50mm 1.2

[kimspics]

I have a 50mm 1.4 Question is, if I buy a 50mm 1.2 will I notice a difference? will it be better?

[OsmosisStudios]

Not in the 50mm range. Youd see a difference between the 85/1.8 and 85/1.2. The 50/1.2 isnt that nice, tbh.

The bigger question though is WHY.

[danbaileyphoto]

Plus the f1.2 it's ALOT more money and weight. The 50mm f1.4 is an outstanding lens and you can't go wrong it it.

[inkista]

Better for what?

The main difference you'll probably notice is that the 50/1.2 is a manual focus lens.

I shot with the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II before I adapted an OM-mount Olympus 50mm f/1.2 for my Canon. And the thing is--there is a difference and you will notice it, but it may not be as extreme as you're expecting it to be, and focusing wide open at f/1.2 (which is why you bought the lens in the first place) is not a piece of cake. You have a very thin DoF, and the lens is likely to show more of its weird weaknesses (CA, catseye bokeh, etc.) there.

There's nothing quite like shooting at f/1.2, but it may not be enough to justify the cost increase. I'd recommend renting one before purchasing, so you can see for yourself.

Chances are good 90-95% of what the 50/1.2 does you can do with your 50/1.4. It's just a matter of whether that last 5-10% is worth the price.