Larry Cloetta
Veteran
I have been unable either through a forum search or an extensive Google search to find any definitive comparisons between these two lenses, even with realizing that it is a fairly subjective question.
Mostly finding lots of praise for each lens, but don't know if the person giving the opinion has sufficient experience with both lenses. My impression is that both the 1.8 and the 2.5 are very nice lenses, but what I would like to know, from those here who own and use both lenses, is which one they feel is "better", and why. I know it's subjective, but anything would help. I've looked at as many picture examples as I could find, and those would lead me to prefer the 1.8, but there are too many other factors which go into the final result besides the lens.
Money always a factor, but assuming they were both the same price, which one would people rather have? I can afford a 2.5 now and would have to save for a 1.8, but that's ok. For me, "character" is a plus, and nice bokeh matters, and it is probably a good idea to sidestep the issue of what 'nice' means in the context of bokeh. And subject separation is always good.
I've seen some sample shots comparing the original 1.8 to the 2005 reissue 1.8, and I actually preferred the original, if that helps.
Anyway, thanks in advance for any help/opinions anyone could offer.
Best wishes,
Larry
Mostly finding lots of praise for each lens, but don't know if the person giving the opinion has sufficient experience with both lenses. My impression is that both the 1.8 and the 2.5 are very nice lenses, but what I would like to know, from those here who own and use both lenses, is which one they feel is "better", and why. I know it's subjective, but anything would help. I've looked at as many picture examples as I could find, and those would lead me to prefer the 1.8, but there are too many other factors which go into the final result besides the lens.
Money always a factor, but assuming they were both the same price, which one would people rather have? I can afford a 2.5 now and would have to save for a 1.8, but that's ok. For me, "character" is a plus, and nice bokeh matters, and it is probably a good idea to sidestep the issue of what 'nice' means in the context of bokeh. And subject separation is always good.
I've seen some sample shots comparing the original 1.8 to the 2005 reissue 1.8, and I actually preferred the original, if that helps.
Anyway, thanks in advance for any help/opinions anyone could offer.
Best wishes,
Larry