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TWoK wrote:
So the 105/1.8 wasn't incredible?
Oh yes, but not in the same way. The 105/1.8 is a faster lens, with good sharpness from corner to corner, even wide open. It gives a bit low contrast from f/1.8 to f/2.8, but it is extremely sharp at f/4. Though it is extremely prone to ghosting and flare, due to the large lens elements.
Bokeh is good, but not as good as the 105/2.5. At f/4 they seem quite equal, but the 105/2.5 is much nicer at f/2.5 than the 105/1.8 is at f/2.8.
Both are stellar lenses, but they don't do the same thing. The 2.5 is much lighter and smaller, while still at least equal in sharpness compared to the 1.8 stopped down to f/2.8. Flare and ghosting is way less troublesome.
On the other hand; the 105/1.8 is mechanically THE nicest lens I've ever held. The engineering is just awesome. Focusing is buttery smooth, and it feels and looks like a 1500 dollar lens. Which I guess it was, back then.
If you don't need the extra stop, or the superior mechanical "feel"; the slower lens is the better one.
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Edit: Heck, here are a couple of pics with the 105/1.8 wide open on FF too!
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