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Archive 2012Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
p.4 #1Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
I think I may have lucked out and grabbed the last unit in stock from Canoga camera. When I ordered it, it showed in stock, but out of stock right there after.
We shall see. Really looking forward to the new 85/1.8G!
We shall see. Really looking forward to the new 85/1.8G!
Feb 23, 2012 at 03:41 PM
p.4 #2Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
looks like I'll be picking this up as soon as one is available on the b/s boards
Feb 23, 2012 at 04:40 PM
p.4 #3Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
I'm amazed at how well the 1.8 hold up in the 100% crops. The Sigma almost looks blown out on the top of the bus, and the Nikon bokeh looks great. This might be my next lens.
Feb 23, 2012 at 10:16 PM
p.4 #4Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
I've been really impressed with the shots taken with this lens posted on flickr. They have a certain snap to them that is very enjoyable.
Feb 24, 2012 at 12:08 AM
p.4 #5Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Bokeh seems to be better with the Nikon, at least with the grass background. That's a bit surprising considering Sigma's success with the bokeh of their 50mm, but then that is a huge lens, at least for being a 50/1.4.
Feb 24, 2012 at 12:29 AM
p.4 #6Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
it looks like the nikon definitely vignettes more though.
Feb 24, 2012 at 01:09 AM
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p.4 #7Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
falconbach wrote:
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.
Slower AF than the D- version and not much sharper either....hmmm I`m keeping my D :-).
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.
Slower AF than the D- version and not much sharper either....hmmm I`m keeping my D :-).
Feb 24, 2012 at 05:42 AM
p.4 #8Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Frode wrote:
Slower AF than the D- version and not much sharper either....hmmm I`m keeping my D :-).
Slower over the full focus range. Faster in minimum adjustment and better lock-on with less hunting.
The AFS is visible sharper than the AF shot wide open (at least my copies)
rgds,
Andy
Slower AF than the D- version and not much sharper either....hmmm I`m keeping my D :-).
Slower over the full focus range. Faster in minimum adjustment and better lock-on with less hunting.
The AFS is visible sharper than the AF shot wide open (at least my copies)
rgds,
Andy
Feb 24, 2012 at 06:17 AM
p.4 #9Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
available here: http://www.ephotocraft.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=018208022014
mine arrives today!
mine arrives today!
Feb 24, 2012 at 06:59 AM
p.4 #10Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
For people who have this lens has anyone tested the focus repeatability wide open? This is my main criticism of the sigma, wide open at portrait distances it will misfocus at least 25% of the frames.
Feb 24, 2012 at 07:45 AM
p.4 #11Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Mark_L wrote:
For people who have this lens has anyone tested the focus repeatability wide open? This is my main criticism of the sigma, wide open at portrait distances it will misfocus at least 25% of the frames.
Would it not be more fair to compare the Sigma at F/1.8 rather than wide open?
For people who have this lens has anyone tested the focus repeatability wide open? This is my main criticism of the sigma, wide open at portrait distances it will misfocus at least 25% of the frames.
Would it not be more fair to compare the Sigma at F/1.8 rather than wide open?
Feb 24, 2012 at 08:38 AM
p.4 #12Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
The Nikon and Sigma look very close in sharpness. The sigma appears overexposed a bit more then the Nikon and has a tad less contrast.
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Feb 24, 2012 at 08:49 AM
p.4 #13Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
espressogeek wrote:
Would it not be more fair to compare the Sigma at F/1.8 rather than wide open?
Perhaps for a totally 'fair' test but I'm not sure it would make any difference at all in my experience with it.
Mark_L wrote
For people who have this lens has anyone tested the focus repeatability wide open? This is my main criticism of the sigma, wide open at portrait distances it will misfocus at least 25% of the frames.Perhaps for a totally 'fair' test but I'm not sure it would make any difference at all in my experience with it.
Feb 24, 2012 at 09:06 AM
p.4 #14Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Jorgen Udvang wrote:
Bokeh seems to be better with the Nikon, at least with the grass background. That's a bit surprising considering Sigma's success with the bokeh of their 50mm, but then that is a huge lens, at least for being a 50/1.4.
Beware of generalizations. Bokeh quality depends on focus distance. See my Sigma samples here:
http://jtra.cz/stuff/essays/bokeh/index.html
But you are right, the Sigma 50/1.4 has better rear (background) bokeh than Sigma 85/1.4 (comparative images and explanation are also on my page).
