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Again you can get the Lumix 50 f1.8 cheaper open box or as good as new.
I'm not even sure I'd buy a MILC 50mm, I still have several legacy which means they are fairly crap in comparison... CZ Tessar 50 f2.8 is nice if you want retro colours. I did some good photography (content wise) with a Pentax 50 f1.4 but it was soft and severely lacking in contrast. Maybe modern PP could salvage those RAWs?
Today my c4k storm footage video peeping on S5ii & 24-105 was sharper! I hated those legacy and DSLR lenses having to stop down to f2.8 or more... At least the CZ Tessar starts at f2.8 without those soft faster f stops.
Yes the Meike is way better than those legacy lenses so why not if you want one, but why would you want one over the Lumix? The extra 5mm? Move forward a bit
The L mount will be available by November 8th. Parameter Compatibility Sony E mount cameras:A7 A7R A7IV A7R IV A7III A7RII A7RIII A7SIII A9 A7C A7CII The E-mount isn’t compatible with Sony NEX series, such as NEX 3 3N NEX 5R NEX 6 7...