Krümelkraft
Well-known member
My apologies if this has been discussed before.
I just got a 800PF and I have the option of returning.
Now you might ask: how could that dude want to return a 800PF lens?
The thing is: I have the 500PF and I also use it with a 1.4 TC, which is a pretty usable setup. I wonder if it is worth to spend 7k for a lens that offers 2/3 of a stop faster aperture and a slightly increased focal length, but on the other hand is significantly heavier and bulkier and not as easy to use when it comes to lens cap and lens hood.
Furthermore, I have no idea how I can hold that lens without bumping either focus, control ring or fn buttons.
I want to share with you some comparisons here (sorry, they are screenshots from DXO photolab, 100% magnification, no corrections applied, RAW).
Can you spot the difference? One is with the 800PF, the other is with the 500PF+1.4TC, both at fastest available aperture (6.3 and 8).
Judge yourself.
I am quite surprized how close they are in terms of sharpness and resolution.
I just got a 800PF and I have the option of returning.
Now you might ask: how could that dude want to return a 800PF lens?
The thing is: I have the 500PF and I also use it with a 1.4 TC, which is a pretty usable setup. I wonder if it is worth to spend 7k for a lens that offers 2/3 of a stop faster aperture and a slightly increased focal length, but on the other hand is significantly heavier and bulkier and not as easy to use when it comes to lens cap and lens hood.
Furthermore, I have no idea how I can hold that lens without bumping either focus, control ring or fn buttons.
I want to share with you some comparisons here (sorry, they are screenshots from DXO photolab, 100% magnification, no corrections applied, RAW).
Can you spot the difference? One is with the 800PF, the other is with the 500PF+1.4TC, both at fastest available aperture (6.3 and 8).
Judge yourself.
I am quite surprized how close they are in terms of sharpness and resolution.