Better Upgrade? 50D or an L?

[peety3]

and it wasn't the Rebel at fault
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I've always wondered - how can you tell which one's fault it is, the lens or the camera?
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I'm guessing that you've never tried the 85/1.2. It might take a full two seconds or so for that lens to run the length of its focus range, as seven of the eight pieces of glass move for focusing. Although I feel like my different cameras can focus my 70-200/2.8IS at different speeds, there's no such difference on the 85/1.2. On one hand, I'd suggest trying the 85/1.2 sometime (local camera store or a rental), but on the other hand I'd recommend staying far, far away from it unless/until you're ready to buy it. It's a very addictive lens!

[Oren]

No, I've never tried it and I don't think I'll get a chance any time soon - but if it's such a slow lens there is no way I'll want to buy it... actually, at $1899 there's no way I'd ever be ready to buy it [:P]

[Jon Ruyle]

It might take a full two seconds or so for that lens to run the length of its focus range, as seven of the eight pieces of glass move for focusing.

Are you talking about the 85mm f/1.2 II or the original version? I knew the 85 f/1.2 II was slow, but didn't know it was *that* slow. As you can tell, I've never used the lens either. Maybe one day...

[Colin]

I haven't timed it, but it's not something for moving objects...