Bokeh seems to be better with the Nikon, at least with the grass background. That's a bit surprising considering Sigma's success with the bokeh of their 50mm, but then that is a huge lens, at least for being a 50/1.4.
Beware of generalizations. Bokeh quality depends on focus distance. See my Sigma samples here:
http://jtra.cz/stuff/essays/bokeh/index.html
But you are right, the Sigma 50/1.4 has better rear (background) bokeh than Sigma 85/1.4 (comparative images and explanation are also on my page).
Feb 24, 2012 at 09:12 AM
p.4 #15Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
boshek wrote:
available here: http://www.ephotocraft.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=018208022014
mine arrives today!
Boshek, Thanks for the tip. I have ordered my copy and I spoke with the folks at ephotocraft on the phone to confirm the lens is in stock. They were very helpful and pleasant to deal with.
available here: http://www.ephotocraft.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=018208022014
mine arrives today!
Boshek, Thanks for the tip. I have ordered my copy and I spoke with the folks at ephotocraft on the phone to confirm the lens is in stock. They were very helpful and pleasant to deal with.
Feb 24, 2012 at 10:01 AM
p.4 #16Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
I am attending a photo show this weekend and I am thinking about selling my 85mm 1.8, what is a good price to get for this lens? I am thinking about purchasing the 85 1.4 G. My other thought is to keep the 85 1.8D as backup, thinking back on all the Nikon lenses I sold - I feel sorry I didn't hold on to some of them
Feb 24, 2012 at 10:09 AM
p.4 #17Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
espressogeek wrote:
mine arrives today!Boshek, Thanks for the tip. I have ordered my copy and I spoke with the folks at ephotocraft on the phone to confirm the lens is in stock. They were very helpful and pleasant to deal with.
No doubt! I just called and snagged the last one in stock.
After ordering from Canoga Camera yesterday, they told me it wasn't actually in stock (even though it stated it was when I ordered it.) Needless to say, I just cancelled that order....
Thanks again all for the heads up!
boshek wrote
available here: http://www.ephotocraft.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=018208022014mine arrives today!
No doubt! I just called and snagged the last one in stock.
After ordering from Canoga Camera yesterday, they told me it wasn't actually in stock (even though it stated it was when I ordered it.) Needless to say, I just cancelled that order....
Thanks again all for the heads up!
Feb 24, 2012 at 10:38 AM
p.4 #18Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
boshek wrote:
available here: http://www.ephotocraft.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=018208022014
mine arrives today!
Called at 11:55 EST and they were sold out already. LoL anywhere else in stock?
available here: http://www.ephotocraft.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=018208022014
mine arrives today!
Called at 11:55 EST and they were sold out already. LoL anywhere else in stock?
Feb 24, 2012 at 10:59 AM
p.4 #19Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Nice lights at the end of today's skiing.
1920x1200, Basically only converted the Raw into Jpeg
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141702880/original.jpg
1920x1200, The lens handles flares and reflection not too badly.
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141702882/original.jpg
Liebe Grüße,
Andy
1920x1200, Basically only converted the Raw into Jpeg
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141702880/original.jpg
1920x1200, The lens handles flares and reflection not too badly.
http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/141702882/original.jpg
Liebe Grüße,
Andy
Feb 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM
p.4 #20Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Mark_L wrote:
Would it not be more fair to compare the Sigma at F/1.8 rather than wide open?Perhaps for a totally 'fair' test but I'm not sure it would make any difference at all in my experience with it.
I just thought the DOF would be significantly different and that might make a difference if something was in the range of acceptable focus or not. It is "good" to hear some feedback on the Sigma 85mm even if it is not positive. I wonder if this is an issue with all of the Sigma 85mm lenses? If so, I feel even better having ordered the Nikon lens.
espressogeek wrote
Mark_L wrote
For people who have this lens has anyone tested the focus repeatability wide open? This is my main criticism of the sigma, wide open at portrait distances it will misfocus at least 25% of the frames.I just thought the DOF would be significantly different and that might make a difference if something was in the range of acceptable focus or not. It is "good" to hear some feedback on the Sigma 85mm even if it is not positive. I wonder if this is an issue with all of the Sigma 85mm lenses? If so, I feel even better having ordered the Nikon lens.
Feb 24, 2012 at 01:29 PM