p.1 #1 · Old Af lenses such as 50mm ZA 1.4 with new bodies
Hello,
I have used the ZA 50mm 1.4 in the past, but af was not consistent, and I've had too many missfocused pictures. I tried two of them but it was the same. I know I'm not the only one since Julia trotti said the same with a a7III, when comparing it to the gm 1.2
But I really liked the color, and the rendering of this lens...
I wonder how this lens behaves with modern camera such as a7iv or a7cii.
Has somebody compared this lens with old and new cameras?
p.1 #2 · Old Af lenses such as 50mm ZA 1.4 with new bodies
I had it on A7III and A1. I saw noticeable improvement in AF (mostly speed) on the latter. In general, I wouldn't say AF was bad on A7III, though it definitely hunted more when shooting against the backlight.
p.1 #5 · Old Af lenses such as 50mm ZA 1.4 with new bodies
I love my la-ea5 on my a7IV. Sony, and Minolta before them, made some great glass, some class leading. The ZA50 is excellent and on my list to try. I do love a good 50mm. I currently use the ZA24-70/2.8 And I really love the Minolta 100/2, one of the smallest af teles you can use. My favorite portrait lens I would love to see a new Sony 100/2. I also use the Minolta/Sony 70-200/2.8 G.
I have also used the Sony ZA 135/1.8. Fabulous lens with some of the best rendering. Absolutely love it. It has an old screw driven af, though.
The Minolta 200/2.8 is a gem, as is the 80-200 G. The 80-200/2.8 is screw driven only as well, and it has the most af that is both fast and violent.
