What We Like
+Exceptional sharpness across the frame, even wide open at f/1.7, with 40% sharper corners compared to the older f/1.4 model
+Ultra-lightweight at 170g with compact 65 x 54.7mm design, making it highly portable for travel and street photography
+Exceptionally affordable at $139-180 USD while delivering optical quality that punches well above its price point
+Beautiful, smooth bokeh rendering with minimal focus breathing makes it excellent for both stills and video
+Silent, fast STM autofocus with support for eye/face detection
+Perfect 85mm full-frame equivalent focal length ideal for portraits and street photography
Worth Knowing
−No physical aperture ring; aperture must be controlled via camera body, which some photographers find inconvenient
−Vignetting at f/1.7 is noticeably high (1.3 EV) and lacks auto-correction, requiring manual post-processing
−Plastic construction feels lighter than expected and may feel less premium despite solid build quality
−No weather sealing, limiting suitability for harsh environmental conditions
In Production
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