Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF AF Nikkor
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Review Date: Apr 17, 2013
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Build quality, optical quality, it's simply a dream lens for portraits and weddings.
This is my third copy if you include the MF Ais version I had.
I started using a couple of zooms to lighten the load but there is something a little special about this lens.
The opportunity came along to get another copy so I did a straight trade for a new Nikon AFS105mm f2.8 VR macro I had sitting in the cupboard.
It simply produces quality and Bokeh to die for IMO.
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Cons:
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IMO nothing I still prefer it to my friends new AFS version.
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Tokina AT-X 300 AF PRO
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Review Date: Apr 16, 2013
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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I have been using this super Heavy weight lens for a number of years now if anything it's probably over engineered.
But it still produces the goods on both film and digital.
I have to admit where possible I try to buy genuine Nikon gear but when I first purchased a zoom lens back in the 70s it was a Tokina and even the build and optical quality were top drawer back then.
My friend purchased the Nikon AFS-VR version and did a shoot using them both.
Even he had to admit that he couldn't tell the difference shooting in good light.
But at over 4 times what I paid for mine I would want it to have the edge on speed and VR assistance in low light.
I would certainly recommend at least a good mono-pod or a solid tripod to get the best out of this lens.
If you do you will not be disappointed.
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Cons:
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Slower focusing than current day AFS and no VR technology but that moves on daily these days. No Focus Limiter or stabilizer but even a bean bag can help in the right circumstances. weight is the biggest problem for me these days but it's still lighter than my Sigma 800mm f5.6.
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Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor
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Review Date: Aug 28, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Speed and extra light gathering power beautiful Bokeh wide open.
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Cons:
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I have owned a number of 50mm f1.8 versions which IMO are sharper with more contrast
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This AFN lens came with a Nikon FM2n I purchased.
And a friend was after a 50mm for his D70 so I sold my AFN 50mm f1.8 to him. "Wish I had kept it now though"
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Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor
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Review Date: Aug 28, 2008
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Recommend? |
Price paid: Not Indicated
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Pros:
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Build and image quality,manual focus feels really good, 62mm filters
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Cons:
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Slow A.F. but its not needed for macro work. Can be to sharp if used for portraits but the focal length on DX format is perfect @ 90mm
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Why cant all AF lenses work and feel as good as this one does when switched to manual?
"The old 105mm micro is the same."
I think this is an excellent lens mine is the D version and I think it's even sharper than the 105mm.
For close up and copying its faultless gives a reasonable working distance from subject works well on digital slrs as well.
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Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor
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Review Date: Aug 28, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Build and image quality,manual focus feels really good, 62mm filters
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Cons:
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Slow A.F. but its not needed for macro work. Can be to sharp if used for portraits but the focal length on DX format is perfect @ 90mm
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Why cant all A.F. lenses work and feel as good as this one does when switched to manual ? "The old 105mm micro feels the same."
I think this is an excellent lens mine is the D but this has now been replaced with the 60mm A.F.S. version by Nikon.
For close up and copying its faultless gives a reasonable working distance from subject works well on digital slrs as well.
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Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED AF
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Review Date: Dec 4, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $350.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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This has been a excellent lens to have in my bag.
Pin sharp images that I have got with this lens convinced me to part with a number of fixed prime lenses that took up space in my bag.
Pin sharp,lightweight,build quality.
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Cons:
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None yet.
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Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
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Review Date: Jan 26, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $450.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Good Zoom range AFS and VR sharp quality optics.
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Cons:
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None what so ever.
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This is now my standard lens its certainly lightweight in comparison with the AFS 28mm-70mm f2.8 that I also own.
I may well replace/trade in for another 24mm-120 VR.
Yes I think its that good!
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Canon EF 24mm f/2.8
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Review Date: Dec 9, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $299.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Fast, sharp, compact producing razor sharp images great wide angle for group shots,landscapes or general photography.
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Cons:
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58mm filter thread most of the others 28mm,35mm 50mm 135mm take 52mm filters
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Great all round lens I now have just 3 Canon primes this one and the 50mm and 135mm these 3 primes cover 95% of what I need great for available and low light.
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Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 with Softfocus
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Review Date: Dec 9, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $250.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Its fast,lightweight and pin sharp when used without the soft focuss settings. You can ceate some great s/f images. And it comes at a bargain price IMO.
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Cons:
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None for the price.
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If you buy one of these lenses you should take the time to shoot a couple of test rolls of film using different apertures and s/f settings.Remember different working distances from subjects also change the appearance and depth of field If you write down what settings you have used you will soon be able to set the lens to what you want.
On a digital its even quicker and easier to do your testing.
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Nikon 135mm f/2D AF-DC Nikkor
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Review Date: Dec 9, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $450.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Fast wide aperture gives you a bright viewfinder good in low light, images are razor sharp or as soft as you want them to be.Build and optical quality are second to none.
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Cons:
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Lens hood is a little on the short side.
And its heavy due to the quality build.
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I purchased this lens because I have the Canon 135mm f2.8 Soft focus lens for my eos.
I realy liked the images I was able to take with it.
And wanted to be able to cpture the same kind of images with my Nikon gear.
I have also found this to be a good lens for both indoor and outdoor sports.
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
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Review Date: Oct 30, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $50.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Price, Quality, Fast f1.8 Mk1 are better built and a match for the F1.4
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Cons:
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If you have the MK1 nothing but the MK II is very plastic and feels fragile in comparison.
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Have owned both MK 1 and MK II version of this lens and also the f1.4
IMO the MK1 50 f1.8 is the pick of the bunch.
Its also makes a nice portrait lens on the 10D.
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Nikon 105mm f/2D AF DC-Nikkor
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Review Date: Oct 30, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $350.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Image and build quality is first class its fast pin sharp or as soft as you want it to be.
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Cons:
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Heavy and expensive but quality usually is !
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Love the results from this lens but need to use it more than I do at the moment.
Works well on digital body as well as film.
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Nikon 85mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor
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Review Date: Oct 30, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $160.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Image quality,fast, sharp, nice bokeh, compact and excellent value.
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Cons:
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Larger filter size compared with shorter Prime lenses from Nikon.
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The 4th prime lens that I puchased, its a nice fast portrait lens on a 35mm film body.
I have now replaced this with the 105 f2.0 DC lens.
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Nikon 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro
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Review Date: Oct 30, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $400.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Build and image quality,manual focus feels really good, 52mm filters
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Cons:
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Slow AF but its not needed for macro work.
To sharp for portraits unless you use s/f filter.
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Why cant all AF lenses work and feel as good as this one does when switched to manual???
I think this is an excellent lens mine isnt the D version but the earlier one.
For close up and copying its faultless gives a reasonable working distance from subject works well on digital slrs as well.
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Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Nikkor
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Review Date: Oct 30, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $140.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Superb image quality and value for money reasonably fast at F2.0
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Cons:
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None !
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This was the 2nd Nikon prime lens that I purchased after the AF 50mm f1.8 and it complements it perfectly.
It makes a good standard lens on a digital body giving you a little over 50mm in focal length.
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Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor
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Review Date: Oct 30, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $165.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Top drawer quality small, light, fast and sharp at any aperture.
Will beat even the best pro zooms for image quality.
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Cons:
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None
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Has been in my wedding kit bag from day one after changing to the Nikon system in January 1991.
Along with AF35mm f2.0, AF 50mm 1.8 and AF 85mm f1.8.
Used at more weddings for group shots than I care to remember.
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