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Archive 2012Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
p.2 #1Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Mm... lovely. It seems Nikon has another gem in the line-up.
Feb 17, 2012 at 04:19 PM
p.2 #3Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Looks good. But who would use the upper left corner wide open for an actual image.
Feb 17, 2012 at 05:40 PM
p.2 #4Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Looks like a promising lens.
How's the auto-focus speed? I was surprised to hear that the 50/1.8 G is considerably faster than the 50/1.4 G. It would be nice if the same is true of the 85/1.8 G.
How's the auto-focus speed? I was surprised to hear that the 50/1.8 G is considerably faster than the 50/1.4 G. It would be nice if the same is true of the 85/1.8 G.
Feb 17, 2012 at 06:00 PM
p.2 #5Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
ace97302 wrote:
Looks like a promising lens.
How's the auto-focus speed? I was surprised to hear that the 50/1.8 G is considerably faster than the 50/1.4 G. It would be nice if the same is true of the 85/1.8 G.
This is not the case.
The AF of the new lens is slower than on the previous generation - it is similar to the situation with the AFS 85mm/1.4G vs. AF 85mm/1.4D. But focus accuracy is usually better with AFS lenses.
Most people wouldn't even notice. Potentially handball photographers in dim light might see a difference.
rgds,
Andy
Looks like a promising lens.
How's the auto-focus speed? I was surprised to hear that the 50/1.8 G is considerably faster than the 50/1.4 G. It would be nice if the same is true of the 85/1.8 G.
This is not the case.
The AF of the new lens is slower than on the previous generation - it is similar to the situation with the AFS 85mm/1.4G vs. AF 85mm/1.4D. But focus accuracy is usually better with AFS lenses.
Most people wouldn't even notice. Potentially handball photographers in dim light might see a difference.
rgds,
Andy
Feb 17, 2012 at 06:07 PM
p.2 #6Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Apologies to those with ultra sensitivity for p.c., but I'd like to know where is this lens made from? Thailand, China?
Feb 17, 2012 at 07:30 PM
p.2 #7Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
codeninja wrote:
Apologies to those with ultra sensitivity for p.c., but I'd like to know where is this lens made from? Thailand, China?
Made in China
Andy
Apologies to those with ultra sensitivity for p.c., but I'd like to know where is this lens made from? Thailand, China?
Made in China
Andy
Feb 18, 2012 at 12:47 AM
p.2 #8Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
AndreasE wrote:
Made in China
Andy
No surprise!
I hope to see soon a Made in China 28mm f/2 AF-S at a similar price tag
Made in China
Andy
No surprise!
I hope to see soon a Made in China 28mm f/2 AF-S at a similar price tag
Feb 18, 2012 at 03:40 AM
p.2 #9Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
No surprises. Even my 'golden ring' 105 VR was also made in China. 
What about focus shift?
What about focus shift?
Feb 18, 2012 at 04:45 AM
p.2 #10Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Another update. I haven't looked at tr samples on my computer yet.
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/nikon_afs_nikkor_85mm_f1_8g_review/
~M
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/nikon_afs_nikkor_85mm_f1_8g_review/
~M
Feb 18, 2012 at 07:01 AM
p.2 #12Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Some pictures taken with the 85mm/1.8G.
I don't want to share portrait images I took yesterday, but the lens draws faces quite nicely. Its sharpness shot wide open is astonishing - very, very nice.Bokeh is pleasing.
AF in normal shooting conditions is fast and precise (but from a "Top Speed" perspective it seems to be slower than the AF 85mm/1.8D)
Images:
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141592244/original.jpg
100% crop (on the af focus field - the letter "R"). Photo was shot handheld.
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141592247/original.jpg
Full D3s resolution <click here>
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141592249/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141592259/original.jpg
regards
Andy
Edited on Feb 19, 2012 at 07:02 AM · View previous versions
I don't want to share portrait images I took yesterday, but the lens draws faces quite nicely. Its sharpness shot wide open is astonishing - very, very nice.Bokeh is pleasing.
AF in normal shooting conditions is fast and precise (but from a "Top Speed" perspective it seems to be slower than the AF 85mm/1.8D)
Images:
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141592244/original.jpg
100% crop (on the af focus field - the letter "R"). Photo was shot handheld.
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141592247/original.jpg
Full D3s resolution <click here>
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141592249/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141592259/original.jpg
regards
Andy
Edited on Feb 19, 2012 at 07:02 AM · View previous versions
Feb 19, 2012 at 06:57 AM
p.2 #15Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Andy, thank you for posting those test shots and pictures, they make me want this lens even more. I shoot DX and seek a long portrait lens to complement my beloved Tamron 60mm macro. I hope that the 85mm 1.8G would fill that role, and also focus a little faster in low-light conditions.
I would love to see some shots from this lens on a DX camera. I would also like to have enough cash for all of the photo gear that I desire. And I want a pony.
I would love to see some shots from this lens on a DX camera. I would also like to have enough cash for all of the photo gear that I desire. And I want a pony.
Feb 19, 2012 at 11:44 AM
p.2 #16Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
What is LoCA like on the G? The one thing that annoys me about the D is the purple/green fringing outside the focal plane, more obvious in contrasty scenes. Has that improved?
Feb 19, 2012 at 01:36 PM
p.2 #17Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Just saw the video made by the guy jared polin on you tube about comparisson between this lens. And 85 1.8d nice lens
Feb 19, 2012 at 03:36 PM
p.2 #18Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
This morning, while walking the dog.
D3s, ISO 800, f2.8, 1/400sec
1920x1200
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141621483/original.jpg
rgds,
Andy
D3s, ISO 800, f2.8, 1/400sec
1920x1200
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141621483/original.jpg
rgds,
Andy
Feb 20, 2012 at 12:29 AM
p.2 #19Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Has anyone else had their 85mm 1.8G ship from B&H? I pre-ordered from there and haven't gotten notice of a shipment yet (and the lens still isn't listed as in stock). I'm curious whether they're taking longer than other retailers to ship, or if I missed the cut on the first round of pre-orders and am stuck waiting for a second shipment.
Edited on Feb 20, 2012 at 11:58 AM · View previous versions
Edited on Feb 20, 2012 at 11:58 AM · View previous versions
Feb 20, 2012 at 10:51 AM
p.2 #20Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Andy is in Austria. I read somewhere that allen camera in PA got and sold some. I haven't heard anything about online ordering.
Feb 20, 2012 at 11:39 AM