C100: Zeiss 50mm 1.4 ZE

From what I recall reading the Zeiss 50mm f/2.0 lens is better optically, though it's a slower lens. If I was buying a 50mm I'd probably go with the Sigma 50 f/1.4 Art lens since I hear raves reviews of it. Autofocus at f/1.4 should be useful as well. I guess Zeiss may have a better look aesthetically while Sigma has a sharper look.

I see Zeiss has some discounts of which some end today. I've been wanting to get the Zeiss 100mm f/2.0 for awhile now since I've heard such great things about it; I've also used it from rentals a couple times. Though, I may start investing in Cinema lenses soonish rather than high quality manual focus still lenses.
 
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I've been debating between the Zeiss 50 1.4 and the Zeiss 50 2.0 actually. The 2.0 can do macro, so thats a big plus... and @ 1.4 the lens likely gets a bit softer wide open.

I have the 85 1.4.. and @ 1.4 the CA isnt great, to the point where I try to shoot at 2.0-2.2 typically (rather that 1.8 or below).... Makes me think I'd likely do the same with the Zeiss 50 1.4....
I have the zeiss 28 2.0 as well, and the CA is not bad @ 2.0... Maybe 50mm 2.0 is the way to go
 
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