The 28/2.8 focuses to 0.2m (0.7 feet) for 1:3.9 magnification.
The Tamron 28/2.5 goes to 0.25m (0.83 feet) for 1:5.8 magnification
The 35/1.4 goes to 0.3m (1 foot) for 1:5.6 magnification
One thing to note is that the Tamron is quite noticably smaller than the Nikon 28, about half as long in fact. It's a near-pancake.
Avi B wrote:
The Nikkor 35 f/1.4 bokeh seems to change depend on how close the object is... If you're focussing close, then it's pretty harsh and ugly. If you're a bit away, it's not bad at all. I mean wide open.
I'd say the complete opposite. But due to CRC it changes, that's for sure.
mawz wrote:
The 28/2.8 focuses to 0.2m (0.7 feet) for 1:3.9 magnification.
The Tamron 28/2.5 goes to 0.25m (0.83 feet) for 1:5.8 magnification
The 35/1.4 goes to 0.3m (1 foot) for 1:5.6 magnification
One thing to note is that the Tamron is quite noticably smaller than the Nikon 28, about half as long in fact. It's a near-pancake.
Ah, thanks! The 28 2.8 is very tempting for the close focus distance, the 35 1.4 for the aperture.. :P HARD CHOICES! :P
ulrikft wrote:
... The 28 2.8 is very tempting for the close focus distance, the 35 1.4 for the aperture.. :P HARD CHOICES! :P
Get one of each
I received my 35/1.4 a couple of days ago. It's a heavy beast. And unfortunately it has hairline scratches on the rear element, which the seller did not disclose. I guess it has to go back or seller will get negative feedback.
Note that the 28/2.8 AIS is not the same thing as the 28/2.8 AI! The AIS is supposed to be much better, and the AI does "only" focus to 0.3 meters.
I'll probably pick up a 28/2.8 AIS this week, so perhaps I could post some examples before christmas.
Regarding the fastness of the 35/1.4, it is really just a bonus. Sharpness isn't good until f/2.8 anyway, so an f/2 lens with good wide open performance could be more useful. Check out the Nikkor 35/2 AI or AIS if you want something cheap, light and very sharp. You could probably get one for 500 NOK over there.
According to Rorslett, the 35/1.4 is sharper at f/2 than the 35/2. I think it's sharp at 2, very sharp at 2.8 and ridiculously sharp at 4/5.6. At 1.4 its performance is uneven, but getting sharp images is possible:
100% crop:
D200, ISO800 + half stop push in PP (hence the noise). 35/1.4 at 1.4, no sharpning done in post. Sharpening does help a lot, but then D200 is famous for its strong aa-filter.
I got the 28/2.8 AIS today! I've only tried a few wide open shots in the dark, but the results are very very good. It seems as sharp as the 24-70, but has lower distortion. Almost none! Color and contrast is superb, and counterlight doesn't seem to be a problem. I'd say this lens is better wide open than the 35/1.4 @ f/2.8.
ulrikft wrote:
Quick anecdote: The guys a tthe local camera shop wanted 9000,- NOK for the 35 1.4 they had... (about 1300 USD). That made me laugh a bit :P
So I guess I'll keep looking at fleebay for a 28 2.0 or 35 1.4 deal
That would be a bit high of a price for Europe for a new 35/1.4 (It's current-production). The 35/1.4 can be had new for $1100CDN.
But due to CRC it changes, that's for sure.
