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Archive 2012Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
p.7 #1Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
brett maxwell wrote:
... it's not as small as I'd hoped, holding it along side the Sigma 85/1.4 doesn't feel much different. ...
Agree, it's a mini monster compared to the older version ... I have some 'side by side' shots vs the 105 VR and the 24 2.8D here ... http://rohanthakursphotoblog.blogspot.de/2012/03/gear-big-new-85mm.html
But it is a lot of fun.
... it's not as small as I'd hoped, holding it along side the Sigma 85/1.4 doesn't feel much different. ...
Agree, it's a mini monster compared to the older version ... I have some 'side by side' shots vs the 105 VR and the 24 2.8D here ... http://rohanthakursphotoblog.blogspot.de/2012/03/gear-big-new-85mm.html
But it is a lot of fun.
Mar 22, 2012 at 02:08 PM
p.7 #2Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
gohandbz8 wrote:
Its good to hear people are getting their shipment from Amazon. I'm still on the waiting list and hope to get a shipping notification soon (fingers crossed).
after seeing it pop in and out of my goldbox a few times I finally ordered it the other day with my goldbox discount. Cant wait for it to come!
Its good to hear people are getting their shipment from Amazon. I'm still on the waiting list and hope to get a shipping notification soon (fingers crossed).
after seeing it pop in and out of my goldbox a few times I finally ordered it the other day with my goldbox discount. Cant wait for it to come!
Mar 22, 2012 at 03:00 PM
p.7 #3Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Also 85 wide open. Great lens!
This is a photo of Copper playing "stay"...a treat is placed on his nose or between his eyes and he waits until I tell him to take it. And yes, he loves peas...LOVES them...
Mar 22, 2012 at 04:30 PM
p.7 #4Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
And word on flare performance? That is the only thing stopping me pulling the trigger, I shoot backlit a lot at weddings and if if it flares all over the show I'll be pulling out my 70-200 all the time.
Mar 22, 2012 at 04:56 PM
p.7 #5Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
orgovsky wrote:
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/7096/dsc3183e.jpg
Also 85 wide open. Great lens!
This is a photo of Copper playing "stay"...a treat is placed on his nose or between his eyes and he waits until I tell him to take it. And yes, he loves peas...LOVES them...
I love it and can't WAIT to get mine!!
B&H said it could be up to a month from now :-(
~M
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/7096/dsc3183e.jpg
Also 85 wide open. Great lens!
This is a photo of Copper playing "stay"...a treat is placed on his nose or between his eyes and he waits until I tell him to take it. And yes, he loves peas...LOVES them...
I love it and can't WAIT to get mine!!
B&H said it could be up to a month from now :-(
~M
Mar 22, 2012 at 06:37 PM
p.7 #6Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
andy, with a collection like that you the man to ask, i use the 85 1.4d on my d700 and am rather fond of it for candid shots. it's not on nikon list of d800 recommended lenses but its old so that may be it, do you think it'll up to the 36mp (d800e) party shots stuff or would the 85 1.8g be a better bet? i usually shoot 1.8-2.2 but the oof highlight on the 1.4d are the biz! plus the afs will be nice on the v2 when it turns up...
Mar 24, 2012 at 11:17 AM
p.7 #7Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
brett maxwell wrote:
wow, impressive! I probably won't give up my Sigma 85, but I preordered one very early because I do like having smaller/lighter options.
The new 50/1.8G is terrific also, hopefully they'll update the 35/2 next!
I really don't understand why Nikon hasn't updated the 35 f/2 sooner. The 50 1.8G was terrific upgrade. I can't wait to get my hands on the 85.
wow, impressive! I probably won't give up my Sigma 85, but I preordered one very early because I do like having smaller/lighter options.
The new 50/1.8G is terrific also, hopefully they'll update the 35/2 next!
I really don't understand why Nikon hasn't updated the 35 f/2 sooner. The 50 1.8G was terrific upgrade. I can't wait to get my hands on the 85.
Mar 24, 2012 at 11:41 AM
p.7 #8Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
LXShooter wrote:
The new 50/1.8G is terrific also, hopefully they'll update the 35/2 next!I really don't understand why Nikon hasn't updated the 35 f/2 sooner. The 50 1.8G was terrific upgrade. I can't wait to get my hands on the 85.
