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Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | List Price: $1,435.00
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Brand: Nikon
Binding: Electronics
Features: - 85mm focal length is considered the optimal choice for portrait work using a 35mm SLR camera
- F/1.4
- D-Series for Nikon mount cameras
Don't bother with a new body...this glass is what you need. [Posted on 2007-10-23]
I frequently read the DPPREVIEW forums and everyone is talking about the new D300 vs the D3 vs the 40D vs the D200 vs the 5D. People....it doesn't matter! I'm convinced if you could put the 85mm f/1.4 on a pin hole camera you would get UNBELIEVABLE pictures. I've only been using this lens for a few days, but I can't tell you how impressed I am. The pictures are TACK sharp. The bokeh is beautiful and the weird 3D like effect is amazing. Auto focus is great on my D200. Not any louder than any of my other Nikon lenses. Worth every penny. Highly recommended.
UPDATE: I forgot to mention that I had no problems ordering through J&R music. They had the lens in stock and two day shipping was only about $1.50 more than normal ground.
A Lens to Fall in Love With [Posted on 2008-01-18]
This lens can capture some beautiful pictures. Very narrow depth of view at f/1.4. Very crisp images starting at f/2.0. Bokeh are beautiful: They are nice and round. Highly recommended.
Tack Sharp! [Posted on 2008-04-05]
A must have lens to compliment any Nikon system! The lens is EXTREMELY fast and SHARP! I'm amazed at the clarity of the photos I've taken thus far. Very impressive! For anyone considering this lens....stop thinking about it and just do it!
Prime Time and Wow Factor! [Posted on 2008-05-07]
Prime Time: I am addicted to fast, prime lenses and this Nikkor does not disappoint! The large aperture makes using the SLR viewfinder a pleasure - super bright, minimal fatigue. Images taken with the 85mm 1.4 are sharp and easily demonstrate the advantage of shooting RAW especially when viewed at 100%. Truly amazing when seen on high resolution monitors. And available light is no longer that elusive quarry. To these ends - sharpness and speed - there are alternatives. Many online reviewers speak highly of the 85mm 1.8 and this sister to the 1.4 is a classic that ranks very high in terms of value. Nonetheless, the smoothness of the out-of-focus portions of images taken with the 1.4 is something that just has to be seen. This is the proverbial stuff of legend. Nikkor's execution of this optical formula is arguably second to none and when taken in the context of comparisons to German glass one can maybe rationalize value despite the high cost.
Wow Factor: This lens has a nice balance in its proportions. Check out the NikonUSA website and the D3 digital body. This is the lens that completes that picture. And it is an imager to boot!
Of note: The resultant magnification from this or any focal length depends on the format or size of the light sensor. Nikon currently has only one digital body with a 35mm-film equivalent sensor and that is the D3 (Fx format). Any other digital Nikon body (Dx format) will result in greater magnification (1.5x).
Cons: My other lenses (24mm 2.8, 50mm 1.4) have been relegated to the cupboard. For now...
Incredible Lens [Posted on 2008-06-05]
This is a fantastic lens!
I love how well it works with a D300 at 1600 ISO, you can shoot in rooms with very little light.
I would recommend shooting full manual settings when pushing this lens and your camera to the limit so you can get the picture you really want (accuracy in low light).
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