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Hi Son,I am considering of getting one of these lens. Does anyone has these two lens and based on your experience are there any differences in them beside the F1.4 wide open? How sharp are these two lens at wide open and also chromatic aberration?
thanks,
-Son
Hi Pham:I am considering of getting one of these lens. Does anyone has these two lens and based on your experience are there any differences in them beside the F1.4 wide open? How sharp are these two lens at wide open and also chromatic aberration?
thanks,
-Son
Been looking at your recent pictures from Thailand Jorgen, very nice!Have a look at the "Fun Pictures with Nikon" thread. I've posted a lot of photos with the 85mm f/1.8 from page 17 and out.
For me, it was a question about money. I bought my non-D version for less than $200, which is a fraction of what I would have to pay for the 1.4-version. When that is said, I must say that I'm very happy with the lens. Nice bokeh (although I'm sure the 1.4 is even better), little CA and more than sharp enough. The smaller size also makes it more convenient for travel.
I would love to see a new version from Nikon, with AF-S and VR. Dreams, dreams...
I have the 135/f2 DC and I really like it a lot more than either of the 85mms, the 105 is closer to the 85/1.4 in drawing but more refined imo. As far as focusing speed goes, 85/1.4 isn't that fast either, the 135 might be a little better but I'm not sure since only focus manually, I still can't get used to focusing with AF and then recomposing, I need to focus on the composition and just shoot without moving.David,
Have you considered the 105mm f/2.0? From the photos I've seen, I prefer that one to both of the 85mm lenses, but that's obviously personal.
I was also hesitant to buy the f/1.8 after seeing lots of test shots "proving" that the f/1.4 was much superior, particularly with regards to bokeh. In real life however, I'm surprised how well the f/1.8 performs in almost all areas. My major gripe is the focus, speed as well as sound, but mine is an ancient version, and the D80 is no powerhouse.
Rumour has it that there will be a refresh of these lenses (and other nikkor primes) just before photokina.I am considering of getting one of these lens. Does anyone has these two lens and based on your experience are there any differences in them beside the F1.4 wide open? How sharp are these two lens at wide open and also chromatic aberration?
thanks,
-Son
Son, can't speak to the f/1.8 version, but I do like the f/1.4 version for certain "people" applications. It's one of my mainstay optics for wedding work ... it has a pictorial quality to it that suits the subjects and cluttered environments of a wedding.I am considering of getting one of these lens. Does anyone has these two lens and based on your experience are there any differences in them beside the F1.4 wide open? How sharp are these two lens at wide open and also chromatic aberration?
thanks,
-Son
Lars,Son,
Yeah, the 1.8 is designed for resolution only, it seems. Bokeh is so horrible you'll puke at it. The 1.4 OTOH - well you saw the samples (you'll find a round blur a f/2 and up). Re build quality - you get what you pay for. What's important, you decide.
Lars