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Kent Beeson · January 15th, 2018, 08:45 PM

best 50mm interview lens for FS7 mark II? Is this a contender?

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1299222-REG/sigma_50mm_f_1_4_dg_hsm.html/BI/2855/KBID/3801

J. David Pope · January 15th, 2018, 10:17 PM

There is no one 50mm that is the "best". It all depends upon what you want in a lens and your budget.

The Sigma you linked is an excellent lens in the budget realm for interviews. The Canon 50mm f/1.2 EF is in roughly the same price range and it is a lens many Fs7 / C300 owners love and use for interviews where they are wanting to achieve a shallow depth of field. For a bit more money there is the Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA Lens which has the advantage of having an iris ring and also comes in e-mount, so you won't need a lens adapter. By avoiding a lens adapter you avoid any issues with the adapter producing flare. Another option for a 50mm that provides manual iris control is the Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine DS. At only $400 it is a bargain. For around half the price of some of the 50mm's mentioned you could get the Rokinon 50mm T1.5 and the Rokinon 85mm T1.5.

Kent Beeson · January 16th, 2018, 09:02 AM

excellent reply - looking at that Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA

thanks

Alexandru Cristescu · February 28th, 2018, 08:25 PM

If your budget allows, I would check out the Tokina 50 Vista. Its more expensive than some of the other suggestions but it punches way above its price tag. Its beyond full frame coverage, interchangeable mount and a very nice modern and sharp look. No breathing and beautifully marked for pulling focus. Its probably the last 50mm you would ever buy.

January 15th, 2018, 08:45 PM	#1
Kent Beeson Major Player Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Texas Posts: 266	best 50mm lens? best 50mm interview lens for FS7 mark II? Is this a contender? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1299222-REG/sigma_50mm_f_1_4_dg_hsm.html/BI/2855/KBID/3801

January 15th, 2018, 10:17 PM	#2
J. David Pope Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 40	Re: best 50mm lens? There is no one 50mm that is the "best". It all depends upon what you want in a lens and your budget. The Sigma you linked is an excellent lens in the budget realm for interviews. The Canon 50mm f/1.2 EF is in roughly the same price range and it is a lens many Fs7 / C300 owners love and use for interviews where they are wanting to achieve a shallow depth of field. For a bit more money there is the Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA Lens which has the advantage of having an iris ring and also comes in e-mount, so you won't need a lens adapter. By avoiding a lens adapter you avoid any issues with the adapter producing flare. Another option for a 50mm that provides manual iris control is the Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine DS. At only $400 it is a bargain. For around half the price of some of the 50mm's mentioned you could get the Rokinon 50mm T1.5 and the Rokinon 85mm T1.5.

January 16th, 2018, 09:02 AM	#3
Kent Beeson Major Player Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Texas Posts: 266	Re: best 50mm lens? excellent reply - looking at that Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA thanks

February 28th, 2018, 08:25 PM	#4
Alexandru Cristescu Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 63	Re: best 50mm lens? If your budget allows, I would check out the Tokina 50 Vista. Its more expensive than some of the other suggestions but it punches way above its price tag. Its beyond full frame coverage, interchangeable mount and a very nice modern and sharp look. No breathing and beautifully marked for pulling focus. Its probably the last 50mm you would ever buy.