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Archive 2012Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
p.3 #1Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
- this is a review of the lens from Allen's Camera
Feb 20, 2012 at 11:49 AM
p.3 #2Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
I just picked one up at my local camera store.. Cant wait to try it out tonight.
Feb 20, 2012 at 01:47 PM
p.3 #3Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Steve Beck wrote:
I just picked one up at my local camera store.. Cant wait to try it out tonight.
Steve,
enjoy your new lens. It's a good lens for night photography.
I was out with my dog tonight.
Used my lens a bit stopped down (f2.5). To freeze motion, I used ISO 1600 which gave me between 1/100 sec and 1/400 sec.
1920x1200
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141637143/original.jpg
1920x1200
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141637138/original.jpg
1920x1200
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141637149/original.jpg
regards,
Andy
I just picked one up at my local camera store.. Cant wait to try it out tonight.
Steve,
enjoy your new lens. It's a good lens for night photography.
I was out with my dog tonight.
Used my lens a bit stopped down (f2.5). To freeze motion, I used ISO 1600 which gave me between 1/100 sec and 1/400 sec.
1920x1200
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141637143/original.jpg
1920x1200
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141637138/original.jpg
1920x1200
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141637149/original.jpg
regards,
Andy
Feb 20, 2012 at 05:01 PM
p.3 #4Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Impressive pics Andy! This lens seems to be a keeper!
Feb 20, 2012 at 05:18 PM
p.3 #5Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Cameta has it in stock. But they sell it for $699. As an authorized dealer, I think that's very un-ethical. Very bad practice. Individuals or other stores (non-authorized dealers) may take advantage of the limited supply and high demand, but authorized dealer? Nikon should do something. Does Nikon allow their dealers to charge as much as they want?
Feb 20, 2012 at 05:55 PM
p.3 #6Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
As expected, the lens vignettes at f 1.8.
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141656207/original.jpg
100% crop @ f1.8. No sharpening applied in CNX2
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141656208/original.jpg
Below is a comparison of the AFS 85mm/1.8G with its predecessor AF 85mm/1.8D. Right before sunset.
AFS 85mm/1.8G @ f1.8. image resized
Full resolution
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141656215/original.jpg
AF 85mm/1.8D @ f1.8. image resized.
Full resolution
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141656219/original.jpg
This morning. 1920x1200
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141649674/original.jpg
1920x1200
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141649676/original.jpg
regards,
Andy
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141656207/original.jpg
100% crop @ f1.8. No sharpening applied in CNX2
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141656208/original.jpg
Below is a comparison of the AFS 85mm/1.8G with its predecessor AF 85mm/1.8D. Right before sunset.
AFS 85mm/1.8G @ f1.8. image resized
Full resolution
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141656215/original.jpg
AF 85mm/1.8D @ f1.8. image resized.
Full resolution
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141656219/original.jpg
This morning. 1920x1200
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141649674/original.jpg
1920x1200
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141649676/original.jpg
regards,
Andy
Feb 21, 2012 at 02:10 PM
p.3 #7Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
ok im sold into this good thing i sold my 851.8d
great pix sir..
great pix sir..
Feb 21, 2012 at 02:21 PM
p.3 #8Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Looks really good and seems to me to be much sharper than the older 1.8D. I also generally like the bokeh it produces. 
Please let us see more samples!
Btw. I'm on waiting list for this lens here at local camera store in Iceland, it hasn't yet arrived here in the middle of the pond.
Please let us see more samples! Btw. I'm on waiting list for this lens here at local camera store in Iceland, it hasn't yet arrived here in the middle of the pond.
Feb 22, 2012 at 05:20 AM
p.3 #9Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Andreas -- do you live at a ski hill?! I am so jealous!!!
Looking forward to my copy of the lens too!
Looking forward to my copy of the lens too!
Feb 22, 2012 at 07:30 AM
p.3 #10Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Very interesting. I've been missing my old 85mm f/1.8 ever since it went for a swim...
Feb 22, 2012 at 09:52 AM
p.3 #12Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
to think i cancelled my pre-order for this lens!!i like the rokinon but MF is just really not for me thats why i pre-ordered it.i guess i can try and order it again
Feb 22, 2012 at 11:51 PM
p.3 #13Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
After seeing these pictures, I put in an order for the lens. I can't wait to try it out.
Feb 23, 2012 at 08:01 AM
p.3 #14Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
My sigma is in for the second time with af problems so I maybe be looking to replace it with this lens based on the absurd price tag of the 1.4G and success of the 50mm 1.8G.
Viewing the samples online I'm not totally convinced bokeh is quite up to any of the 1.4 lenses when the background has busy foliage but I'm waiting for some direct comparisons. Some impressions of AF accuracy would also be welcome, a fast 85mm is useless if it cannot consistently nail focus.
Viewing the samples online I'm not totally convinced bokeh is quite up to any of the 1.4 lenses when the background has busy foliage but I'm waiting for some direct comparisons. Some impressions of AF accuracy would also be welcome, a fast 85mm is useless if it cannot consistently nail focus.
Feb 23, 2012 at 09:04 AM
p.3 #15Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Precision Camera said they had an 85/1.8G in stock so I ordered it. They now report the lens out of stock so I am hopeful that it will make it's way towards me today. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. 
Feb 23, 2012 at 09:25 AM
p.3 #16Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
so when is this lens actually available?some stores got them early and most online retailers still says pre-order now.
Feb 23, 2012 at 09:50 AM
p.3 #17Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Oh well, Precision Camera cancelled my order now. :-(
Feb 23, 2012 at 10:36 AM
p.3 #18Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Whatever you do, don't change your shipping method on an Amazon pre-order for this lens. Moments ago I changed my shipping from 2 day to 1 day with the expectation that I might improve the date that I receive the order. My expected ship date went from as early as February 29th to March 13th. I called Amazon and they told me that I didn't loose my position in line as they don't know if they even fulfill customer orders based on the order that an order is placed (sorry for the confusing wording). Furthermore they told me that Nikon pulled the lens and it was no longer on Nikon's website. When I pointed out that the lens was on their website they informed me that they couldn't confirm that the lens on Nikon's website was the same as the lens that I had ordered. At that point I pointed out that the model # was the same on both websites. The customer service rep basically gave up at that point. I think Amazon just lost my business on pretty much anything that I can order somewhere else.
Feb 23, 2012 at 01:11 PM
p.3 #19Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Just went down to Samys in Tustin and picked one up. Gonna play with it later and compare it to my Sigma 85/1.4.
-Quang
-Quang
Feb 23, 2012 at 02:47 PM