They seem to be slow with their upgrades, hey? Although you look at their super-teles and they're already on the second G version for most just to add VRII and Nano...
I too would like a 35/2 update or possibly a 35/1.8 FX (I know they have a DX version which is a pretty good lens as is).
brett maxwell wrote
wow, impressive! I probably won't give up my Sigma 85, but I preordered one very early because I do like having smaller/lighter options.The new 50/1.8G is terrific also, hopefully they'll update the 35/2 next!
They seem to be slow with their upgrades, hey? Although you look at their super-teles and they're already on the second G version for most just to add VRII and Nano...
I too would like a 35/2 update or possibly a 35/1.8 FX (I know they have a DX version which is a pretty good lens as is).
Mar 24, 2012 at 03:52 PM
p.7 #9Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
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Mar 29, 2012 at 04:01 AM
p.7 #10Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
orgovsky wrote:
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/7096/dsc3183e.jpg
Also 85 wide open. Great lens!
This is a photo of Copper playing "stay"...a treat is placed on his nose or between his eyes and he waits until I tell him to take it. And yes, he loves peas...LOVES them...
Great shot, Sam
I LOVE that game! 
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/7096/dsc3183e.jpg
Also 85 wide open. Great lens!
This is a photo of Copper playing "stay"...a treat is placed on his nose or between his eyes and he waits until I tell him to take it. And yes, he loves peas...LOVES them...
Great shot, Sam
I LOVE that game! Mar 29, 2012 at 06:26 AM
p.7 #11Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Still no backlit portrait shot from anyone? I may have to purchase one a test it myself so I can make a decision.
Hulyss Bowman wrote:
I have the 85G since two weeks and its an amazing piece. Before, I posseced 2 x 85. The 85 1.4 EX sigma and the 85 G 1.4 Nikon.
Since I got my hand on this one, I sold both simply because he is VERY sharp and very lightweight.
How does AF compare? I was shooting a wedding recently with very dark reception and the 50mm f/1.8G could focus hunting occasionally but the sigma really struggled on anything but the centre point.
Hulyss Bowman wrote:
I have the 85G since two weeks and its an amazing piece. Before, I posseced 2 x 85. The 85 1.4 EX sigma and the 85 G 1.4 Nikon.
Since I got my hand on this one, I sold both simply because he is VERY sharp and very lightweight.
How does AF compare? I was shooting a wedding recently with very dark reception and the 50mm f/1.8G could focus hunting occasionally but the sigma really struggled on anything but the centre point.
Mar 29, 2012 at 07:01 AM
p.7 #12Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Mark_L wrote:
And word on flare performance? That is the only thing stopping me pulling the trigger, I shoot backlit a lot at weddings and if if it flares all over the show I'll be pulling out my 70-200 all the time.
+1. Nothing turns me off so much as lens flare.
And word on flare performance? That is the only thing stopping me pulling the trigger, I shoot backlit a lot at weddings and if if it flares all over the show I'll be pulling out my 70-200 all the time.
+1. Nothing turns me off so much as lens flare.
Mar 29, 2012 at 09:32 AM
p.7 #13Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Here's another wide open! Taken with D700 with no PP. Great lens-camera combo!
Mar 29, 2012 at 09:12 PM
p.7 #14Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Wow, must be a smart beagle ... I had a beagle once ... ONCE!!!!! Your average bacteria was more intelligent.
Mar 29, 2012 at 09:14 PM
p.7 #15Nikkor AFS 85mm/1.8G
Mark_L wrote:
And word on flare performance? That is the only thing stopping me pulling the trigger, I shoot backlit a lot at weddings and if if it flares all over the show I'll be pulling out my 70-200 all the time.
According to lenstip there is significant ghosting and flare when the sun is at the corner of the frame. Unfortunate that they did not test with a bright light source more in the centre of the frame.
And word on flare performance? That is the only thing stopping me pulling the trigger, I shoot backlit a lot at weddings and if if it flares all over the show I'll be pulling out my 70-200 all the time.
According to lenstip there is significant ghosting and flare when the sun is at the corner of the frame. Unfortunate that they did not test with a bright light source more in the centre of the frame.
Mar 29, 2012 at 09:28 PM