D has better AF.
7D is way different in controls to Pentax and it took me few days to get used to it but now I find it good.
To be fair I miss somr things from Pentax. Mainly SR and TAv. But oh well.
EF50/1.4 vs DA*55?
EF - faster AF (much much so)
- bigger MF throw
- smaller
- lighter
- not as busy outlining wide open
DA*
- WR
- more contrast wide open
- warmer colours
- comes with hood and pouch (with Canon you have to purchase these as extras)
- rounded aperture blades
Sharpness is pretty much at toss of the coin
Build is very similar
So far, I don't miss the 55. Or the other way around, EF50 delivers all I need for nearly half the price.
Regards